decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 4 (April)
MGMA: Successful practices spend more on IT
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Article Overview
This article reviews a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) report on information technology spending in physician practices and how that spending correlates with practice performance. It is aimed at administrators, practice managers, and healthcare revenue-cycle professionals who want a high-level view of benchmarking trends across multispecialty, pediatrics, and OB/GYN groups. The piece focuses on general practice-management and workflow themes rather than detailed coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding MGMA benchmarking helps practice leaders compare technology investment patterns and operational performance across peer groups. It is relevant for organizations evaluating workflow improvements, revenue-cycle efficiency, and technology-related business decisions.
What You Will Learn
- How MGMA compares information technology spending among physician practices
- What broad performance outcomes are associated with higher IT investment
- How the report discusses differences across specialties
- Why technology and workflow are presented as practice-management considerations
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Medical group managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare consultants
- Physician practice owners
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