The reality for most rural hospitals is stark: your emergency department (ED) performance makes or breaks both patient care and financial stability.

The MGMA Leaders Conference 2025: Where “Next is Now” Isn’t Just a Theme, it’s a Wake-Up Call

Healthcare administrative cost is the silent budget, buster in every practice, relentlessly climbing and devouring dollars meant for frontline care, often accounting for up to $1 trillion per year in U.S. healthcare spending.

The MGMA Leadership Conference 2025 takes center stage in Orlando, Florida, from September 28 to October 1 at the Orange County Convention Center. The theme? “Next is Now” is a call for healthcare leaders to make an impact today by embracing innovation and using the latest leadership tools.

Many find MIPS reporting confusing and full of government jargon and you might too.

If you are a healthcare provider navigating Medicare, you might already be aware of MIPS, an acronym most whispered during compliance meetings or tossed around by billing specialists.

Picture this: your patients are walking into your dental practice focused on care – not with stack of insurance paperwork or anxiety about whether their dental claims will go through. Meanwhile, your front desk staff isn’t scrambling to call payers, deal with claim denials, or mop up the latest insurance verification emergency. Instead, the day runs smoothly, with improved cash flow, happy patients, and a stress-free experience for everyone.

In healthcare tech, true recognition comes from impact, not size. That’s why earning a spot on DCA Live’s Red Hot Companies list speaks volumes.

Each year, DCA Live shines a spotlight on the region’s most dynamic growth organizations, known for shaping their industries and setting new standards for innovation in healthcare technology.

Ambulatory clinics are rapidly becoming the front door of healthcare, meeting rising demand for affordable, convenient, patient-centered care. With supportive policies and advancing technology fueling growth, they’re set to redefine how, where, and when patients receive care.

At a time when healthcare leaders are being asked to do more with less—improve access, reduce friction, streamline operations, and safeguard margins—the MGMA Leaders Conference stands apart as the space where real solutions meet real momentum.