This year’s theme, Collaborative Brilliance: Seeds of Transformation, promises an inspiring lineup of sessions and opportunities to cultivate innovation together.
Our keynote speaker, Ginger Johnson, will deliver an inspiring presentation on the power of authentic connection and its impact on transforming medical management. Known for her dynamic approach and infectious energy, Ginger will empower attendees with actionable insights to enhance relationships, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful results in daily medical practice management.
Attendees will have access to three different tracks of sessions currently being developed by MTMGMA, HFMA, and MHIMA. The agenda will be packed with valuable resources and sessions designed to elevate your expertise in the ever-evolving field of medical management. We expect more than 300 people from across the entire state to attend, representing medical practices operating under various organizational and financial structures, including small solo practices, multi-specialty groups, and hospitals. The opportunities to network and learn from a wide array of other healthcare leaders will be ample.
Hotel InformationHoliday Inn Missoula DowntownSpecial DISCOUNTED Rate $152/nightBook Online Booking Link: MT MGMA - HFMA Joint Conference Group Booking Code: M25 Book Over the Phone Phone Number: 406-721-8550 Group Name: MT MGMA - HFMA Joint Conference |
Speakers |
Keynote Speaker: Ginger Johnson The ZYXs of Connection The ABC's tend to get all the glory - so it's time to shine some new light on Connection from Z to A! This rollickingly fun keynote is tailored for this audience, with robust participation in sharing directly relevant ZYXs thinkings and how-to's to use right away. Come ready to have some fun with a new way to think about building teams and the mighty and vital healthcare community. Come and get re energized with your colleagues and Ginger to kick off the Joint Conference in style. | Speaker: Stu Schaff, FACMPE, FHFMA What's My Job, Really? Setting Clear Expectations For Docs Stu Schaff will show participants how they can establish clear expectations for physicians within their own practices, using examples from actual academic and community-based practices. He will also demonstrate specific ways that participants can incorporate best practices for communicating those expectations, regularly reinforcing them, and effectively holding physicians accountable to them, with the goal of improving morale and engagement. | ![]() Speaker: Bonnie Bishop, MPH, CHES Boundaries That Build: Compassionate Leadership in Action Bonnie will discuss why boundaries are not barriers but building blocks of trust and accountability, helping leaders manage complexity while modeling respect for themselves and others. At the heart of this work is accessing your empowered “no,” a skill that allows you to assert your needs and limits with confidence and care. |
Speaker: Erik Guzik, PhD Evolving Approaches to Patient Care: The Promise of Remote Patient Monitoring Remote Patient Monitoring For Rural Montana: Opportunities and Challenges These two sessions will explore the transformative impact of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) on patient care delivery. The first session examines how RPM is redefining healthcare workflows, improving outcomes, and enhancing operational efficiencies, with insights into implementation strategies, emerging technologies, and reimbursement models. The second session focuses on the unique opportunities and challenges of deploying RPM in rural Montana—addressing connectivity barriers, workforce shortages, and payment complexities through real-world case studies and actionable recommendations to improve access and provider capacity. | Speaker: Dr. Lacy Bangert, DHA, FACMPE De-implementation: Assessing Regulations and Workflows to Reduce Burden Typefinder Personality Test: Understanding Yourself and Those You Lead (with complimentary test) |