Beyond Clinical Medicine Podcast

In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine episode, Dr. Robert Strauss and Dr. Stanton Elseroad discuss the Bridge Project at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Elseroad shares how this project strives to significantly reduce and ultimately end opioid use disorder in the community and beyond. Listen on all major platforms including Apple, Google and Spotify.

In this Beyond Clinical Medicine episode, guest host Dr. David Hogan, Vice President of Educational Development and Chair, TeamHealth Emerging Infectious Disease Taskforce, discusses the correlation between heat-related illness and mental health with guest Dr. Peter Crank, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geography at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Crank shares insight on his research surrounding heat-related illness and its correlation to mental health, public health and hospitalization records. Listen on all major platforms including Apple, Google and Spotify.

This year marks the third federal observance of Juneteenth. While the day was only recently recognized as a federal holiday, its historical and cultural importance is much older. June 19th commemorates the day in 1865 when informed Union troops finally brought word to Texas that slavery had ended, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. In this episode, guest host Brian Brown, MBA, Sr. Clinical Practice Manager, Post-Acute Care, speaks with Rex Everett, Vice President, Business Development, about Juneteenth, offering personal reflections and education on the long-standing celebration and observance of the holiday. Listen to the full episode on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Google and Spotify. Read Rex's blog from Juneteenth 2021.

Blood transfusion therapy has become a mainstay in modern medicine in the U.S. But, is it still the best solution to treat patients with severe anemia and related conditions? In this episode, Dr. Robert Strauss discusses patient blood management as an alternative approach with Dr. Aryeh Shander, an international expert in this space. Listen to the full episode on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Google and Spotify. Blood Works, An Owner's Guide. Learn more about patient blood management.

Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual observance focused on education and promotion of patient safety best practices and innovations. Patient safety is vital in every clinical scenario, and this is particularly true of emergency medicine. Guest host Dr. Heather Owen speaks with Dr. Michael Weinstock about his passion for patient safety education in emergency medicine. Listen to this episode on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Google and Spotify. Learn more about TeamHealth's emergency medicine services: https://www.teamhealth.com/what-we-do/hospital-based-and-post-acute-clinical-practice-management/emergency-medicine/

Implicit bias is a pervasive issue in healthcare, and biases can have real impacts on care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode guest host Brian Brown, MBA, Senior Clinical Practice Manager, Post-Acute Care, speaks with Dr. Khadeja Haye, National Medical Director, Acute Hospitalist Medicine and OB/GYN Hospitalist, about addressing biases and disparities in maternal care.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. 

Many clinicians have experienced the effects of opioid use disorder in their personal and professional lives. As the opioid epidemic continues to worsen, healthcare workers must take definitive action in treating patients with substance use disorders. In this episode, Dr. Rob Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. Randal Dabbs, Co-Founder, President of Practice Development and Chair of the Substance Use Work Group, who offers evidence-based strategies to manage opioid use disorders. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. 

Kristin Waite-Labbot, BSN, RN, CARN, CPRC, struggled with substance use disorders that deeply affected her life, her relationships and her career. After losing much to opioids and alcohol, she found recovery. Ultimately regaining her nursing licensure and returning to the work she loves, Kristin is now the author of An Unlikely Addict, a certified addictions registered nurse, licensed recovery coach and founder of the Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses. In this episode, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Officer, TeamHealth, talks to Kristin about her incredible story and breaking the stigma for healthcare workers facing substance use.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.    Learn more about An Unlikely Addict and WiSPAN.

As COVID-19 transitions to an endemic stage, what has become known as "Long COVID" persists. But, what is Long COVID? What do we know about its presentation and complications? In this episode of Beyond Clinical Medicine, Dr. Rob Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, discusses this with guests Dr. Ruby Sahoo, Regional Performance Director, Hospital Medicine, and Dr. Christopher Song, Assistant Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine. Listen to our latest episode on all major podcast platforms. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Listen on Spotify

It can be difficult for clinicians to prioritize wellness; however, it's vital both for healthy work-life integration and for the success delivery of patient care. In this episode of Beyond Clinical Medicine, guest host Frank Lee, MD, FACEP, Special Administrative Consultant, TeamHealth, and guest Jhuma Chaudhuri, MD, CHCQM, Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine, TeamHealth, discuss tactics to encourage well-being on your teams. Access Dr. Chaudhuri's wellness slide here: https://tinyurl.com/2dfy3aew    Listen to our latest episode on all major podcast platforms. Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Listen on Spotify

In 1996, Dr. Brian McMurray, Associate Director, Litigation Support Team, responded to the call to serve the people of Ukraine on medical mission. During his first trips, he discovered a life-long passion and has now returned from his 44th trip to Ukraine earlier in 2022. Listen to the full episode with host Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, as Dr. McMurray describes his incredible story of partnership with medical professionals and civilians, even amidst the country's ongoing conflict.

With the opioid epidemic in America showing troubling trends, such as a steep rise in the number of opioid-related deaths during the pandemic, healthcare professionals face increased challenges to develop better opioid prescribing habits while maintaining quality care. On this episode of the Beyond Clinical Medicine Podcast, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, interviews Dr. Nathan Schlicher, Regional Medical Director of Quality Assurance and Associate Director of Litigation Support. Dr. Schlicher is the clinical lead for the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program, a collaborative effort in Washington state to promote clinician-driven guidelines for improved opioid prescribing techniques.   Learn more about the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program: https://wsma.org/better-prescribing

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the necessity of accessible, adaptable healthcare options. Telemedicine played a vital role throughout in ensuring the well-being of patients during isolation and quarantine. While telemedicine's benefits were spotlighted during crisis, its role in healthcare delivery is here to stay. On this episode, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. Joseph Chow, President, TeamHealth VirtualCare and Ambulatory Care, Medical Director, AccessNurse, about the future of telemedicine.   Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify

On February 14, 2018, a former student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, with a gun, killing 17 individuals and injuring more than a dozen more. One of the victims was 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, daughter of Dr. Ilan Alhadeff, a hospital medicine physician. Through the unthinkable, Dr. Alhadeff and his family have become advocates and change-makers in school safety, founding Make Our Schools Safe and actively passing safety legislation in Alyssa's memory. In this episode, Dr. Rob Strauss speaks with Dr. Alhadeff about persisting through unimaginable tragedy and creating the change needed in the world.   Learn more about Make Our Schools Safe: https://makeourschoolssafe.org/ Learn more about Alyssa's Law: https://makeourschoolssafe.org/alyssas-law/

Continuing our series on work-life integration, Dr. Robert Strauss interviews Dr. Elisabeth Chapaton-Rivard, who spends her days caring for the sickest and most vulnerable patients in the hospital as a critical care physician. When faced with her own health issues during the height of the pandemic, she tapped into her inner strength and used her long-standing coping skills to prioritize her wellness while continuing to face the unrelenting challenges of the pandemic.

Clinicians continue to experience record-high rates of burnout and extreme stress, making wellness strategies more important now more than ever. In our latest episode, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. David Mucci, an emergency medicine physician in Connecticut. Through the stresses of the pandemic, Dr. Mucci found a unique way to relieve stress and burnout - writing a fantastical young adult novel. 

Clinician burnout is a top-of-mind issue, as healthcare workers have been pushed to the brink personally and professionally during the pandemic. One way we're helping combat burnout is sharing stories of clinicians finding their joy. In our latest Beyond Clinical Medicine episode, Dr. J Mack Slaughter, Emergency Medicine Physician, talks with guest host Dr. Heather Owen, Chief Clinical Officer, Emergency Medicine, about how he's combined his love of music, content creation and medicine to share his happiness and talents with others.

During Patient Safety Awareness Week 2022, Dr. Heather Owen, Chief Clinical Officer, Emergency Medicine, guest hosts the podcast, joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, Emergency Medicine Physician. Early in his career, Dr. Antevy recognized a non-fatal clinical error. After grappling with the error and identifying gaps in dosage process, he decided to make lasting change that continues to improve patient safety today. Listen to the full episode to hear the full story.  Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts

Will there be too many or too few emergency physicians in 2030? What factors, like clinician burnout, will affect these predictions? In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. Mark Rosenberg, immediate past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, about the emergency medicine workforce. Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts

The COVID-19 pandemic remains a vital public health concern, with the emergence and evolution of the Omicron variant globally. In this episode, Dr. Rob Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. David Hogan, Vice President of Educational Development and Chair, TeamHealth Emerging Infectious Disease Taskforce, about the state of the pandemic and its development. Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts

In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss continues the conversation regarding implicit bias in healthcare with guests Dr. Stan Thompson, MD, MHA, FACEP, Chief Clinical Officer, LifePoint Group and Chair of the TeamHealth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program and Dr. Khadeja Haye, MD, MBA, FACOG­, National Medical Director, OB/GYN. The doctors discuss how bias leads to healthcare disparities specifically in minority groups. These disparities have led to distrust in those groups which had implications on healthcare delivery particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts

Join Dr. Rob Strauss as he welcomes Dr. Frank Lee, TeamHealth Special Administrative and Residency Education Outreach Consultant to the Beyond Clinical Medicine podcast. In this episode, Dr. Lee discusses the work-life integration, and sometimes imbalance, faced by clinicians nationwide. He explores stepping back to find balance and fulfilment in life and work. Please listen and share with other clinical teams who may benefit from this conversation.

Implicit bias in healthcare is a critical area that demands our collective attention. In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss welcomes guests Dr. Stan Thompson, MD, MHA, FACEP, Chief Clinical Officer, LifePoint Group and Chair of the TeamHealth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, with Dr. Khadeja Haye, MD, MBA, FACOG­, National Medical Director, OB/GYN, for a two part series discussing when implicit bias begins, what it is, and how to recognize it in all aspects of healthcare.

The latest #BeyondClinicalMedicine episode discusses putting individual wellness strategies into practice and engaging teams in active stress management. Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, is joined by guest host Dr. Heather Owen, Chief Clinical Officer of TeamHealth Emergency Medicine, and guests Dr. Ryan Allen, Facility Medical Director, and Dr. Jasper Smits, Clinical Psychologist.

Join Leif Murphy, TeamHealth CEO, as he sits down with Dr. Rob Strauss in the latest edition of the Beyond Clinical Medicine podcast. In this episode, Taking on UnitedHealthcare - Behind the Fight to Protect our Healthcare Heroes, Murphy details the lawsuit against United and why TeamHealth decided to take on the insurance giant on behalf of clinicians nationwide. Murphy notes the jury sent a strong message to United finding in favor of the TeamHealth plaintiffs and subsequently awarding $60 million in punitive damages, “ I believe the message that came from the jury is very significant and very clear, which is you cannot use unfair payment practices without facing a consequence.”

Misinformation has raged during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, continuous changes to public health guidance have made it increasingly difficult to keep up with current and trusted advice on how to navigate the pandemic. In this episode of Beyond Clinical Medicine, Dr. David Hogan gains insight into the topic with Dr. Meg FitzGerald an adjunct associate professor with the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a private equity investor. Dr. FitzGerald discusses how to know an information source can be trusted and why it's so important for public health entities to be consistent and clear in their communication.

Opioid misuse and addiction have devastating consequences for our communities. It is a serious national crisis, and caring for patients with substance use disorder is one of the greatest challenges of any emergency clinician. In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Randal Dabbs, TeamHealth Co-Founder, President of Practice Development and Chair of the TeamHealth Substance Use Work Group, dives into this important topic with a physician who has helped meet the challenge head on through the implementation of recovery coaching programs and the usage of buprenorphine in the emergency department. Dr. Brandt Williamson, TeamHealth Emergency Medicine physician at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, discusses the implementation of effective opioid treatment techniques and the positive impacts it has made in his community.

2020 has been a turbulent, challenging year for everyone, but especially for clinicians fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This #BeyondClinicalMedicine  podcast takes a look at some of the unique stressors clinicians are currently facing, and explores techniques for how to thrive in this environment. Dr. Ijeoma Akunyili,  TeamHealth Regional Medical Director Northeast Group, discusses this topic with Dr. Exequiel Hernandez, the Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Associate Professor at the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania.  Dr. Hernandez shares information clinicians should consider about resilience fatigue, the benefits of humble leadership and how scenario planning and other techniques can benefit clinicians during this unsettling time. 

The topic of diversity and inclusion is not a simple topic, and it has deep implications across our society. In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast Dr. Rob Strauss gains insights on many aspects of diversity and inclusion from a clinical perspective from Dr. Stan Thompson, TeamHealth Chief Clinical Officer for LifePoint Group and Chair of TeamHealth's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Thompson shares information clinicians should consider about unconscious and implicit bias, leadership issues and other ways that these issues can impact patient care.   

Many clinicians have experienced the trauma of the opioid epidemic either in their professional or personal lives.  As a result, tremendous efforts have gone into understanding the appropriate utilization of opioids for acute and chronic pain, as well as education into the addiction of opioids and the role clinicians play through prescribing habits. In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Randal Dabbs, TeamHealth Co-Founder, President of Practice Development and Chair of the TeamHealth Substance Use Work Group is joined by Dr. Marilyn McLeod, System Medical Director for Baptist Health of Memphis. Dr. McLeod discusses an initiative she helped create several years ago for the purpose of improving opioid use in her facilities called “Opioid Light.”

Recently, Dr. Jody Crane, TeamHealth Chief Medical Officer, spoke with Dr. Jose Fernandez-Duarte, System Medical Director, Memorial Healthcare System, Southeast Group, about how the system’s hospital medicine teams in Southeast Florida have continued to manage the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, even in the midst of skyrocketing case numbers. The discussion on this podcast will share what Dr. Fernandez-Duarte's team learned as patients significantly increased from the original wave and how they have navigated being at the current global epicenter.

The #COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that is testing the leadership skills of clinicians across our healthcare industry. This episode of #BeyondClinicalMedicine takes a deep dive into what crisis leadership skills are most important for clinicians throughout the country during this time of coronavirus. Listen in on this timely discussion between Dr. Richard Juman, National Director of Psychological Services at TeamHealth and Dr. Heather Owens, TeamHealth Chief Clinical Officer of Emergency Medicine. Please listen and share with other clinical leaders who may benefit from this conversation.     

In this episode of the Beyond Clinical Medicine podcast, Jody Crane, MD, MBA, TeamHealth Chief Medical Officer, spoke with Ahmed Soliman, MD, Facility Medical Director, Anesthesiology, at New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital. Dr. Soliman shares valuable insights about his experience during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. Hear key takeaways about how Dr. Soliman's anesthesiology team adapted and served patients in this facility at the epicenter of the #COVID19 pandemic.  

This episode of #BeyondClinicalMedicine shares a first-hand account from an emergency physician on the frontlines of Italy's COVID-19 crisis. Listen as Dr. Rob Strauss discusses the medical impact and response to the coronavirus pandemic with Dr. Matteo Paganini. Dr. Paganini is an Italian emergency physician who is currently serving his rural community in a hospital in the Veneto region of Italy. Dr. Paganini shares many stories and insights that will help clinicians in the United States who are on the front-lines of this battle. Listen to Dr. Paganini's unique perspective on dealing with the stresses of caring for so many patients at one time during an outbreak, the psychological impact COVID-19 has on the clinical team, and suggestions for how to persevere in the most challenging of situations.  Please listen and share with other clinical teams who may benefit from this conversation!

In this insightful episode of the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, clinicians at St. Joseph Medical Center in the Washington state area share their experiences managing COVID-19 patients from one of the hotbeds of #coronavirus activity in the United States. In this 45-minute podcast, TeamHealth's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jody Crane speaks with this impressive clinical team, including Dr. Nathan Schlicher, Regional Director of Quality Assurance; Tom Vascik, Regional APC Director; and Dr. Aaron Laird, Facility Medical Director at St. Joseph Medical Center. This team shares valuable, first-hand clinical experience and insights for clinicians dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Please listen and share with other clinical teams who may benefit from this conversation. 

In this episode of the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast guest host Dr. David Hogan speaks with Dr. John Matheson, Facility Medical Director at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA about how clinicians can be prepared to handle the issue of human trafficking. Learn valuable information clinicians can use for patients who may be at risk, important factors to consider implementing at your facility, and useful resources you can utilize today. Don't miss this valuable conversation and please share with other clinicians who may benefit from this discussion. 

As the coronavirus continues to evolve and make headlines, this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast shares an important discussion and perspective to assist all medical providers and teams in the face of this global outbreak. TeamHealth’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jody Crane, interviews Dr. John Sullivan, Facility Medical Director, St. Alexius Medical Center in the Chicago area. Dr. Sullivan shares his unique perspective after his emergency department (ED) received the second case of coronavirus in the United States. In this interview, he walks us through the case as it presented to the primary care office, the ED and hospital admission. He provides a valuable perspective on coordination with the health department, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and his hospital administration. Dr. Sullivan also provides insight into best practices in personal protective equipment and isolation in this rapidly evolving outbreak. Finally, he discusses planning and coordinating referrals between the community healthcare providers and his multi-hospital system. Please listen and share this podcast on how to be prepared for the #coronavirus with other clinical providers.

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast highlights the vital role of women in the world of medicine today, examines some of the challenges that females face in healthcare, and shares ideas to inspire career growth. In this episode, guest host Jennifer Behm, TeamHealth Executive Vice President, West Group and Women in Leadership executive leader, interviews Dr. Ije Akunyili, TeamHealth System Medical Director Northeast Group, and the 2019 Dr. Gar LaSalle Medical Director of the Year for the Northeast Group in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Akunyili share insights she has learned from her personal leadership journey, inspiring female mentors that have helped her and challenges she has overcome.

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast features a very important and timely discussion on the dangers of vaping. Listen to this insightful conversation between Dr. Rob Strauss and Dr. David Hogan, Vice President of Educational Development at TeamHealth. Dr. Hogan discusses the history of vaping, common misperceptions and what the medical community is currently saying about its dangers and health consequences.

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast features a discussion on the roles of advanced practice clinicians, physician supervision, and how to mitigate the risk of malpractice. Our guest host for this episode is Tom Vascik, Regional APC Director of the TeamHealth West Group. Tom discusses the collaboration between APCs and physicians with Dr. Nathan Schlicher, JD, MBA, FACEP. Dr. Schlicher is an experienced emergency physician who was recently recognized as one of EMRA's "45 Under 45 Influencers in Emergency Medicine."    

The topic of physician burnout and suicide is of vital importance to the clinical community today. Physicians are often thought of as superhuman, but sadly they are actually far more likely than the general population to take their own lives. On this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss talks with Dr. Robby Frantz, President of the TeamHealth West group, about the topic of physician burnout, how to support clinicians who are struggling, and what steps you can take to protect yourself from burnout. #SpeakUpSaveLives19  

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast shares practical tips for putting the passion back into your practice and ensuring practice longevity. Dr. Dennis Whitehead has decades of experience as an emergency medicine physician and shares helpful insights with Dr. Rob Strauss on avoiding burnout, creating meaning in your clinical work, and sustaining enjoyment in both your personal and professional life.

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast shares useful tips and techniques for recognizing and addressing clinical burnout and achieving a healthier work-life balance. Dr. Zafar Shamoon, Chief of Emergency Services at Beaumont Dearborn Hospital in Michigan, shares his own experience of suffering from clinical burnout with Dr. Rob Strauss. Learn Dr. Shamoon’s practical techniques for recognizing the signs of clinical burnout and ways to get the help and support you need.

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast addresses the very real issue of clinician burnout and suicide with a physician who has personal experience dealing with its tragic consequences.   Dr. Kip Wenger, Regional Performance Medical Director for TeamHealth, shares a very personal and powerful story with Dr. Robert Strauss about physician burnout and how we in the medical community can recognize the warning signs, use available resources to help, and support each other better. Please listen, share and remember it's ok to speak up and ask for help if you are suffering from burnout.

Why is the patient experience so important when practicing medicine and how can clinicians at every stage of their career get better at delivering it? Today on the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss talks to Dr. Lawrence Hum, an emergency physician in the Dallas area with a passion for the patient experience. Dr. Hum is the Chief Medical Officer of EMC of TeamHealth, and shares valuable insights on how clinicians can make a personal impact, improve metrics and take steps to consistently improve the patient experience every shift.  

Every day in the U.S. more than 130 people die from an opioid overdose.* The misuse and addiction to opioids have devastating consequences for our communities and has become a serious national crisis. Today on the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss dives into this important topic with a physician who has helped meet the issue head on through the implementation of recovery coaching programs to assist patients in fighting opioid addiction. TeamHealth’s Dr. Brandt Williamson, Emergency Medicine physician at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, discusses the implementation of this innovative program and the positive impacts it has made in this community. Currently, 11% of hospitals use recovery coaches to assist patients in fighting opioid addiction. Listen to this powerful conversation and share this podcast with other providers who may benefit from hearing it. *National Institute on Drug Abuse

The proportion of female physicians in the United States has definitely increased over time. In fact, according to the American Medical Association, in 2017 there were more female medical school graduates than male for the first time in history. But how can women balance the demands of creating a successful clinical career with the demands of raising a healthy family? On this episode of the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, we hear from a successful female clinician who is passionate about the subject. Dr. Jessica Bajwa is the Facility Medical Director at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. She shares powerful insights on balancing the needs of her growing family with her clinical responsibilities and career goals. Listen in to her impactful insights in this podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Strauss.

Listen in as Dr. Rob Strauss has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Randal Dabbs on the practical strategies healthcare teams can put in place to retain the best clinicians. Dr. Dabbs is currently the President of Practice Development at TeamHealth, and was one of the company's co-founders. In his current role, Dr. Dabbs creates and deploys many national programs that enhance the practice of medicine at TeamHealth facilities across all services lines throughout the country. In this podcast, he shares 5 keys to enhancing company culture and improving clinician retention.      

  Dr. Rob Strauss discusses the latest innovations and considerations for improving patient flow and emergency department efficiency with Dr. Jody Crane. Dr. Crane is the Chief Medical Officer at TeamHealth and is considered one of the leading experts in emergency department operations in the U.S. Dr. Crane has taught and led healthcare and emergency department improvement efforts with hundreds of organizations in a wide variety of settings on six continents. Prior to joining TeamHealth, Dr. Crane was a principal and owner of X32 Healthcare, a leading emergency department performance improvement consulting practice that offers innovative business concepts for healthcare facilities and systems that support patient-focused strategies.  

Dr. Rob Strauss, FACEP has an interesting and informative conversation on the emerging field of TeleBehavioral Health with Dr. James Horst, DO, FACN. Dr. Horst is the National Medical Director of Behavioral Health and Post Acute Care at TeamHealth. In this podcast, Dr. Strauss and Dr. Horst discuss the rapid growth of TeleBehavioral Health, how clinicians can benefit from this practice and the positive impact it can have on patient care.  

Dr. Rob Strauss, FACEP takes a interesting look at how improving the patient experience also means building positive bonds among the members of the healthcare team with Dr. Kissinger Goldman, DO, MBA. Dr. Goldman is an Emergency Physician and Director of Patient Experience MHS Emergency Departments in Florida. He has presented to healthcare teams nationally on this aspect of improving the patient experience and has a clear passion for helping clinicians enhance their leadership skills, job satisfaction and ability to provide outstanding patient care.