Podcast appearances and mentions of amita health

Did you ever stop to consider the intricate challenges individuals with OCD face when they embark on their journey towards treatment? Or perhaps, have you thought about the profound ways in which perfectionism can affect their experiences of intimacy and sex? Alternatively, have you explored the complicated links between hoarding behaviours and OCD? In today's episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Patrick McGrath, a renowned expert in treating OCD and author of "The OCD Answer Book" and "Don't Try Harder, Try Different" During our conversation, we explore the main obstacles that hinder progress in OCD treatment. Dr. McGrath mentions "wussy exposures" and the importance of practicing exposure response prevention (ERP) techniques outside of therapy sessions. He also highlights the challenge of recognizing OCD's tricks even after making progress in treatment. We also touch on the impact of perfectionism on intimacy and sex, with Dr. McGrath providing strategies for handling intrusive thoughts. We conclude our conversation with a discussion on hoarding and associations with OCD.   In This Episode [01:07] The number one thing that gets in the way of recovery [05:39] Perfectionism and its impact on intimacy and sex [08:14] How to deal with the intensity of OCD attacks [08:47] The importance of stepping out of a situation and taking a break to collect oneself without giving in to compulsions. [10:00] Setting attainable goals for dealing with intrusive thoughts [11:15] Exposing yourself to intrusive thoughts and practising response prevention [16:48] Recognizing the importance of memory [17:22] Associations and moving forward. [18:03] The concept of emotional contaminants in OCD   Notable Quotes [02:08] “Doing ERP without safety behaviours, even the subtlest of safety behaviours are going to be some of the things that aren't going or that are going to really interfere with your ability to get better.” - Dr. McGrath [03:54] “OCD is always going to try to bring you back into the realm of OCD and doing compulsions. Because remember, OCD eats compulsions for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's the koala of disorders.” - Dr. McGrath [06:13] “OCD likes to tell you it's your best friend and it's ultimately out there for your best interests. So hey, don't go into this situation until you go 100% that everything's going to be okay.” - Dr. McGrath [18:05] “OCD loves to put emotional contaminants on things. You know, there's something bad about this thing or this area and how much then that emotional contamination can spread as well, too.”- Dr. McGrath   Our Guest Dr. Patrick McGrath, a renowned expert in treating OCD and author of "The OCD Answer Book" and "Don't Try Harder, Try Different," presently serves as the Head of Clinical Services at NOCD. He leads therapist recruitment and drives the development of treatment and training protocols, drawing from his extensive experience as the former Assistant Vice President at AMITA Health's Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center.   Resources & Links Kristina Orlova, LMFT https://www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OCDWhispererChannel https://www.korresults.com/ https://www.onlineocdacademy.com Dr. Patrick McGrath https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcgrath-37b981/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/   **Disclaimer** Please note, while our host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.   Stay tuned for bi-weekly episodes filled with valuable insights and tips for managing OCD and anxiety. And remember, keep going in the meantime. See you in the next episode!

Dr. Harry Karydes specializes in Emergency Medicine and is part of AMITA Health's extensive provider network, which includes more than 7,000 affiliated providers. The AMITA Health system serves communities throughout the greater Chicago area down to Kankakee, integrating 19 hospitals, more than 230 outpatient sites, and the full spectrum of medical care for you and your family from primary, immediate and emergency care to advanced cardiology, neurology, and cancer treatments. We are committed to providing quality care that is open, inclusive and compassionate, delivered with dignity and empathy for all. In sickness and in health. Enjoy :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Many 340B hospital professionals want to know how to operate an efficient specialty pharmacy that improves patient health outcomes. This week, we are joined by Betty Fang, director of ambulatory, specialty, and retail pharmacy at AdventHealth Great Lakes Region, formerly part of AMITA Health. Betty discusses how she helped lead a team that embedded specialty pharmacists into an oncology clinic. The team researched how the initiative improved patient health outcomes and increased 340B savings to reinvest in patient care. Before the interview, we provide several news updates on the contract pharmacy dispute and the release of 340B Health's second annual health equity report. The Importance of Specialty Medications Betty explains the types of diseases that specialty medications treat and how 340B savings help hospitals provide these specialty drugs.Embedding Specialty Pharmacists into ClinicsBetty shares how her health system placed specialty pharmacy staff directly into the oncology clinic. She also describes her research to measure the initiative's success.  Increasing 340B Savings to Invest in Patient Care Embedding specialty pharmacists into a clinic helps the pharmacy have better visibility into the process of connecting patients to their prescriptions. Betty's research found this boosted the amount of 340B savings the health system could obtain to help support more patient care. She also analyzes the challenges of embedding specialty pharmacists into clinics and what the next trend in specialty pharmacy might be. Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources 340B Health and Hospital Associations' Amicus Briefs in Federal Appeals Courts Regarding the Contract Pharmacy Dispute  340B Health Statement on Bausch Health Restricting 340B Discounts Through Community-Based Pharmacies  340B Health Statement on HRSA Enforcement Letter to UCB Regarding Contract Pharmacy Restrictions  340B Health's Second Annual Health Equity Report  SP Onc PharmDs Bolster 340B, New Med Access 340B Coalition Summer Conference 2022 

In this Bell Works Talks, the producers of the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination Virtual Practicum, Grace Frances and Jacque Basset, and forensic nursing expert Tamara Jackson discuss how the new online program improves care for diverse patient populations, including transgender and incarcerated sexual assault survivors. The Practicum's Interactive lessons and patient simulations teach each step of the medical forensic exam. Presenters also describe other popular features of the Practicum like the Crime Lab and the Courtroom that teach DNA analysis and prepare medical professionals to testify in court. They provide information for how to download the free program that offers up to 19.5 hours of continuing nursing education. Jacque Bassett, MNLM is the Chief Operations Officer for End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI). In that role, she supervises staff and volunteers, and maintains organizational policies and procedures. She oversees all live training events, including the annual conference, regional trainings, and online webinars. She focuses on developing corporate partnerships to expand EVAWI's work to improve criminal justice and community responses to sexual assault survivors. Jacque also serves as grant manager for cooperative agreements awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women at the US Department of Justice. Since 2020, she has co-managed the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum project to update and expand the program first launched in 2008. Grace Frances, MPA is the Director of Community Partnerships for End Violence Against Women International and leads the collaborative partnership that created the new Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Virtual Practicum. She also focuses on fund development to expand EVAWI's ability to improve criminal justice and community responses to sexual assault survivors. She worked for the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) for 16 years, where she initiated and ran the state's first trauma-informed sexual assault investigations program for law enforcement, dispatchers, and prosecutors, which trained thousands of professionals. She also helped establish and oversaw the Council's Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training Program. Tamara Jackson, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, SANE is a forensic nurse examiner and the Clinical Programs Coordinator for Ascension Illinois. She oversees 10 sites that offer medical forensic services to survivors of sexual assault/abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, elderly abuse, strangulation, and human trafficking. Ms. Jackson graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 2012 and began working as an emergency department nurse in 2005. In 2018, Ms. Jackson earned her Master's degree in Nursing. Ms. Jackson is a Board Member of the Academy of Forensic Nursing. She has been a long-standing member of the International Association for Forensic Nursing and is a current member for the Illinois chapter and has worked as a forensic nurse for over fifteen years. Ms. Jackson is the co-chair for the Ascension Health Peer Review Committee. In 2018, she introduced the organization's Non-Fatal Strangulation policy and procedure. She is a contributor for the workbook Resilience 2018 Training Supplement for Medical Professionals. She was recognized by Ascension Health (formerly Amita Health) as a person to know in 2018, and she was a finalist in the 2010 Nursing Spectrum Excellence Award for clinical care. Resources: SAMFE Virtual Practicum https://evawintl.org/vp/

Crain's contributor Steve Johnson talks with host Amy Guth about Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. After many years of issues, the foundation that supports the institution has split off with a new focus. Plus: AbbVie braces for copycats of its longtime blockbuster Humira; after the Amita Health split, the former partners start rebranding; Napleton Auto fined millions in racial discrimination case; and congress seeks Amazon's labor-practice records after tornado that killed six employees.

Low back pain is one of the most prevalent health issues Americans face. Unfortunatley, many of the mainstream solutions either require surgical intervention, pharmaceutical intervention, or are just plain ineffective. However, there is a better way to address low back pain. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss the use of technology in helping to address low back pain. They dive into an exciting app that is changing the landscape of what is possible from a pain management perspective, called Pain Navigator, and how general lifestyle interventions are often some of the most effective means by which to address low back pain. Check out the details in this week's episode, and be sure to get your FREE access to the Pain Navigator app by going to PainNavigator.io. Be sure to use the access code Welcome21 when you register! Dr. Dave and his team will even pay you $80 when you complete the training! Want to connect with Dr. Dave for an in-person appointment? Call his office at 847-981-3630. Interested in learning more about wholistic health options for your low back pain? Visit NavigateMyPain.com! Want to practice exactly what we are teaching you to do with 28 days of guidance from us? Join us for the next One Workout Away Challenge starting soon! Click here to get started!

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There are profound changes taking place in the American health care market. Heather Fine, Partner, Major, Lindsey & Africa, speaks with Daniel Lantry, Vice President of Legal Affairs, North America, Sonova US Corporate Services LLC, and Earl Barnes, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, AMITA Health, about current market trends in health care and the impact of these trends on the industry. Some of the trends they discuss include the commercialization of health care, the evolving role of data in health care, health system consolidation, hybrid work models, and innovation in the financing and delivery of care. Sponsored by Major, Lindsey & Africa.

Dr. Richard Bertenshaw specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and is part of AMITA Health's extensive provider network, which includes more than 7,000 affiliated providers. The AMITA Health system serves communities throughout the greater Chicago area down to Kankakee, integrating 19 hospitals, more than 230 outpatient sites and the full spectrum of medical care for you and your family from primary, immediate and emergency care to advanced cardiology, neurology and cancer treatments. We are committed to providing quality care that is open, inclusive and compassionate, delivered with dignity and empathy for all. In sickness and in health.® --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edward-kerfin/support

The breakup of local hospital giant Amita Health and the passage of Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 budget put the focus on big money in two Chicago sectors: health care and government. Crain's reporters Stephanie Goldberg and A.D. Quig join host Amy Guth for a roundtable discussion. Plus: GOP U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger won't seek re-election; supply chain snags loom for Caterpillar; Coca-Cola nears a deal that values Gatorade rival BodyArmor at $8 billion; and Nature's Fynd meat alternatives are hitting the shelves at Mariano's.

Can a College Works internship help those pursuing high-profile careers? On today's show, we interview the Emergency Department Chair at Amita Health, Dr. Adnan Hussain who shares with his distilled wisdom on excellence, failure, and grit. Born to Pakistani immigrant parents, Adnan had a normal suburban upbringing. A higher performer in high school, he managed to get a full-tuition scholarship to medical school.  And it was at this juncture that Adnan stumbled onto the College Works opportunity. Cultivating grit was the most important lesson that Adnan learned as a student painter. He also talks about how his first year as a manager was in stark contrast to his second year as a district manager.  Managing a team of 60 people was a huge challenge for Adnan. This experience built his foundational skill sets that are helping him to date. As an emergency department chair, Adnan is in charge of operations, recruitment, and finances at his hospital. You will get a peek into his daily workday in this segment of the show. Other topics discussed on today's show include how to make yourself more and more valuable, and regaining optimism even in the most trying situations. Do not miss this one! What You Will Learn In This Show Tackling failure, and the importance of grit How my DM (District Manager) experience at College Works was significantly different from my managerial experience Sacrifices that I had to make in my early years How to add more value  And so much more… Resources  Edge Of Excellence Is Brought To You By College Works Painting Internship College Works Paintings provides college and university students a unique, life-transforming opportunity to build business management and leadership skills, hands-on. The internship empowers students to run their own local businesses, manage their own crew of people, and provide a much-needed service within their communities - while earning money as well as an invaluable experience.   Their internship allows students to not only gain valuable work experience but to help finance their college educations as well. The company is known for having some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. To learn more: https://www.collegeworks.com/students-home-page/

When is it appropriate for someone who engages in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) to be admitted to an acute psychiatric inpatient program? And how realistic is it to expect no self-injury or self-harm to occur at all while in the hospital? How should hospital staff respond and intervene when someone engages in self-injury while on an inpatient unit? In this episode, Dr. Jason Washburn addresses these questions and discusses how hospital staff can foster empathy and compassion for individuals who self-injure while respecting their autonomy and also keeping them safe.Learn more about Dr. Washburn and his work here. Below are links to some of his work, including his books as editor and new research. To learn more about AMITA Health and its treatment for self-injury, click here. Washburn, J. J. (2014). Self-injury: Simple answers to complex questions. Hoffman Estates, IL: Alexian Brothers Press.Washburn, J. J. (2019). Nonsuicidal self-injury: Advances in research and practice . New York: Routledge.Slesinger, N. C., Hayes, N. A., & Washburn, J. J. (2021). Understanding predictors of change in a day treatment setting for non-suicidal self-injury. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 94, 517–535.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Top 15 Clinical Psychology Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts of 2021."

Dr. Jennifer Swoyer is a family physician who has been in practice for over 20 years. She is a nationally respected educator and teacher. She currently runs the family medicine residency program with AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange. Her experience in teaching and clinical medicine is a perfect complement to help individuals, systems and medical professionals appreciate the application and utilization of testing and technology. She is a graduate of Midwestern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a leader in COVID testing and has consulted with numerous municipalities and private organizations to develop wellness protocols and education.

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with AMITA Health Center for Advanced Joint Replacement with Hoffman Estates, Dr. Ankur Chhadia, joins John Williams to talk about the robotic-arm assisted hip and knee joint replacements. Listen in while Dr. Chhadia and John talk about the benefits of using the robot and the process of recovery. To schedule an appointment […]

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with AMITA Health Center for Advanced Joint Replacement with Hoffman Estates, Dr. Ankur Chhadia, joins John Williams to talk about the robotic-arm assisted hip and knee joint replacements. Listen in while Dr. Chhadia and John talk about the benefits of using the robot and the process of recovery. To schedule an appointment […]

This episode features Kenneth Jones, President of AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston. Here, he discusses the importance of consistency as a leader, how the recent COVID-19 surge has affected the community in his area, and more.

Also happening today, with another blistering hot day ahead, a number of residents in one can head to the local aquatic center to cool off; the Chicago City Council's Health and Human Relations Committee has approved an ordinance dealing with seniors' safety due to the pandemic; demolition work has resumed at the old Crawford Coal Plant on the Southwest Side; AMITA Health has offered a new proposal to striking nurses in Joliet; and much more.

This week I present my conversation with cardiac surgeon Robert Applebaum, who successfully pivoted to a satisfying nonclinical job after a long and successful clinical career. It was fun to catch up with a friend and colleague who I’ve known for years. We both come from the same hospital where we collaborated on quality improvement initiatives, me as CMO and Rob as Director of the Open-Heart Program. After a prductive clinical career, like other physicians in physically and mentally demanding surgical specialties, Rob wanted to navigate to a less intense, yet meaningful, career. In today’s episode, he describes his thought process and the path he followed during this critical time. Rob Applebaum is now a Physician Advisor at AMITA Health. He works on utilization managment, quality initiatives, and with the Clinical Documentation Improvement program at the hospital. And he finds the work very rewarding. To hear all of the details and download a transcript, go to vitalpe.net/episode132

Robert Leo Murphy, MD Northwestern Medicine joins Connected to Chicago. Dr. Murphy discusses in detail the Coronavirus, The local and global effects it is having on the world and the economy, and ways to prevent this disease from spreading. In this week's round table segment, John is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, and Heather Cherone editor of The Daily Line. The conversation opens up with coverage of the Coronavirus scare, and then it’s off to the upcoming Super Tuesday. Could Biden take South Carolina? Or is it up to Bernie? The Chicago Board of Education voted this week to not celebrate Columbus Day anymore, and now call it Indigenous Peoples Day. This week's Connected to Chicago feature segment is with Nick Gale. It focuses on a new collaborative initiative to help communities on the West Side of Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined leaders from the American Medical Association and West Side United to announce $6 million in private sector investments for community improvements on the West Side. West Side United will allocate the funds as low-interest loans to local businesses for economic development projects, health care initiatives and quality-of-life improvements. The West Side United collaborative is comprised of six Chicago hospitals, including Rush University Medical Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, AMITA Health, Cook County Health, Sinai Health System, and University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. The mayor has said she is committed to redeveloping the South and West sides and pointed to the millions of dollars that have already been pledged by private businesses, in addition to the new investment announced Wednesday, as an example of how success breeds success.

Eric Schmuttenmaer, Associate Vice President of Digital, Technology and Innovation at AMITA Health, met with us to share why it is important for technical professionals to build their executive presence. In this discussion Eric shares: The value of being trustworthy. Listening with complete attention and without distraction. Being able to clearly communicate your message so that your stakeholders can receive it. Aligning your goals with the company’s bottom-line goals. Your circle of colleagues can help identify your successes. WATCH Subscribe to Great Tech Pros video on YouTube, Facebook and Apple Podcasts. LISTEN Subscribe to Great Tech Pros podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Questions that Eric answers: [07:38] How is presenting to a leadership team related to building trust? [12:56] What do you looking for in new team members as it relates to their professional presence? [18:24] What can introverts do to have better executive presence? [25:08] How does having executive presence align with an organization’s bottom line goals? [28:41] What tips do you have for the individual trying to build their executive presence? [34:48] How did you transition from being a programmer to a leadership role? [47:55] How did you overcome pain points related to moving from a technical role to a managerial role? [58:32] How do I present myself as a strong candidate? Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: What tips do you have for individuals who are new in their career, transitioning in their career or just interested in building their executive presence?  What tips do you have on how they can build their personal branding and their executive presence? Eric Schmuttenmaer: The first one that comes to me is listening… It is a combination of listening and learning. So if you're coming new into something,.. find the people that are in the area that you want to be in or that you want to improve upon and get notes on them. Find out where they have succeeded and replicate those in your world or, work to replicate those in the world and find out, more importantly, where they failed and why they failed… Learn where those common pitfalls are for where you want to be from individuals who are already there and then avoid those as much as you can. It's not gonna be a hundred percent but do your best to do that. It takes a level of listening and slowly learning. You're not going to boil the ocean but take those little key moments, those little tiny moments, of takeaways from other people's lives. Useful Links: Connect with Eric Schmuttenmaer on Linkedin. Learn more about AMITA Health. Follow on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Special thanks to the students, alumni and faculty from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for their help in making this episode a success.

Eric Schmuttenmaer, Associate Vice President of Digital, Technology and Innovation at AMITA Health, met with us to share why it is important for technical professionals to build their executive presence. In this discussion Eric shares: The value of being trustworthy. Listening with complete attention and without distraction. Being able to clearly communicate your message so that your stakeholders can receive it. Aligning your goals with the company’s bottom-line goals. Your circle of colleagues can help identify your successes. WATCH Subscribe to Great Tech Pros video on YouTube, Facebook and Apple Podcasts. LISTEN Subscribe to Great Tech Pros podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Questions that Eric answers: [07:38] How is presenting to a leadership team related to building trust? [12:56] What do you looking for in new team members as it relates to their professional presence? [18:24] What can introverts do to have better executive presence? [25:08] How does having executive presence align with an organization’s bottom line goals? [28:41] What tips do you have for the individual trying to build their executive presence? [34:48] How did you transition from being a programmer to a leadership role? [47:55] How did you overcome pain points related to moving from a technical role to a managerial role? [58:32] How do I present myself as a strong candidate? Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: What tips do you have for individuals who are new in their career, transitioning in their career or just interested in building their executive presence?  What tips do you have on how they can build their personal branding and their executive presence? Eric Schmuttenmaer: The first one that comes to me is listening… It is a combination of listening and learning. So if you're coming new into something,.. find the people that are in the area that you want to be in or that you want to improve upon and get notes on them. Find out where they have succeeded and replicate those in your world or, work to replicate those in the world and find out, more importantly, where they failed and why they failed… Learn where those common pitfalls are for where you want to be from individuals who are already there and then avoid those as much as you can. It's not gonna be a hundred percent but do your best to do that. It takes a level of listening and slowly learning. You're not going to boil the ocean but take those little key moments, those little tiny moments, of takeaways from other people's lives. Useful Links: Connect with Eric Schmuttenmaer on Linkedin. Learn more about AMITA Health. Follow on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Special thanks to the students, alumni and faculty from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for their help in making this episode a success.

Stable housing and reliable transportation have a direct link to the health status of individuals.  In this episode, Jane Graf, President and CEO, Mercy Housing, and Will Snyder, Sr. VP, Chief Advocacy Officer, AMITA Health, discuss how Catholic health care is collaborating with other organizations to ensure the housing and transportation needs of their patients are met.  

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Anthony Auriemma of AMITA Health to discuss the science behind obesity and weight loss.  They cover topics such as why the calorie in, calorie out model is broken; the role of gut health on weight loss; why you cannot rely on exercise alone to help you lose weight; the ketogenic diet; and much more.  Check all of the details in this week's episode!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Concetta Forchetti of AMITA Health to discuss dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and brain health.  Dr. Forchetti specializes in neurology with special interests in Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and memory disorder.  She disucsses the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the genetic risk factors involved, and what we can all do to help prevent or delay the development of Alzheimer's. If you would like to connect with Dr. Forchetti, you may do so by calling (847) 981- 3630 or by going through the AMITA website here. As a special bonus on this week's episode, we added an interview with our friend Kari-Ann Ryan, who is a tremendous advocate for Alzheimer's disease.  You can learn more about the work Kari-Ann is doing by liking her team's Facebook group here as well as donating to her fundraising site here. Check out all of the details in this week's episode!

Today on Crain’s Daily Gist, host Amy Guth talks with Crain’s Chicago Business columnist Joe Cahill about C-suite compensation. Plus: an exec who spent five years running the Chicago History Museum gets a major gig at the Smithsonian, Chicago-area home values grew in April at a level that hasn't been lower since 2015, a look at the flurry of real estate activity in the southwest corner of the Loop, U of C is adding a molecular engineering school and Amita Health cuts services at three Chicago-area hospitals. Continue the conversation with #CrainsDailyGist.

Today on Crains Daily Gist podcast, a look at Boeing in the wake of crash of Ethopian airlines flight 302, businesses increasingly looking at options to insure against workplace shootings, Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians on strike, more news in the West Loop development boom, Milwaukee announced as 2020 Democratic convention site, and Amita Health’s plan to expand a program putting social workers into public libraries. And, host Amy Guth speaks with Crains Chicago Business law and manufacturing reporter Claire Bushey about a Chicago law firm that, according to a new lawsuit, was shorted by the Trump organization.

The week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss chronic pain management.  Dr. Dave, a pain management specialist with Amita Health, focuses his practice on helping patients overcome chronic pain without the use of opioids, and he breaks down the key pillars that are necessary to do so.  With the chronic pain epidemic that has spread throughout the U.S., the opioid addiction rate has reached its highest numbers to date.  It is Dr. Dave's mission to help educate the public on what they can do to better-manage and alleviate their chronic pain without facing the risk of addiction that accompanies prescription opioids.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode, and be sure to follow Dr. Dave on Twitter!

This week we kick off the first episode in our 3-part series on the topic of Behavioral Health in the digital healthcare space! Our featured interview is with Chris Novak, who is the COO of the Behavioral Medicine Service Line at AMITA Health.   During the interview, we discuss: Chris’s background and role at AMITA Health, what types of tools AMITA Health use as it relates to behavioral health innovation, and Chris provides some great advice to entrepreneurs in what they should be thinking about when pitching a health system and where this industry is still in need of innovation . In our conversation, Chris and I discuss: Chris’s  background, his role at AMITA Health, and his areas of interest How Amita Health is utilizing products to allow patients to capture their symptoms outside of therapy/treatment and to prevent relapse If Chris thinks tele-psychiatry or computer-based therapy is a more promising option for effective treatment What Chris is looking for in terms of digital behavioral health solutions and the teams behind those solutions Chris’s insights on what he looks for when he rolls out new innovation at Amita Health How Amita Health structures pilots and what should a smart entrepreneur build into their pilot pitch What Chris thinks current Behavioral Health technology is getting right at this moment and where he thinks there is still opportunity for improvement and innovation What excites Chris most about healthcare innovation right now and who he would like to hear speak about it Connect with Chris: LinkedIn Learn more about Amita Health Website Twitter Connect with Healthbox Follow us on Twitter Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes Have guest suggestions or topic ideas for the podcast? Send them to us at ideas@healthbox.com Listen to his episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Libsyn

Even when employing sophisticated predictive analytics to zero in on population health risk, healthcare organizations shouldn’t discount providers’ intuition, advises Luke Hansen, MD, vice president and chief medical officer, population health for AMITA Health. With a future plan to adopt a risk prediction tool, AMITA currently creates chronic illness registries to track its high-cost patients. Listen as Dr. Hansen discusses the tradeoffs of mathematically intense risk predictors versus physicians’ guts.