Podcasts about Becker

In this episode, weekly guest Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare discusses a takeaway from the Becker's CEO + CFO Roundtable and different pieces of healthcare legislation being introduced across the country.

This episode features Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses ProHealth Care shifting 835 employees to Optum then highlights some big mergers & acquisitions going on across the country.

In this engaging episode, host Brian Zimmerman of Becker's Healthcare sits down with Dr. Daniel Chan, the Medical Director of Joint Replacement at Cypress Creek Surgical Center. Together, they explore the essential elements of Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) excellence. Dr. Chan shares insights into Cypress Creek Surgical Center's core values, emphasizing integrity, impeccable service, and patient involvement, and discusses the center's unique ability to enhance the patient experience through innovative techniques like minimally-invasive and robotic-assisted solutions. The conversation delves into Dr. Chan's role in patient outreach and social media optimization, offering valuable advice for surgeons looking to grow their practices. Additionally, listeners gain a glimpse into the professional education opportunities provided by Cypress Creek Surgical Center and its future initiatives. The episode concludes with gratitude from Brian Zimmerman and acknowledgment of the podcast sponsor, DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Company of Johnson and Johnson. Don't miss this insightful exploration of ASC efficiency and excellence with Dr. Daniel Chan.This episode is sponsored by DePuy Synthes.

Maggie Peña is the Chief Experience Officer at Interlace Health (the next generation of FormFast), a 30 year old privately held healthcare IT firm that delivers scalable and cost-effective forms automation and eSignature solutions for healthcare organisations. She brings 22 years of experience in IT to her role and leads one third of Interlaces Health's employees.  With a fierce focus on customer satisfaction and retention, Maggie created and built Interlace Health's customer support team and its customer implementation strategy, she built out the company's fully Spanish-speaking team for project implementation, and ongoing customer support, and she has managed the company's managed services program to create efficiencies for customers. She believes in a proactive approach to customer service, and it shows with happy and successful customers. Under Maggie's leadership, Interlace Health currently has a 97.4% customer retention rate.  Maggie serves as a co-leader for the HIMSS Clinician Burden Reduction Task Force and was recently named Becker's 2023 Women in Health IT to Know list.   Questions • Could you share a little bit about your journey, how you got to where you are today. • Can you tell our listeners maybe three key things that you've done consistently that you believe has contributed to the success of achieving a 97.4% customer retention rate? • Can you tell us maybe some of the criteria that you use to select those customers? What type of customer do you look for to ensure that they are the ones that you're joining your counsel? • Now, could you also share with our listeners what is the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? • Now we'd also like for you to share with us maybe one or two books that you've read. It could be a book that you read a very long time ago or even one that you read recently, but it has had a great impact on you. • As a customer, what are maybe three things that are critical for you to actually say, yes, this was a great customer experience. • Can you also share with our listeners, what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. • Are there are some key behaviours or competencies that you look for when you're hiring persons for those roles as customer support? • Where can listeners find you online? • Now, before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you will tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you get derailed or you get off track? This quote kind of helps to get you back on track. Do you have one of those? Highlights Maggie's Journey Me: So, just wanted to take some time before we jump into the meat of our conversation for you to share with our listeners a little bit about your journey. I know we would have read your bio, but we always like to ask the guests in their own words, if you could share a little bit about how you got to where you are today.   Maggie shared that it has been an interesting journey. When she started college, she wanted to be an accountant. But after her first accounting course, she quickly realized that was not her calling. So, the path that really paved her way to where she is today started in the financial industry during her junior year working part time for a local bank and the IT department, processing operations for almost 30 banks throughout the state, working with a Unisys mainframe and green screen terminals for the very first time. And she thinks she just might have dated herself, but that's okay.  So, all kidding aside, it was a great learning experience nonetheless. By then, she had switched majors and was now pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems. And her time at the bank confirmed and validated her interest in technology and how we can use technology to automate processes to increase efficiencies and customer service as we knew it back then, now that customer experiences tends to be a newer word, back in the day, we were thinking at it as customer service.  She was lucky enough to stay at the bank for almost 7 years until the bank was acquired by an international bank with plans to move their IT operations someplace else. At that point, she knew that it was time to move on and look for something else. So, she joined a local health care system, also working in their IT department supporting the business and financial side of the hospital. After about a year, Interlace Health, formerly FormFast as said came into her life when the hospital purchased a forms automation solution. So, fast forward a couple of years, she had the opportunity to join the NRA Health team and have now been there for almost 13 years.   Key Strategies that Contributed to the Success of Achieving a 97.4% Customer Retention Rate Me: So, in your bio, it says that you've managed to achieve a 97.4% customer retention rate. Can you tell our listeners maybe three key things that you've done consistently that you believe has contributed to that success?    Maggie shared that at Interlace Health, they believe in putting people first, so that is their mission. They put people over paperwork, and it has reflected on the solutions that they provide their customers and the solution is that they innovate and so on, so forth. But even in the services, she has a belief that software alone doesn't cut it anymore, it just doesn't. Anyone can have a similar product or a similar solution as you, it really comes down to the level of service that you provide your customers and the experience that they encounter throughout the entire journey.  So, first and foremost, they put people first, always there for their customers, they have also built a dedicated team within the services department at Interlace Health, always to be their specialized in what they do, enabled to deliver personalized and attentive support to their customers, they are there with them, they understand their business, they understand their needs, and they're always available.  Again, to address it, regardless of what the need may be, the COVID pandemic was huge, it was terrible, but it was an opportunity for them to be there for their customers and continue providing the service, and not just the service, but continue providing the same level of service to enable them to continue providing the care that they needed to provide even more so during those difficult times.   And then three, they embrace feedback from their customers, the good, the bad, and the Ugly, like the saying. They're always there, they have established a Customer Success Council and it's composed of their most engaged, knowledgeable customers who advises on their products or solutions, they share the best practices. And quite frankly, they give candid feedback. It's not always what they want to hear, but at the end of the day is what they want to hear, because their feedback and their insights have helped make informed decisions as they improve their products and services. And they are pretty much the ones helping them guide their path forward as it comes to their products and services.   Criteria for Selecting Customers to Join Your Customer Success Council  Me: Now, in addition to those three things that has contributed to your customer retention rate being at 97.4%. And I know you mentioned a customer council that you say you use to guide you. Can you tell us maybe some of the criteria that you use to select those customers? What type of customer do you look for to ensure that they are the ones that you're joining your council?    Maggie shared that they offer various solutions. So, they try to get customers that are using different types of solutions, right? Because obviously, there's different needs that each solution addresses. First, they started with their internal team, and they asked them who are your champions? Who are your stellar contacts that are customers who know their products, they know it well, they're using it consistently and that's the criteria. It's also customers that are using their solutions successfully and consistently.  But they try to get customers who weren't using it as much or adopting it as they would like them to, to get involved, to tell them why, what are your challenges? What are your staff or your patients telling you about your solutions or their solutions in this case, that is keeping you from using it to its fullest potential?  So, it was really customers that were mostly engaged and customers that they have communication with, but not to the extent like the fully engaged ones, if that makes sense so that we could get both sides of the house, those that are using it a lot and those that are struggling for various reasons, they wanted to hear from them as well.   App, Website or Tool that Maggie Absolutely Can't Live Without in Her Business When asked about online resource that she cannot live without in her business, Maggie shared that she would say internally, Microsoft Teams. Prior to pandemic, Interlace Health, they've always been a remote company. So, mostly everyone was remote, she's been remote almost 13 years there. But since pandemic, she thinks Microsoft Teams have kept them very well connected not just internally but with their customers in the hospital setting, that is what they've seen use the most is Microsoft Teams. And then internally to keep track of their customers and their data and their metrics and so on, so forth. Everything that they need to know about their customers, they use Salesforce platform.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Maggie When asked about books that have had a great impact, Maggie shared that The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything by Stephen Covey. She loves that book and it's been a while, she's probably going to read it again. And the question got her thinking she needs to reread it again. But it's been a few years since she's read it. And she loves how it gives clarity into how trusted leaders do things differently, faster and at a lower cost. She's a true believer that trust drives everything, and how it produces better results. So, that's one.  And then the second one not so much a book, because he's got plenty of books, but John Maxwell, anything, everything John Maxwell, he's amazing. She first heard him 5 years ago at a Global Leadership Summit. The one thing that struck the most from that Summit was when he was talking about looking for ways to add value to people, he called it be an added value liver. Where he was talking about throughout the day, going from knowing to doing, from thinking and looking to making sure it's an action. And at the end of the day, ask yourself, “Did I add value to people today?”  Again, John Maxwell, he is someone who she constantly sees his videos, she's purchased some training, she even purchases trainings there at work for her direct reports as well to see and to encounter and to read and learn from his teachings. So, those are the two that she can think of.    As a Customer, Three Critical Things to Have a Great Customer Experience Me: Now I know as your role as a Chief Experience Officer at Interlace Health, you are focused on providing the service to your clients. But I'd like to flip the script a little and put you in the in the hotbox where you are the customer. So, when you think about your own interactions with organizations that you do business with, what are maybe three things that are critical for you to actually say, yes, this was a great customer experience.   Maggie stated that the sense of trust. She talked about trust, the book. So, she would say trust, transparency, and personalization, if she had to put it into just three words. This would be her top three that comes to mind right away.    Me: So, trust, transparency, and personalization.   Maggie stated that personal life experience, she's huge on that. Just, for example, even when she goes to restaurants, the first thing she looks at when the waiter approaches her is their name badge, because she wants to address them by their name. And she always does, it's just that personal touch and everything that we do, to her, that's very important.    Me: It's always the little things.   What Maggie is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that she's excited about, Maggie shared that just with the new CXO role, she's excited about it because it's going to allow her to work with the entire organization on the customer journey from the initial awareness to implementation support and beyond. So, she's excited to continue creating a more holistic customer centric culture at Interlace Health, while developing and implementing a comprehensive customer experience strategy. And Yanique did the bragging, she (Maggie) was going to brag a little bit about their customer retention rate. So, that's also exciting for them at Interlace Health at the moment, which is that customer retention rate of 97.4%.   Key Behaviours or Competence for Hiring Customer Support  Me: Could you also share with us with, your customer support team that you had built out, how many persons are on that team?   Maggie shared that they have the team, they're thinking about everyone that's doing support, a good 10 people.   Me: So, you got 10 people on that support team. And so, I just wanted to know if there are some key behaviours or competencies that you look for when you're hiring persons for those roles.   Maggie shared that yes, they need competency, they need people that know what they know, that they're intelligent, and they know what's expected of them. But she looks more on attitude, because you can teach the skills that they need to know in order to support the customers. You'll teach them the product and the solutions and all the intricacies right of what they do. But the attitude, that is not something they can teach. So, she hires for attitude. And so, that's a big one for her.  At Interlace Health, they look for people who are motivated and you have to, in this remote world, you have to be self-motivated. We're no longer in front of other people to help us get through the day. So, you need self-motivated individuals, absolutely intelligent, competent people, but people that have the attitude, who are going to be there for their customers, because not every single call is a good call, and that's life. Some calls aren't always the best calls, but they want people who are going to have the attitude and turn a not so good call into a positive call at the end of the day while we're helping their customers resolve their problems.    Where Can We Find Maggie Online Website – https://interlacehealth.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiepeña/   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Maggie Uses When asked about quote that she tends to revert to, Maggie shared that there's one that she has that she's used personally since a very young age. And that is simple, “If anyone else can do it, so can I.” and like she said, that since she can remember going through school, college, you name it, she's always had that in her mind if anyone else can do it, so can I.  Then she has a second one too as it relates to her professional setting at work and with her team as they're looking to do something new, whether it's a new process, a new approach to something, anything new that they're talking about doing, she always tells them, “Let's try it, what's the worst that can happen?” So, those are the two quotes that you'll hear her say quite a bit depending on the situation.   Me: Perfect. I love the second one, “Let's do it, what's the worst that can happen?”   Maggie stated, what's the worst that can happen? If it doesn't work, it wasn't working anyway.   Me: There's one that goes, “You miss all of the shots that you never take.” That quote kind of reminds me of that one.   Maggie, I just wanted to express our deepest gratitude to you for taking time out of your very busy schedule and hopping on this podcast with us today. And sharing about your journey as well as what your organization is doing and just how it is that you've been able to really make customer experience shine in your organization and achieve the high level of retention rate, how it is that you focus on ensuring that your customers are getting what they need, and not necessarily what organization wants to give them but you have something in place where you really use the voice of the customer on a regular basis. And you can see it manifest into your customer satisfaction and retention scores. So, thank you again for joining us today.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Links •     The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything by Stephen Covey   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of Becker's Healthcare Podcast, recorded on November 17, 2023. Join host Scott Becker as he sits down with Dr. Brian Miller, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Intuitive. In this compelling conversation, Dr. Miller delves into Intuitive's digital principles, emphasizing trust and transparency as the foundation of their decision-making and design choices. Discover how Intuitive is shaping the future of surgery by focusing on reducing complications, minimizing training variabilities, and enhancing the efficiency of RAS programs. Gain insights into real-world value with a case study featuring Adventist Health Simi Valley, where digital solutions propelled their RAS program from 38% to 45% market share in just three years. Dr. Miller also explores the challenges of interoperability and identifying true value in the digital space, providing a roadmap for hospitals and health systems. Tune in to learn why executives should invest in AI and ML for surgeon skill improvement and what the future holds for reducing complications during surgery using Objective Performance Indicators. Don't miss this episode as Dr. Brian Miller shares his passion for responsibly using data to predict the best care pathways for optimal patient outcomes and the exciting advancements on the horizon.This episode is sponsored by Intuitive.

Marzipan ist vor allem in der Weihnachtszeit beliebt. In der norddeutschen Stadt Lübeck hat die Herstellung der feinen Süßigkeit eine lange Tradition. Heute wird Lübecker Marzipan in über 50 Länder exportiert.

In this episode, Lawrence Stowers, Senior Business Development Manager at Carahsoft, unveils the integral role the company plays in advancing healthcare, setting the stage for a deep dive into transformative insights and strategies. Discover how Carahsoft actively shapes the healthcare landscape by customizing technology solutions for health systems and empowering vendors to identify lucrative opportunities in the sector. Lawrence Stowers shares exclusive takeaways from the Becker's Health I.T. conference, providing a firsthand look at the latest trends and advancements in healthcare technology. Connect with Carahsoft and visit their website for valuable insights, technology solutions tailored for health systems, and opportunities for vendors looking to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare sector. Resources: Connect and Follow Lawrence Stowers on LinkedIn Visit Carahsoft's Website here.  Check one of their recent AI Innovation blog posts here.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Kristen Cusack, CEO of Phase 1 Equity. Here, she discusses her background & insights into Phase 1 Equity, the biggest issues she is following in dental, current excitements & nerves surrounding dentistry, and more.

Kurt Becker's Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland. Kurt looks back at the racing career of  Biddy Jane

In this episode of Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Sam Nimah, CEO of TriVent Healthcare, provides a compelling introduction to the company's mission and the origins of its innovative approach to addressing the niche challenge of prolonged medical ventilation. Sam shares key statistics and facts that illustrate the significant impact of this challenge on healthcare, delves into the benefits both patients and healthcare organizations experience with shorter ventilation timelines, and offers an inspiring story that showcases how TriVent's work has transformed a patient's life. Tune in to gain insights into the remarkable work being done by TriVent Healthcare to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare processes.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Thomas Barnett, VP at Delaware Surgery Center. Here, he discusses his background & what led him to his current role, his excitement surrounding ambulatory surgery centers & partnerships, what he is currently focusing on, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Thomas Barnett, VP at Delaware Surgery Center. Here, he discusses his background & what led him to his current role, his excitement surrounding ambulatory surgery centers & partnerships, what he is currently focusing on, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features 2 leaders from Commonwealth Pain & Spine; Jeff Ellison, the CEO & Janet Carlson, Executive Director of ASCs. Here, they discuss key insights into their organization, opportunities in ASCs they are excited about, issues they are spending most of their time on today, and more.

War das schon der große Klima-Durchbruch? Was kann die Konferenz in Dubai retten? Wie spart man weltweit CO2? Überlegungen und Einwände von den WDR 2 Kabarettisten Becker & Jünemann. Von Jürgen Becker ;Didi Jünemann.

Peter Becker, a professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department in George Mason University's College of Science, talks with Mason President Gregory Washington about how a predicted major increase in solar storm activity could be a prelude to an “internet apocalypse.” Can we prepare? What could be the consequences? What are the economic implications? A $14 million federal study Becker is leading with the Navy could provide better predictive capabilities and help us better understand exactly what's at stake.

In this episode of Becker's Healthcare podcast, join host Brian Zimmerman as he engages in a compelling conversation with Donnie McMaster, Director of Operations for NC and SC, and Ephy Weinberg, Director of Operations for MI, both from Guardian Dentistry Partners. Together, they explore the intriguing journey of Guardian Dental in implementing Jarvis Analytics, delving into the initial goals, integration into operational strategies, and the significant impact on decision-making processes. Donnie and Ephy share insights into how Jarvis Analytics has streamlined processes, enhanced efficiency, and improved key performance indicators across multiple dental practices. The episode concludes with a forward-looking perspective on future initiatives, optimizations, and invaluable advice for dental practices and DSOs considering the integration of Jarvis Analytics. Special thanks to our sponsor, Henry Schein One. Tune in for this enlightening discussion and discover how Guardian Dental is revolutionizing dental management with innovative analytics.This episode is sponsored by HS1.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Dr. Bradley Dykstra, CEO of MI Smiles Dental Group. Here, he discusses his background & key insights into his organization, his excitement surrounding innovative dental technologies, advice for healthcare leaders, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features 2 leaders from Commonwealth Pain & Spine; Jeff Ellison, the CEO & Janet Carlson, Executive Director of ASCs. Here, they discuss key insights into their organization, opportunities in ASCs they are excited about, issues they are spending most of their time on today, and more.

Welcome to "Healthcare Upside Down," a podcast by Becker's Healthcare and ECG Management Consultants. Join Molly Gamble, along with Nick Barcelona, CFO at WVU Medicine, Dan Harrison, partner with ECG, and Melita Scott, partner with ECG, as they explore the upsides and downsides of healthcare and the industry's current trends. In this episode, the focus is on Physician Enterprise Return on Investments, diving into the evolving dynamics of hospital-physician relationships. Nick shares insights from WVU Medicine's perspective, emphasizing the shift towards value-based contracting and the impact on margins. The conversation explores the challenges health systems face in extracting value from physician enterprises and the importance of strategic alignment, transparency, and metrics beyond financials. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on navigating the changing landscape of healthcare partnerships and optimizing physician enterprise performance. This episode is sponsored by ECG Management Consultants.This podcast series is brought to you by Becker's Healthcare and ECG Management Consultants. ECG is a leading consulting firm that has worked exclusively with healthcare organizations for more than 50 years and helps them achieve their most critical goals.

Discover the forefront of digital specialty care for cardiometabolic conditions in this engaging podcast hosted by Erika Spicer Mason from Becker's Healthcare. Joining the conversation is Dr. David Houghton, MD, MPH, the Medical Director of Digital Medicine and System Chair of Telemedicine at Ochsner Health. Together, they explore the critical distinction between managing and monitoring, shedding light on the declining rates of optimal cardiometabolic health in the U.S. Dr. Houghton shares insights into current healthcare approaches for early-stage chronic diseases, emphasizing opportunities for innovation, especially for payers. Delve into the role of technology in treatment, featuring successful case studies, and gain a visionary perspective on the future of digital care and its impact on payer organizations. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion with a healthcare expert. Special thanks to our sponsor, Ochsner Health. Tune in for more insightful podcasts and virtual events at beckershospitalreview.com.This episode is sponsored by Ochsner Connected Health.

Anne Marie Becker, Owner of AMB Studios & Confidential INK is a cosmetic & restorative tattoo artist.  For the past 5+ years her work has made a positive impact,  helping  clients build confidence, self-esteem and be more comfortable in their own skin. Also, we welcome Debra, a breast cancer survivor,  back to the show for this episode to express how Anne Marie Beckers restorative tattoo work made a difference in her life.Yvonne and I  learned in this episode that healing can come in all different forms; even through a restorative tattoo, tattoo removal or scar camouflage.  Anne Marie is the REAL DEAL! SHE GETS IT!  "Getting a tattoo medical or not can raise so many emotions. You have to make sure you respect those feelings and not use trigger words. You want to have an environment where people can feel, relaxed safe and comfortable".  - Anne Marie Becker"Confidential INK, provides a wide range of top-notch services to enhance your look. From 3D restorative medical, tattoos such as 3D nipple & areola complex to 3D belly buttons, fingernails and toe nails" - Anne Marie Becker"As well as other common treatments such as restorative hair restoration with scalp micropigmentation,  PMU brow tattoos, scar & stretch mark camouflage, makeup eyeliner and lip blushing, freckles, and tooth gems, I pride myself in delivering outstanding results best suited for everyones body type. In a safe and sanitary environment". - Anne Marie BeckerConfidential INK/AMB Studioshttp://ambstudiosny.comAnne Marie Becker(516) 226-0386 LISTEN, LAUGH, LOVE @mixdkinish

Episode 430."Frasier"Composers: Bruce and Jason Miller.Father and Son, Bruce and Jason Miller join me to talk Fraiser, Scoring and working with family.This was a really fun conversation.In the world of television, there are few themes as iconic as the jazzy, melodic tune of "Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs." This beloved theme song, which opened every episode of the classic show Frasier, was composed by the incredibly talented Bruce Miller and Darryl Phinnessee. Fast forward to today, and Bruce's son, Jason T. Miller, joins him in a remarkable collaboration for the Frasier reboot, making it a heartwarming full-circle moment for this dynamic father-and-son composing duo. Bruce Miller's musical genius has graced our screens for decades, from Frasier to other hit series like Becker and Designing Women. His ability to craft memorable and evocative melodies has left an indelible mark on the world of television, earning him a reputation as one of the industry's most accomplished composers. However, it's the reboot of Frasier where this incredible story truly comes to life. Having composed the original theme for the show that defined a generation, Bruce's return to the world of Frasier was a momentous occasion. But what made it even more special was the involvement of his son, Jason T. Miller, who shares his father's passion for music and a deep appreciation for the art of composing. Bruce and Jason's collaboration on the Frasier reboot represents a unique blend of experience and youthful energy. As audiences prepare to be transported back to the world of Frasier, they can look forward to a revitalized and heartfelt musical experience, thanks to the incredible talents of Bruce and Jason T. Miller. Welcome, Bruce and Jason Miller.https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@UCjjhZfRL7uKTyoEGkgn6qewhttps://www.facebook.com/mondaymorningcritic/www.mmcpodcast.commondaymorningcritic@gmail.com#frasier #paramountplus #fypシ #fyp #shortsvideo #shorts #interview #music #moviemusic #soundtrack #cheers #kelseygrammer #musicmagic #musicmaker #composer

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: [Linkpost] Remarks on the Convergence in Distribution of Random Neural Networks to Gaussian Processes in the Infinite Width Limit, published by Spencer Becker-Kahn on November 30, 2023 on The AI Alignment Forum. The linked note is something I "noticed" while going through different versions of this result in the literature. I think that this sort of mathematical work on neural networks is worthwhile and worth doing to a high standard but I have no reason to think that this particular work is of much consequence beyond filling in a gap in the literature. It's the kind of nonsense that someone who has done too much measure theory would think about. Abstract. We describe a direct proof of yet another version of the result that a sequence of fully-connected neural networks converges to a Gaussian process in the infinite-width limit. The convergence in distribution that we establish is the weak convergence of probability measures on the non-separable, non metrizable product space (Rd')Rd, i.e. the space of functions from Rd to Rd' with the topology whose convergent sequences correspond to pointwise convergence. The result itself is already implied by a stronger such theorem due to Boris Hanin, but the direct proof of our weaker result can afford to replace the more technical parts of Hanin's proof that are needed to establish tightness with a shorter and more abstract measure-theoretic argument. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

How do we start our septuagennial episode?  With a BLOTTO BEATLES EXCLUSIVE!We then jump into the episode proper with Tommy's new catch phrase, some listener homework, Scotty C never skipping hands day, Irish Budweisers, another amazing example of RB breaking down rock and roll patterns, Tommy saying the word "standard" about 400 times, Becker telling us the favorite songs of each William, Tommy singing every song with the lyric "I Will," and the rhumba-inspired White Album standard, I Will.As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram & Twitter, by emailing us, or on the web.  We want to hear from you!Please also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Even better, tell a friend. We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can always drunk dial us at 1.857.233.9793 to share your thoughts, feedback, confessions, and concerns and to be featured in an upcoming episode. Enjoying the show? Buy us a beer via the tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what we should drink with the money).You know we're making a list of it, see the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list & listen to it on Spotify here.Please remember to always enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.Peace and Love.Hosts: Becker and TommyExecutive Producer: Scotty C.Musical Supervisor: RB (@ryanobrooks)Associate Musical Supervision: Tim Clark (@nodisassemble)

In this two-part conversation, Brian Zimmerman of Becker's Healthcare talks with Aaron Paul, CEO of LocumsMart, about the importance of data-driven decision-making in healthcare. Paul discusses the challenges of implementing a data-driven strategy and offers advice on how to overcome those challenges and turn data into actionable insights.This episode is sponsored by CHG Healthcare.

  Have you heard about the upcoming film, The Haunting in Wicker Park, starring Erin Moriarty (The Boys) and Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things)? It was inspired by the experiences of the Becker family who invited NBC News cameras to film an exorcism in their Chicago home in 1971. Hear what we've learned about this new film, and take another listen to Patrick's 2014 interview with Edwin F. Becker, who sadly passed away about a year ago. Visit BigSeance.com/239 for more info.  Other Listening Options Direct Download Link   In this episode: Intro :00 Today we reach back into the Big Seance archives to re-visit the two-part interview with Edwin F. Becker in 2014, about the frightening, real-life experiences that he and his family suffered through in the early 1970s in their home in Chicago. Those experiences led to NBC's Carole Simpson filming the first televised exorcism in their home in 1971. Edwin's book, True Haunting, originated as just a journal to document it all. The accounts of the activity are just amazing, and as Patrick said in his review for the book over 10 years ago, it reads like amazing fiction… except it's not. In 2012, the Paranormal Witness series featured the Becker family in an episode titled, The Tenants, and Patrick highly recommends that you check that out, if you can. The 2-part interview for the Big Seance that we're revisiting today, was one of the first interviews Patrick had that he felt was really big, he was super proud of it, and Edwin later reached out to him to tell him that to that date it was perhaps the best interview he'd ever been a part of. :50 Sadly, Edwin died about a year ago in November of 2022. But to Patrick's surprise, today he discovered that there was a major motion picture in post-production, called The Haunting in Wicker Park, directed by Gary Fleder, and starring Jamie Campbell Bower, who played Henry Creel and Vecna in the fourth season of the Netflix series, Stranger Things. iMDb says it was supposed to be released in 2023, but 2024 is just around the corner and there are no trailers yet. There are, however, some behind-the-scenes production photos. Edwin was aware and knew about the upcoming film, because he excitedly announced it in one of his last social media posts. If you know any details about the release of the film, please let us know at patrick@bigseace.com. 2:22 Audio of the historic 1971 NBC footage of the exorcism of the Becker home with journalist Carole Simpson. Thanks to Edwin, the footage exists on YouTube. The aged audio is kind of atrocious, but it's worth a listen. 5:05   The following interview was originally released in two parts in November of 2014:  Edwin F. Becker's bio. 11:06 Background on Edwin's book, True Haunting. 12:41 Edwin takes us back to 1970 and a story that begins with the purchase of an old two-story building, a home made up of two apartments, each on its own floor. 14:08 “Eddie, I'm never coming down here.” Edwin brought his wife, Marsha, in to see the new home and the basement. He hoped that she would see that they could fix it up and make it into a home. She was not a fan of the basement. 21:03 Nasty fighting among the family of the deceased former owner, and a deal to keep Myra, a scary old remaining tenant for 120 days. 24:00 “We started having anomalies immediately. I believe spirits are intelligent. I don't know if they can look into your soul and see everything you've ever done, like a demon can, but I know that they can sense what you're going to do and read your mind. I learned that while we lived there, because they could anticipate my actions whenever I tried to record them on a tape recorder.” 26:49 It all started with Marsha and the phone. 27:14 Edwin finally understands that there is a problem in the home, and he calls in a priest for a house blessing. It didn't go well and he bolted! 30:05 “What do you do about it?” 35:34 The mysterious sheds in the basement. 37:42 New downstairs tenants. 39:35 Runaway dogs. And Edwin borrows a tape recorder. 44:18 “But over time, what happens is you wind up walking on egg shells, number one, because you don't know what's going to actually happen next. And you don't know what to attribute to paranormal and what not to attribute to paranormal.” 46:53 “…it started toying with me. That was the first time it actually turned on the gas on the stove.” 50:15 “I started thinking about burning the place down.” 51:25 “And ghosts lie.” Paranormal investigation, Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), and Ouija boards. 52:18 “No. I don't go ghost hunting, because you're going to walk into a room if you know there's an energy there, and you really don't know if it's a teddy bear or a raptor. And it can come home with you. There can be attachments.” 54:07 Bullets and Yellow Pages. The Beckers turned to Joseph  DeLouise, a famous Chicago psychic. 54:30 Turning to exorcism. 59:39 A phone call from Carole Simpson and NBC led to the first televised exorcism. 1:03:50 “But if you look in that YouTube piece at about the minute and a half mark, there will be a dark doorway. There is no door on that. It was a vinyl folding door. You're going to see a ghost start to come out and go back in briefly. You're going to think that a woman's skirt or a woman's robe or something is coming through the door. You're going to see the tip of it, solid as a rock, and then you're going to see it back off.” 1:07:05 “That exorcism went on for three and a half hours, and it was very, very creepy.” 1:08:25 “And then there's a clear child's voice that says, ‘mama.'” 1:08:25 “If you look at the end of the exorcism, you can tell that they were not successful. You can look on their faces and they look like they just lost a basketball game by 52 points. And they left.” 1:10:25 “The only thing we could do was get out of there.” 1:10:43 A brief discussion of the Amityville story and that film. 1:14:55  A haunted piano. 1:17:34 Edwin's advice for anyone going through a haunting, plus current ghostly activity. 1:21:54 Edwin on orbs, photography, and Hollywood's representation of hauntings. 1:26:50 A Near Death Experience (NDE) 1:31:35 Outro 1:41:19 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:42:38     The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and YouTube. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance!    

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Vianka DeJesus, Operations Manager at NYU Langone Health. Here, she discusses her background, the biggest issues she is following in the dental space, what the most effective ASC leaders need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

In general, digital transformations can be difficult - particularly in health systems. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the overall need for provider organizations to embrace radical digital transformation, ponder if we are able to do so, and then discuss how prioritizing patient advocacy can yield to more impactful digital transformation. They are joined by Scott Becker, publisher of Becker's Healthcare, who share insights and trends of the industry and how they might impact our need for transformation.  Mentions from the Show: Healthcare needs a digital transformation. Is it ready?  Expanding Patient Agency in Healthcare Interactions  Scott Becker on LinkedIn Becker's Hospital Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott highlights 12 Becker's Healthcare stories from this week.

This episode features Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses some potential good news for hospitals & health systems coming from Kaufman Hall's most recent report & The American Hospital Association throwing support behind the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Vianka DeJesus, Operations Manager at NYU Langone Health. Here, she discusses her background, the biggest issues she is following in the dental space, what the most effective ASC leaders need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Howard Gornbein, Head of Business Development at Apex Reimbursement Specialists and Genesis Dental Partners. Here, he discusses his background & experience on the payer side of healthcare, challenges facing dentistry that he is currently focusing on, what the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Tiara Dennison, Administrator at WakeMed Surgery Center- Cary and North Raleigh. Here, she discusses her background, her excitement surrounding the growth of ambulatory surgery, her focus on labor cost, and more.

Episode 239 features Robert Becker of Fauxtrot, a post-hardcore band from Leigh High Valley, PA that incorporates high-energy riffs, grooving basslines, and intricate song structures. I would compare their sound to that of The Fall Of Troy, and perhaps to some degree, 311. Fauxtrot has a brand new EP dropping later this week called 'Lost in Translation.' I featured their two most current tracks, 'Retrace Embrace' and 'Too Close.' If you enjoy them, you can find their music wherever you usually listen. During our conversation, we delved into the origins of the band, the challenges of booking shows, playing out of town, and the overall feeling of the Philly music scene. Be sure to find Fauxtrot on social media and give them a follow. Thanks for listening and supporting local music.   Please follow or rate the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Podcast merch is available on Shopify. Shopify link -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.  -- Check out @Truly.strings guitar shop on Instagram. Based in Laurel, MD

In this episode of Becker's Healthcare Podcast, join our host as they sit down with Chris Severn, the CEO of a prominent healthcare organization, to delve into the pressing issues surrounding price transparency and contract negotiations in the healthcare system. Chris provides insights into the challenges faced by both payers and providers and how these negotiations are playing out in the public eye. The conversation explores the broader landscape of healthcare contracting, shedding light on areas ripe for innovation and efficiency amid current staff and resource shortages. Discover the crucial role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in transforming contracting processes, with practical examples and case studies shared by Chris. Whether you're a payer or health system looking to enhance your negotiation strategies, this episode offers valuable best practices and a roadmap for taking that crucial first step. A special thanks to our sponsor, Turquoise Health, for making this episode possible. For more engaging healthcare discussions, visit our podcasts page at beckershospitalreview.com.This episode is sponsored by Turquoise Health.

This episode features Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare. Here, she discusses Mount Sinai naming Dr. Brendan Carr as their next CEO while highlighting the accomplishments of his soon to be predecessor Dr. Kenneth Daivs and some key takeaways from the Becker's 11th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable.

In this episode, Scott shares a quote by the brilliant President & CEO of Becker's Healthcare, Jessica Cole.

This episode features Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses UnitedHealth Group is facing a lawsuit alleging it used an artificial intelligence algorithm to wrongfully deny coverage to older patients for care under its Medicare Advantage health policies and an update on Medicaid redeterminations.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Santosh Patel, President of Complete Specialty Solutions. Here, he discusses his background, his focus on margin compression, current excitements and nerves surrounding dentistry, and more.

In this episode, Scott shares a quote by the brilliant President & CEO of Becker's Healthcare, Jessica Cole.

This episode recorded live at the 2023 Becker's Healthcare Business & Operations of ASCs and The Future of Dentistry Roundtable in Chicago features Tiara Dennison, Administrator at WakeMed Surgery Center- Cary and North Raleigh. Here, she discusses her background, her excitement surrounding the growth of ambulatory surgery, her focus on labor cost, and more.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro To Podcast 1:26 Abstract 3:59 Research Introduction 27:58 Purpose Of Study and Hypothesis 31:28 Methods 38:04 Results 44:49 Discussion 48:52 Study Limitation 53:15 End of Paper & References Send me research here: https://dzuhxqwexxt.typeform.com/to/FQUNCT5G Find everything I do here: https://linktr.ee/nick.zei REFERENCES & NOTES 1. G.]. Washnis, & R. Z. Hricak, Discovery ofMagnetic Health (Nova Publishing Company, Rockville, MD, 1993). 2. ]. L. Oschman, Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis (Churchill Livingston, New York, NY, 2000). 3. H. S. Burr, The Fields ofLife: Our Links with the Universe (Ballantine Books, New York, NY, ]972). 4. G. M. Baule & R. McFee, Detection of the Magnetic Field of the Heart, American Heart Journal 66 (1963), pp. 95-96. 5. R. Beck, Mood Modification with ELF Magnetic Fields: A Preliminary Exploration, Archaeus 4,48 (I 986). 6. J. L. Oschman, Biophysical Basis for Acupuncture, The Proceedings of the First Symposium ofthe Society for Acupuncture Research (Rockville, MD, January 23-24, 1993). 7. L. G. Russek & G. E. Schwartz, Energy Cardiology: A Dynamical Energy Systems Approach for Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine, Advances: The Journal ofMind-Body Health 12,4 1996), pp. 4-24. 8. D. Eisenberg, Encounters with Qi: Exploring Chinese Medicine (Norton & Company, New York, NY, 1995). 9. ]. M. Yang, Qigong for Health and Martial Arts: Exercises and Meditation (YMAA Publication Center, Boston, MA, 1998). 10. D. Gao, Chinese Medicine (Thunder's Mouth Press, New York, NY, 1997). 11. R. O. Becker, Evidence for a Primitive DC Electrical Analog System Controlling Brain Function, Subtle Energies 2,1 (1991), pp. 71-88. 12. ]. Thurnell-Read, Geopathic Stress: How Earth Energies Affict Our Lives (Element, Rockport, MA, 1995). 13. W. O. Schumann, On the Characteristic Oscillations of a Conducting Sphere which is Surrounded by an Air Layer and an Ionospheric Shell, Zeitschriji for Naturforschung 7a (1952), pp. 149-154 14. P. Andersen & S. A. Andersson, Physiological Basis ofthe Alpha Rhythm (Appleton­ Century Crofts, New York, NY, 1968). 15. G. A. Dillman & c. Thomas, Kyusho Jitsu: The Dillman Method ofPressure Point Fighting (GDKI, Reading, PA, 1992). 16. R. O. Becker & G. Seldon, The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life (William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York, NY, 1985). 17. R. O. Becker, Cross Currents: The Perils o f Electropollution, the Promise o f Electromedicine Qeremy P. Tarcher, Los Angeles, CA, 1990). 18. R. O. Becker, The Machine Brain and Properties of the Mind, Subtle Energies 1,2 (1990), pp. 79-97. 19. M. A. Morton & c. Dlouhy, Energy Fields in Medicine Qohn E. Fetzer Foundation, Kalamazoo, MI, 1989).

Welcome to Becker's Healthcare Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of genetic counseling in oncology. Sponsored by Exact Sciences, this episode features Megan Inger, a licensed certified genetic counselor specializing in oncology at Ohio Health. Megan discusses her journey into genetic counseling, emphasizing the profound connections she forms with patients. She highlights the pivotal role genetic counselors play in identifying individuals for genetic testing, interpreting complex results, and supporting patients throughout their cancer journey. Megan also explores the transformative impact of comprehensive genomic profiling on cancer care, sharing real-life examples where genetic knowledge altered lives. Join us in unlocking the empowering role of genetic counseling in oncology decisions with Megan Inger on this insightful episode.This episode is sponsored by Exact Sciences.

The guys talk about US towns with funny names including Buttzville, New Jersey, weird confessions from a 70-year-old escort, a woman who used her step son as a semen donor to get pregnant, a man that set a new record by masturbating for more than 10 hours, an Australian porn star that is chronicling her difficulties dating men, an unsolved robbery in Ireland where valuable bull semen was stolen, a man that got bit in the penis by a poisonous snake, and what they've been watching including Becker, Only Murder in the Building, The Last of Us, Perry Mason, Nora from Queens, Quiz Lady, Thunderball, Doom Patrol, Justified City Primeval, CSI, Injustice, and the new Madame Web trailer.

On today's show Erin interviews Lynne Becker, MSPH, a biostatistician & epidemiologist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical trials about her platform, Power of Patients, which focuses on empowering patients and caregivers with a free personalized app to track their symptoms and triggers. Power of Patients uses a virtual dog, Sallie (modeled after a real therapy dog!) to help people with brain injuries easily track their symptoms and triggers, alert their medical team of changes, and provide them with suggested clinical trials that may be applicable. This program was born out of a desire to increase the amount of data providers have access to, to understand TBI better, and to establish more clinical research after both of her daughters experienced TBIs. Lynne began looking for clinical trials so her daughters could access evidence-based treatment approaches and found the options were lacking. One of the goals of Power of Patients is to expand upon research so that more trends can be understood and more people can be helped in real-time in a simple, fun way. Anyone listening can see what Power of Patients has the potential to do for individuals and the healthcare system. Having this data warehouse and tracking system is transformational not only for those with TBI but also other conditions like long-haul Covid, MS, PD, stroke, etc. Check out this episode so you can share this amazing tool with your patients and colleagues! lynne@powerofpatients.com IG @ powerofpatients  Overview of Sallie: https://youtu.be/J8ZTtsMRCvg Website: https://www.powerofpatients.com/ Please email us at info@neurocollaborative if you're interested in learning how to write up a case report!

Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, brings you a very interesting episode for November of 2023. First, … Continue reading →

What if you could customize and update your car's features and operations as quickly, securely and easily as you can for your smartphone? That vision drives Apex.AI, a CES 2024 exhibitor that's innovating software designed to simplify connection to consumer-ready electric and autonomous vehicles. This company is breaking new ground as an enabler of the software-defined vehicle. Apex.AI President, CEO and Co-Founder Jan Becker observes that the software-defined vehicle is similar to smartphones in that the operating-system and app updates are quickly, simply and securely executed without a system redesign or costly trip to the dealer. Summarizing the Apex.AI vision in this episode of CES Tech Talk, Becker offers insights that include these: The OS for a smartphone employs a software development kit (SDK) that contains all the functionality common to apps for downloading data, creating a virtual keyboard and so on. Apex.AI has developed an SDK for software-defined vehicles. With Apex.AI, developers have a toolbox of pre-configured software with a modular, predefined and pre-certified design. They can use these to more quickly and easily implement a wide range of builds. Today's cars include hundreds of small computers that essentially perform one task such as controlling the lights or radio. This architecture slows innovation, forcing update cycles that can last a year. In the future, a central core will control these features, as is the case with smartphones. Apex.AI software enables that central architecture. Apex.AI will demonstrate the future of software-defined vehicles, and how its software will enable them, at booth 6810 in the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall. A press conference is also planned.

This episode features Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. Here, he discusses the FTC suing to block Tenet, John Muir Health deal and a U.S. district judge rejecting RWJBarnabas Health's motion to dismiss an antitrust case filed last year by CarePoint Health.

Kurt Becker's Stroll Through Racing History presented by Keeneland. Kurt looks back at the racing career of  Raise a Native