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James Matera, DO, FACOI, ACPE, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at CentraState Medical Center, discusses the importance of evidence-based medicine and adhering to guidelines to enhance care quality. He also highlights how the organization is addressing community needs and emphasizes the role of monitoring key performance metrics to drive improvement.
James Matera, DO, FACOI, ACPE, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at CentraState Medical Center, discusses the importance of evidence-based medicine and adhering to guidelines to enhance care quality. He also highlights how the organization is addressing community needs and emphasizes the role of monitoring key performance metrics to drive improvement.
Giant healthcare insurer Optum has been in the news this week, and the news isn’t particularly favorable.The results of a study published last week by Science revealed what researchers identified as a "significant racial bias" in Optum’s algorithm, which reportedly undervalues the healthcare needs of black patients. Although Science didn’t mention Optum by name, other news organizations have confirmed that it was, indeed, Optum.Reporting on this developing story during this edition of Monitor Mondays is RACmonitor investigative reporter and New York attorney Edward Roche, director of business intelligence for Barraclough New York LLC.Other segments to be featured on the broadcast include the following:RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel reports on the status of the Medicaid lawsuit in which more than two dozen Virginia behavioral healthcare providers had their managed care contracts terminated by six managed care organizations (MCOs). Emanuel, a member of the RACmonitor editorial board, is a partner in the Potomac Law Group.Ring of Fire: Dr. Alvin Gore, the physician advisor at St. Joseph Health in Santa Rose, Calif., reports on disaster planning in the wake of horrific wildfires burning out of control in Northern California. Shortages of nurses who were ordered to evacuate is one of the many emergencies he continues to monitor as the fire rages.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser returns to Monitor Mondays with his trademark segment, in which he reports on problematic issues facing providers.SDoH Report: Ellen Fink-Samnick, a nationally recognized expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), has the latest news on a trending topic that is attracting significant media attention. Ellen also conducts the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey.Monday Rounds: Substituting for Dr. Ronald Hirsch, is Dr. Howard Stein, associate director of medical affairs and physician advisor in care management at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey.
On July 10, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to launch the 'Advancing American Kidney Health' initiative, which the US Department of Health & Human Services says is geared towards improving the lives of Americans with kidney disease, expanding options for American patients, and reducing healthcare costs. James Matera, DO, from CentraState Medical Center in NJ, discusses what this initiative means for nephrologists and primary care physicians. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.
In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Anthony Dissen, MPH, MA, RDN. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.This episode's guest is Anthony Dissen, MPH, MA, RDN. Anthony is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Public Health Educator. He is an Instructor of Health Sciences at Stockton University and is an Integrative Dietitian at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. An avid proponent of public health education, Anthony presents continuously throughout New Jersey on topics related to Plant-Based Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Mindfulness, and Integrative Wellness. He regularly gives presentations and lectures at several non-profit organizations in the state, most notably the Breast Cancer Resource Center of New Jersey, Gilda's Club of South Jersey, and David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.Learn more about Anthony at: http://www.anthonydissen.comCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971Judi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judi.epstein.1Just Education on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Just-Education-1559985304087641/
James Matera, DO, from CentraState Medical Center in New Jersey, discusses how lipid disorders impact the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and whether statins are safe for use in patients with comorbid lipid disorders and CKD. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.
In the final installment of a two-part series on prescription drug prices, during this edition of Monitor Mondays we will report on the latest initiative on a new “war on drugs” – the anticipated rollout by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of a new secure website that hospitals, clinics, and health centers can use to see what price they should be paying for any drug covered under the 340B federal drug program. Reporting on this development will be Maureen Testoni, Esq., president and CEO for 340B Health. Other segments to appear on the broadcast include:Monday Focus: J. Paul Spencer, senior healthcare consultant for DoctorsManagement and a RACmonitor national correspondent, reports on the latest update to the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) 2021 evaluation and management (E&M) changes. https://www.racmonitor.com/an-overview-of-ama-s-e-m-revisions-for-2021/Whistleblower Report: MedStar Health of Maryland has agreed to pay the government 35-million dollars to resolve allegations of under the False Claims Act that it paid kickbacks to a cardiology group. Famed whistleblower attorney Mary Inman, partner in the London office of Constantine Cannon, has the latest news on this major story. Hot Topics: Monitor Mondays senior correspondent Nancy Beckley, president and CEO of Nancy Beckley and Associates, reports on all the latest hot topics and conducts the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey. Click to view SNF Prospective Payment PDFRisky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser returns to Monitor Mondays with his popular segment, in which he reports on problematic issues facing providers. Monday Rounds: Howard A. Stein, DO, associate director of medical affairs for Centrastate Medical Center, makes his Monday rounds in the absence of Ronald Hirsch, MD.
“It is unacceptable that Americans pay vastly more than people in other countries for the exact same drugs, often made in the exact same place," President Donald Trump told members of Congress during his State of the Union address on Wednesday. "This is wrong, unfair, and together we will stop it. We will stop it fast," the President warned. During his address, the President also pledged to end the HIV epidemic in the nation.Both issues will be discussed during this edition of Monitor Mondays, when Maureen Testoni, president and CEO for 340B Health, returns to the broadcast. Testoni is considered to be one of the nation’s leading experts on the 340B drug pricing program and was recently was recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.The broadcast rundown also will include:Medicare Advantage: Are managed care beneficiaries being deprived of an important benefit? Enrolling in MA plans, beneficiaries expect to receive the same benefits as in traditional Medicare. But as providers move toward DRG payments, MA plans decline authorization for long-term acute care (LTAC) for patients with prolonged respiratory requirements and those with prolonged needs. MA plans feel that these patients should remain in the hospital under the original DRG payment. Reporting on this developing story is Howard Stein, MD, associate director of medical affairs and physician advisor in care management at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, N.J.Anthem Lawsuit: Nationally renowned whistleblower attorney Mary Inman reports on the recent class action lawsuit filed against Anthem Health.Monday Focus: RACmonitor investigative reporter and New York attorney Edward Roche reports on a scientific breakthrough in DNA sequencing.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser returns to Monitor Mondays with his popular segment, in which he reports on problematic issues facing providers.Hot Topics: Monitor Mondays senior correspondent Nancy Beckley, president and CEO of Nancy Beckley and Associates, returns to report on all the latest hot topics.Monday Rounds: Juliet Ugarte Hopkins, MD, Juliet B. Ugarte Hopkins, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, physician advisor for case management, utilization, and clinical documentation at ProHealth Care, Inc. in Wisconsin makes her Monday rounds while substituting for Dr. Ronald Hirsch.
In this 3-minute mini-podcast, Dr James Matera from CentraState Medical Center discusses how the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guideline has changed the landscape when it comes to managing comorbid cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.
Dr James Matera, of CentraState Medical Center, explains the interaction between diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease, and how the presence of one or more of these conditions can complicate treatment outcomes. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.
Dr James Matera from CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ, details advances in the treatment of hepatitis C virus in patients with end-stage renal disease. He also explains why it may be beneficial to defer hepatitis C treatment until after renal transplant candidates have undergone their procedure.
Dr James J. Matera from CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey, discusses optimal blood pressure targets in patients with kidney disease, and how the 2017 hypertension guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology affect these targets.