Podcasts about fqhc

In this episode of Health Talks, we chat with Gorana Micevic, a Physician Assistant at Access Community Health Network in Chciago. Gorana shares her journey from training at SIU School of Medicine to serving both rural and urban communities through family and addiction medicine. She discusses leading a nationally recognized COVID-19 testing program in rural Illinois, completing Rush University's addiction medicine fellowship, and building a patient panel for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).  Gorana offers encouragement for providers who may feel uncertain about treating OUD, and reminds us that education, empathy, and collaboration are key to making an impact.Throughout the episode, Gorana emphasizes the importance of education both for patients and providers. She reflects on how increasing clinician confidence around initiating OUD treatment could reduce barriers to care, and stresses the need for more training programs to include addiction medicine and integrated behavioral health: “I'm a strong believer in the power of integrated behavioral health. Some of the most meaningful progress I've seen with patients has happened alongside behavioral health consultants—professionals trained in trauma, anxiety, depression, and recovery. It's the combination of medical and emotional care that truly transforms outcomes.”

It's never too early to start an honest conversation with teens about substance use. In this episode of Health Talks, we sit down with Dr. Maria Rahmandar, an attending physician in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children's Hospital and the founding medical director of their Substance Use and Prevention Program. Dr. Rahmandar shares her personal and professional journey into adolescent substance use treatment, including how a family tragedy shaped her commitment to this work. We dive into timely and complex issues from the evolving potency of cannabis and the rise of nicotine vapes to the intersection of mental health and substance use among teens. Dr. Rahmandar offers practical insights for providers, emphasizing empathy, harm reduction, and the importance of building trust. She also discusses how social media plays a dual role in both connection and risk, and shares strategies for engaging youth in meaningful, nonjudgmental conversations about their health. Whether you're a provider, caregiver, or advocate, this episode is a powerful guide to supporting young people with compassion and clarity.As Dr. Rahmandar reminds us: “It is really important to celebrate those successes, live in the moment, and be proud of people for the hard work they've done.”

Join us today as host, Jenny Craig-Brown interviews Tricia Hall. Tricia is a Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy in the healthcare industry. She brings expertise in strategic marketing planning, brand development, and team leadership, backed by an MS in Marketing from SNHU. With 20 years of experience in marketing and nonprofit management, she offers a well-rounded perspective on the Northwest Indiana community. As an active community member, YMCA board member, and self-employed farm business owner, Tricia is deeply committed to making a positive impact. Her passion for community work drives her to use her experience and skills to enhance the quality of life for others.GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

Federally Qualified Health Centers were created during the civil rights era to bring health care to more people, particularly underserved communities. Here in Northern Nevada, HOPES was originally a clinic for patients with HIV but has since expanded into a FQHC providing primary care and other services to around 14,000 patients in the Reno/Sparks area. On this episode of Renoites, I spoke with HOPES CEO Sharon Chamberlain about the history of HOPES and the services they provide, especially the type of services needed by our most vulnerable citizens. We also discussed how health care options have changed during her career, and the priorities of HOPES including harm reduction syringe exchange, sexual health and STI testing, medically assisted treatment for addiction, and mental and behavioral health. HOPES recently opened a second clinic immediately adjacent to the Cares Campus and operates the Hope Springs tiny home transitional housing community right across the street. We talked about the importance of this new location and making health care accessible to the unhoused. Thank you so much for listening! Did you know that Renoites is entirely funded by listeners just like you? Please consider supporting the show financially! You can just send a one time contribution via Venmo to @renoites or sign up to support monthly on Patreon! If you have guest suggestions, feedback, or otherwise want to get in touch, email me at conor@renoites.com Please tell people about the podcast and help spread the word by posting about it and telling your friends! Your word of mouth is worth much more than any online ad or boosted social media post. Thank you!

Dr. Janet Seabrook, a Charleston native raised in Gary, Indiana, is a trailblazer in community healthcare and a passionate advocate for accessible medical services. With degrees in Biology, Medicine, and an MBA, she has led Community HealthNet since 1996, expanding its reach across Lake County, Indiana, and championing affordable healthcare for all. Recognized as a 2018 Influential Woman, Dr. Seabrook is also a dynamic speaker on health education and wellness. Beyond her professional achievements, she shares her life with her husband, Dr. Augustine Izah, and their two children.GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

We're joined by Robin Henry, COO of Solvera Health, as she shares her journey and the innovative strides Solvera is making in population health. Robin goes behind the scenes of Solvera's unique “one-stop-shop” care model and stories about making a real impact in patients' lives. From expanding clinic locations and building transformative community partnerships to celebrating moments that fuel her team's passion, Robin's perspective is fresh, engaging, and full of purpose. Plus, get a sneak peek at Solvera's exciting future projects and advice to stay motivated and inspired.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Garrett Olin, CIO of Shasta Community Health Center. Olin discusses leveraging AI and technology to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations, highlighting innovative solutions like native language outreach, street medicine programs, and AI-assisted health record summarization. He also shares insights on managing limited resources, supporting IT teams, and fostering creativity in FQHC settings.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Garrett Olin, CIO of Shasta Community Health Center. Olin discusses leveraging AI and technology to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations, highlighting innovative solutions like native language outreach, street medicine programs, and AI-assisted health record summarization. He also shares insights on managing limited resources, supporting IT teams, and fostering creativity in FQHC settings.

Your practice is unique, and so your patient banner in athenaOne should be unique as well. As of the Fall 2024 Release during the week of November 11, you'll be able to add, remove, and rearrange the primary patient banner cards – and even create custom cards, based on the needs of your organization. We sat down at Thrive with a leader at an FQHC in Massachusetts who has worked hand-in-hand with our teams as we've developed the ability to customize the patient banner. If you don't want to miss out on Thrive in 2025, be sure to check out our new Thrive landing page -- and fill out the interest form: https://www.athenahealth.com/resources/events/thrive

This is part two of our VOICES miniseries with the American Cancer Society, and we're joined by Shanita Akintonde. She's an enthusiastic participant of the VOICES study and daughter of a cancer survivor. Shanita shares why she joined VOICES, weaving her experiences into a tapestry of positive change that improves cancer research and awareness. She discusses the disproportionate health impacts of cancer on Black women and the universal connections that bind us, emphasizing the significance of the study not just for Black women but for everyone. Shanita reflects on her journey as a VOICES ambassador and provides heartfelt stories and a powerful message for women considering participation.Resources Mentioned: https://voices.cancer.org/

In today's episode, we're excited to have Dr. Lauren McCullough and Dr. Alpa Patel from the American Cancer Society as our special guests. They'll be discussing VOICES of Black Women, a transformative long-term study, which aims to enroll at least 100,000 Black women across the U.S. over the coming years. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to gain a deeper understanding of health conditions like cancer and improve overall health outcomes among Black women. We explore the significance of VOICES of Black Women, inspiring stories, and why it's vital that the study's launching now. Dr. McCullough and Dr. Patel will also share who can participate and the powerful message they want all eligible women to hear. In our next episode, we'll chat with a study participant about what inspired her to join the VOICES study. Resources Mentioned: https://voices.cancer.org/

We're welcoming back Tiffany Tathata and Bryce de Venecia for part 2 of an educational series that explores basic treatments for opioid and alcohol use disorder. Tiffany and Bryce are both Addiction Medicine fellows at Rush University Medical Center. Today, they focus on buprenorphine, precipitated withdrawal, and innovations in treatment with long acting injectable buprenorphine. The goal of this three-part podcast series is to educate non-addiction medicine specialists on the various treatments available for their patients with opioid and alcohol use disorder. ResourcesSAMHSA - https://www.samhsa.gov/  Buprenorphine quick-start guide for new prescribers https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/quick-start-guide.pdf Addiction Medicine Podcast – The Curbsiders - https://thecurbsiders.com/addictionBridge to Treatment - https://nida.nih.gov/  

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Kearney from Erie Family Health Centers joins us to address the widespread shortage of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. We dive into the essence of high quality dental care by exploring the importance of training Dental Assistants within a community health center. We also tackle challenges and share best practices of on-the-job training. Discover the essential role of Public Health Dental Hygienists (PHDHs) and learn how they're seamlessly integrated into workflows. We'll also uncover whether patients are really receptive to care from PHDHs, and share some uplifting and inspirational stories from the field. ResourcesIllinois Oral Health Conference: https://bit.ly/4cF1HeOPHDH Video: https://bit.ly/45XUmoIDental Assistant Training: https://www.iphca.org/oral-health/

This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. Today, we're delighted to introduce Tracy Douglas, the CEO of Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA), which is the primary care association representing Virginia's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) .  Tracy brings over 25 years of healthcare administration and operations experience. She has held executive roles in FQHCs in Indiana and Maryland, overseeing multiple locations across both states. In these roles, she led operations, maintained financial strength, and supported strategic goals to achieve excellence in medical practices, programs, and services. Tracy has  managed operations in various healthcare settings, including pediatric centers of excellence, providing cardiac, kidney, and pulmonary services, both clinic-based and surgical. She also oversaw outpatient and inpatient acute care services and led a large health system's managed care division. Additionally, Tracy served as the Executive Director of a for-profit physician-hospital organization. In her current role, Tracy  is responsible for the overall operation, management, program development, and fiscal control of VCHA. She also advocates for the Association's members with federal, state, and local policymakers to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to improve access to primary care for the underserved in Virginia. Tracy received her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her master's degree in General Administration with a focus on Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland University College. In this episode, we learn about the scope of FQHC services, how FQHCs are financed, what challenges they face and how they evaluate vendors.

In part two of our hypertension discussion with the American Heart Association (AHA), Tim Nikolai, Senior Rural Health Director of the Midwest Region, joins us to discuss challenges that rural communities face with regards to hypertension control and chronic disease management. Tim also speaks about resources available for rural communities and how they can connect with the AHA.

Alan is joined by a very special guest, the ADA President Elect, Dr. Brett Kessler!  Brett has been a good friend for a lot of years and the conversation is even more interesting now that he's serving as the ADA President Elect! Buckle up...we cover a lot of ground in this one! What is life as the ADA President Elect? What are his goals for his presidency? What does he mean when he says that he wants to blow up the entire dental reimbursement model? Why can't we offer the very best dentistry has to offer to EVERYONE? We need to change the way dentistry stays relevant. We can no longer only get paid when we spin the drill. What does Brett do with a magic wand to fix everything? FQHC-->medical and dental under the same roof How will technology help us moving forward? How will DSOs affect the future? The ADA and young dentists Creating value for ADA membership...also reducing dues? The ADA on license portability Future-proofing dentistry Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

Happy Pride Month! It's part 2 of our Pride series, and David Sgarbossa and Maria De los Santos from Esperanza Health Centers are back to chat about HIV prevention services and their center's injectable PrEP workflow. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine that can prevent HIV infection in people who may be exposed to it through sex or injection drug use. Hear about the seamless coordination between different members of the healthcare team, ensuring a smooth PrEP administration process. Then we wrap up with real-life success stories showcasing the positive impact of a well-executed PrEP medication distribution process. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspirational patient stories.ResourcesHIV Prevention & Treatment: https://www.esperanzachicago.org/page/hiv-prevention-treatment

We explore pharmacy expansion and equitable health services access with our guests, Tina Plett-Kalainoff and Sarah Brondyke from Community Health Care, Inc. Discover how their collaborative efforts streamline pharmaceutical needs within healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes. We also chat about the vital role of vaccine and medication inventory management, and discuss strategies that enhance operations. Our conversation also touches on stories from the field and how current community health center expansion is combating pharmacy deserts to ensure equitable healthcare access for all.

Happy Pride Month! In this three part special, we're joined by David Sgarbossa and Maria De los Santos from Esperanza Health Centers to discuss their outreach efforts with the LGBTQ+ community. We interview David and Maria about the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and how these are met through inclusive and affirming services. Discover how Esperanza collaborates with local LGBTQ+ organizations to address specific health concerns. David and Maria share inspirational stories from working with the community, outreach during Chicago's June Pride festivals, and year round healthcare services. They also give advice on how organizations and individuals can improve support for the LGBTQ+ community and stories about real-world successes.    Resources MentionedCommunity Health Advocate Team at (773) 916-4436HIV Prevention & Treatment: https://www.esperanzachicago.org/page/hiv-prevention-treatment

In part 2 of our “Mental Health Parity” series, we sit down with inspiring health care advocates Jen McGowan from NAMI Chicago and Cheri Hoots from IPHCA. They explore the importance of mental health parity in Illinois, ensuring vulnerable populations have access to mental health care. Jen and Cheri share stories about how their organizations improve mental health services, discuss the impact of social factors like poverty and education, and highlight hopeful initiatives for the future of mental health insurance coverage. Tune in for a conversation filled with hope, inspiration, and practical insights for improving mental health care in Illinois.

Can only one minute of mindfulness transform your whole day? Today, Raj Savalia sat down with providers from Tapestry 360 Health center in Chicago to discuss the importance of mindfulness and mental health care. Discover how the health center uses mindfulness, shares resources, and educates teams to improve community health. We also dive into integrative medicine, holistic care, inspirational stories, and practical tips for integrating mindfulness into daily life. The episode winds down with a short, guided meditation that's shows how simple it is to integrate mindfulness practices into your everyday routine.Resources:5 Minute Guided Mindfulness Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXNECaIJPDI

We're back! Today, we're joined by two fantastic guests from Tapestry 360 Health to talk about their community garden program. Providers Nana Tsuladze and Rhianna Cheek started working with patients on their Medication Assisted Treatment group last Spring, and it was a huge success. We also discuss inspirational stories about how the garden helps patients in recovery start healthier diets and maintain recovery.Resources Mentioned:https://tap360health.org/medical-specialties/behavioral-health/

For the 74th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Ray Lowe, SVP and CIO at AltaMed! We kick this episode off by discussing how the role of CIO is different at an FQHC than at other organizations. Then Lowe shares with us the patient experience projects he […]

For this special episode recorded live at ASAM's Annual Conference, Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, MA, FACP, DFASAM, talks about her journey into the field of addiction medicine and how her early experience dispelled myths she previously heard about people who use drugs. She addresses stigma related to addiction, the prevalence of xylazine in the illicit drug supply*, and the need to recognize and treat appropriately polysubstance drug use and overdoses. Dr. Ramsey also discusses her thoughts about the future of addiction medicine and the importance of harm reduction and meeting patients where they are. She shares what she finds enjoyable about attending ASAM's conference and offers words of wisdom to the new generation of addiction medicine providers. Dr. Ramsey is a board-certified internal medicine and addiction medicine physician who has treated substance use disorder since 2004. She worked as medical director of an academic center-based opioid treatment program (OTP) in the South Bronx before working for nearly a decade for a large FQHC in the Hudson Valley where she created and grew a medication for addiction treatment (MAT) program for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) to 10 sites and 1500 patients. More recently, Dr. Ramsey worked as the chief of medical services at the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), in a policy, regulatory, and clinical role. Dr. Ramsey currently works as an addiction medicine and harm reduction consultant as well as providing low threshold clinical care and clinical supervision in addiction medicine in three drug user health hubs in New York. She has provided expert advice to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute and their Office of Drug User Health (ODUH), serving on numerous committees for about 15 years, providing expertise in addiction medicine, harm reduction, HIV care, and HCV care. Dr. Ramsey was the recipient of the New York State Commissioner's Special Recognition Award for contributions to drug user health in NYS in December 2018. She was the Distinguished Contributions to Behavioral Medicine Award Recipient, awarded by the American College of Physicians (ACP) in April 2023. Dr. Ramsey was awarded the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Special Medical Alumni Board Award in October 2023. Dr. Ramsey is the immediate past president of the New York Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) Board of Directors. In addition, she currently serves as Region I Director, representing NYS, on the national American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Board of Directors. Links: ASAM's Annual Conference information Finding Lifesaving Solutions to a Dangerous Trend American Society of Addiction Medicine   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.   *The comments in the discussion alluding to 90% of syringes containing xylazine refer to the findings of the following study: The Emerging of Xylazine as a New Drug of Abuse and its Health Consequences among Drug Users in Puerto Rico - PMC (nih.gov).

"I was super present with my kids when I was home. I didn't pull out phones, there weren't cell phones way back then that were so distracting. I would try not to be on the computer and making phone calls and things like that. I remember it that way of just being as present as possible. My kids still remember I was getting up at 6 in the morning and making them pancakes before they had to go to school and I had to go to work. So I really sacrificed sleep a lot because when they went to bed I would get the computer back out and do what needed to be done." This episode is with Dr. Marci Snodgrass, who did medicine as a second career, worked as a full time family medicine physician in Davis, CA , and now works part-time for an FQHC.- Going to medical school while in her 30s and her motivation behind doing so- Being 8 months pregnant while interviewing for medical school- Working as a family physician on call 24/7 for her OB patients- Her current part-time role where she covers inboxes for people who are away, and how this setup allows her to travel along with her daughter's job to help care for her granddaughter - What her one regret is- Her reflections on how she raised two successful kids while being dedicated to her job- Her adult kids' reflections on having a busy mom physician- Words of wisdom for how to be an amazing mom and exceptional physicianFollow Moms of Medicine:- InstagramContact:- Momsofmedicine@gmail.com

Rural nurses are the backbone of healthcare in agricultural communities -to celebrate them, and to promote rural health outcomes, AgriSafe is offering 125 continuing education scholarships for nurses who serve areas designated as “rural and medically underserved.” to take their Nurse Scholar program free of charge.  The deadline to apply for a scholarship is April 8, 2024.To be eligible to receive a scholarship, nurses must:• Be employed by a rural health clinic, FQHC, government agency, non-profit hospital or organization, or work in academia• Demonstrate an interest and ability to integrate learnings into their practices• Work in a rural and medically underserved area, as defined by the Health Resources & Services AdministrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Hilton uses her diverse background to get the most out of the relationships she holds with her donors. As the Vice President of fundraising efforts for Erie Family Health, a $100M+ FQHC, you have to think outside of the box to not only maintain relationships with donors, but help them understand the most important needs of your organization, and the funds it requires to achieve that. Sherry and Melissa discuss FQHC's, the balancing act of managing your annual fund with a capital campaign, and dive into the details of how your relationships  truly impact your fundraising efforts.   What You Will Discover:  ✔️ Fundraising is an opportunity to build relationships and communicate the great work of an organization. ✔️ Outside help, such as consultants and coaches, can provide fresh perspectives and valuable tools for fundraising success. ✔️ Tools like the conversation prompt and the case for support can simplify and enhance fundraising conversations. ✔️ Balancing the annual fund and a capital campaign requires strategic planning and understanding donor preferences. —————————————— Melissa Hilton joined Erie Family Health Centers (Erie) in 2012 and currently leads its fundraising efforts as Vice President, Development and Executive Director, Erie Family Health Foundation. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing and executing strategies to expand governmental and philanthropic support to advance Erie's mission. A skilled relationship-builder, Ms. Hilton oversees a team of 10 and leads initiatives to deepen philanthropic partnerships to help sustain Erie's capacity to bring affordable, holistic and exceptional healthcare to more than 88,000 patients—and growing. Earlier in her Erie career, Ms. Hilton also oversaw the Marketing team and grew this function to encompass internal and external communications, advertising and digital marketing, branding and graphic design, and community engagement. Prior to joining Erie, Ms. Hilton served in roles of increasing responsibility over 16 years at The Field Museum. Most recently, she was Vice President, Board Relations and Senior Director, Institutional Advancement, where she worked in partnership with the Museum President to manage the work of The Field's 85-member board of trustees and directed planned giving. Her professional experience also includes working as a public finance investment banker, as a legislative assistant and press secretary for a member of Congress, and as press assistant at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Ms. Hilton received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Yale University where she graduated summa cum laude and a master of business administration from the Yale School of Management. Ms. Hilton is a member of the Advisory Council for GirlForward and serves as a member of the Yale Alumni Fund (YAF) Board of Directors and Co-Chair of YAF Agents for her undergraduate class.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hilton-4632463/ Website: https://www.eriefamilyhealth.org/ —————————————— Welcome to the Business Behind Fundraising podcast, where you'll discover how to raise the kind of money your big vision requires without adding more events, appeals, or grant applications. Learn how to stop blocking overall revenue growth and start attracting investment-level donors with Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry Quam Taylor's unique approach and success combine her background of scaling businesses with her decade-long experience advising nonprofit leadership teams. With out-of-the-box principles and a myth-busting methodology, proven results, and an ability to see solutions to revenue problems that others overlook, her clients regularly add 7-figures of revenue to their bottom line. If you need a true partner to show you how to fully finance your entire mission, both programs, AND overhead, year after year… You're in the right place!   #nonprofits #podcast

Dr. Sean Boynes talks about the different trainings, the different resources out there, and why it's important and how to make patients with Intellectual Development Disabilities more comfortable while seeing the dentist.

Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Dr. Lee Miller, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Dr. Kama Guluma, Dr. Erick Hung, and Dr. Sharad Jain Description:  In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of disability within medical education, particularly its significance in the realms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Joining us are leaders from California Medical Schools, including Dr. Lee Miller, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Dr. Kama Guluma, Dr. Erick Hung, and Dr. Sharad Jain, who generously share their experiences and insights on the profound impact of disability within the medical field. Our discussion begins with an exploration of the catalysts driving the integration of specialized support systems for disability-related issues within medical schools. Our guests discuss the instrumental role of student advocacy groups in elevating the unique needs of students with disabilities and chronic illnesses and the imperative for specialized support. They also discuss the transformative effects of incorporating specialized Disability Resource Professionals (DRPs) within medical school frameworks. Our guests outline the myriad benefits associated with dedicated DRPs, ranging from heightened student satisfaction to an enriched curriculum that prioritizes disability-related matters with greater awareness and inclusivity. The guests further examine the strategic advantages inherent in investing in specialized support mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of fostering an inclusive community, eradicating stigmas surrounding disability in medicine, and cultivating a workforce that authentically reflects the diverse fabric of society. This conversation also confronts the challenges and valuable lessons learned from the implementation of specialized support programs. Our guests offer candid reflections on navigating transitions from external disability services to an in-house DRP, overcoming logistical obstacles, and garnering essential support from institutional leadership. Ultimately, this episode serves as a testament to the critical significance of specialized support for disability within medical education. It underscores the necessity of embracing inclusive practices, championing diversity and inclusion, and creating an environment where all students can thrive equitably. Bios Sharad Jain, MD is Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Students at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Jain completed medical school and residency in internal medicine at UCSF, where he was on faculty for several years.  Prior to coming to UC Davis, Dr Jain served as the residency director of the UCSF/SFGH Primary Care Medicine Residency Program where he focused on training primary care leaders in the care of vulnerable populations. At UC Davis, he focuses on supporting students from diverse backgrounds to excel in medical school through academic advising, wellness initiatives, career decision-making, community building, and ensuring a respectful learning environment. He practices general internal medicine at the Sacramento County Health Center, an FQHC affiliated with UC Davis. Dr. Erick Hung is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and is a member of the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators. He is the Associate Dean for Students in the UCSF School of Medicine. Prior to joining the Dean's team, he served as the Program Director of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program from 2012-2022 and the Director of Curricular Affairs for GME for the UCSF School of Medicine from 2015-2022. He completed his medical school, psychiatry residency, and forensic psychiatry fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco and joined the faculty at UCSF in 2009. He actively teaches in the areas of risk assessment, medical education, forensic psychiatry, leadership, and ethics. His interests include primary care and mental health integration, the interface between mental health and the legal system, inter-professional collaboration and training, HIV psychiatry, LGBTQ mental health, and medical education. His educational scholarship interests include competency-based assessment, faculty development, and near-peer learning in the workplace setting.  Kama Z. Guluma, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at UC San Diego School of Medicine. As the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, he oversees the offices of Admissions, Student Affairs, and Financial Aid. Dr. Guluma joined the Department of Emergency Medicine as a faculty member in 2001. He joined the Division of Medical Education as Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs in October 2018. Prior to becoming Associate Dean, he served as the Director of Student Programs for the Department of Emergency Medicine, and as an Academic Community Director in the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is a past recipient of the Medical Student Teaching Award in the UC San Diego Department of Emergency Medicine, has been a nominee for the Kaiser Excellence in Teaching Award in the UC San Diego School of Medicine, and a recipient of the Faculty Mentorship Award from the UC San Diego Graduate Student Association. Lee Todd Miller, MD is Professor of Pediatrics and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After completing medical school and post-graduate training at the University of Virginia, for the last 38 years, Dr. Miller has been heavily involved at UCLA in both undergraduate and graduate medical education in pediatrics. Prior to moving into the Dean's Office, he served for 10 years as the Vice Chair of Education within the Department of Pediatrics. He is the 12-time recipient of the UCLA School of Medicine's Golden Apple Award, the national Humanism in Medicine Award sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the University of California Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition to his current roles in Student Affairs and pediatric education, Dr. Miller is also one of the founders of the medical school's Global Health Program, nurturing the global health interests of countless students and residents over the years. He has worked on education-related projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Peru, and Ecuador. Mijiza M. Sanchez-Guzman is the Associate Dean, Office of Medical Student Affairs, at the Stanford School of Medicine. She has worked in higher education and the health sciences for more than 18 years with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, gender equity, and leadership development. Transcript Keywords: DRP, Disability Inclusion, Medical Education, Leadership, Students, Structures, Processes, Specialized Support. Produced by: Lisa Meeks  Audio editor: Nicole Kim Digital Media: Katie Sullivan and Lisa Meeks  

We're joined by Dr. Lisa Green, who has been recognized nationally for her efforts to address the Black maternal mortality crisis. Dr. Green is CEO of Family Christian Health Center in Harvey, IL and has been a physician there since it opened its doors in 2000. We dive into the riveting story of how a meeting on a snowy day in 2020 led to the development of the health center's Maternal Child Health & Wellness Center. We also discuss strategies to overcome barriers facing maternal health patients. More recently, Dr. Green was invited to the State of the Union address for her vital efforts.

Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 3 Years: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠ I'd love your continued support of this content-rich, value-add podcast to help you succeed in the business of medicine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonal-patel5/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sonal's 11th Season starts up and Episode 11 features a Newsworthy update on the OIG Work Plan for February 2024. Sonal's Trusty Tip and compliance recommendations focus on a new update on modifier -59 in the RHC and FQHC settings. Spark inspires us all to reflect on quantity versus quality based on the inspirational words of Emile Zola. Thanks to Advanced Coding Services: Website: https://advancedcodingservices.com/ Paint The Medical Picture Podcast now on: Spotify for Podcasters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonal-patel5⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcJAHHrqNLo9UmKtqRP3X⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast/id1530442177⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zMGYyMmZiYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bc6146d7-3d30-4b73-ae7f-d77d6046fe6a/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Breaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.breaker.audio/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pocket Casts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pca.st/tcwfkshx⁠⁠⁠⁠ Radio Public: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiopublic.com/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast-WRZvAw⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paint The Medical Picture Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNUxmYdIU_U8I5hP91Kk7A⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Sonal on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonapate/⁠⁠⁠⁠ And checkout the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paintthemedicalpicturepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to be a sponsor of the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast series, please contact Sonal directly for pricing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠PaintTheMedicalPicturePodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonal-patel5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonal-patel5/support

When we think about health professions training we often think of physicians. However, the health professions field encompasses so many more professionals, many of whom are in high-demand at FQHCs. In this episode, we will hear from Erie Family Health Centers, Inc. on their unique training programs for Medical Assistants, such as an medical assistant externship program and a relationship with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement. We also discuss Erie's summer internship program and hear about their work with behavioral health, nursing, and public health students. 

Teaching can be an effective tool for health centers in their recruitment and retention efforts. Setting up new programs or establishing relationships with existing programs can seem like a daunting task, however, many FQHCs have been able to create training programs to assist in developing the next generation of health care professionals. In this podcast we will hear from Erie Family Health Centers, Inc. on their experience with residency programs and an advanced practice registered nurse fellowship.

In this special Leap Year Day episode of Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered, Dr. Virgie reveals a rare expert insider look into why the old way of paying medical bills doesn't work anymore, how it's creating 100 million American healthcare cost vicitims and more every day, and what to do to protect you or someone you love from medical financial disaster. Show notes: To find a direct primary care practice (DPC), which gives you access to primary and preventive care for one low monthly subscription: dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. To find a federal qualified health center (FQHC) near you, which gives access to primary, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale based on your income: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Correction: CPT is the abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.

In this special Leap Year Day episode of Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered, Dr. Virgie reveals a rare expert insider look into why the old way of paying medical bills doesn't work anymore, how it's creating 100 million American healthcare cost vicitims and more every day, and what to do to protect you or someone you love from medical financial disaster. Show notes: To find a direct primary care practice (DPC), which gives you access to primary and preventive care for one low monthly subscription: dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. To find a federal qualified health center (FQHC) near you, which gives access to primary, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale based on your income: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Correction: CPT is the abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.

In this special Leap Year Day episode of Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered, Dr. Virgie reveals a rare expert insider look into why the old way of paying medical bills doesn't work anymore, how it's creating 100 million American healthcare cost vicitims and more every day, and what to do to protect you or someone you love from medical financial disaster. Show notes: To find a direct primary care practice (DPC), which gives you access to primary and preventive care for one low monthly subscription: dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. To find a federal qualified health center (FQHC) near you, which gives access to primary, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale based on your income: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Correction: CPT is the abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.

Get ready to dive deep into the world of health equity as we chat with experts from Altura Health and Neighborhood Healthcare about a game-changing research grant. We're talking about a nationwide survey with leaders, providers, and medical staff from 40 community health centers, bringing in the important stuff – research, resources, and a dedication to kick value-based care up a notch. Tune in for expert advice on launching your own research projects, free resources, and uncover how community-based research is ushering in a new era of value-based care.

By the end of this episode you're going to learn the Do's & Don'ts in getting rid of big medical bills on a small income. One huge Don't: Please don't stop getting the health care you need when you're facing overwhelming medical bills - find a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) for your primary, dental, and mental health care needs at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Facing giant hospital bills? No matter how large or small your income is - go to DollarFor.org to apply for a sliding scale income-based discount. And to make sure you're paying the very lowest price for your health care: get the 3 steps to crush medical debt checklist at crushmedicaldebt.com.

By the end of this episode you're going to learn the Do's & Don'ts in getting rid of big medical bills on a small income. One huge Don't: Please don't stop getting the health care you need when you're facing overwhelming medical bills - find a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) for your primary, dental, and mental health care needs at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Facing giant hospital bills? No matter how large or small your income is - go to DollarFor.org to apply for a sliding scale income-based discount. And to make sure you're paying the very lowest price for your health care: get the 3 steps to crush medical debt checklist at crushmedicaldebt.com.

By the end of this episode you're going to learn the Do's & Don'ts in getting rid of big medical bills on a small income. One huge Don't: Please don't stop getting the health care you need when you're facing overwhelming medical bills - find a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) for your primary, dental, and mental health care needs at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Facing giant hospital bills? No matter how large or small your income is - go to DollarFor.org to apply for a sliding scale income-based discount. And to make sure you're paying the very lowest price for your health care: get the 3 steps to crush medical debt checklist at crushmedicaldebt.com.

In this episode, we'll be talking about rural family medicine and OB deserts. Drs. Mooneyham, DiPaolo, and Hagge join together to talk about Rural Family Medicine and reflect on Dr. Mooneyham's article in the California Family Physician magazine (Fall 2023) on OB Deserts.  Guests: Amanda Mooneyham, MD - associate program director at Shasta Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Shasta County. She is currently the Shasta-Trinity CAFP Chapter president and advocates for full spectrum family medicine training. Laura DiPaolo, MD - a core faculty member at the Mercy Redding Family Medicine Residency Program. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at UC San Diego where she taught medical students and residents before returning to Northern California to provide primary care in a rural FQHC setting. She enjoys working with the underserved as well as teaching the next generation of Family Medicine Docs.  Landin Hagge, DO The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD. Read Dr. Mooneyham's article at www.familydocs.org/cfp.  The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

「不論一個人的國籍、種族、宗教或社經地位，只要有醫療的需要，慈濟均為其提供醫療服務。」 慈濟美國醫療30年的故事，要從1993年阿罕布拉市慈濟義診中心正式啟用開始，服務低收入、不方便尋找醫師和缺乏醫療資源的人。 其後在歐巴馬的全民健保之下，將義診中心略作修改為門診中心，主要是讓也許有醫療保險，卻因為各種原因找不到醫師的人們，還是可以前來看診。 2020年通過聯邦認證（FQHC）成為醫療中心，仍是延續這個目標，在擴大與政府合作，讓更多低收入民眾可以找到醫師為他們解決病苦。

The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) promotes access to oral health care for underserved populations. For this episode, Matt sat down with NNOHA Education Director Candace Hsu Owen, RDH, MS, MPH, at the recent NNOHA Annual Conference in Denver, CO. They chat about her journey and how she landed at the organization and the many resources and opportunities available through NNOHA. Matt also shares IOH news and highlights the Giving Tuesday fundraising push coming up at the end of November.   NNOHA: www.nnoha.org ADHA IOH: https://www.adha.org/ioh/

Today, Shannon Goold and Dr. Jennifer Swoyer discuss launching a much needed medical respite program that provides healthcare services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Pillars Community Health and BEDS Plus partnered to launch the program within BEDS Plus in Summit, Illinois. The program addresses the needs of individuals who had a recent hospitalization, but lack a safe and caring place for recovery.

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In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with her friend Joshua Carney to talk about his time as a Pastor leading a church community, and his recent month-long manic episode that took his friends and family by surprise. This is a casual and conversational episode, as two friends exchange their honest lived experiences. More about Joshua Carney:Joshua served as the Pastor for the University Baptist Church in Waco for 15 years, and now he currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Waco Family Medicine Foundation, a FQHC, that aims to bring high quality primary health care to Texas's most vulnerable populations.  

Today, we're joined by Patsy Jensen as she reflects on her time as Executive Director of Shawnee Health Care. Patsy is retiring after decades of improving public health and the quality of healthcare in Southern Illinois. She shares why stayed at Shawnee, fun memories, and stories that made her proud of the work Shawnee does.

Dr. Dina Raizel Faiden (Dick) is a Pediatrician. She started her medical education at Boston University where she graduated from a 6 year medical program in 1994.  She then went back home to Miami where she completed a custom made Shomer Shabbos residency program at University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital. From there, she traveled back to the northeast where she worked in private practices in New York and New Jersey from 1997 to 2014. Since 2014, she has loved working at the Ezras Choilim Health Center, an FQHC centered in Kiryas yoel, New York. Dr. Faiden aims to create an environment where the child and parent can feel comfortable. She sees her role as being the ultimate parents' helper/support and resource. As a native Spanish speaker, Dr. Faiden is able to deliver culturally attuned care to her many Spanish speaking patients. Dr. Faiden is a grateful mother of children whose ages range from 9 to 25. This year, she had the privilege of becoming a Bubby!  Together with her family, they serve as Chabad shluchim to a yeshiva in Morristown, New Jersey that caters to male Baalei Teshuva. Outside of her official work hours, she enjoys bonding with her family, preparing for Shabbos meals for her husband's students, and running for exercise. _______________________________________________________ Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org  Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org  Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

This week Haley shares her D4 Summer external rotation experience at an FQHC in Northern Michigan.

So much of this episode (and this podcast as a whole, really) is about one consistent theme: How do we reset or redesign our healthcare industry, including hospital chains—mostly talking about the big consolidated ones that have a lot of money here—but how do we redesign these leviathans to be more consistent with our values as a country and the values of the doctors and other clinicians and others who work in these places and who went into the healthcare profession for a reason that had, you know, something to do with patients? And I mean something to do with patients that doesn't involve dressing up for Halloween as a giant cardboard dollar sign, like some finance department guy did at one large nonprofit hospital in the spirit of shaking money out of poor patients (see article here). Or listen to previous episodes about hospitals raising prices way higher than the rates of inflation. Not to belabor this because we've already talked about it so very often, but you also have the whole thing with big, well-funded, nonprofit hospital chains going on cost-cutting extravaganzas and, at least in one case, basically creating their own staffing crisis. Do these activities have a familiar ring to them? Do they strike you as a page out of a playbook you may have seen elsewhere? I don't know about you, but they remind me of things that private equity or financial folks run around doing. I mean, the classic stepwise for how to maximize the financial value of an “asset” from a financial industry standpoint is to cut costs and raise prices. Piling on this “kind of sounds like a B-school group project” thesis, what about the thing with a bunch of these big, consolidated hospital systems with rich endowments crying crocodile tears about how much money they lost last year? Except … in a whole bunch of cases, the money they lost—some of which came from the COVID CARES relief act funds they got, by the way—but this money was lost when their risky stock market investments tanked. Those are their losses. Stock market losses. From speculative investments. Are you kidding me? But hospitals are charities, right? They are nonprofits. They aren't owned by private equity. They aren't owned by an investment bank or a team of financiers, so you wouldn't expect them to be acting like they are owned by Wall Street. But … oh, wait … how weird. You know who is on the boards of some of these very well-known nonprofit hospitals? If you don't, I'm not surprised, because in too many cases, if you ask me, you have to dig around in tax filings and other bureaucratic paperwork to unearth the names of these members who have quite a large amount of power (it turns out) over what goes on in the hospital. But you know who is on these boards? Yeah … almost half of board members tend to have a financial background. Almost none of them are nurses. And what about doctors? Are physicians on these boards? Well, almost one-third of hospital boards did not have a single physician member. So, there's that. Here's a quote from a STAT news article written by my guest in this healthcare podcast, Suhas Gondi, MD, MBA, and also Sanjay Kishore, MD, about a study that the two of them coauthored about who is on hospital boards. Here's the quote: Our findings are cause for concern. If hospital executives are largely held accountable by finance professionals and corporate leaders, instead of by clinicians and patients, might they focus more on revenue and expenses than the needs of their communities or staff? While some argue that margin facilitates mission, the measure of a nonprofit organization is how these priorities are balanced by leaders who ultimately answer to their board. So, I get there's balance. You have to be financially sustainable. But I also get that, apparently, tigers don't change their pinstripes. The pin-striped suit remains even when the finance tigers become the board members of a charitable organization that's supposed to be serving the surrounding community paying its freight in the form of its tax exemptions. This is what this conversation is about today: Who is on these hospital boards? How much power do these hospital boards have? And what might be done to switch it up some so that we can get hospitals that are reflective of our values as a nation and what we want for ourselves and our families? Today, as aforementioned, I'm speaking with Suhas Gondi, MD, MBA, who, along with his coauthor Sanjay Kishore, MD, wrote a paper on this exact topic. Check out some great Tweets and comments. Following are some suggestions that Dr. Gondi makes in this podcast interview that follows to help us get a little less misaligned. Here's one mandate and three suggested models for current hospital boards, which (let's get real) are currently comprised a lot of times of a group of people making decisions in closed boardrooms that impact a whole lot of people. First of all, there should be transparency about who is on the board and what they are doing in those closed rooms—what decisions they are making. Second of all, the IRS could surely mandate that for anybody looking to get tax-exempt status, certain requirements are in order for the boards of said organizations. Then here's three suggested models to consider: 1. At other kinds of charities and even healthcare organizations with clear missions, like Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the composition of the boards is mandated; and for FQHCs, 50% of the board has to be patients who are patients at the FQHC, for example. And, yeah with this. Hospitals are tax-exempt entities. That means that others in the community are paying more in taxes so that this hospital isn't paying taxes. This hospital, therefore, is in debt to the community. Having a board that is reflective of the community could be one way to ensure that this hospital has an accountability to that community and can serve its needs adequately. 2. NASDAQ requires that two members of every board have some “under-represented” diversity, so that could be a thing. You could add to that professional background diversity. I was looking at a Web site the other day featuring a team photo with the caption something like “Here's our diverse team,” and the entire photo was of, I'm going to say, literally 30+ white men. The caption clarified that they all had different experiences … in the pharmacy benefit administration space. So, nothing against white men, but … yeah, it might be a good idea to align as a community on a broad definition of diversity and what “reflective of the community” means. 3. Accountable capitalism. This was originally suggested by Senator Elizabeth Warren, who argued that 40% of boards should be elected by workers. So, not the majority of the board but enough of the board that it becomes accountable to frontline workers and others.   You can learn more by connecting with Dr. Gondi on Twitter and LinkedIn.     Suhas Gondi, MD, MBA, is a resident physician in internal medicine and primary care at Brigham and Women's Hospital. As an EMT in his hometown in Virginia, he saw how structural barriers impact access to healthcare for vulnerable patients. He dedicated himself to studying medicine and policy together with the goal of building a healthcare system that delivers better outcomes and prioritizes equity. His academic work focuses on incentives in our healthcare system and how they shape the behavior of providers and payers. His work on healthcare payment and delivery system reform has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and The Lancet and has been cited by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. His advocacy and writing have been featured by CNN, NPR, New Yorker, and USA Today. He graduated from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School and previously served on the White House Health Equity Leaders Roundtable.   05:26 What's a hospital board, and how much power do they have over goings-on? 06:51 How big is a hospital board typically? 07:45 How powerful is a hospital board actually? 09:12 What percentage of these board members have roles within the finance industry? 10:04 What percentage of these hospital board members are health professionals? 10:47 How do these hospital boards work? 12:44 Have hospital boards always been made up of financial board members, or is this a recent thing? 18:12 “The private equity model … fundamentally changes the incentives of the organization.” 23:21 Are hospital boards a potential place to create change within the healthcare industry? 25:16 “It's about who has power.” 30:55 What's the hope with diversifying hospital boards?   You can learn more by connecting with Dr. Gondi on Twitter and LinkedIn.   @suhas_gondi discusses on our #healthcarepodcast who is on #hospitalboards. #healthcare #podcast Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! 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