Podcasts about patients

Most people think lab tests are only useful once something is wrong. But what if your blood work could show you where your health is headed—years before disease ever develops? In today's Office Hours, I break down how to read your labs through a functional medicine lens—so you can spot early dysfunction, connect the dots between symptoms and biomarkers, and take control of your health before problems escalate. In this episode, I walk you through: • Why “normal” lab ranges often miss early warning signs • The key markers that reveal the most about metabolic health, inflammation, thyroid function, nutrients, and cardiovascular risk • How functional medicine focuses on optimal ranges, patterns, and trends—not just disease thresholds • What your labs can tell you about symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and gut issues • How to track your numbers over time and ask smarter questions to shift from reaction to prevention Labs aren't just for diagnosing disease—they're a roadmap to optimizing your future health. When you understand your numbers, you stop guessing and start making data-driven decisions that build resilience and longevity. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Brain and Metabolic Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here

We are living in a golden age of pelvic health.There are more job opportunities, more practice models, and more flexibility than ever before.But with more options comes a harder question:

Mary Roach describes the process of tissue donation, focusing on corneal transplants and the meticulous, respectful recovery of bone and skin to benefit many patients awaiting procedures. 4

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Diana Jimenez shares how she's helping expand Integra's orthopedic, spine, and regenerative medicine clinics across South Florida. With a background in marketing and business development, Diana explains the power of collaboration between medical providers and personal injury attorneys, the importance of follow-up, and her vision for statewide growth. She also reveals her creative side as a mixed-media artist, proving that business development and artistry can coexist—and even fuel each other.

In this episode, Caleb talks about having the bravery to stay disciplined — even in a slow economy with revenue pressure — and choosing the right clients. He emphasizes focusing on your ideal ICP, working with people who understand and value your work, and only taking on projects that are truly worth doing — purposeful and intentional, rather than driven by short-term fear. https://www.elitenetworks.us Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www.CycleCPA.com  Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. LMN Software Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN

Insurance runs out. Patients still need care. Now what?Melanie Brennan built a nonprofit neuro recovery gym to solve exactly that problem.After seeing patients decline post-discharge from traditional rehab settings, Melanie launched EA Therapeutic Health — a hybrid model blending:Insurance-based PTCash-based extended recovery sessionsPersonal trainers + rec therapists alongside PTsFundraising + grants to subsidize costCommunity-based nonprofit structureNow with 24 employees and a 10,000-square-foot facility, she's proving private practice isn't just for orthopedics.Key TopicsWhy payment is PT's root issueNonprofit conversion strategyBlending insurance and cash ethicallyState-level advocacy vs national reformCollective action with OT and speechServing underserved communities sustainablyGuest InfoEA Therapeutic Health https://chooseea.org

Drop-offs happen. Even if you run a tight ship… even if outcomes are strong… even if you've trained your team well… People still drift. They hit 70% better, and justify to themselves that they feel "good enough". They get busy. They tell themselves, "I'll just stay consistent with my home program." And suddenly you've got gaps in the schedule that didn't need to be there. This episode is about what to do when that happens. Not theory. Not fluff. A simple, repeatable follow-up process that gets people back on the schedule at a high level—using the right cadence, the right channels, and the right messaging. What You'll Learn in This Episode How frequently to follow up (and how many total attempts) to maximize reactivations Which channels work best (text vs email vs voicemail vs phone call) and how to combine them Who should own the follow-up: admin vs clinician—and when to switch gears The exact wording that gets replies by tying progress to goals, urgency, and "don't lose momentum" framing USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our course: Cash-Based Practice Freedom 2.0

Andy and Randy talk about the timeline for the Falcons to know what the future holds for James Pearce Jr. and why they can't wait for the legal process to play out to make their pass rush decisions.

Stupid News 2-20-2026 6am …Naked Man steals ambulance with patient in the back …He called in a Bomb Threat so he could go to Jail …They will Fine you a lot of money for not wearing a seatbelt even if you weren't in a car

Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Jeff Holman, CEO and seasoned attorney, for a deep dive into the evolving world of fractional legal services, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Discover how Jeff Holman turned his engineering background into a unique law practice focused on startups and scalable legal solutions. The conversation explores the challenges of specializing in a niche, the benefits of building a business versus just a professional practice, and practical advice on patents and trademarks—especially as they relate to software and technology. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about modern legal strategies, this episode is packed with real-world insights about protecting your intellectual property, adapting to market changes, and building long-term value. Get tips on how to grow your brand, leverage a legal team, and navigate the ever-shifting landscape of business—and hear some candid stories about the ups and downs of both the mortgage and legal industries. Tune in for actionable takeaways, expert knowledge, and the mindset you need to thrive in today's business world. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** -

This episode is all about the power of a phone call, and how you can maximize it. Kiera goes into the formula for phone call success, and how it will boost your patients' interactions with your practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and gosh, I decided to shake up the background and hang out in my house and have you come hang out with me. And so if you're watching this, welcome. This is the studio. This is where I live. This is where I hang out and just trying a couple different things. I really obsessed about making this podcast a space where you feel like you're hanging out with me in my living room. And we're just sitting here.   chatting shop, we're sitting here talking about all things dentistry. And today I wanted to just go through a quick episode with you guys of how we can improve our conversion rates. So there's a couple quick levers of how we can improve our calls, our being able to get our forms and documents and being able to do this without spending more time because that's something that we all wanna do. And so ⁓ I think it's a lot of times like how can we convert our calls better? How can we get things done a little bit more efficiently? Do we do AI? Do we not do AI? And so.   I really feel like just small improvements. You guys know on Dental A team, I'm obsessed about small little improvements done to create efficiencies. I remember I was in a practice and they said, ⁓ okay, Kiera, like come on in, we wanna see you. And I went in and we were able to add about 13,000 to their practice. And they were like, Kiera, what did you do? I'm like, what did I do? It was just very simple, easy things. was, ⁓ we had patients stop at the front desk and start making their payments so we were able to make our collections higher.   We had them doing a handoff to their team of what were the next steps. So that way the patient felt confident of what they were doing next. ⁓ and we just scheduled patients. We assumed the yes. And those are not hard things. Those are not sexy things. Those things are just things that are going to help you guys tremendously. And so today it's like, let's figure out how we can convert a few more things. So. Dental A Team is truly a company where I believe that growing and having sustainable growth comes from optimizing before we spend more. And I know that it feels so.   Alluring and something that I want to do is I want to spend more and I want to get the magic pill and the reality is that you can probably get the exact same results with minimal effort if we just optimize a little things and so figuring out how we can catch more missed calls or how we can convert more new patients or figuring out how we can get more patients to say yes to treatment is something that's really really fun   A Team's podcast is tactical, practical, implementable. That's how we operate. That's how we like to consult. And I love working with practices. I love being able to see you guys ⁓ in your offices, being able to do things, ⁓ being able to just live your best life. Life is our passion. Dentistry is our platform. So, all right, you guys ready to dig in? Because I'm ready to dig in. The number one thing is, let's talk about our phone calls and optimizing our phone calls.   because that is our number one zone. And I think it's crazy how much we spend on marketing to get these new patients and how much we work on having a great patient experience. And then we have our newest trained person that knows nothing about our practice answering our most important phone calls. And so things on this are like when we miss phone calls or we don't handle a phone call correctly, those are little lost opportunities. And this isn't to rag on our front office team. We're busy. You guys, I've sat in the front office. I prioritize the patient in front of me over the phone. And so what are some little things that we can do?   And there are softwares. There's like patient prism and they're like, I pretty sure with weave, they have them where we can actually track and monitor and see our, ⁓ our phone calls and see how we're doing. But we want to just help our front office team. Like it is crazy. Jason, husband told me, ⁓ he was like, yeah, I, Kiera, if you don't like what someone tells you at a practice, just wait, call back and you'll get someone else and you'll get a different answer. And I think about that in practices and how often are we possibly doing this? How often is our practice maybe.   doing it where we actually are having Susie follow protocol and Sarah isn't and therefore Susie is undercut, but Sarah was trying to do what's right. They're both trying to do what's right. So this is where we're at front office teams. Let's make sure we're all saying the same thing. So no matter if they get Sarah or Susie or Kiera or Jason or John, every single one of them is the exact same. And this is going to help. So number one, we need to have actually in the front office team, especially usually there's quite a few of them. We need to make sure that one person   is dedicated to like first on phone, second on phone, third on phones. So everybody knows like, hey, what is the ring, the ring place? Now, if you're a really large practices, sometimes they put it in a call center. All those are totally fine, but we need to make sure that every single person is actually optimizing our phone calls. And so it is a, you can even get a phone tree where we optimize new patients. We have a line for billing questions. So that way we can actually know which phone call should I prioritize and know exactly this is a new patient phone call. Now, when we,   When we answer the phone, I actually put mirrors in front of a lot of our team members. We want them to smile. We want the patient to feel the energy on the other side of it. We want them to feel like they chose the best place. And I actually feel this is one of the greatest ways to optimize is if you just give your patients a little bit different experience on the phone of like, we are so excited to have you call us versus we are annoyed that you bothered us in the middle of our day. That tone and intonation is going to help patients say yes or no a lot more to you.   I remember, and I shared this example a few years ago, I was trying to find a PT and I called around to a bunch of different locations and I literally chose the place based on how they answered the phone. And I think I truly believe in today's world of AI and automations that what is going to become the number one differentiator more than cost, more than anything else is kindness. Kindness and customer service is going to be what far outshines most everything else because it's becoming a trait. ⁓   People are grumpy, people have the COVID cranks still, people are annoyed. I walk into stores and like, we're closing in 30 minutes. I'm like, fantastic, I'll just shop on Amazon. They don't yell at me. This is where I think we need to recognize our society and people want to be loved. We are human beings, we are human connections. And so really being able to give that. it is about, let's answer the phone. Let's have our intonations and our tone and that big smile.   And then let's make sure that we're following protocols. So how we block schedule, how we schedule patients, how we handle a new patient phone call. New patient phone calls are great to optimize. It is a, like we take control of it instead of saying, you have insurance? It's amazing. How did you hear about us? Let's change that tone and that vibe. So that way they feel like, my gosh, like I heard about you on Google. We absolutely love our patients. Like our Google reviews are what we're so proud of. And we strive to make sure that you as a patient coming in.   are going to be able to leave us those same reviews because you have the best experience with the best dentist. I'm Kiera, it's so nice to meet you. Let's get you all ready and set up for your appointment. What are we looking for? we coming in like when was the last time we saw the dentist? I want to make sure I set you up for the right type of appointment. We just take a few minutes to be human. A new patient phone call can literally be done in five minutes and make them feel human. It's taking control of the conversation initially. It is saying.   Hi, how did you hear about us? I'm Kiera, welcome to our practice. I know you're absolutely going to love it here. Let's get a couple of information. Let me start with your name, your phone number in case we ever get disconnected. I'm gonna make sure I get you so taken care of and we truly cannot wait to welcome you into our practice. ⁓ And then we go through, if they have insurance, fantastic. If they don't, if they're on an insurance plan that we don't take, that's fine guys. These people can still come. want you to, I'm gonna drill this down so hard on optimization of our phone calls. ⁓   Just because a patient doesn't have insurance, we are not going to let $1,000 dictate if this person comes to see us or not. You guys, $1,000, I know that not all insurances are 1,000, but that's usually about the max, but they pay so much more than that. And this is about a long-term relationship rather than a short-term transaction. I'm going to say that again, our new patients, it is about a long-term relationship rather than a short-term transaction. And if we can remind them of this is the greatest place, you're so welcome to be here. You're so like, we are so happy to have you here.   People choose that all day long. People want to know they're on a winning team. So how can we make them feel like they made the absolute best choice by choosing our practice? And I want you to audit phone calls. So for the next couple of days, I would like, and we actually track, we have trackers where it's like, let's get our new patient trackers and how many of these new patient phone calls scheduled and didn't schedule. And if you have your front office team track this for about one week, they will actually be able to see how many new patients are actually getting, how many are we converting and why are we not converting it.   Then if we actually listen to these calls back, we can fine tune one or two statements and be able to optimize and get people to come in. You guys like, this is one of the things I'm like, I don't know how much more easy I can make this for you. But if we just prioritize two or three little things on our phone calls, making sure we all schedule correctly, that we welcome them and we're excited and we just role play this for the next month, you will absolutely increase your practice. I promise you, because we're going to convert more phone calls. We're going to have more happy patients.   We're going to have patients who are more excited to come to the dentist because they're already feeling welcomed. These are little things that don't make a big, like they don't seem grandiose, but they make a huge, huge, huge impact. so making sure that we're optimizing that you guys, the phone is one of your most powerful resources in your practice. And if we have like, you do not want your billing representative and billers, this is nothing against you. am not a great biller. I was like, I don't want to go to bat. I don't want to go figure out the one penny you do. And that's why we have different roles.   You want somebody who's so excited, who loves your practice. ⁓ I've had front office team members that are in this role that are from like tanning salons or from a high end customer service or from a waiter waitress situation or a hostess situation where they just love and they want to welcome and they want to greet and they're so excited and they just make that person feel like a million bucks. so making sure that our phone calls are optimized really truly is going to help us and help us really ensure that our practice is optimized. And so with that new patient phone call,   It is a, let's snag them at the beginning, let's ask them how they heard about us, let's capitalize on that, let's find out what type of cleaning that they want or what they're calling for or when the last time was that they went to the dentist and then let's schedule them appropriately with VIP customer service. And then what I typically do is if we are using insurance, I say, fantastic, I'm gonna send over our new patient welcome information right now while I've got you on the phone, make sure it gets to you. And then I do need to get that back 48 hours before your appointment to make sure it's confirmed. Did you get that email from me?   Fantastic. When can I expect to see this? I want to make sure I don't miss it for you. And that way I can get your patient, your appointment confirmed. I have them commit to me right here, right then, because if I do that, this patient's already more locked and loaded to come into me. They've committed that they're going to get this back to me in the next two days. I'm going to look for it. And if you really, really want to stand out and shine on customer service, following up in two days, hey, Kiera, I didn't see that paperwork come through. I wanted to make sure I didn't miss it. You can set little reminders for yourself. This is not hard.   and listening as front office, you be like, my gosh. But I wanna say what is actually hard? Choose your hard on this. Chasing a patient, not getting my insurance until the day of being, like having new patients, no show on appointments, that's hard. Me following up in two days on their paperwork and making sure that they give it to me so I can, 48 hours ahead of time to make sure their appointment's confirmed, that's not hard. That's just a shift of your process that optimizes your process and makes it to where you actually have a ton less work. It feels like hard work today.   Just like if I were to say, okay, go sign your name. You're like, okay, I can sign it. Got it. If I say, okay, now sign your name, but you have to sign it every other letter, that's going to feel hard because that's actually easier than you signing all the letters. And if you practice every other letter a few more times, you actually become faster at that than you were at your initial signature. So just because it's different doesn't mean that it's hard and it's not efficient. It just means you're doing it as a different way. And so really looking at that and seeing how can I actually make this to where we can optimize our phone calls. And that's what we're going into.   You guys, just a small optimization of our phone calls, of how we operate, of how we ask for information, that's going to cut down so much more time that allows you to be in front of your patients, because you're not chasing all these forms all the time. I promise you, get patients to commit to you before they even get into your practice, and you're going to have a completely different practice. And so I want you just to remember that this is a great way for you to optimize on a phone call. Now, there's several other ways that we can optimize. We can optimize on our handoffs. You guys have heard me talk about NDTR about a thousand times.   We optimize on that and I say it's like, we don't just get a drop a sheet with our front office or we drop a patient and say like, good luck. It's a, we hand them off so they know exactly what they're doing. We hand them off every single time. It is a well-oiled baton and we practice that consistently from front office to back office, back office. Like let's not like bicker towards each other. Let's figure out what does front office information need to give us so that way we are all set for our appointment. And then what does clinical team need to make sure is in the notes so our insurance claims go out correctly.   And then what does clinical team need to bring to the front office? So that way it's a smooth handoff. And what do doctors need to say to team members? So that way we get all the information necessary while making sure the patient's front and center. That small optimization, which I will do on another podcast for you with the handoffs and the different pieces are going to be able to make it to where your patients absolutely 100 % schedule their appointments. And people are like, but it's so hard to do. Choose your hard guys. This is not hard. You want to add an up level your practice?   Optimize your phone calls, optimize your handoffs, optimize your life. I promise you, patients can feel perfection. These are things that I would recommend you do on a monthly, weekly basis where we role play this out until we perfect it and this is how we operate it. Do you think at Disneyland that they just like hope and pray that those things are gonna work out and that's gonna be perfect? The answer is no. They practice, they role play, they practice, they do it. They make sure that the way people are talking to guests is the exact same way no matter who it is and they employ hundreds and thousands of people.   So in your practice, you think that this would be doable? I hope you say yes, because when we can optimize, when we can make sure that our phone calls are the most important thing and our handoffs are the second most important thing, your patients will feel that. And then we get raving fans and then we get the reviews. You guys, reviews aren't just happenstance. Reviews are intentional. It's because they can feel the process throughout. They feel loved, they feel cared about, and they feel like you are going to take care of them. So optimize, you guys. This is the time for you to just optimize.   to have it to where it's so much easier for you, to where you're able to really, really, really drive these patients forward. So as a quick recap, let's talk about it. Number one, we're going to shine and outshine our competition by kindness and customer service. And that might be a theme that I'd roll out to your practice this year of kindness and customer service. We want patients to feel wanted in our practice and we want them to feel excited to be here with us. So what we do from there is we make sure we find out when we take a new patient phone call, what exactly, how did they hear about us?   We tell them they're on the winning team. This is the best place for them. We scheduled the appropriate appointment. We have the correct information. And then we ask for their paperwork back to confirm their appointment. Just that small shift is gonna change a lot of things for you. And then we optimize our handoffs so we're not just dropping people off. We're optimizing front offices giving clinical team the correct amount of Clinical team, think of how happy you'd be if the paperwork is already in there before the patient arrived and you're able to take your patients back on time. That would be like a hallelujah. Everybody would pop confetti and we'd say thank you.   Also, clinical team members, shout out when you do get that. Go tell your front office thank you, because what we praise typically gets repeated. So make sure that we're saying thank you for that. We take them back on time, information's passed to our doctor, doctor's back to us, us up to the front office, and we have the correct information on our claims, and we're giving that feedback of, if claims are being denied, let's tell each other what's being missed. We get those things fixed. You guys, your practice will be.   next level. And this is something where, yes, we always look for optimization and dollars on the schedule. And I will tell you, we can add 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 very quickly, but it's through very, very, very simple things. And simple does not mean easy. And I think that that's where people shy away from this, but I'm going to encourage you to be the practice that's optimized, optimizing the little ways. Maybe we use AI, maybe we listen to phone calls, patient prism, other, other platforms that are going to be great for you. Let's, let's actually have somebody go through and video our handoffs of a patient.   Like, let's just see it. Let's watch it back. Think about pit stops. There's a great YouTube video where they do a pit stop that was optimized in ⁓ racing and they practice it over and over and over and they timed themselves and they got better and better and better to where it was so fast and everybody knew exactly what they were supposed to do. And I think about a practice that way. Are we optimizing? Are we practicing the most important things? Are we obsessing about crazy things that really aren't moving the needle forward? That's your challenge. That's your choice. And if we can help you with this,   These are things I'm happy to share our new patient phone call script. Reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Happy to share it and like, let's chat. Let's chat about your practice. Let's talk about what things we could optimize. What areas could we make more efficient for you? This is what I obsess about doing. This is what our team obsesses about doing. This is why we created Dental A Team. Things don't need to be hard for you to have success. And I encourage you to do that. Reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.

In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down a powerful mindset shift that applies to habits, wealth, fitness, and business: the real problem isn't that you want too much — it's that you want it too fast. Travis shares practical examples around building routines, growing income, and avoiding burnout, while explaining how to balance urgency in your daily actions with patience in long-term results. If you've ever tried to overhaul your life overnight (and quit a week later), this episode will help you slow down, focus on one thing at a time, and finally build momentum that lasts. On this episode we talk about: Why stacking too many habits at once leads to burnout How to build sustainable routines by focusing on just one change at a time The myth of starting with multiple income streams Balancing long-term patience with short-term urgency Applying “urgent effort, patient outcome” to money, health, and business growth Top 3 Takeaways Start with one habit, not twelve. Master a single behavior before layering in anything else. Build one income stream first. Wealth grows through focus, then strategic diversification — not chaos. Adopt urgency in effort, patience in outcome. Work hard today while thinking in decades, not days. Notable Quotes “The problem is not that you want too much — it's that you want it too fast.” “Just do the first thing. Do the one thing and get it done.” “Be urgent in your effort, but patient in your outcome.” Connect with Travis: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/travischappell IG: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: https://travischappell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine reclaiming 30+ hours a month for patient care, growth, and your own peace of mind with the help of AI and team empowerment.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jordan Sanders of Knox Mountain Dentistry, who opens up about the transformative journey from launching a startup practice to leading a bustling, seven-operatory dental office that stands out for its patient-centric approach and in-house innovation. Dr. Sanders shares candid insights about the growing pains and rewards of scaling up, from handling a steady influx of new patients to managing a dedicated (and ever-evolving) team. He explains how he's harnessed his passion for education, teaching 3D printing techniques, and traveling to speak for major dental companies while learning to juggle these responsibilities without compromising on care.As Dr. Sanders reflects on the highs and lows of ownership, he reveals the real-world strategies that keep his practice running smoothly and his own well-being in check. You'll hear about the mindset shifts he's made, including letting go of micromanagement, creating structured paths for staff growth and raises, and leveraging AI to streamline tedious administrative work. Dr. Sanders delivers heartfelt advice about building a practice that aligns with both professional and personal values, encouraging us to prioritize mental health, be intentional about growth, and never lose sight of the human touch in dentistry.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Proven strategies for transitioning a dental startup to a thriving, full-capacity practiceTips for balancing clinical work with educational and speaking opportunitiesThe benefits (and challenges) of offering in-house lab services to create distinct patient experiencesHow to build and empower a supportive, growth-oriented teamInsight into implementing systematic raise programs based on achievementsWays to use AI and automation to streamline time-consuming admin processesWhy prioritizing emotional health, therapy, and personal boundaries is essential for practice ownersThe importance of focusing on patient-centric, human-driven care above financial metricsHit play to discover Dr. Sanders' hard-won lessons and actionable strategies for building a dental practice with heart, purpose, and balance!‍Sponsors:‍‍Net32: Founded by a dentist, for dentists. Net32 is the leading online marketplace for dental supplies, helping dental and medical professionals save on high-quality products for over 25 years. Start saving today at: https://www.net32.com/dentalmarketerOryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/Guest: Dr. Jordan SandersPractice Name: Knox Mountain DentistryCheck out Jordan's Media:‍Website: https://knoxmountaindentistry.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxmountaindentistry/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascenddentaleducation/Jordan's Previous Episodes: 375: Dr. Jordan Sanders | Knox Mountain Dentistry – The Dental Marketer Podcast456: Dr. Jordan Sanders | The Power of Personalization: Captivating Your Ideal Patients with Content – The Dental Marketer Podcast‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Subscribe on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod

Legislation has played a defining role in how dialysis care is delivered in the United States, directly influencing access, coverage, and patient choice. In this episode of Kidney Commute: Pitstop, host Osama El Shamy, MD, FASN, FNKF, is joined by Lauren Drew, JD, and Eugene Lin, MD, MS, FASN for an in depth discussion on the policy decisions that have shaped kidney care. The conversation traces key legislative milestones, including the creation of the ESRD benefit, the Medicare dialysis bundle, Medicare Advantage expansion, and the Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Speakers also examine the current legislative landscape, its impact on dialysis patient choice, and opportunities for professional advocacy in kidney care.

ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), and Desiree Chappell hosts Professor Michael Scott from the University of Rochester and Dr Wael Saasouh, director of research for NorthStar Anesthesia. The discussion centers on the evolution of patient-centered monitoring, the importance of continuous hemodynamic monitoring, and the broader implications of hemodynamic instability. The guests delve into their recent consensus paper with the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and highlight the need for more comprehensive monitoring technologies that are accessible and cost-effective. The conversation also explores international collaborations, differences in practice settings (academic vs. private), and the future of enhanced recovery and post-operative care. -- Join us at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress 2026 in London. Be part of a global conversation as clinicians from around the world gather between 7-9th July at the British Library in London. Three days of evidence-based perioperative medicine, global insights, and expert debate—featuring speakers including Michael Marmot and Ken Rockwood. Register here - https://ebpom.org/product/ebpom-world-congress-2026/

Here's the hard truth:Silence speaks.And in multifamily, it says the wrong thing—every time.In today's Multifamily Collective entry, Mike Brewer puts the spotlight on a common leadership blind spot: not communicating.When leaders go quiet, teams, residents, and owners don't stay calm.They fill in the blanks.They write scripts in their minds.And those scripts? Usually worse than reality.

In this episode, Gary sits down with Dr Caitriona Ryan and Dr Niki Ralph, co-founders of the Institute of Dermatologists in Dublin, to unpack how they built a modern “centre of excellence” model in Irish private care - combining medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, skincare, and a growing surgical pathway under one roof. They share the realities of scaling a high-trust healthcare business (systems, hiring, standards, and culture), how COVID sparked a major pivot into new services, and why Ireland needs to shift from reactive healthcare to preventative, longevity-led thinking. Plus: the story behind ID Formulas, their new data-driven approach to supplements (including wearables integration), and what they believe actually moves the needle for healthspan. Show Notes Why Caitriona and Niki built a centre of excellence model (and why it's scalable) A day in the life of two Consultant Dermatologists with five businesses and thousands of patients The difference between medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology How they protect standards at scale: meetings, feedback loops, SOPs, and hiring The COVID moment that forced a pivot - and led to a new surgical model Their longevity philosophy: healthspan over lifespan The “longevity hype” they're most sceptical of — and what they'd focus on instead A simple, no-fuss skincare framework for founders (men + women) Links & Resources Institute of Dermatologists (IoD): https://instituteofdermatologists.ie IoD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofdermatologists/?hl=en ID Formulas waitlist: https://www.idformulas.com/ Dr Caitriona Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitrionaryandermatology?igsh=MW5jcGhleGFxMWRieg== Dr Niki Ralph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnikiralph?igsh=MWl2anNucWc5MDR0Yg== Things mentioned in the episode WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com Book — Unreasonable Hospitality (Will Guidara) Book — Outliers (Malcolm Gladwell) Book — Good to Great (Jim Collins) EltaMD UV Clear SPF from IoD site(mentioned as a daily sunscreen option): https://instituteofdermatologists.ie/collections/elta-md-skincare Episode sponsors Nostra: https://bit.ly/nostra26 Azure: https://bit.ly/azure26  Rory's Travel Club: https://bit.ly/rorys26 Chartered Capital: https://bit.ly/49ZuFrk Disclaimer This episode is for general information and education only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your GP, pharmacist, or qualified healthcare professional for personalised guidance, especially before starting new supplements or treatments.

This recording features audio versions of the February 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:ArticlesTransarterial Embolization for Refractory Adhesive Capsulitis and Related Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Read)Standardized Technique for Prostatic Artery Embolization: A Delphi Consensus Study on Optimized Methods and Emerging Concepts (Read)Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Combined with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease 3.0 as a Prognostic Predictor for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation (Read)Safety and Feasibility of Intra-Arterial Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer Using an Emulsion of Ethiodized Oil plus Bumetanide in an Oncopig Model (Read)Lessons in IR: Coil Unraveling and Stretching during Retrieval of a Partially Deployed Embolization Coil (Read)JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at millennie.chen.jvir@gmail.com.HostSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorAndrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Outreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract Readers:Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineShobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeAgnes Manish, Loma Linda University School of MedicineEmily Jagenberg,  Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Tiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaSupport the show

Dr. Paul Testa, Chief Health Informatics Officer who helped create the About Me Initiative at NYU Langone Health, and Dr. Katherine Hochman, Director of Hospital Medicine at NYU Langone Health, who envisioned the initiative, discuss the benefits of encouraging patients to provide non-medical information. The goal is to help care teams see patients as whole people beyond their diagnoses and to give patients an opportunity to share interests, hobbies, and fun facts that can help build trust and meaningful human connections. This About Me Initiative is being expanded from inpatient care to outpatient settings, such as infusion centers. Paul explains, "The About Me section in our EHR Epic is something that NYU Langone developed with the inspiration of Dr. Hochman, and it's essentially a dedicated discreet space in the medical record to allow patients to declare themselves, allowing them to give them a space that is transparent to all the users of the electronic health record, which are many and vast in their rules. So let them articulate something beyond their disease process or their health. So often, we reduce records to pneumonia, a broken hip, or an infection. The patient is so much more than that, and patients want to share that with us. We know that from practicing for years, Kathy and I both know that the way you connect with patients is through a narrative. Our currency is narrative. This is a location where either a patient or, if they choose to defer, can have one of their nurses or care team members provide a small sample of who they are outside of the care environment."   Katherine elaborates, "So I'm a hospitalist. Every Tuesday, I come into 16 to 18 new patients. And at NYU Langone, our length of stay keeps getting shorter and shorter, which is fantastic for patients because we want to get them in and out of the hospital as quickly and as safely as possible. But by definition, if patients stay shorter and shorter, we don't have as much time to connect. So the About Me Initiative really kicks off that connection that Paul was talking about a second ago. So long ago, and this is how it started, I would tell my teams, slow down to speed up, get to know who this patient is before getting into the heart failure, the pneumonia, the COPD, and really try to establish a little bit of a connection and build trust." #NYULangone #PatientVoices #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientExperience #HealthIT #EHR #EpicEHR #HumanConnection #HealthcareTransformation #PatientCentered #MedicalTechnology #DigitalHealth #EmpathyInMedicine  nyulangone.org  Listen to the podcast here

Dr. Paul Testa, Chief Health Informatics Officer who helped create the About Me Initiative at NYU Langone Health, and Dr. Katherine Hochman, Director of Hospital Medicine at NYU Langone Health, who envisioned the initiative, discuss the benefits of encouraging patients to provide non-medical information. The goal is to help care teams see patients as whole people beyond their diagnoses and to give patients an opportunity to share interests, hobbies, and fun facts that can help build trust and meaningful human connections. This About Me Initiative is being expanded from inpatient care to outpatient settings, such as infusion centers. Paul explains, "The About Me section in our EHR Epic is something that NYU Langone developed with the inspiration of Dr. Hochman, and it's essentially a dedicated discreet space in the medical record to allow patients to declare themselves, allowing them to give them a space that is transparent to all the users of the electronic health record, which are many and vast in their rules. So let them articulate something beyond their disease process or their health. So often, we reduce records to pneumonia, a broken hip, or an infection. The patient is so much more than that, and patients want to share that with us. We know that from practicing for years, Kathy and I both know that the way you connect with patients is through a narrative. Our currency is narrative. This is a location where either a patient or, if they choose to defer, can have one of their nurses or care team members provide a small sample of who they are outside of the care environment."   Katherine elaborates, "So I'm a hospitalist. Every Tuesday, I come into 16 to 18 new patients. And at NYU Langone, our length of stay keeps getting shorter and shorter, which is fantastic for patients because we want to get them in and out of the hospital as quickly and as safely as possible. But by definition, if patients stay shorter and shorter, we don't have as much time to connect. So the About Me Initiative really kicks off that connection that Paul was talking about a second ago. So long ago, and this is how it started, I would tell my teams, slow down to speed up, get to know who this patient is before getting into the heart failure, the pneumonia, the COPD, and really try to establish a little bit of a connection and build trust." #NYULangone #PatientVoices #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientExperience #HealthIT #EHR #EpicEHR #HumanConnection #HealthcareTransformation #PatientCentered #MedicalTechnology #DigitalHealth #EmpathyInMedicine  nyulangone.org Download the transcript here

What does it truly mean to see—and how close are we to restoring sight for those who have lost it? Dr. Lauren Ayton shares her journey at the frontier of vision restoration, from leading Australia’s first bionic eye trial to navigating the ethical, scientific, and personal dimensions of bringing sight back. Topics covered: The meaning of “seeing” and how the brain constructs vision Personal motivations behind vision restoration research The evolution of bionic eyes and retinal implants From basic science to technological intervention in vision Ethical dilemmas in emerging vision restoration technologies Patient experiences regaining sight and decision-making in trials Challenges of public perception vs. scientific reality Incremental innovation vs. paradigm shifts in medical science Importance of access, equity, and foundational care Designing technology for real human needs and capabilities Connect with Dr. Lauren AytonLinkedInCentre for Eye Research Australia Episode Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: What does it mean to see?01:45 – Dr. Lauren Ayton's personal journey and driving questions03:35 – Career: Academia, startup life, and innovation in vision science05:27 – The complexity and subjectivity of vision07:08 – What happens when vision is restored? Patient experiences08:52 – Scientific breakthroughs that made sight restoration imaginable10:37 – The science behind bionic eyes, retinal implants, and gene therapy12:30 – Suprachoroidal approach in Australia's first in-human bionic eye trial13:59 – Ethics of risk, hope, and consent in experimental medicine15:56 – Supporting patients through uncertainty and high-stakes decisions17:26 – Managing expectations: Public perception vs. current scientific reality20:08 – Incremental change, paradigm shifts, and multidisciplinary collaboration22:00 – Translation: From brilliant ideas to real-world impact24:06 – Access, equity, and the bigger picture of vision care25:48 – Human-driven innovation: Designing for dignity, capability, and real needs27:30 – Lessons from vision science about clarity, perception, and what we miss28:52 – The future: What's possible in 10–20 years of vision restoration30:19 – Ethical reminders for the path ahead31:44 – Dr. Lauren Ayton's takeaways: Centering humans and aiming high32:57 – How to support or get involved in vision research33:45 – What's keeping Dr. Lauren Ayton hopeful34:46 – Closing and credits

Patients say they're waiting months to see neurologists - as research shows we're facing a long-term workforce shortage. Health correspondent Kate Green reports.

A China-linked group exploits a critical Dell zero-day for 18 months. A Microsoft 365 Copilot bug risks sensitive email oversharing. A new Linux botnet leans on old-school IRC for command and control. Switzerland tightens critical infrastructure rules with mandatory cyber reporting. AstarionRAT emerges as a custom post-exploitation implant. Researchers find serious flaws in popular PDF platforms. A suspected Iranian-aligned campaign targets protest supporters. Notepad++ rolls out a “double-lock” update fix. And a Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal football streams. Our guest is Keith Mularski, Former FBI Special Agent and Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, reflecting on the 25th anniversary of notorious spy Robert Hanssen's arrest. Dutch Defense flaunt F-35 firmware freedom.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Keith Mularski, Former FBI Special Agent and Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, to talk about the 25th anniversary of Robert Hanssen's arrest. If you enjoyed Keith's conversation, you can hear more from him over on the Only Malware in the Building podcast. Selected Reading Chinese hackers exploited a Dell zero-day for 18 months before anyone noticed (CyberScoop)  Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails (Bleeping Computer) New Linux Botnet Discovered (Linux Magazine) Switzerland's NCSC boosts operational capabilities, mandates cyberattack reporting on critical infrastructure (Industrial Cyber) ClickFix Won't Die. Neither Will Matanbuchus. A New RAT and a Hands-on-Keyboard Intrusion (Huntress) Vulnerabilities in Popular PDF Platforms Allowed Account Takeover, Data Exfiltration (SecurityWeek) CRESCENTHARVEST: Iranian protestors and dissidents targeted in cyberespionage campaign (Acronis) Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock' mechanism (Bleeping Computer) Spain orders NordVPN, ProtonVPN to block LaLiga piracy sites (Bleeping Computer) Dutch defense chief: F-35s can be jailbroken like iPhones (The Register) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live from CSM, this episode features Jake Irwin, PT, DPT — professor, athletics PT, private practice owner, and APTA delegate.The conversation covers:Why seasoned PTs still attend CSMHow to approach conferences strategicallyThe real value of networkingUsing AI to navigate conference programmingThe uncomfortable truth about home exercise complianceJake delivers a strong parting shot:When patients don't get better because they didn't follow their home program — that's not their fault. That's yours.This episode challenges clinicians to choose growth over blame.

Patient fear and tension are part of everyday clinical care, and the way a clinician responds can shape a patient's entire experience. In this episode of the Everyday Oral Surgery podcast, host Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes return guest Dr. Richard Akin, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana, for a thoughtful exploration of how trust is built in healthcare settings. Drawing on insights from behavioral psychology and years of clinical experience, Dr. Akin shares how humor, curiosity, and genuine presence can help reduce anxiety and build trust with patients. The conversation examines how small moments, from active listening and inviting patients to share their hobbies to creating a welcoming office environment, can make a meaningful difference in high-stress situations. Dr. Akin also reflects on navigating difficult encounters, ways to support your staff in challenging situations, and sustaining a sense of joy and connection amid the daily demands of running a practice. Listen in for a human-centered discussion on why connection matters in healthcare and how thoughtful responses can transform tense moments into trusting relationships!Key Points From This Episode:Dr. Akin's early interest in behavioral psychology: what it taught him about human behavior.Lessons about connection learned while working in the service industry before dental school.Reflections on how patient fear and tension can show up in everyday clinical encounters.How humor can reduce anxiety and help build trust more quickly with patients.Recognizing shame when patients delay care and responding without judgment.Trust and empathy as prerequisites for effective treatment conversations.How office culture, staff interactions, and environment influence patient comfort.Trust built by referring dentists: how they jump-start the patient relationship before their visit.Using hobbies and personal details to open meaningful conversations.Starting gently with touch to help patients feel safe before invasive care.Active listening and being present as essential tools for building trust and creating ease.Responding to negativity with curiosity and humor to de-escalate tense encounters.Reframing difficult or angry patients as fearful rather than hostile.Using gratitude and human connection to sustain joy in long-term practice.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Richard Akin — https://www.drakin.com/ Dr. Richard Akin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-akin-644aa932/Dr. Richard Akin email — rick@drakin.comEveryday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

This week, we highlight major advances in multiple myeloma, gene therapy for cystinosis, and experimental treatments for myotonic dystrophy. We review long-term outcomes of aortic-valve replacement, strategies for secondary stroke prevention, and a revealing diagnostic case of eosinophilic disease in an older adult. A Sounding Board explores FDA approval standards. Perspectives delve into tobacco cessation, influenza evolution, and the uncertainty patients and clinicians share when facing life-altering diagnoses.

I've had the privilege of working with a particular gym owner, from his concept stage, to his first facility to now going under contract to purchase a building in California for his gym. All with annual revenue of less than $500,000.All with only being in business for less than 6 years. Here's how he did it.—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed. For over a decade I've been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy.Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.  Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently. We'll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I'm just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way.⁠Learn more about what it's like for us to work together.⁠—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50? Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business.New courses are added every month. ⁠⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠⁠ —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Need help leasing or buying a building?I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more.If you're looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call.⁠—--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Kayla McCain, who shares her lived experience with Vestibular Migraine and PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness).Kayla opens up about what symptoms she experienced, the long road to getting correctly diagnosed, and the strategies that helped her get back to living life again and rebuilding her confidence. Key Takeaways:-Validation and education reduce fear-Vestibular migraine vs. PPPD presentations -Recovery is often multi-factorial-The “dizzy–anxious-dizzy cycle” is real-Small strategies matter in real life-Advocate for yourselfWhere to find Kayla:nInstagram: @true_kaylaismsHosted by:

What happens when a personal health crisis leads to a complete transformation in how you view medicine and healing? In this episode, we sit down with Kim Rogers, widely known as the "Worm Queen" and Co-Founder & CEO of RogersHood, to explore her journey from conventional healthcare to holistic wellness innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in Western medicine, Kim once worked closely with medical publications, certification programs, and advisory boards. But after facing her own struggles with endometriosis, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and parasitic infections, she began searching for answers beyond traditional pharmaceuticals — a journey that ultimately inspired the creation of RogersHood Apothecary. In this conversation, we explore: ·       Kim's transition from clinical medicine to natural, holistic healing ·       What environmental toxins are and where they commonly originate ·       The origins and purpose behind the ParaFy Parasite Cleanse Kit ·       How parasites may affect the body and potential signs to watch for Since launching RogersHood Apothecary in 2021, Kim has focused on educating and empowering people to take a more active role in their health through natural detox practices and lifestyle awareness. Her work has sparked a global movement centered on reclaiming wellness from the inside out. Want to follow Kim's journey and learn more about her mission? Visit RogersHood and check out her podcast, What's Eating U?! for deeper insights into holistic health and detox education. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr Keep up with Kim Rogers socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsrogers.hood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rogers.549424/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Whatseatingupodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsrogershood  

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Vassily Eliopoulous, MD a former ER physician turned regenerative and longevity medicine expert for a bold conversation about what is broken in modern healthcare and what is quietly replacing it.After years inside emergency medicine, Dr. Vass hit a moment that forced him to confront a hard truth: the system is built to manage crises, not create health. From hospital incentive structures to medical education shaped by patentable therapies, they expose why prevention, metabolic health, peptides, stem cells, and bioidentical hormones remain on the margins.This episode dives into regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, GLP-1s beyond weight loss, immune resilience, the energetic drivers of disease, and why AI may amplify the need for true human connection in medicine.If you have ever felt like “standard of care” is missing something, this conversation explains why and what comes next.What You'll Learn:The ER moment that made Dr. Vass walk away from conventional medicineWhy hospitals are financially rewarded for procedures, not preventionThe hidden reason non-patentable therapies rarely get taughtWhat peptides (BPC-157, thymosin, GHK-Cu) actually do in the bodyHow stem cells heal tissue and whether they increase cancer riskWhy metabolic dysfunction drives cancer and chronic diseaseThe overlooked role of stress and immune suppression in illnessEpisode Timeline:01:00 Meet Dr. Vass: From ER Physician to Regenerative Medicine Pioneer02:00 Risk, flow state, and longevity07:30 The dark truth about ER medicine10:26 Dr. Jenn's “this system is broken” moment14:07 Dr. Vass' breaking point (and why he left)20:21 Why doctors are not trained in prevention23:13 Patentable medicine and the education pipeline42:15 Patients are forcing the shift47:56 AI, the future of doctors, and the art of medicine57:40 Stress, immunity, and the energetic side of disease01:00:36 Peptides, explained simply01:17:38 Stem cells: what they do and what the data suggests01:29:04 Where to find Dr. Vass + closingWhere to find Dr. Vassily Eliopoulous, MD:Website: longevityhealth.clinic/Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.vassily/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.In this episode, Dr Camidge sat down with Robert Kantor, MD. Dr Kantor is associate medical director of Medical Oncology & Hematology at Private Health Management.Drs Camidge and Kantor reflected on Dr Kantor's decades-long career. Inspired by his father's devotion to patients, Dr Kantor fast-tracked his education, entering medical school at Wayne State University without completing an undergraduate degree. Following fellowship, he intentionally chose private practice over academic oncology to focus on direct patient care and making a difference in the lives of patients' families.Dr Kantor's career illustrates the shifting landscape of American medicine. He has navigated various oncology practice models, including a corporate merger that he felt compromised patient care. In 2008, he took the risk of launching his own solo practice, successfully bringing trusted staff and a dedicated patient base with him.Dr Kantor eventually retired from clinical practice due to burnout, which was exacerbated by corporate management challenges and the inefficiencies of electronic medical records. His retirement evolved into an "encore career" as an associate medical director for Private Health Management. In this consultative role, he provides clinical oversight for complex oncology cases, helping patients navigate toward personalized cancer vaccines, clinical trials, and cutting-edge therapies. Dr Kantor expressed that this work has brought him renewed enthusiasm for the field of oncology, as it allows him to use his decades of experience with a basis of a better work-life balance. He remains passionate about how these high-end, personalized technologies will eventually make their way into routine clinical practice to benefit the broader patient population.

In honor of Rare Disease Day, we sat down with Tammy Black, Chief Communications Officer at the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), to discuss primary immunodeficiency (PI): a rare, lifelong condition that affects thousands of people and is frequently misdiagnosed. Tammy shares how living with a chronic illness shapes daily life and why education, advocacy, and strong community support are essential for patients and families.Building on our ongoing conversations about rare diseases and patient access, this episode highlights the power of awareness and connection in improving outcomes for those living with PI. Tune in to learn more about how you can get involved and support IDF, CTI's Q1 Charity of the Quarter.01:00 Tammy Black explains the Immune Deficiency Foundation's mission and primary immunodeficiency.03:35 Why many patients go decades without answers and don't appear ill despite serious health risks.05:40 She connects PI experiences to pandemic‑era lessons and highlights how millions live in constant protection mode.06:30 Barriers to adult diagnosis, lack of immune health conversations, and how IDF's assessment tool helps patients advocate for themselves.08:50 How IDF reduces isolation through support groups, peer matching, walk events, and national conferences.10:30 Patient handbooks, webinars, school and clinician toolkits, and resources for newly diagnosed families.13:55 Policy priorities including vaccines, healthcare access, and coverage challenges for immunoglobulin therapy.15:40 How IDF partners with researchers and regulators to advance gene research and expand newborn screening for severe immune disorders.18:10 Ways listeners can support IDF through donations, fundraising, volunteering, and plasma donation.20:10 Tammy shares details about IDF's documentary debuting publicly on YouTube for Rare Disease Day (Feb 28). 

The Health Minister won't say if the government has met its promise to blood cancer patients in New Zealand - that is that they have not been forgotten. Pharmac has proposed to fund two new combination medicines to treat a type of blood cancer - chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or CLL. The drugs can help those with CLL achieve longer lasting remission and avoid the need for traditional chemotherapy. Patients and advocates are celebrating, but Blood Cancer NZ and the Ministers acknowledge more work needs to be done. Lillian Hanly reports.

In this episode with Airelle Giordano, we discuss two recent papers which cover the meniscus knee rehabilitation consensus. We explore:Patient eligibility for a MenisectomyRehabilitation post MenisectomyPrecautions and contraindications post menisectomyReturn to sport post meniscal repair

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Automation is quietly reshaping what happens before, during, and after a medical visit, and for many patients it is almost invisible. In this episode of Tomorrow's Cure, host Cathy Wurzer talks with Mayo Clinic physician leader Dr. Anjali Bhagra and human centered AI expert Dr. Ravi Bapna about how automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way care teams work, how patients access care, and what it takes to keep people at the center of these advances. They share real stories from clinic and hospital settings, including tools that automatically generate notes from complex visits, systems that help triage patients more quickly around the world, and AI that supports earlier diagnosis. The conversation also tackles the hard questions around trust, bias, and burnout. Listeners will hear how thoughtful automation can free up time for human connection and why the future of healthcare is people and technology working together in new ways. How to listen and stay connected:• Subscribe to Tomorrow's Cure on your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you never miss an episode.• Get the latest health information from Mayo Clinic's experts—subscribe to Mayo Clinic's newsletter for free today: ⁠https://mayocl.in/3EcNPNc⁠ Connect with Mayo Clinic:• Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinic/⁠Follow • Mayo Clinic on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/⁠Follow • Mayo Clinic on X (formerly Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/MayoClinic⁠Follow • Mayo Clinic on Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic

Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0

Welcome to a brand-new episode of Transmission Interrupted. Today, host Jill Morgan welcomes two seasoned experts, Stefanie Lane and Michael Carr, to dive deep into the critical—and often overlooked—interface between hospitals and EMS teams during the transfer of high-consequence infectious disease patients. Whether it's a suspected case of Ebola, Lassa fever, or MERS, this episode explores the intricate choreography required for safely moving these patients between facilities. Drawing from firsthand experience and lessons learned at institutions like Emory University Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, our guests unpack everything from EMS operational readiness and ambulance preparation to hospital infrastructure planning and waste management. Along the way, they shine a spotlight on the importance of communication, training, and forward-thinking collaboration to keep both providers and patients safe. If you work in healthcare, emergency medicine, or are just curious about what it really takes to transfer a patient with a high-risk pathogen, this episode is packed with practical tips, cautionary tales, and valuable resources. Get ready for an honest, informative look at the pivotal moments when hospital and EMS worlds intersect. Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org. Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast. Guests Michael Carr MD, FACEP, FAEMS Emory University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine Prehospital and Disaster Section Stefanie Lane MS, MPH Assistant Director, Biothreats Program Center for Disaster Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Host Jill Morgan, RN Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Resources NETEC EMS Biosafety Transport for Operators course EMS Infectious Disease Playbook NETEC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Featured Resources NETEC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Readiness Assessment Transmission Interrupted Podcast NETEC Resource Library About NETEC A Partnership for Preparedness The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources. Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special

In this episode of The Dish on Health IT, host Tony Schueth is joined by co-host Alix Goss and special guest Amy Gleason, Strategic Advisor to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Administrator of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Service, for a wide-ranging discussion on how health IT modernization is evolving under a pledge-driven, incentive-backed federal strategy.The conversation begins not with policy, but with lived experience.From Emergency Room to Interoperability AdvocateAmy shares how her early career as an emergency room nurse exposed the dangers of fragmented information. Providers were expected to make critical decisions without access to complete patient histories, while patients, often in pain or distress, were unrealistically asked to recall complex medical details.That professional frustration became deeply personal when her daughter went more than a year without diagnosis for a rare autoimmune disease, juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Multiple specialists saw pieces of the puzzle, but no one could see the full picture across charts and settings. Amy reflects that if today's AI tools had been applied to her daughter's complete longitudinal record, the condition may have surfaced sooner.That experience shaped her philosophy. Technology must converge with policy and trust in ways that tangibly improve care.Why Pledges Instead of Rules?Tony presses on a central theme. Amy has argued that we cannot regulate our way to success. Why pursue voluntary pledges instead of federal rulemaking?Amy explains her frustration returning to government in 2025 to find interoperability policies she helped draft in 2020 still not fully effective until 2027. Seven years is an eternity in technology. Meanwhile, the industry had technically complied with numerous mandates including Meaningful Use, Cures Act APIs and CMS interoperability rules, yet many workflows still felt broken.In her view, regulation created a floor but not always real transformation.The CMS Health Tech Ecosystem Pledge was launched as a different model. The federal government used its convening power to articulate a clear vision and challenge industry to deliver minimum viable products within six to twelve months rather than years.Initially announced with roughly 60 companies, the pledge initiative has grown to more than 600 participants collaborating in working groups. The three initial patient-focused use cases include:Improving data interoperability“Killing the clipboard” through digital identity and QR-based sharingLeveraging conversational AI and personalized recommendations for chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesityAmy describes live demonstrations at a Connectathon showing OAuth-enabled data retrieval, QR ingestion into EHR workflows and AI-powered recommendations built on patient data. The goal is not perfection by the first milestone, but real-world minimum viable functionality that can iteratively improve.Alix notes that from the standards community perspective, this approach feels aligned with long-standing calls for industry-driven collaboration, though it remains early to measure widespread impact.Carrots, Sticks and Rural HealthThe discussion turns to incentives.Amy outlines the administration's carrots and sticks strategy:Stick: Enforcement of information blocking, with penalties up to $2 million per occurrenceCarrots: Financial incentives such as the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program and the CMS ACCESS Model, which pays for technology-enabled outcomesThe Rural Health Transformation Program directs money to states with expectations that ecosystem-aligned interoperability and app participation be incorporated into funding proposals. CMS retains oversight and clawback authority to ensure funds support rural providers.The ACCESS Model represents a significant shift. Technology-enabled care platforms can register as Medicare Part B providers and be paid for measurable outcomes in tracks such as cardiometabolic disease, musculoskeletal conditions and behavioral health. Providers remain in the loop and receive compensation for referral and care plan oversight.Alix underscores that rural providers face steep financial and workforce constraints. Standards participation, implementation and technology upgrades require resources that are often scarce. The success of these incentives will depend on whether they reduce burden rather than add to it.AI: Evolution, Risk and RealityAI becomes a central thread of the episode.Amy compares AI adoption to autonomous vehicle models. Some scenarios allow tightly controlled automation, such as medication refills, while others require a human in the loop for higher-risk decisions. She points to a Utah prescription refill pilot as an example of bounded automation, where malpractice coverage and clearly defined use cases mitigate risk.When Tony asks who owns risk in this evolving landscape, Amy emphasizes the need for light but clear regulatory pathways rather than fragmented state-by-state oversight.Patients, she notes, are already there. Millions are asking health-related questions weekly through AI tools. The more pressing issue is ensuring those tools are grounded in structured medical data rather than incomplete memory or unverified inputs.She shares a striking story. Her daughter was excluded from a clinical trial due to a misclassification of ulcerative colitis. By uploading her records into an AI model, they identified a more precise diagnosis, microscopic lymphocytic colitis, which did not disqualify her from the trial. For Amy, this demonstrates both the power and inevitability of AI use.Alix adds caution. AI is only as strong as the data beneath it. Dirty, inconsistent and poorly structured data limits performance. Standards and terminologies remain essential to fuel high-fidelity models and safeguard trust.FHIR, Deregulation and the Data FoundationThe conversation addresses an emerging tension. If regulatory burdens are being reduced, does that signal less need for structured standards like FHIR?Amy candidly admits she initially wondered whether AI might reduce the need for FHIR altogether. After discussions with labs and technologists, she concluded the opposite. Standardized data dramatically improves AI performance and reduces error.Deregulation is about removing unnecessary burden, not abandoning foundational data structures.Alix reinforces that FHIR enables discrete, normalized data capture that supports both legacy transactions and AI evolution. While future innovations may emerge, today FHIR remains the backbone for scalable interoperability.Prior Authorization and HIPAA ModernizationThe episode dives into prior authorization modernization across medical and pharmacy domains.Amy notes growing interest among pledge participants to expand into pharmacy prior authorization testing, diagnostic imaging, real-time benefit checks and bulk FHIR performance testing.Alix provides insight into ongoing work within the Designated Standards Maintenance Organizations to incorporate FHIR-based approaches into HIPAA-named standards, particularly for prior authorization. She highlights testing beyond Connectathons, including implementer communities and real-world pilot efforts.Both stress the importance of public comment periods and industry engagement, describing participation as a civic responsibility for health IT professionals.Trust as the Core EnablerThe final segment centers on trust.Amy explains that the ecosystem initiative aims to reinforce trust through:Stronger digital identity verification such as Clear, ID.me and Login.govCertification frameworks such as CARIN and DIME for patient-facing appsA new national provider directory to replace fragmented provider data sourcesTransparency dashboards showing data requests, volumes and purposeRather than replacing frameworks like TEFCA, she describes the pledge model as an accelerator layered above the regulatory floor.Transparency acts as sunlight, enabling visibility into who is accessing data and for what purpose.Final TakeawaysIn closing, Amy urges providers not to sit on the sidelines. Too often, she says, providers feel change is imposed on them. The pledge environment is designed as an open forum where they can directly shape what works or does not work in real workflows.Alix echoes the call. Standards require participation. Organizations must allocate budget and staff to engage, comment and collaborate. It truly takes a village.Tony concludes by framing the episode's core message. Regulation establishes baseline expectations, but voluntary movements can demonstrate what is possible before mandates reach the Federal Register.Across pledges, payment reform, AI evolution and trust frameworks, the episode underscores a consistent theme. Modernization in health IT depends not only on policy direction, but on shared accountability and active participation from every stakeholder in the ecosystem.Listeners are reminded that POCP is available to support organizations in understanding the implications of federal initiatives, enforcement priorities and their strategic implications. Reach out to us to set up an initial consultation. The episode closes, as always, with the reminder that Health IT is a dish best served hot.Prefer video? Catch episodes on the POCP YouTube channel

When many people hear the word Christian today, it comes with a lot of baggage—power, certainty, exclusion, and culture-war posturing. But there are still people of faith whose lives look nothing like that. People whose beliefs show up as love. Patient, persistent, deeply practical love. Bishop Michael Curry is one of those people. A priest, pastor, and former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Curry has spent a lifetime reminding people that Christianity is not an argument to win or an identity to defend—it’s a practice of love. Recorded in front of a room full of pastors, this conversation is a kind of holy pep talk for anyone who feels worn down by a fractured, exhausting world. Show notes: Pre-order Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler Tour dates & tickets: katebowler.com/joyfulanyway Watch the live conversation on YouTube Kate Bowler on Substack: katebowler.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.

Sarah Gromko and Matthew Zachary go back to SUNY Binghamton in the early 1990s, when they were barely 19 and living inside rehearsal rooms. She starred in campus musical theater productions. He served as pianist and music director for many of those shows and played rehearsal piano for the THEA101 repertory company. This episode reunites two former theater nerds who grew up and took very different paths through art, illness, and work that still circles the same truth.Gromko trained as a singer and composer, studied film scoring at Berklee College of Music, worked in New York and New Orleans, then moved into healthcare as a speech language pathologist and recognized vocologist. She explains aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia with clarity earned from the clinic. She recounts helping a 16 year old gunshot survivor in New Orleans speak again using Melodic Intonation Therapy. The conversation covers voice banking for ALS, gender affirming voice care, and the damage caused when medicine confuses speech loss with intelligence loss. The result feels like an epic reunion powered by 1990s nostalgia and sharpened by decades of lived consequence.RELATED LINKSSarah GromkoGramco VoiceMelodic Intonation TherapyFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelby Williams.

In this conversation, Tarun Agarwal draws parallels between Starbucks' business strategies and the challenges faced by dental practices. He emphasizes the importance of expanding service offerings to break through revenue ceilings and enhance patient care. By introducing new procedures, such as dental implants, practitioners can leverage existing resources and improve their practice's profitability. The discussion highlights the need for dentists to embrace growth and adapt to changing patient needs to avoid stagnation. Takeaways Starbucks' near failure teaches valuable lessons for dental practices.Many dentists feel stuck despite working harder and adding team members.Efficiency improvements alone do not lead to significant growth.Diversifying services is crucial for breaking revenue ceilings.Patients may leave for specialists offering broader menus.Testing new procedures can lead to substantial revenue increases.Committing to new categories can transform a practice's success.Overhead costs remain constant, making high-value procedures more profitable.Practices can plateau and fade if they don't adapt and grow.Growth in dentistry can be exponential with the right strategies. Titles From Coffee to Crowns: Lessons from StarbucksBreaking the Revenue Ceiling in Dental Practices sound bites "You've hit a menus ceiling.""TRT is your sandwich test.""Growth is exponential." Chapters 00:00 The Starbucks Connection: Lessons for Dental Practices02:36 Breaking Through the Revenue Ceiling05:46 The Sandwich Test: Expanding Your Offerings09:36 Going All In: Committing to New Categories13:43 Your Next Move: Embracing Growth in Dentistry Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Get Out of Trap Your Salary(00:01:19) - Dental Restorative and Preventative Procedures(00:02:34) - Why Starbucks didn't expand in 2003(00:08:40) - What Happened to Starbucks When They Stopped Testing and Went All(00:13:04) - Plastic Surgery

We've all seen it: the patient whose chart is “flagged” with a penicillin allergy, but when you dig into the history, the story doesn’t quite add up. Maybe it was a stomach ache in the 90s, or maybe they're just carrying a “inherited” allergy from a parent. In this episode of EM Pulse, we sit down with ED Clinical Pharmacist Haley Burhans to discuss why these labels are more than just a nuisance—they're a clinical liability—and how a simple tool can empower you to fix them on the fly. The Hidden Danger of the “Safe” Choice Choosing a non-beta-lactam antibiotic because of a questionable allergy label feels like the path of least resistance, but the data tells a different story. We explore how “playing it safe” can actually lead to: Worse Outcomes: Why second line antibiotics often mean higher treatment failure rates. The “Superbug” Factor: The surprising link between penicillin allergy labels and the rise of MRSA and VRE in our communities. The C. diff Connection: Why alternative choices might be setting your patient up for a much more difficult recovery. The Solution: The PEN-FAST Score How do you move from “I think this might not be a true allergy” to “I am confident this antibiotic is safe”? Haley introduces the PEN-FAST score, a validated scoring tool designed to risk-stratify patients based on a few key historical questions. The Mnemonic: We break down the PEN-FAST acronym so you know exactly which three questions to ask to risk-stratify your patient in seconds. IgE vs. The Rest: Learn to distinguish between the “true” dangerous hypersensitivity and the delayed reactions that shouldn’t stop you from using the best drug for the job. The “Amoxicillin Rash”: We dive into this common pediatric “gotcha.”, why many kids end up with a lifelong allergy label after a routine ear infection, and why it often has nothing to do with the drug itself. The Bottom Line: Patients with low PEN-FAST scores are considered low risk, making an oral challenge under observation in the ED a reasonable option. Higher scores may require shared decision-making or referral. Why the ED is the Perfect Place for a “Challenge” Delabeling isn’t just for the allergist’s office. We argue that the Emergency Department is actually the ideal setting to challenge these allergies. The “Oral Challenge”: Learn the practical steps for performing a trial dose in the department. Safety First: Why your environment and expertise make you uniquely qualified to handle the “what-ifs” better than anyone else. Key Takeaways Question the Label: The vast majority of reported penicillin allergies are inaccurate due to patients outgrowing the allergy or misinterpreting common side effects as allergic reactions. History is Everything: Dig deeper than just “rash.” Ask about the timing relative to the dose, specific appearance (hives vs. flat rash), and what treatment was required (epinephrine vs. antihistamines). Use PEN-FAST: Utilize this tool to objectify the risk. Document Tolerance: Even if you don’t fully delete the allergy label, if you successfully treat the patient with another beta-lactam (like ceftriaxone), document that tolerance clearly to aid future clinicians. Cephalosporins are likely safe: Later-generation cephalosporins generally have very low cross-reactivity and are usually safe options even in truly allergic patients How do you handle documented penicillin allergies? Do you use the PEN-FAST tool? Share your experience with us on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guests: Haley Burhans, PharmD, Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at UC Davis Resources: PEN-FAST Score on MDCalc Penicillin Allergy Evaluation Should Be Performed Proactively in Patients with a Penicillin Allergy Label – A Position Statement of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Staicu ML, Vyles D, Shenoy ES, Stone CA, Banks T, Alvarez KS, Blumenthal KG. Penicillin Allergy Delabeling: A Multidisciplinary Opportunity. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2020 Oct;8(9):2858-2868.e16. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.04.059. PMID: 33039010; PMCID: PMC8019188. Yang C, Graham JK, Vyles D, Leonard J, Agbim C, Mistry RD. Parental perspective on penicillin allergy delabeling in a pediatric emergency department. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023 Jul;131(1):82-88. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.03.023. Epub 2023 Mar 27. PMID: 36990206. *** Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.  

From reimbursements to inventory management, independent pharmacists face ongoing pressure to optimize the financial health of their business. In this episode, Jean Paul Gibeault, PharmD, RPh of Atlantic Health System shares how their two retail pharmacies have maintained strong financial performance using solutions like Cardinal Health™ Reimbursement Consulting Services (RCS). He discusses how real-time intelligence and a robust analytics and consulting platform can transform a pharmacy's bottom line.  Listen to uncover financial strategies that can help boost revenue and expand patient reach while upholding an unwavering commitment to quality, community care. 

Amelia Knopp and her father, Ryan Knopp, MD, from Stone Creek Family Physicians in Manhattan, Kansas, join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss Amelia's experience with the health care system following a shocking leukemia diagnosis. They share how this diagnosis set Amelia and their family on a journey that they describe as “health care at its best.” Amelia emphasizes the importance of trust in the physician-patient relationship, and how advocating for patients and providing clear communication helps build a better patient experience. Ryan notes how his daughter's experience underscores the importance of value-based care in ensuring that physicians are invested in the relationship with their patients and providing high-quality, accountable care.

In this episode, Sadie Durham, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County in Middleburg, Fla., shares how refocusing on bedside shift reporting and hourly rounding led to a 40 point increase in net promoter score. She discusses sustaining frontline accountability, standardizing nursing practices, and why getting back to basics can drive meaningful gains in patient experience.