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Dr. Armin Feldman's Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work. Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching. For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/ Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                                                                                 =============== John Jurica, MD explores physician advisor roles in Utilization Management (UM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) as sought-after nonclinical career paths for physicians. In this episode, he breaks down how these hospital-based positions allow doctors to leverage their medical expertise without direct patient care while working in flexible capacities. The episode details the daily responsibilities of physician advisors, who play crucial roles in hospital operations, case management, and reimbursement optimization. Jurica provides a practical roadmap for physicians to transition into these fields, including strategies for gaining relevant experience while still practicing clinically, recommended certifications, and networking approaches with key decision-makers. Listeners will learn how physician advisor positions can serve as strategic stepping stones to higher-paying leadership roles like Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The episode covers both the practical aspects of breaking into these careers—even without prior experience—and the professional satisfaction of impacting healthcare quality and efficiency from a systems perspective. This comprehensive guide is ideal for physicians exploring nonclinical career options that offer competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and pathways to hospital leadership. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/nonclinical-hospital-jobs/

Today's guest is Vaughn Matacale, MD, CCDS, director of the physician advisor group at ECU Health. Today's show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak be joined by a guest who's behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise. During today's interview, Karla references a new ACDIS white paper focusing on the role of the physician advisor, which ACDIS members can access as part of their membership benefits by clicking here. (https://bit.ly/3SONQvf) Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEUs which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/physician-advisor-role-cdi) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum, happening May 3-4, 2025, in Kissimmee, Florida. Click here to learn more and register! (https://bit.ly/3XSu7O6)   ACDIS update: Learn more and apply for the 2024/2025 ACDIS CDI Scholarship program by November 15! (https://bit.ly/47CSKl40)

Dr. Miglietta is the Chief of Trauma & Critical Care at the new Wynn Hospital in New York. He is currently the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, Chairman and Professor of Surgery, and Associate Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the former Chief of Acute Care Surgery at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Prior to that role, at Columbia, Dr. Miglietta served as Chief of the Division of Trauma & Critical Care at New York University School of Medicine and Director of Trauma and Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the renowned and historic Bellevue Hospital Trauma Center in New York City.Dr. Miglietta founded and serves as Director of the Homeland Security Mobile Trauma Unit. This unit provided medical care to dignitaries and federal agents in conjunction with the United States Secret Service and Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service for over 10 years. He is an Honorary Police Surgeon providing expert trauma consultation for the New York City Police Department. From 2004 to 2014, he served as the Physician Advisor to the United States Secret Service. Dr. Miglietta is a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal assigned to the NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force.Dr. Miglietta spearheaded medical education in northern New Jersey by creating 11 residency programs. He is actively involved in educating medical students and residents and served as the Director of Medical Education and Program Director for the Hackensack Meridian General Surgery Residency Program. He has authored and co-authored more than thirty peer-reviewed publications and is dual board certified in Surgery and Critical Care. As a leader in the profession, Dr. Miglietta practices Robotic & Laparoscopic General Surgery as well as Critical Care. He performed the first robotic general surgery procedures at various Hospitals.Find Dr. Maurizio Migliettahttp://www.mobiletraumaunit.org/Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Introducing our next remarkable guest, Dr. Anjani Mahabashya, a Physician Advisor at Geisinger Health System. In this transformative conversation, Dr. Mahabashya unfolds her unique journey from the world of fashion to the realm of healthcare, emphasizing the profound importance of authenticity, joy, and maintaining a positive attitude.Dr. Mahabashya shares her experiences working with senior citizens, shedding light on the poignant issue of loneliness and the transformative impact of human connection. The conversation unravels the value of being a giver, the art of building healthy communities, and the incredible power of empathy.She discuss the importance of networking, advocating for mental well-being, and the significance of finding a supportive community. Join us for an engaging and uplifting conversation with Dr. Anjani Mahabashya, where we explore the intricacies of personal and community well-being, and the transformative power of compassion. Key Takeaways:Dr. Mahabashya encourages you to become your own cheerleaders, emphasizing the importance of self-care and draping oneself with dignity. Throughout the episode, you will be gifted with insights into personal growth, resilience, and the fulfillment that comes from both self-care and giving back to the community.Contacts:LinkedIn...Book a consultation with Dr. Tomi MitchellClick HERE to schedule a free 30-minute consultation if you'd like support to take the right step towards the great life you deserve.⭐Thank you for listening to our podcast! We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to give us a 5-star review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you high-quality content. Thank you!

In this replay episode from January 2022, we delve into the world of remote physician advising with Dr. Robert Craven. Dr. Craven, who initially worked as a hospitalist, made an unexpected transition to become a physician advisor for utilization management. With a year of full-time remote work under his belt, he shares valuable insights about his role, its benefits, and how others can pursue similar positions. Dr. Craven's journey began with his medical degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Carolinas Healthcare System. After gaining nine years of experience as a hospitalist, an exciting opportunity arose for him to serve as a physician advisor. What makes his position unique is the remote nature of his work, allowing for flexibility and increased family time, while still providing intellectual stimulation and delivering value to his employer, fellow physicians, and patients. Join us for an engaging conversation as Dr. Craven elaborates on the intricacies of being a remote physician advisor within a large healthcare system. Whether you're curious about this career path, seeking greater work-life balance, or interested in making a meaningful impact in healthcare, this replay episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of remote physician advising and learn how you can navigate a similar path. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/utilization-management-physician-advisor/                                                            =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

The physician advisor role is one that can be a bit confusing to understand just from the title alone. Our guest today, Dr. Ron Hirsch, is going to help clarify what physicians advisors do when working in a boots-on-the-ground capacity for a hospital system versus working remotely for a third-party company that provides physician advisory services. Dr. Hirsch will be sharing details about both types of physician advisor roles, with an emphasis on the position at third-party companies, such as R1 RCM where he is Vice President of Physician Advisory Services. Ron will be sharing what the job entails, necessary qualifications, and why he is so passionate about this area.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode134   In this episode we're talking about: The differences between hospital-based and non hospital-based physician advisor roles How utilization review figures into the role of the physician advisor Tips for engaging in fulfilling hospital-based physician advisor work How working as a physician advisor can lead to executive opportunities What qualifications are needed to pursue third-party physician advisory work Ron's approach to handling the difficult conversations that come up in his role Where to get started and what salary you can expect in this role   Links for this episode: Dr. Ronald Hirsch's LinkedIn Profile Episode 105 - Being A Physician Advisor - What's The Scoop? LinkedIn for Physicians Course  Special for the month of June 2023 -10% off with the code LinkedIn10.  This fun course shows you how to create a stand-out profile on LinkedIn and use the powerful features to advance your career goals. The short video lessons guide you step-by-step on how to grow your connections, network successfully, and search for and apply to jobs. Included are cheat sheets for each lesson, examples of physician profiles, and a bonus PDF on how to rock your informational interviews.  

There comes a point in our life when we all need to take an adventure. For most that means a vacation to an exotic faraway continent. For others, that might mean taking a new job, or changing careers altogether. Or starting a family. All of these are adventures of one sort or another. All are wonderful. But then there is Howard Rodenberg. Howard decided at age 60 to take a real-life adventure. To the South Pole, where today he is serving as a physician at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station with the U.S. Antarctic Program. Prior to this monumental decision Howard served as a physician advisor to the CDI program at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL, and chaired the ACDIS regulatory committee. And took adventures of the mind playing the fantasy role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. All of which immediately endeared me to him and led to this interview. On this episode (conducted tenuously via satellite link) we cover: • Why do this? What did your family think? • What does an average day look like? Have you had any medical emergencies? • Do you spend much time outside? Can you? • What's the hardest part about life in the South Pole and what don't most people understand about the conditions and isolation? • Do you have to document and code your work? • What have you learned about yourself? • What's the first thing you're planning to do upon your return? While there is not as much CDI, coding, and health records management talk as you'd find on an ordinary episode of OTR (although we do get into this, and CDI may be part of Howard's future plans), I guarantee you'll be inspired by his story. And possibly find the courage to take an adventure of your own. Even if it doesn't lead to the South Pole.

This episode features Dr. Dean Frate, Physician Advisor at Summa Health. Here, he discusses the issues he is spending the most time on, his pride in the strong culture that Summa exudes, advice for emerging leaders, and more.

In this episode, we dive into the physician-nurse relationship and explore the different communication styles and preferences of physicians. Our guest, Ronald Hirsch, is a medical director for case management at a community hospital and shares his insights as a physician on things that nurses should know when communicating with doctors. From tips on writing narrative notes to understanding the pressures and workloads of physicians, this episode is for anyone working in the health care field. Join us for an honest and informative conversation on improving the physician-nurse relationship. Ronald Hirsch is an internal medicine physician and can be reached on Twitter @signaturedoc. He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "Physician secrets that nurses need to know." The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. With a growing physician shortage, increasing burnout, and declining patient satisfaction, a dramatic change is needed to make health care more efficient and effective and bring back the joy of practicing medicine. AI-driven ambient clinical intelligence promises to help by revolutionizing patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled, ambient clinical intelligence solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 83 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Rediscover the joy of medicine with clinical documentation that writes itself, all within the EHR. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RATE AND REVIEW → https://www.kevinmd.com/rate FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/kevinphomd FOLLOW ON TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinphomd GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/uZdl8c Powered by CMEfy.

Join Dr. Andrew Tisser and guest Dr. Ronald Hirsch as they discuss what a Physician advisor is, its duties and responsibilities, and why it is an essential role in the hospital. Dr. Hirsch shares that a physician advisor determines the correct admission status for the patient so that the hospital gets paid for the care, the physicians get paid for the care, and the patients are in the correct status. From that, it grew into involving a whole bunch of other things. One of the most significant duties now with physician advisors is to work with the Clinical Documentation Integrity Team, working with medical terms and teaching doctors how to use them properly. In addition, they stand as case managers, especially in complex cases like disagreements between family members and physicians, where they act as a neutral body to read the chart and help the family understand what's happening. So, if you want to learn more about this fantastic career, tune in and enjoy!In this episode, you will learn:·       Dr. Ronald Hirsch's background·       What is a physician advisor?·       The process of becoming a physician advisor.·       The importance of having a physician advisor·       His advice to early career physicianAbout Dr. Ronald Hirsch:Leader in health care quality and management with a particular focus on Inpatient and Outpatient care and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. Board certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians with Physician Advisor sub-specialty designation. Member of the Advisory Boards of the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) and the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI). Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.Co-author of The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review, published by HCPro. Editorial Board member of RACmonitor.com with a weekly segment on Monitor Monday. Course director for Athena Forum. Internal Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Board-certified in Internal Medicine.Been a keynote speaker at multiple conferences but would never put that in my title line. Connect with Dr. Ronald Hirsch:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-hirsch-md-facp-chcqm-chri/Connect with Talk2Medoc on:Website:          https://www.andrewtisserdo.com/LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtisserdo/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/andrew.tisserInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/talk2medoc_llc/Twitter:                        https://twitter.com/Talk2MeDoc

Claire Raab MD serves as the President & CEO of Temple Faculty Physicians, with over 600 physicians and 550,000 ambulatory visits a year, within Temple Health in Philadelphia PA. Prior to this role, Dr. Raab was Chief Clinical Officer of Temple Health responsible for inpatient quality, efficiency, and capacity management. Dr. Raab started her career as a Physician Advisor interfacing with payers focused on medical necessity. Dr. Raab completed her MD at Jefferson Medical College and her IM residency at Jefferson University Hospital. She continues to work with residents and students as a Hospitalist teaching attending at Temple Health.

Have you heard about physician advisor opportunities but wondered what's REALLY involved in the daily work? Is there conflict with insurance companies? Push back from physician colleagues? Today's returning guest, family medicine physician Dr. Timothy Owolabi, is here to discuss these issues and more about the role of physician advisor. He will share what brought him back to this career path after changing gears to an analytics role, why he enjoys this work, and his day-to-day life as a physician advisor.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/105    In this episode we're talking about: How Dr. Owolabi returned to working as a physician advisor What the role of physician advisor entails The best aspects of Tim's current position Why the day-to-day schedule of a physician advisor is a big plus Typical compensation for these types of roles Which physicians might be a good fit for this career What type of training is needed to pursue physician advisor work   Links for this episode: American College of Physician Advisors  Physician Advisor Utilization Review Boot Camp Episode #44: How to Avoid a Career Wedgie - Dr. Timothy Owolabi's career path and how it evolved as he tried out several different types of positions and opportunities. His story shows how you do not have to find the perfect job out of the gate.  Carpe Diem Resume Kit - Converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter. Give yourself the best chance of getting that interview!

Dr. Mahabashya is a Physician Advisor at Geisinger Medical Center. Her role allows her to focus on value-based care, educating the providers on constant healthcare changes focused mainly on insurance companies.In addition, Dr. Mahabashya is the COO of a non-profit, Partners for a Healthy Community. The mission and vision of the non-profit are to close the digital gap among the senior citizens in our communities. With the rapid shift of healthcare access to digital platforms, our seniors with the most healthcare needs have little to no training in technology. Through volunteerism and community engagement, we coach them. My mission is to increase awareness of empathy and how teaching someone a small skill could profoundly impact their life. Everyone can be a leader and uplift their communities in their way!https://www.linkedin.com/feed/This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You WantA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok VideosWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You Want

Have you heard the words Non-Compliant or Nonadherent in a clinical setting? Dr. Mauvareen Beverly has.  She has developed a care management program to get to the root cause of this patient population to reduce hospital readmissions.Dr. Beverly says “ We must treat the whole person and not just the patient” in the case of sickle cell patients who are the least addicted yet the most vilified when it comes to empathetic care.  She has a progressive training program that asks the question WHY to reveal the human values in a clinical care setting.Her cultural competency program targets patients that have been targeted as non-compliant and have reduced their readmission rates substantially.  Her nonjudgemental empathetic approach has proven to be a  very effective method for improving patient outcomes. Dr. Mauvareen Beverley is an executive-level physician, with 20 years of experience advocating for improving patient engagement and cultural competence for all populations, especially the geriatric, immigrant, and African American communities. As AVP, Physician Advisor for NYC Health + Hospitals, she sponsored the first Conference on Improving the Health of the Elderly Black Population. She implemented the concept of “The Bridge Team” whose role was to bridge the gap in care for the most complicated and vulnerable population and as a result improve care and health outcomes. As Deputy Executive Director of Kings County Hospital, her team decreased Congestive Heart Failure readmission from 30% to 18.7% in less than 2 years. Dr. Beverley is a Fellow at the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) and her Abstract “Health Disparities and Epidemics: Perception vs. Reality was selected for presentation at NYAM 12th Annual History of Medicine and Public Health Night. Dr. Beverley is also a Member of the American Medical Association (AMA) and Medical Society, State of NY (MSSNY), working in collaboration with Westchester County Medical Society, Westchester Academy of Medicine, and Putnam County Medical Society in developing Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Training Program with CME credits Dr. Beverley received her bachelor's from Boston University and MD from University of Buffalo School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital-NY Columbia Presbyterian. She is President of Mauvareen Beverley MD. PLLC, Patient Engagement, and Cultural Competence Specialist.

In this episode, Steve, Dan, and Holly are joined by Dr. Ramsey Selbak, EMTprep's Physician Advisor. Dr. Ramsey discusses his background in emergency medicine as well as his experience and relationship with field providers. The team then delves into an age old rut into which many EMS providers fall - chasing numbers. What do we mean by this?  Trying to correct specific lab values or vitals without taking into account the entirety patient. What do they look like? Why might this vital or value be skewed? How long did it take the patient to get to where they are now? And, of course, is the patient stable as they sit? Dr. Ramsey provides a couple brief examples of times where seemingly critical patients remain stable with limited intervention in the ED, which implores the crew to discuss the role of EMS providers in the field, and re-evaluate their responsibility to "fix" or "reverse" patients with advanced disease processes.

Today's guest is Dr. Juliet Ugarte Hopkins, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, FABQAURP, a physician advisor for case management, utilization, and CDI at ProHealth Care, Inc., a three-hospital health system based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Today's show is co-hosted by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, interim director, both at ACDIS, based in Middleton, Massachusetts. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Featured solution: Today's show is brought to you by the 2022 ACDIS Conference. Imagine the possibilities and join your CDI peers in Orlando, Florida, May 2–5, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center! As we reconnect after the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need a little magic in our lives, and we all need to Imagine what might be in store for us professionally. The ACDIS national conference provides countless opportunities to engage personally and professionally with like-minded individuals across the healthcare spectrum. The educational offerings are unparalleled. The networking opportunities are extensive. Our exhibitors are waiting to share their national knowledge. The only necessary ingredient remaining is you. This year we are offering dedicated outpatient CDI content, a masterclass track to improve your interpersonal skills so critical to CDI success, a location with shuttle busses running to the major Disney theme parks, and more! Learn more or register by clicking here. (http://ow.ly/rG5Y30s7Pzt)  ACDIS update: Meet the 2022 ACDIS Scholarship Award winners (http://ow.ly/j4b630sfNHB) To listen to the audio-only version of this episode, head to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. 

David Yakobi, MD is a Board Certified Cardiac Surgeon and specialist in Cardiology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Hemodynamics, and Physiology. Dr. Yakobi has vast experience in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Valvular disease, and Pediatric congenital heart disease. He also plays a key role as a medical consultant to major startup companies in the healthcare industry with particular emphasis on medical devices and digital-health. 

Today we meet a hospitalist who transitioned to work as a remote physician advisor. Dr. Robert Craven completed his medical degree at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and his Internal Medicine Residency at Carolinas Healthcare System. He worked as a hospitalist for nine years. He was offered a position as a physician advisor for utilization management unexpectedly at a previous employer. He took the job and has completed a year of full-time work in that position for a large hospital system, mostly working remotely. Today he tells us what his job entails, why he likes what he is doing, and how you can land a similar position. Rob explained the details of his job as a physician advisor. It is somewhat unique in that he is working remotely for a large system, with occasional opportunities to go on-site if needed. The job is more flexible than a full-time hospitalist position, and it allows him to spend more time with his family. It is intellectually stimulating. And it provides value to his employer, its physicians, and patients. You can find links in the show notes for this episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/utilization-management-physician-advisor/ You can now join the best, most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. And if you'd like to join my Nonclinical Mastermind Group, you can learn about it at nonclinicalphysicians.com/mastermind. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs. Check out a FREE WEBINAR called Best Options for an Interesting and Secure Nonclinical Job at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freewebinar1

This is part 2 of the podcast where Dr. Zelem continues his thoughts regarding the role of a Physician Advisor. Dr. Zelem is a Board-Certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, has transitioned out of clinical practice into Healthcare Executive Leadership. As a previous Vice-President, he has over 13 years of experience in compliance, utilization management/review, federal regulations, sales, account management, and many other aspects of healthcare. He has extensive experience in quality assessment and improvement, with emphasis on case management, physician and hospital executive education for a variety of topics including Medicare and Medicaid compliance and regulations, medical necessity, Recovery Audit Contractors, utilization review, denials management, and length of stay. He has attained a passion for improving physician documentation and has extensive experience in developing new and improving existing physician advisor programs. He has recently developed a revolutionary new concept utilizing a holistic approach to “Utilization Management 360”. He is now the President and Owner of Streamline Solutions Consulting, Inc. offering services to evaluate, and improve many of the above aspects of healthcare. In addition, Dr. Zelem is a renowned industry author who has published many books and is a well-known motivational speaker and presents often to professional and public/patient audiences on health and wellness, personal development, and leadership and success. John Zelem, MD, FACS President and Owner Streamline Solutions Consulting, Inc.

In this podcast, Dr. Zelem will provide his thoughts regarding the role of a Physician Advisor. Dr. Zelem is a Board-Certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, has transitioned out of clinical practice into Healthcare Executive Leadership. As a previous Vice-President, he has over 13 years of experience in compliance, utilization management/review, federal regulations, sales, account management, and many other aspects of healthcare. He has extensive experience in quality assessment and improvement, with emphasis on case management, physician and hospital executive education for a variety of topics including Medicare and Medicaid compliance and regulations, medical necessity, Recovery Audit Contractors, utilization review, denials management, and length of stay. He has attained a passion for improving physician documentation and has extensive experience in developing new and improving existing physician advisor programs. He has recently developed a revolutionary new concept utilizing a holistic approach to “Utilization Management 360”. He is now the President and Owner of Streamline Solutions Consulting, Inc. offering services to evaluate, and improve many of the above aspects of healthcare. In addition, Dr. Zelem is a renowned industry author who has published many books and is a well-known motivational speaker and presents often to professional and public/patient audiences on health and wellness, personal development, and leadership and success. John Zelem, MD, FACS President and Owner Streamline Solutions Consulting, Inc.

Today's guest is Jason King, Senior Director of Data Science at XSOLIS in Nashville, Tennesse. Founded in 2013, XSOLIS is a healthcare technology firm focused on improving healthcare operations. By aligning cognitive computing with clinical expertise, they are creating a new framework for decision-making. XSOLIS leverages insights gleaned from proprietary machine learning and AI to transform the utilization management process for both providers and payers. They combine Utilization Review Technology, Denials Management services and Physician Advisor services in a comprehensive suite of solutions that converts clinical information into insight and action to transform the way you approach operational challenges and inefficiencies. XSOLIS' mission is to find truth in data, to reduce noise through artificial intelligence and to build strong partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem In the episode, Jason will tell you about: The interesting roles he enjoyed over the years, The impact XSOLIS are making in the Healthcare sector, The different services and benefits they bring to the industry, Interesting projects the data science team are working on, Plans for further growth at XSOLIS & Advice to Data Scientists looking to get into the Healthcare sector

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Dr. Fong joins the show to break down what the physician advisor role is when serving as a liaison between care coordination or case management departments and the frontline physicians providing patient care in an acute care hospital setting.

Dr. Mark Schnitzer is an experienced Surgeon, Educator, Physician Advisor, Medical Director, and Consultant. An interest in processes and mathematics led him to pursue an unlikely course of pre-medical study, electrical engineering. It was during his Ph.D. studies that he applied to medical school and completed his MSEE and MD concurrently. He completed his clinical training in neurological surgery and a fellowship in neurosciences critical care at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His final year at Johns Hopkins was in the role of Assistant Chief of Service. Most recently, he has taken on the role of medical director for a large accountable care organization, part of the Baylor Scott & White Health System, based in Dallas, TX. Mark is board certified in healthcare quality and management by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians with added qualification as a Physician Advisor. He is a certified professional in healthcare quality by the National Association for Healthcare Quality and is certified by the American Society for Quality as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Mark has provided several invited presentations in the areas of healthcare informatics and patient safety, and he serves as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Mark considers himself an interface professional, like most clinicians who have transitioned into healthcare leadership roles. He maintains a state of constant inquiry and curiosity with the ever-present thought, “There is something I do not know, the knowing of which could change everything.” Here in episode #126 Mark starts our show with a quote that is guaranteed to keep you on your toes when applied. Mark highlights his career path going from a humble start as an electrical engineer, to leading a world-class accountable care organization. He shares several insights on his transitions into executive and quality leadership. Mark spotlights his approach to continuous personal development. Mark tells a phenomenal story of resiliency as he bounces back from a major personal and professional loss. He tells us how he leverages the power of coaching to develop great teams. Mark highlights the value of physicians learning the business and operational makeup of their health care organization. He shares his excitement for the future potential of ACOs. He coins a new term for us to engage with as quality professionals. Mark places a call to action for leaders to support quality improvement initiatives within their organization and leaves us with his best career advice encouraging us to jump first and then grow our wings. • Connect with Mark on LinkedIn • Access the Healthcare QualityCast LinkedIn Group • Leaves Us a Rating • Earn Your Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare Certification • Request a Corporate Demo of our online QI Academy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcarequalitycast/message

One of the greatest ways to build your influence and leadership abilities is to lead when you have no official authority. We most often encounter this situation when working with volunteers. Host, Laura Prisc, wasn't expecting to discover this framework within a hospital, however, that's exactly what she uncovered when she engaged in a meaningful conversation with Brent Jackson, MD, VP and Chief Medical Officer of Dignity Health, located in Sacramento, CA.   While he was a practicing physician and general surgeon for many years, he decided to step away from his practice and shift into an administrative role. While he's a member of the health center's Executive Team, the physicians he advocates for, and guides do not report to him in the typical sense. Turns out, they are contracted through the hospital, rather than actual employees.   As such, Brent had to approach leading them a bit differently than we imagine it working. As the liaison between the Executive Team and the Medical Staff, he sees himself functioning as the voice of the physicians, advocating, supporting, and serving them.   To do that, he focuses on relationship building, which allows him to earn credibility and build trust over time. They come to see him as transparent, reliable, and having their best interests in mind, and that's how it works.   Not surprisingly, these particular skills – what many would frame as ‘soft skills' – were not taught in medical school. Medical school teaching was more aligned with the command & control model of leadership, which really doesn't work well long-term.   It wasn't until Brent went back to earn his MBA that he saw what he'd been missing. He built new and deeper listening skills, came to understand how much it matters for people to understand why things happen the way they do, and recognizes that each of the people with whom he interacts is having a slightly different experience, with a different perspective about how things work.   It's a powerful exploration that touches on all things leadership, embracing growth, relationship building, and self-care (hint: one of his practices, which he shares openly, is playing the guitar).   Dr. Jackson's Bio  Brent C Jackson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS — Dr. Jackson is currently the Chief Medical Officer for Mercy General Hospital, a Dignity Health facility in Sacramento, California.  He was a practicing General Surgeon for 15 years before retiring from clinical practice to pursue a career as a physician leader.  He went back to school for his MBA while working as a Medical Director for River City Medical Group, a Medi-Cal IPA.  He then worked as the Physician Advisor for Mercy General Hospital before being promoted into the VP/CMO role.  He finished his MBA in 2020.  Dr. Jackson also holds a B.A. from UC San Diego in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, an M.S. in Neuroscience from Case Western Reserve University, and an M.D., also from CWRU.  He also served for eight years in the US Air Force Reserves and earned an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Major.  In his spare time, he plays guitar, participates in high-performance driving events, and spends time with family, including his four grandchildren.  Connect with Brent:  On LinkedIn  

November 30, 2020 on ForYourBenefit, host Bob Leins, CPA® and co-host Ray Kirk, Ph.D., Federal Benefits Specialist, NITP, welcome Gavin Toner, Manager, Account Management, Federal Employee Health Benefit Programs and Dr. Saima Siddiqui, Physician Advisor for MAPMG and Chief of Acute Care Services for DC and Suburban MD, Kaiser Permanente. If you’re like most Federal employees, you probably don’t shop around for a new health plan, even though your current plan may no longer fit your needs. The Office of Personnel Management consistently says 20–30% of Federal employees can and should be changing their plans. Don’t leave money on the table. Whether you’re just starting your Federal career, planning a family, or thinking about retirement, Kaiser Permanente’s comprehensive system brings your care, your health plan, top-notch physicians, convenient medical centers, and more together, delivering quality, affordable care. Listen in and discover how you can save significantly on your health care costs with Kaiser Permanente: $0 copays for maternity care, and $0 copays for pediatric primary care through age 17 for Standard Option $0 copay for telehealth benefits whether by video, phone, or online for all plan options New $150 Medicare Part B reimbursement for High Option members To find the plan that’s right for Federal members during Open Season, visit kp.org/feds. For questions or comments, email us in advance at ForYourBenefit@nitpinc.com

November 30, 2020 on ForYourBenefit, host Bob Leins, CPA® and co-host Ray Kirk, Ph.D., Federal Benefits Specialist, NITP, welcome Gavin Toner, Manager, Account Management, Federal Employee Health Benefit Programs and Dr. Saima Siddiqui, Physician Advisor for MAPMG and Chief of Acute Care Services for DC and Suburban MD, Kaiser Permanente. If you’re like most Federal employees, you probably don’t shop around for a new health plan, even though your current plan may no longer fit your needs. The Office of Personnel Management consistently says 20–30% of Federal employees can and should be changing their plans. Don’t leave money on the table. Whether you’re just starting your Federal career, planning a family, or thinking about retirement, Kaiser Permanente’s comprehensive system brings your care, your health plan, top-notch physicians, convenient medical centers, and more together, delivering quality, affordable care. Listen in and discover how you can save significantly on your health care costs with Kaiser Permanente: $0 copays for maternity care, and $0 copays for pediatric primary care through age 17 for Standard Option $0 copay for telehealth benefits whether by video, phone, or online for all plan options New $150 Medicare Part B reimbursement for High Option members To find the plan that’s right for Federal members during Open Season, visit kp.org/feds. For questions or comments, email us in advance at ForYourBenefit@nitpinc.com

CDI Partnering with Physicians Working Smarter Not Harder with Chandrasekhar Dinasarapu, MD, MPH, Physician Advisor & Hospitalist Find Dr. Dinasarapu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dinasarapu-md-mph-fhm-chcqm-phyadv-mcg-guidelines-certified-43098118/ HospitalistX: https://www.hospitalistx.com/ Core-CDI: CDI Consulting: https://www.core-cdi.com/ Top Gun Audit School: http://www.topgunauditschool.com/ This podcast was edited and mixed by Brian Cui from MedicalCodingGeek.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wiserwednesday/message

CDI Partnering with Physicians Working Smarter Not Harder with Chandrasekhar Dinasarapu, MD, MPH, Physician Advisor & Hospitalist Find Dr. Dinasarapu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dinasarapu-md-mph-fhm-chcqm-phyadv-mcg-guidelines-certified-43098118/ HospitalistX: https://www.hospitalistx.com/ Core-CDI: CDI Consulting: https://www.core-cdi.com/ Top Gun Audit School: http://www.topgunauditschool.com/ This podcast was edited and mixed by Brian Cui from MedicalCodingGeek.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wiserwednesday/message

This week our guest expert is Dr. Janice Harvey who is a Physician Advisor with The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Harvey is the Program Developer for MSK Education, a hands-on examination workshop on the shoulder, back, hip, knee and ankle. She offers some great insights and tools to use in shoulder exams with patients. Check out Dr. Carson's MSK videos here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9iAXHA6QFP9HEn-QQwT4cXKxTRb6IW4L

Let's discuss vaccines, treatments, and travel safety with Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Todd M. Husty. Dr. Husty is the lead physician overseeing medical record review, physician education, and daily operations of MARSI. Dr. Husty has been performing clinical record reviews since 1982 and has been providing physician documentation improvement training since 1987.Considered an expert in documentation for Emergency Medicine, Inpatient vs. Observation, and Risk Adjustment Dr. Husty has served on and has been the Medical Director of multiple hospital committees including Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Medical Executive, Utilization Review, and Health Information, and has also served as Chairman of Departments of Emergency Medicine.Dr. Husty has served as the Medical Director/Physician Advisor of Utilization Review for many hospitals in Florida, California, Wyoming, New Mexico and West Virginia. Dr. Husty is a nationally known speaker for AAPC and AHIMA.

Sharon interviews Dr. Maria Johar, lead Physician Advisor for Ensemble Health Partners

The global COVID-19 pandemic has presented a multitude of logistical challenges to healthcare providers across the country and beyond. But few are as daunting as the protocols utilization management (UM) directors are being asked to implement regarding patient status assignment.Delivering a riveting report from the front lines of the pandemic during this edition of Monitor Mondays, Stephanie Van Zandt, MD, Medical Director and Physician Advisor with BayCare Health System, a nonprofit healthcare organization that connects Florida residents with services at 15 hospitals across the state.Van Zandt describes the pitfalls and intricacies of the five-pronged policy she helped develop for BayCare as admissions continued to swell amid the pandemic, which has produced nearly 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State, along with nearly 1,000 deaths.Other segments to be featured during the live broadcast include the following:RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, files the Monitor Mondays RAC Report.SDoH Report: Ellen Fink-Samnick, reports on the news that’s happening at the intersection of COVID-19 and SdoH. Ellen also conducts the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey.Legislative Update: Matthew Albright reports on the status of healthcare legislation associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, joins the broadcast with his trademark segment, reporting on telehealth and private payers during the pandemic.Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, makes his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment. COVID Q&A: Navigating COVID-19 guidance continues to be a major challenge for healthcare professionals – and that is why Monitor Mondays have devoted additional time during the broadcast to listener questions.

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene talk about Earth Day and conservation, the anniversary of the Oklahoma Land Run, and stories from the April 20th print edition of High Plains Journal. Kylene has a chat with Dr. R.C. Trotter, MD, who serves as the Physician Advisor for the Ford County Health Department in Dodge City, Kansas. Dr. Trotter discusses his thoughts on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effects.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs P.S. - During the month of April 2020, High Plains Journal is donating 25% of all subscription revenue to your local Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Go to hpj.com/subscribe for more info and to start your subscription today! 

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

Dr. Nick Pimlott interviews Dr. Allan Grill, family physician and Physician Advisor at the College of Family Physicians of Canada.  Dr. Grill has also been a contributing author to Canadian Family Physician.  Dr. Grill discusses his leadership roles in family medicine, why he became a family physician, his career influences, participation in the Ontario Renal Network, and tips for other family physicians on how they can take on a larger leadership role. Dr. Grill’s most recent article in CFP, Approach to the detection and management of chronic kidney disease, appeared in the October 2018 issue. https://www.cfp.ca/content/64/10/728  

With special guest Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS, the Physician Advisor for Clinical Documentation Integrity at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida. Co-hosted by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, a full-time instructor for the CDI Boot Camps and ACDIS subject matter expert. Click here to read More layoffs at Miami hospitals as patient admissions dwindle and operating costs rise ,as covered on In News. To view the results of our poll on CDI professionals' workspaces, please click here.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Ralph Wuebker, CMO at Optum 360, a revenue cycle company offering end to end solutions for providers (including hospitals, physician group, labs, etc.). Ralph’s current primary responsibility is building Optum’s On Site Physician Advisor (OSPA) program, including: sales support, recruiting, training and oversight of physicians at over 70 hospitals Prior to that he worked as VP at Executive Health Resources, and was Medical Director at Great West Healthcare. He received his MD from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine and completed a pediatric residency at St Louis University. He later completed an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. What I like about today's interview is learning how Ralph transitioned from pediatrician, to physician adviser, to chief medical officer of a large provider support organizaton. And, we spend a few minutes discussing the cost/benefit analysis of pursuing an MBA We get into many other topics, with lots of useful advice along the way. Towards the end of our discussion, Ralph provides very actionable advice about how to pursue a physician advisor career. For resources and a transcript, go to vitalpe.net/episode069.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD At the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Prathima Setty goes live alongside Dr. Kalyana Kanaparthy. As the System Medical Director of the Physician Advisor Program at Rochester Regional Health, Dr. Kanaparthy speaks to the value of the physician advisor's role within the healthcare industry. They discuss not only the financial implications, but also how physician advisors strive to maintain a hospital's obligation of accuracy in patient status.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD At the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Prathima Setty goes live alongside Dr. Kalyana Kanaparthy. As the System Medical Director of the Physician Advisor Program at Rochester Regional Health, Dr. Kanaparthy speaks to the value of the physician advisor's role within the healthcare industry. They discuss not only the financial implications, but also how physician advisors strive to maintain a hospital's obligation of accuracy in patient status.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD At the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Prathima Setty goes live alongside Dr. Kalyana Kanaparthy. As the System Medical Director of the Physician Advisor Program at Rochester Regional Health, Dr. Kanaparthy speaks to the value of the physician advisor's role within the healthcare industry. They discuss not only the financial implications, but also how physician advisors strive to maintain a hospital's obligation of accuracy in patient status.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.

Host: Prathima Setty, MD Dr. Prathima Setty traveled to the Physician Advisor and Medical Director Summit in Orlando, Florida, where she caught up with Dr. Simon Ahtaridis. As the National Clinical Advisor and the Chief Medical Officer of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians, Dr. Ahtaridis describes the implications of the change regarding total knee replacements and how providers and patients alike will be impacted.

Dr. Scott Manaker is an actively practicing pulmonary and critical care physician in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he is also Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Vice Chair for Regulatory Affairs for the Department of Medicine and the Physician Advisor to the Penn Medicine Office of Billing Compliance. Dr. Manaker lectures widely across the United States as a physician advocate, speaking on chart documentation, coding, billing and reimbursement topics including the teaching physician regulations, critical care, evaluation and management coding, consultation policies, non-physician providers, and the impact of electronic medical records. In this episode, Dr. Manaker discusses the new and revised ICD-10-CM codes, which creates a marked difference for the world of PH. Learn more about the new codes at: www.phaware.global/ICD10. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension at phaware365.global. Never miss an episode with the phaware® podcast app. Follow us @phaware on facebook, twitter, instagram, youtube & linkedin Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware #phawareMD

In this episode, John interviews Dr. Timothy Owolabi, Physician Advisor and Medical Director of Care Management at Summit Health. Tim describes the training needed to enter this field and provides a helpful list of resources for listeners to access.

In this episode of Creating a New Healthcare, Dr. Zeev Neuwirth interviews Stuart Levine – one of the most experienced & accomplished physician executives in the realm of value-based care. ...

In this episode of Creating a New Healthcare, Dr. Zeev Neuwirth interviews Stuart Levine - one of the most experienced & accomplished physician executives in the realm of value-based care.  Dr. Levine has been deeply engaged in providing comprehensive care under global capitation for decades.  He brings a clarity and practical wisdom to the complex topic of clinical care & cost stewardship; as well as a deep sense of professional responsibility to high quality, safe & effective patient-centered care.  He describes a managed care environment that is both practical and personalized.  He also describes a healthcare construct that is rewarding and sustainable for physicians & other providers of medical care.  In this in-depth interview, Stuart outlines ‘the six pillars of care’ - a time-tested and proven model for population-based, value-based care.  Stuart places a tremendously high premium on spending more upfront & supporting a relationship-based approach to patient care - which he has proven saves both lives & money.  He advocates for a human-centered care that is fiscally responsible.  The picture that Stuart paints provides us with hope for a better future in healthcare.   

With special guest Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS, the adult physician advisor for CDI at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida.  To view the article "CMS seeks feedback on changing E/M billing guidelines" as referenced on today's show, please click here. To view the "Documentation Training for Hospital Residents" webinar, please click here.

With special guests James P. Fee, MD, CCS, CCDS, vice president at Enjoin in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Michael D. Teague, MD, SFHM, CCDS, associate director of hospital medicine service and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) advisor at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  To view the article "Medicare Delays Expansion of Bundled Payments Program" discussed on today's program, please visit the Healthleaders Media website: http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/medicare-delays-expansion-bundled-payments-program

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Depression is one of the most frequently encountered problems in primary care, accounting for approximately 10% of all patient visits. How should generalists approach diagnosis and treatment options for patients with depression? Joining host Dr. Brian McDonough to speak on this important topic is Dr. Paul Doghramji, Attending Physician in Family Practice and Physician Advisor at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, as well as Medical Director for health services at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.