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On Hands-On Tech, Eleanor asks Mikah how to transition away from her long-standing ISP email address without losing access to the important accounts tied to it. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT
Healthcare providers and patients often feel frustrated, burned out, and powerless... but what if they're not actually fighting each other? In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Jordan Grumet, MD, hospice physician, author, and host of the Earn & Invest podcast, to discuss his new book, The Healthcare Heist. Jordan argues that many of the challenges facing healthcare today aren't caused by clinicians or patients, but by third-party entities whose incentives often conflict with both. We discuss the "culpability myth" that has led clinicians to become scapegoats for systemic problems, the rise of insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, private equity, and electronic medical records, and how these forces have contributed to what Jordan calls the "intimacy gap" between providers and patients as well as rising healthcare costs. Most importantly, we explore how clinicians and patients can work together to rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and advocate for meaningful change. In this episode, you'll learn:• What the culpability myth is and how it impacts healthcare providers• How third-party interests influence patient care• Why healthcare costs continue to rise• The unintended consequences of electronic medical records• What the intimacy gap is and why it matters• How shared storytelling can help clinicians and patients become allies again• Why financial independence and career optionality may give clinicians more freedom to advocate for change Whether you're a physician associate, physician, nurse practitioner, nurse, therapist, other healthcare team member, or patient, this conversation will challenge the way you think about healthcare and who is really responsible for the problems facing the system today. Connect with Jordan and learn more about The Healthcare Heist: jordangrumet.com Order your copy of The Healthcare Heist on Amazon (associate link) If you're early in your financial independence journey, make sure to download your free copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner's Workbook. Inside you'll learn how to: ✔ Define your “why” for financial independence✔ Track your spending and build awareness✔ Start aligning your money with what matters most Download it here: https://www.pathefiway.com/download-the-free-pa-the-fi-way-beginner-s-workbook Website / Blog: pathefiway.com Follow PA the FI Way on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Connect with Kat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathefiway Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway
Dr. Amanda Donnelly, a veterinary consultant, award-winning speaker, and author of Leading and Managing Veterinary Teams, is this quarter's featured guest. She shares her journey from growing up in a veterinary family to building a successful career spanning general practice, emergency medicine, industry leadership, and veterinary consulting. She discusses how a passion for communication, business, and the human-animal bond guided each career transition and ultimately led her to become a recognized speaker and author. She also highlights the power of effective communication in strengthening client relationships, supporting veterinary teams, and helping pets receive the care they deserve.Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
A structural repricing of memory and silicon components is forcing a shift in the economics of hardware resale for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT service providers. This shift is driven by concentrated demand for memory components from AI infrastructure build-outs, as evidenced by data from IDC and remarks from companies including Apple, Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung. The episode highlights that memory costs have quadrupled in a year, and that both endpoint devices and servers are experiencing durable price inflation due to component scarcity and intensified competition for supply. The most consequential development cited is Apple's acknowledgment—confirmed by Tim Cook to the Wall Street Journal—that device price increases are now “unavoidable” because the cost of memory can no longer be absorbed. Memory manufacturers' share prices rallied on this signal, reinforcing an investor consensus that higher component costs will persist. IDC data showed AI-focused, non-x86 servers using Nvidia's ARM chips generated $58.7 billion—or nearly 48% of all server revenue—up 107% year over year, while x86 server revenue declined due to DRAM and NAND shortages. This dynamic indicates that AI infrastructure is bidding up component costs at the expense of standard business hardware. Secondary developments further reinforce this mechanism. The market's response to U.S. government announcements regarding Intel chip capacity expansion demonstrates that relief from the silicon crunch remains years away, not months. Channel partners—according to industry reporting—were already pivoting from hardware resale to services prior to these price shocks, with thinning hardware margins preceding the current pressure. The combination of fixed-fee hardware contracts and rising component costs now places providers in a position where they are “short silicon,” having unknowingly absorbed inflation risk they cannot pass on under existing contractual terms. For MSPs and IT leaders, the principal operational implications center on contract structure, exposure to component price volatility, and diminished hardware margins. Providers with fixed monthly agreements or hardware-as-a-service contracts based on last year's component costs are at an increasing risk of margin erosion, as their ability to reprice is contractually limited. Practical mitigation steps include auditing all fixed-fee agreements for exposure, amending contracts to include component index or price adjustment clauses, and separating hardware as a transparent, pass-through line item. Failing to adapt contract terms or refresh timing may compound both financial risk and the security profile of client endpoints. 00:00 Not the Tokens 03:31 An Auction for the Parts 05:46 Short Silicon 07:44 Why Do We Care? Supported by: Pax8 ScalePad Sign up for the SMB Online Conference: www.smbonlineconference.com
Many people with infertility use in vitro fertilisation (IVF), however the probability of having a baby following IVF is only approximately 30-40% per cycle and decreases significantly with age. It can be a lengthy and expensive process. Providers sometimes offer ‘add-ons', additional treatments that they claim could help patients conceive, which are themselves also usually expensive. In Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom more than 70% of patients pay for at least one of these add-ons. A new review published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health journal has found that evidence on the benefits of these add-on treatments is unclear. Claudia Hammond speaks to Dr Sarah Lensen, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health at the University of Melbourne.Joining Claudia from Ghana is genito-urinary consultant and HIV expert, Vanessa Apea. Claudia and Vanessa discuss a draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values, which claims that comprehensive sex education, as well as a range of sexual and reproductive health rights, are a threat to African families from foreign ideologies.They also discuss a report from the Office of Inspector General of US Agency for International Development (USAID) which reveals that President Donald Trump's administration has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in storage and transportation costs for $9.7 million worth of contraceptives that are being stored in Belgium rather than distributed to the various low-income countries they were intended for. Many of the withheld contraceptives are now expired or unusable due to their removal from temperature-controlled storage.We also hear from Health Check reporter Jane Chambers in the Chilean city of Valdivia, where wetlands are part of everyday life—and increasingly, part of people's health. And we hear how faecal-microbiome transplants could improve the efficacy of some antidepressants in patients with major depressive disorder.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Jonathan Blackwell & Georgia Christie
Complaints against credit providers are on the rise, with the National Financial Ombud Scheme receiving more than 3,000 complaints in 2025 and ruling in favour of consumers 62% of the time. Common issues include prescribed debt, fraud, unfair blacklisting and questionable credit practices. Kwanda Vabaza, Manager of Adjudication at the NFO's Banking and Credit Division, explains what's driving the surge in complaints and what consumers can do when their rights are infringed. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
By Doug Green “Running a business, running a network, is really about making good decisions. And to make good decisions, you have to base that on good data.” In this episode of the Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with Jezzibell Gillmore, General Manager and Vice President, Service Provider at Kentik, about how AI workloads, rising data volumes and infrastructure complexity are creating new operational challenges for service providers. Gillmore describes Kentik as a network intelligence company that uses NetFlow, SNMP, synthetic testing, streaming telemetry and data enrichment to provide actionable insights for organizations that rely on networks to run their businesses. As networks generate more data than humans can easily interpret, Kentik helps service providers understand what traffic means, where it is coming from, where it is going, and how it affects customers, performance and profitability. The conversation focuses on the growing infrastructure demands associated with AI. Gillmore says the industry is preparing for a significant rise in AI-driven traffic, particularly east-west traffic between servers and data centers. While the full impact has not yet arrived, service providers are already seeing signs of what may be ahead as GPU deployments, data center power demands and high-capacity interconnect requirements continue to grow. Gillmore notes that service providers will face pressure not only from higher traffic volumes, but also from the physical realities of network expansion. Adding capacity is not always as simple as turning up another wavelength. Providers may need to plan new fiber routes, obtain permits, expand conduit capacity and manage the long timelines associated with physical infrastructure. The podcast also explores where service providers are likely to encounter operational blind spots. Gillmore says resiliency is moving from a “good to have” to a mission-critical requirement. At the same time, traditional observability tools were built for an earlier era and may not provide enough visibility into encrypted traffic, hybrid cloud, east-west AI traffic, GPU-to-GPU telemetry and increasingly complex routing environments. For Gillmore, the shift is from passive observability to actionable network intelligence. Traditional tools may show what happened over the last 30 days, but AI-era networks require near real-time insight that can help operators make better decisions immediately. She also points to a growing skills challenge. Many of the engineers who helped build the internet are retiring, while newer engineers may be strong in automation and code but have less deep operational experience. Machine-assisted insight can help bridge that gap by giving teams clearer guidance and better context. For service providers, the message is clear: AI-driven demand will require better visibility, stronger resiliency and more intelligent operations. Gillmore says providers should begin by identifying gaps in their networks and evaluating how network intelligence can improve efficiency, customer experience and business value. Learn more at kentik.com
As health plans expand their use of artificial intelligence for utilization review, hospitals and health systems are adopting AI tools of their own – for documentation, coding automation, denial prediction and more – in an effort to level the playing field. But in an era of aspiration toward value-based reimbursement and of consumer-focused price transparency efforts, could this arms race be cooled for the good of all? Instead of a battle with leading-edge technologies on both sides, can payers and providers find common ground and instead use AI for the greater good – even, just maybe, for their patients and plan members? We speak with Michelle Mello, professor of health policy at Stanford School of Medicine, about those questions and others.
It's that time of the year as ARY ROSENBAUM talks about his most known topic, the problem of ADP and Paychex operating as 401(k) TPAs.
Dr. Emily Singler, the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team, a content specialist for the American Animal Hospital Association, a certified parental leave coach, and a mother herself, is our guest this week. She will be speaking on the topic of pregnancy and parenthood in veterinary medicine at this year's AVMA Convention, July 10-14 in Anaheim, California, and we hope to see you there! In this episode, Dr. Singler reflects on the evolution of her career from shelter and private practice to writing, consulting, and advocacy work focused on supporting veterinary professionals and working parents. She also shares the story behind her book, including the research process, key topics covered, and the real-world impact it has already had on veterinary workplaces. This conversation offers practical insights, reassurance, and encouragement for anyone balancing a veterinary career with family life.To participate in the research Dr. Singler mentions on parental leave in veterinary medicine, start here.Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
For 27 years, Yolanda Thomas has run a childcare business called Best Beginnings in her home in Contra Costa County. She usually has children start with her as babies and stay until they're in kindergarten. But in recent years, many parents are choosing to unenroll when their children are four and can attend public transitional kindergarten. Across California, childcare and preschool providers say the state's expansion of transitional kindergarten for all four-year-olds is drawing students out of existing programs while offering little support to help providers adapt. Many providers like Yolanda Thomas say they feel left behind. Guests: Yolanda Thomas, childcare provider, Best Beginnings Betty Márquez Rosales, reporter, EdSource Read more from EdSource: California's childcare and preschool providers struggle amid transitional kindergarten expansion Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Leigha Hayes and Aleshia Holliday sit down to discuss the growing impact of Medicare Advantage network disruptions and what agents can do to help clients navigate these unexpected changes. Aleshia explains that provider network shifts have reached unprecedented levels, affecting more than 2.9 million Medicare beneficiaries in 2026. Unfortunately, agents often learn about these changes from concerned clients before receiving official communication, creating confusion and urgency for everyone involved. The conversation explores the chaos that follows major network announcements, from providers managing operational challenges to agents working quickly to find solutions for impacted members. Aleshia shares practical strategies for success, including proactive outreach, providing compliant communication materials, and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and healthcare providers. Most importantly, she emphasizes that moments of disruption create opportunities for agents to strengthen relationships. By stepping in with guidance, education, and solutions, agents can reduce stress for clients and provider offices while building long-term trust and loyalty. Learn more about partnering with The Brokerage Inc. by visiting our website, www.thebrokerageinc.com. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our show! New episodes are available every Tuesday. Join our Community! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brokerage-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrokerageinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokerageinc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrokerageIncTexas Website: https://thebrokerageinc.com/
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Rodney Galeano, Founder and CEO of Loki 3PL. Loki 3PL helps importers distribute and fulfill products across the United States, supporting both B2B and e-commerce operations. Since launching the company just a year and a half ago, Rodney has grown the business into a new 100,000-square-foot facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey. In this conversation, he shares down-to-earth lessons from scaling a 3PL, what brands should look for in a logistics partner, and why customer service remains the most important differentiator in a crowded market.Learn more about our sponsor Dexory's Storage Health here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
In this episode of Practical for your Practice, hosts Dr. Kevin Holloway and Dr. Jenna Ermold dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare. They are joined by 1LT John Ray Roberts and 1LT Annie McConnon, rising graduate students in the clinical psychology program at the Uniformed Services University (USU).Together, they explore how clients and clinicians are currently navigating AI - from automated note-taking to therapeutic chatbots - and discuss ongoing research tracking provider and patient perceptions. The conversation balances the exciting potential of AI as a resource extender with the indispensable, human elements of the therapeutic relationship. AI is already in the therapy room. Tune in to find out how you can participate in this vital research and ensure provider perspectives aren't left behind.Annie Mcconnon, 1LT, USA is a rising 4th year clinical psychology doctoral candidate at the Uniformed Services University. She earned her master's degree in Clinical Counseling and Sport/Performance Psychology from Boston University. She is currently the Health Psychology Extern at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and an Operational Psychology Extern at the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group. Her research interests include performance psychology interventions and artificial intelligence. John-Ray Roberts, 1LT, USA is a rising 3rd-year clinical psychology doctoral student at the Uniformed Services University. He earned his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) at Louisville Seminary in 2017. Prior to his time at USUHS, he served as a chaplain in the United States Army Reserve. His current research interests center on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise, with particular attention to applications in clinical psychology. Resources mentioned in this episode: Sentio University (AI and Mental Health Course): https://sentio.org/free-ai-course-therapists Stanford AI Index: https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2026-ai-index-report Military Medicine Journal (2025): Ann D McConnon, Airyn J Nash, John Ray Roberts, Shmuel Z Juni, Ashley Derenbecker, Patrice Shanahan, Andrew J Waters, Incorporating AI Into Military Behavioral Health: A Narrative Review, Military Medicine, Volume 190, Issue 9-10, September/October 2025, Pages e1870–e1881, https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaf162 Calls-to-action: Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/ZBiSDf4FwXK4RQqw6 (Questions? Contact john.roberts@usuhs.edu)Share your impactful moment on our SpeakPipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/cdpp4p or via email cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.eduSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email
Dr. Katherine Quesenberry, chief medical officer at the Animal Medical Center, joins us for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week.In this series, we are talking with brave colleagues about the parts of their career stories no one likes to talk about. We hope that this series empowers you to share more openly about your own mistakes— both for your benefit and for the benefit of those around you— and gives you some ideas on how to approach future mistakes more positively based on the stories you hear.Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
MedAxiom HeartTalk: Transforming Cardiovascular Care Together
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Maureen Knechtel, DMSc, PA-C, academic coordinator and associate professor of physician assistant studies at Milligan University, and Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, president and CEO of MedAxiom. They challenge the idea that onboarding begins and ends with orientation, revealing a gap many organizations don't recognize until it's too late. Their conversation explores what it takes to develop APPs with intention and set them up for long-term success.
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CMS continues to pull on the levers it has at its disposal to rein in national healthcare spend, including rulemaking around Medicare Advantage. In April, CMS announced the final rate for MA plans for CY2027, after a controversial proposed rule generated animated pushback — and a fair bit of panic — among payers. In this episode, host Abby Burns speaks with Alex Balmes, Vice President of Actuarial Services at Optum, to unpack what did — and didn't — end up in the final rate announcement, and what that signals for the future of the Medicare Advantage program. Together, they explore the components of the final rate that are most important for payers and providers to pay attention to, respectively, and why. Also in the 2027 final announcement, but not discussed in this episode: four measures are being added or updated in Star ratings calculations (Colorectal Cancer Screening; Care for Older Adults – Functional Status Assessment; Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines (COB); Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults (Poly-ACH)) and three are being removed (Care for Older Adults – Pain Assessment, Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge, Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program Completion Rate for Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR)) We're here to help: Read the 2027 CMS Announcement | 2027 | CMS Episode | 286: A Medicare Advantage reset — and what comes next Ready-to-Use Slides | Medicare Advantage market outlook Stay informed | Healthcare policy updates Tool | Policy Scenario Impact Calculator Connect with an Optum Advisory expert | Optum Learn more about Advisory Board's 2026 summit series. A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.
There's a quiet battle taking place, with no field hospitals for the sick and wounded, and no bloodshed.But the stakes are high, and the losses are unforgiving.It's the battle of algorithms.Employed by both payers and providers, the ultimate prize: money, in the form of reimbursement from submitted claims for medical care. Payers deny and recoup. Providers bill as margins shrink.During the next live edition of the ever-popular Talk Ten Tuesdays broadcast, senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen, himself a veteran of algorithmic warfare, will escort you behind the front lines and into war rooms, so that you will have a better understanding of what is contributing to rising medical costs. Cohen's three-part article series on ICD10monitor.com begins this coming Tuesday.Other well-known subject-matter experts will also join the broadcast with more news to report, including the following:• POV: Penny Jefferson, cohost of Talk Ten Tuesday, will share her point of view (POV) during the broadcast.• CDI Report: Cheryl Ericson will provide an update on all things clinical documentation integrity (CDI).• The Coding Report: Christine Geiger will report on the latest coding news.
In this episode of MSP Business School, host Brian Doyle engages in a dynamic discussion with John Harden, a pioneer in the AI realm within the MSP industry. With an impressive 17-year tenure in the sector, John Harden brings an expert perspective on the rapid evolution of AI technology. As MSPs grapple with AI's practical applications and benefits, Harden provides insights into achieving scalability, responsibility, and repeatability with AI solutions. John also shares his experience of launching Lemhi, a new venture focused on guiding MSPs to effectively harness AI for service improvements and operational excellence. John Harden and Brian Doyle highlight how AI is transforming the landscape for MSPs. Through engaging dialogue, they discuss tooling, responsible deployment, and strategic implementation of AI to boost client relations and service offerings. They emphasize the importance of establishing a repeatable sales motion and developing a robust, manageable AI framework. Harden's Lemhi is positioned to directly address this by providing the necessary resources and expertise to integrate AI into MSP operations effectively, focusing on incremental value creation across all levels of client relationships. Key Takeaways: AI Strategy and Deployment: Successful AI integration requires repeatable, responsible, and scalable strategies, as articulated by John Harden based on his extensive research and experience. MSP Transformation: MSPs have an unprecedented opportunity to evolve into Managed Intelligence Providers, offering AI-driven solutions that enhance service offerings and deepen client engagement. Project vs. Ongoing Engagement: Rather than viewing AI implementations as one-off projects, MSPs can achieve greater value by adopting a continuous, relationship-focused approach that caters to individual job roles within client organizations. Lemhi's Offering: The launch of Lemhi aims to help MSPs initiate a repeatable sales motion around AI, supporting them with tools and frameworks for effective AI rollout and management. Open Engagement Opportunities: John emphasizes building in collaboration with design partners and actively encourages MSPs to engage with Lemhi for better alignment and co-development. Guest Name: John Harden LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harden/ Company: Lemhi Website: https://www.lemhi.com/ Show Website: https://mspbusinessschool.com/ Host Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylevciotoolbox/ Sponsor vCIOToolbox: https://vciotoolbox.com
Childcare seems to be a constant issue for parents around the country, but while most are focused on the price of care, some parents are finding créche closures becoming increasingly common.Joining Ciara to discuss this is Elaine Dunne, the Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childcare Providers and a parent who has experienced repeated closures…
Post Partum Support InternationalGet HelpCall the PSI HelpLine:1-800-944-4773#1 En Español or #2 EnglishText “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN)Text en Español: 971-203-7773Key TakeawaysScreening should occur at every touchpoint—first prenatal visit, all trimester visits, postpartum office visits, pediatric appointments, and WIC offices—with the goal of education and normalization rather than diagnosis alone.Providers must have helpline/hotline numbers, discussion tools, magnets, and cards readily available in offices and hospitals; free resources eliminate barriers to referral and support.Birth trauma is common and distinct from postpartum depression; providers should validate patient experiences, apologize for disappointing outcomes, and refer to trained PTSD therapists rather than attempting therapy themselves.Expectant families benefit from fourth trimester education covering visitor management, meal preparation, sleep expectations, and emotional changes; this preparation reduces postpartum shock and improves mental health outcomes.PSI's comprehensive infrastructure—including peer mentors, support groups (50+ in English, 28+ in Spanish), psychiatric consult lines, and specialized coordinators—provides accessible, free support for diverse perinatal mental health needs.Quotable Moments"Screening is only a piece of paper. And what it's really about is education, referral, and treatment.""One in five to seven women and one in 10 men will get depression or anxiety or any of the symptoms that we talked about in podcast one.""I'm so sorry that that turned out that way. We're both sorry. I'm sorry that that happened to you.""You're not alone. You're not to blame. And with the proper treatment, you will be well.""We don't talk about it, right? That's something we prepare for labor and delivery, for pushing and breathing. We don't think one secondbeyond when that baby's born."Show Notes by Barevalue.No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC's Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new information and data become available and the individual medical professional should consult a variety of sources in making clinical decisions for individual patients. TIPQC undertakes no duty to update or revise any particular Podcast. It is the responsibility of the treating physician or health care professional, relying on independent experience and knowledge of the patient, to determine appropriate treatment.
Could you imagine working in a rural location where access is truly a lifeline for people? Today's guest is April Erickson, DNP, CRNA, an Alaska based nurse anesthesiologist and anesthesia medical director with more than 15 years of experience in rural independent practice. Sharon and guest host Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, sit down with April to discuss frontier medicine, independent practice, leadership, and what it truly means to provide care where access is critical but not guaranteed. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:
Forest Service officials say the Birch Bay wildfire burning a few miles northwest of Ely is now 30 percent contained.The Minnesota Department of Human Services has disenrolled sixty percent of providers from 14 high-risk Medicaid programs.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
Dr. Jim Orsini, an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and co-editor of Equine Emergencies and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical Approach, for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week.In this series, we are talking with brave colleagues about the parts of their career stories no one likes to talk about. We hope that this series empowers you to share more openly about your own mistakes— both for your benefit and for the benefit of those around you— and gives you some ideas on how to approach future mistakes more positively based on the stories you hear.Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
Multiple Minnesota disability and addiction recovery services providers are scrambling to figure out what's next after they received notice on Monday they were removed from 14 high-risk Medicaid programs.The removal came from a state Department of Human Services process to revalidate 5,000 providers by May 31. DHS was required to do so through an agreement between the state and the federal government's Center for Medicaid Services, which was part of the Trump Administration's campaign to address fraud in Minnesota.Jordan Hansen, CEO of YourPath, an addiction recovery services provider and Cari McCann, executive director of Great River Homes, which provides care to individuals with disabilities, say their organizations were kicked off of the Medicaid programs. They joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what comes next.Read more at MPRnews.org.
Myths and misconceptions related to the surgical risks of deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures remain common despite many years of evidence demonstrating its relative safety. This leads to both patient and provider fear in referring eligible patients for consideration of a potentially life-altering therapy for symptom management in many movement disorders. Dr. Mitra Afshari speaks to functional neurosurgeon, Dr. Chengyuan Wu, about a recent large retrospective study he conducted comparing risks of DBS surgery to other common elective surgeries. They also bring in the perspective of DBS specialist, Dr. Delaram Safarpour, who recently published expert consensus recommendations for referral of Parkinson's disease patients for DBS. Listen in on the lively discussion of how we can reframe this conversation with our patients and colleagues. Read the article.
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CMS Hospice & Home Health Moratorium: What CHAP Knows So Far – CHAP is updating this page as frequently as possible based on official CMS guidance and publicly available information.We break down the May 13, 2026 National Home Health and Hospice Enrollment Moratorium and what it means for Medicare-certified providers trying to enroll, expand, or change ownership. We also share what we expect CMS and state agencies to scrutinize next and how strong compliance and quality programs keep you ready. • why the moratorium timing feels sudden but predictable amid fraud and abuse enforcement • what “received before May 13” means for CMS-855A applications, branches, and practice locations • how nationwide coverage prevents providers from relocating to bypass restrictions • what still moves forward, including certain address changes and ownership changes that do not trigger initial enrollment • why the 36-month rule and CMS denial authority still create risk even for pre-May 13 submissions • how long the moratorium lasts, how extensions happen, and why history suggests planning for renewals • what CMS says about beneficiary access and how that may shape next steps • how states may respond on Medicaid and CHIP, including early state-level action • why licensure is separate from Medicare certification and what market-entry alternatives may exist • how existing providers can use the pause to strengthen compliance, quality metrics, and differentiation We will at CHAP will be keeping you updated via our new webpage that's dedicated to the Home Health and Hospice Moratoria. Make sure that you stay tuned not only to special email blasts and information that's posted on the page, but to our compliance monitor.Visit our websiteConnect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, FacebookMake Lives Better
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, create, communicate, and do business.In this episode, Ashley explores why human connection, discernment, trust, touch, and lived experience may become some of the most valuable assets in the coming decades. Drawing from nearly 20 years as a licensed aesthetician, educator, mentor, and business owner, she shares a nuanced perspective on the future of aesthetics, entrepreneurship, and human-centered work in an increasingly digital world.A conversation about why the providers who learn to leverage technology while remaining deeply human may be uniquely positioned to thrive.Research & Studies ReferencedHarvard Study of Adult DevelopmentOne of the longest-running studies on human wellbeing, happiness, and longevity. Researchers found that strong relationships are among the most significant predictors of long-term health and life satisfaction.https://adultdevelopmentstudy.orgThe U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Loneliness and Social ConnectionFormer Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's report examining loneliness as a public health challenge and the importance of meaningful human connection.https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdfJulianne Holt-Lunstad's Research on Social Connection and MortalityResearch demonstrating that social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased risk of premature mortality and adverse health outcomes.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25910392/Touch Research InstitutePioneering research examining the effects of touch on stress reduction, mood, cortisol levels, immune function, and overall wellbeing.https://med.miami.edu/touch-researchOxytocin and Human Bonding ResearchOverview of research examining oxytocin's role in trust, social bonding, connection, and emotional regulation.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3183515/Therapeutic Alliance and Health OutcomesResearch showing that the quality of the provider-patient relationship can significantly influence treatment adherence, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2769474Polyvagal Theory and Nervous System RegulationStephen Porges' work exploring how safety, connection, and co-regulation influence the autonomic nervous system.https://www.polyvagalinstitute.orgThe Experience EconomyThe groundbreaking work by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore explaining why consumers increasingly value experiences, personalization, transformation, and human connection.https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=30784Mentioned in This EpisodeSlow Flow + Sculpt WorkshopAshley's signature hands-on facial massage training designed to help providers elevate their touch, treatment flow, client experience, and results.Virtual MentorshipAvailable as single strategy sessions or ongoing mentorship for licensed aestheticians seeking support with treatment development, client experience, business strategy, branding, pricing, and growth.Golden Touch WorkshopAshley's invite-only, immersive two-day experience focused on treatment design, protocol development, client experience, menu creation, marketing, partnerships, and business growth.Connect with AshleyInstagram: @agelessashleyIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with a fellow aesthetician, educator, healer, or entrepreneur.Private Hands-On Advanced Facial Training & Virtual MentorshipJune 14th 2026 Slow Flow & Sculpt 1 Day Workshop in Orange County, CA // Registration Closes May 15th 20262-Day Intensive Golden Touch Workshop ApplicationWorkshop & Retreat WaitlistFree Golden Experience Guide Monthly Publication
There is a particular kind of authority that comes only from having been inside something for fifty years — from having seen it at its best, trained its practitioners, published its science, and then watched it hollow itself out from within.Dr. Peter Kowey has that authority. He holds the William Wickoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, is a professor of medicine and clinical pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University, and spent years as chief of cardiovascular diseases at the Lankenau Heart Institute. He has published more than 450 scientific papers, trained hundreds of cardiology fellows, and served on FDA advisory panels. He has also, in the past several years, become someone who cannot stay quiet.His new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Providers at Risk, is built from twenty short stories — each a fusion of real composite cases, each naming a different fracture in American medicine. Fragmented care with no coordinating physician. An electronic medical record redesigned to serve billing rather than patients. Defensive medicine that orders unnecessary tests because the malpractice system makes not ordering them dangerous. Private equity that purchases hospitals to strip and sell them. Primary care physicians asked to address four chronic conditions, review a medication list, conduct an exam, and dictate a note — in ten minutes.The book was born from a charge. Kowey's mentor was Dr. Bernard Lown: Nobel Peace Prize laureate, inventor of the defibrillator, one of the most morally serious physicians of the twentieth century. When Lown himself became a patient near the end of his long life, he encountered fragmented care, indifferent nurses, and cavalier doctors. He lived to 99, but not easily. In the years before his death, he told Kowey: "I'm really relying on you to try to do something about this."In this conversation, Kowey does not soften the diagnosis. The current administration, he says, has taken a broken system and made it exponentially worse: NIH funding running at half last year's levels, the CDC's expert panels cleared of independent scientists, vaccine skepticism in positions of authority, and cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans' healthcare that will take years to repair even if reversed tomorrow. He is blunt about what the fix requires: universal coverage, a salaried physician model, restored professional status for nurses, and loan relief tied to primary care service.He also holds out something harder to sustain than outrage: genuine hope. The people who go into medicine still go into it to help. That instinct, he believes, will outlast the systems that are trying to exploit it.The book is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.Website:peterkoweyauthor.comIn this episode:Why fragmentation of care is the single most dangerous feature of modern American medicineHow the electronic medical record became an instrument of billing rather than careDefensive medicine, malpractice reform, and the billions they costPrivate equity in healthcare and the creation of hospital desertsThe ten-minute primary care visit and why physicians are leaving the fieldDirect-to-consumer drug advertising: the United States and New Zealand against the worldNIH, CDC, vaccines, and the public health erosion under the current administrationThe case for universal healthcare — and what getting there actually requires
SummaryIn this episode of The Compliance Guy, Sean Weiss and Terry Fletcher discuss various compliance issues related to audits, medical necessity, and the importance of thorough documentation in healthcare. They engage in a role play to illustrate common pitfalls in audits, emphasizing the need for physicians to conduct appropriate examinations and maintain accurate records. The conversation also touches on the impact of electronic medical records (EMR) and artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare practices, highlighting the risks of relying on outdated or incorrect information. The episode concludes with a call for healthcare providers to take responsibility for their documentation and patient care.TakeawaysAudits often reveal common sense oversights in healthcare practices.Physicians must understand the difference between hospital-based and private practice standards.Medical necessity is crucial for justifying patient evaluations and management services.Technicalities in documentation should not overshadow clinical responsibilities.Inaccurate or outdated information in EMRs can lead to significant risks in patient care.Providers should not rely on loopholes in guidelines to justify their actions.The importance of a medically appropriate history and examination cannot be overstated.Documentation should reflect current patient status, not historical data.AI and EMR systems can exacerbate existing documentation issues if not managed properly.Healthcare providers must prioritize accuracy and thoroughness in patient evaluations.
Dr. Courtney Campbell, a board-certified small animal surgeon, practice owner, author, and media correspondent, opens the personal stories for our "Mistakes Happen" series this week.In this series, we are talking with brave colleagues about the parts of their career stories no one likes to talk about. We hope that this series empowers you to share more openly about your own mistakes— both for your benefit and for the benefit of those around you— and gives you some ideas on how to approach future mistakes more positively based on the stories you hear.Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April Smith speaks with Melanie Thurston and Amanda Williamson, BCBA, about one of the most important factors in successful ABA therapy: strong parent-provider relationships. The conversation explores how ABA providers can communicate more effectively with families, build trust with parents navigating an autism diagnosis, and better understand what families truly want from therapy. Melanie and Amanda share practical insights for BCBAs, clinic owners, and ABA professionals looking to create more compassionate, collaborative care experiences. How can ABA providers build trust with parents? ABA providers can build trust with parents through transparent communication, empathy, and understanding. Families want to feel heard, respected, and included in the treatment process. Each family is different, and considering these differences is crucial for maintaining a strong working relationship with families. Why is parent communication important in ABA therapy? Strong communication helps ensure consistency between therapy sessions and home life, improves caregiver confidence, and creates stronger long-term outcomes for children receiving ABA services. What questions should BCBAs ask families? BCBAs should ask families about their priorities, concerns, routines, stressors, and long-term goals. At the same time, not starting immediately with goals can avoid initial overwhelm, when a family is coming to terms with a diagnosis. About the ABA Business Leaders Podcast The ABA Business Leaders Podcast is hosted by April Smith and Stephen Smith of 3 Pie Squared, experienced ABA entrepreneurs who built, scaled, and exited a seven-figure ABA practice. The podcast helps ABA business owners and clinicians grow sustainable organizations, improve operations, and deliver high-quality care. Resources & Links Business Essentials List https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24 ABA Business Leaders Support Group https://forms.office.com/r/LLpAHCXUN8 Schedule a Consultation with Stephen https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment ABA Billing Tips Guide https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs Have a question for Stephen and April? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 This podcast was produced by Max McLellan of MKM Audio. Want to start or grow a podcast for your business or brand? Reach out here: https://www.mkmaudio.com/contact
The episode details a tightening regulatory environment driven by new enforcement timelines for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), altering how MSPs and IT service providers are expected to deliver both compliance and operational services for U.S. defense contractors. Structural pressure stems from the Department of Defense making CMMC Level 2 compliance a contractual mandate for approximately 300,000 defense contractors, shifting risk and accountability towards providers who manage compliance workflows, technical environments, and client behaviors. C3 Integrated Solutions and their dual CMMC Level 2 certifications exemplify this transition, with clear implications for co-ownership of compliance outcomes and increased scrutiny on provider practices. The most consequential development is the substantial gap between compliance requirements and the current readiness of the defense contractor base. As of early 2026, only around 8% of contractors have obtained CMMC Level 2 certification, despite enforcement being implemented in contracts starting in November of the same year, according to Dave and Jason. Challenges arise from cost, organizational bandwidth, and complexity, with MSPs serving as pivotal partners to small subcontractors lacking in-house resources for process documentation and change management. Assessment scheduling bottlenecks and insufficient documentation are delaying certifications, increasing risk that many contractors and their service partners will miss the rapidly approaching deadlines. Related developments reinforce the central issue of operational risk and governance complexity. Jason Tierney illustrates the difference between technical compliance and true assessment readiness, citing real-world examples where insufficient evidence and poor understanding of process details lead to significant assessment delays. The rise of compliance-as-a-service offerings, enclave computing environments, and specialized governance tooling are attempts to address those gaps, but also introduce new layers of pricing, platform selection, and accountability concerns, especially when third-party tools fail to meet strict requirements such as FedRAMP moderate for handling sensitive data. For MSPs and IT leaders, the shift imposes higher barriers to entry, increased legal and contractual exposure, more rigorous documentation and process controls, and the need for customized delivery models that support both technical defenses and organizational behavior change. Providers must navigate conflicting requirements between specialized regulatory environments and multi-tenant tooling, manage escalating costs for both themselves and clients, and clarify responsibility boundaries in shared compliance scenarios. The requirement for human oversight—particularly in automated or AI-assisted compliance tooling—remains non-negotiable, reflecting the ongoing gap between technical implementation and credible assessment outcomes. Supported by:CometBackupMoovilaHaloPSA
Earlier this month, regulatory commissions in North and South Carolina approved a merger between the two energy monopolies that dominate electricity production and distribution in our state: Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress. The merger comes at a time of rapid consolidation in the energy industry. Indeed, even as the merger of the two Duke entities is moving forward, Florida-based NextEra announced that it is acquiring Dominion Energy, which serves part or northeastern North Carolina. So, what does all of this mean? What do the companies say about why it's taking place? What are the potential benefits? What are the potential concerns – both for residential consumers and the wellbeing of our environment as the effects of climate change grow ever-more concerning? Recently, to get a handle on these questions and some others of importance, Newsline had an extended conversation with the Director of Energy and Climate Policy at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University, Dr. Jackson Ewing. Click here to listen to the full interview with Dr. Jackson Ewing, Director of Energy and Climate Policy at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University.
The structural shift outlined in this episode is the rapid evolution of search and productivity interfaces from static query tools to agentic platforms capable of autonomous action, oversight, and automation. Companies such as Google are redesigning search at the interface level, integrating multimodal input and agentic workflows powered by AI models like Gemini 3.5 Flash. The dynamic is not competition at the model level, but rather a pivot toward which provider can offer policy enforcement, cost controls, compliance, and documented governance over increasingly complex agent-driven environments. The most consequential development is Google's redesign of its search box for the first time in 25 years, transitioning to an AI-powered, chatbot-style interaction that can process longer prompts, images, files, and monitor tasks directly within the browser. According to New York Times and Channel Life New Zealand, this change embeds AI agents as defaults in the workflow, underpinned by Google's commercial growth—ad clicks up by 6%, cost per click up 7%, with profits over $132 billion since 2022. The shift is visible in adoption data as well: ChannelDive reports Anthropic's Claude overtook OpenAI's GPT suite for business usage, while Gartner forecasts $2.59 trillion total AI spending in the year, but only $33 billion is model-specific. Supporting developments reinforce risk and operational complexity as AI transitions into core business processes. Channel-focused reports note that vendors are offering managed agent services, operational sandboxes, and white-label security operations to simplify agent deployment and lower entry barriers. OpenAI pitching “buy before you try” guarantees, and launches like Acronis Cyber Freight — promised as “predictable” and “protected by default” — reflect client demand for reliability over raw capability. Across these moves, partners and IT providers are being drawn into defining, monitoring, and governing the new automation layers, with increasing requirements for documentation, provenance, and workflow auditing. For MSPs and technology leaders, the operational implications are direct and substantive. The work now centers on defining governance frameworks—inventorying systems that can act autonomously, classifying authority and registration requirements, building audit trails, and delineating contractual boundaries for automation responsibility. Providers who approach this as standard support risk carrying unpriced operational and compliance burdens, especially in environments where unauthorized automations or unregistered connectors proliferate. The emergent requirement is to treat agent governance as a managed service, pricing it separately, and establishing clear evidence and escalation protocols to avoid absorbing blame and liability for automation-driven incidents. 00:00 Beyond Blue Links 04:30 Predictability Wins 06:39 Govern or Absorb 09:19 Why Do We Care? Supported by: Moovila ScalePad
What happens when anesthesia providers from around the world come together in one place? In this special recap episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon is joined by Erin Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, FAANA, and TxANA Vice President Jennifer Andersen, MSNA, CRNA to look back on their experience attending the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) Congress in Australia. Find out what we learned, what surprised us, and why these meetings matter so much to our profession. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:
Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA's Director of Wellbeing, provides a research-based foundation for our exciting new series, "Mistakes Happen," on this week's show. She explores the neuroscience behind mistakes, explaining how our brains are wired to perceive errors as threats and how that impacts learning, resilience, and performance. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she helps us move beyond blame and toward meaningful improvement.For additional resources, browse the following titles on AVMA Axon:Self-Compassion for Veterinary ProfessionalsPsychological Safety: Heart of Successful TeamsRebuilding Self-Belief in Veterinary ProfessionalsAnd on Journey for Teams: What to Do When You Say the Wrong ThingSelf-AwarenessThank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
As healthcare costs continue to rise, more patients are finding themselves navigating not just illness, but the growing complexity of paying for treatment. Specialty pharmacy sits right at the center of that challenge—often out of sight, but increasingly essential to how modern care actually works. These high-cost, high-touch therapies now make up more than half of total U.S. drug spending, despite representing only a small share of prescriptions, a shift that's reshaping how patients access and stay on treatment.Why has specialty pharmacy become the linchpin between access, affordability, and outcomes in modern healthcare?On this episode of I Don't Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson sits down with Grant Knowles, SVP of Clinical Services and Payer Strategy at Senderra Specialty Pharmacy, to unpack the evolving role of specialty pharmacy in improving patient outcomes. Together, they explore how clinical oversight, financial navigation, and emerging technologies are reshaping how patients access and adhere to life-changing therapies.Top insights from the talk…Specialty pharmacy goes beyond dispensing medication, serving as a central coordinator across fragmented healthcare stakeholders to manage complex therapies and patient needs.Financial toxicity remains one of the biggest barriers to adherence, with 23–25% of patients delaying or abandoning treatment due to cost pressures.Technology and AI are transforming patient engagement, shifting communication from phone calls to digital-first experiences while maintaining critical human touchpoints.Grant Knowles is a healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience across specialty pharmacy, managed care, and pharmaceutical operations, with expertise in business development, contracting, and supply chain strategy. He has held senior leadership roles, including SVP of Clinical Services and Payer Strategy at Senderra Specialty Pharmacy and executive positions at Ardon Health, where he led growth, operations, and industry partnerships. A managed care residency-trained pharmacist, Knowles is recognized for driving innovation, improving patient experience, and delivering sustainable growth in highly competitive healthcare markets.
The dominant structural shift highlighted in this episode is the migration of AI from experimental tools into directly embedded workflows within widely used small business platforms. Vendors like Anthropic, with its Claude for Small Business connectors to QuickBooks, HubSpot, Canva, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, are abstracting away technical complexity by offering concrete, prebuilt automations that address specific business processes. This embedding moves operational risk and ambiguity from model selection to the permissions layer, where control, oversight, and accountability become central concerns for providers supporting these environments. A key supporting development is Anthropic's rapid market penetration, with the VentureBeat-cited Ramp AI Index reporting 34.4% business adoption of Claude in the US—outpacing OpenAI's 32.3%. The implication, reinforced by research from the Global Technology Industry Association, is that AI service revenue is rising sharply, but only 30% of IT service providers in the UK and Ireland report fully integrating AI into their models. Simultaneously, governance gaps are being exposed: The Register notes user data may be employed for model training unless privacy settings are proactively changed, leaving operational risk exposed through default configurations. Additional developments reinforce the risk and accountability shift. OpenAI has established a subsidiary focused on direct deployments and implementation, seeking to guarantee quality and consistency in enterprise integration. CIO Dive references Palo Alto Networks research indicating 77% of CIOs claim AI risk management confidence, yet only 30% have real usage visibility, and 62% cite rogue agent concerns. The discussion connects these risks back to routine SMB operations, where AI-enabled workflows can act on core business data, increasing MSP proximity to liability and making explicit who controls connectors, permissions, and incident response documentation. For MSPs and IT service firms, the operational consequence is that supporting AI-enabled platforms now obligates them to establish and document governance, inventory, data access, and approval processes. Risk shifts from abstract model performance to concrete operational exposure, especially as AI systems interconnect with finance, identity, communication, and other high-stakes subsystems. Providers lacking scoped service definitions and contractual clarity face unpriced liability, while those that implement billable AI governance frameworks—such as audit templates, privacy reviews, and incident-ready contracts—are positioned to address demand from clients, auditors, and insurers. Neglecting these steps is likely to result in exposure to vendor-driven terms and diminished operational standing. 00:00 Workflow Takeover 04:20 Readiness Crisis 06:24 Govern or Expose 11:13 Why Do We Care? Supported by: NerdioScalePad
In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, we're presenting a special panel discussion from our recent Clinical Success Showcase event in January. With perimenopause and menopause becoming increasingly talked about—both in the clinic and in popular media—we've gathered a team of expert practitioners to share their best strategies for supporting women through these complex hormonal transitions. You'll hear from Master Restorative Health Practitioners Ellen Lovelace, Paige Reagan, and Ishbel Cavaleri, who bring decades of clinical experience and a deep understanding of foundational health. Together with moderator Kristin Whitaker, they'll dive into what makes perimenopause and menopause challenging to assess, practical frameworks for case assessment, key testing strategies, and how non-prescribers fit into collaborative hormone care. In this interview, we discuss: How perimenopause and menopause symptoms are often amplified by things like blood sugar imbalance, gut dysfunction, inflammation, stress, poor sleep, and more. Why it's critical to address core lifestyle and physiological foundations first. How hormones fluctuate significantly during perimenopause, making symptoms, patterns, and clinical context just as important as test results. How symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, rage, body pain, sleep disruption, and heart palpitations are often dismissed as "normal aging" but deserve attention and support. How non-prescribing practitioners play an important role through education, lifestyle support, and collaboration with qualified medical providers. How to reframe menopause as a normal life transition that can be navigated with empowerment, education, and compassion. The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/ This episode is brought to you by the Clinical Success Showcase, happening June 1–4 from the Institute of Restorative Health. Join practitioners from across the industry for four free days of real clinical case studies, expert panels, and practical conversations designed to help you think more systematically and confidently in practice. From pediatric eczema and mood concerns to male hormones, complex chronic cases, and optimizing outcomes for clients on GLP-1 therapies, each session is built around real-world application you can actually use with clients. The Clinical Success Showcase is proudly brought to you by LeadCalculators, Evexia Diagnostics, MRT: A Superior Approach to Managing Diet-Induced Inflammation, and BetterBloodTest.com. Register free and save your spot today. Timestamps: 00:00 Preview of Clinical Success Showcase 07:17 Meet the IRH leadership team 13:00 Understanding hormone imbalance challenges 18:55 Deciding when to test hormones 21:47 Discussing hormone fundamentals 27:37 Understanding hormone treatment challenges 33:55 Effects of menopause on the body 40:01 Creating support for menopause 45:15 Embracing self-care during perimenopause 49:20 Managing menopause symptoms 59:45 Discussing menopausal symptom management 01:01:42 Behind the scenes with practitioners 01:10:04 Hormone testing methods comparison 01:15:52 Understanding perimenopause and menopause 01:21:29 Integrating gut and hormone testing 01:23:31 Finding menopause practitioners 01:29:15 Importance of hormonal education Speaker bios: Ellen Lovelace, MPH, FNTP, MRHP is a Master Restorative Health Practitioner and faculty member at the Institute of Restorative Health who brings nearly 20 years of experience in public health and functional nutrition. Paige Reagan, MRHP, FNTP is a Master Restorative Health Practitioner and faculty member at the Institute of Restorative Health who blends a background in clinical research and medical writing with expertise in functional nutrition. Ishbel Cavaleri, MRHP, FNTP is a Master Restorative Health Practitioner and faculty member at the Institute of Restorative Health who specializes in hormone health through a gut-first approach. Keywords: perimenopause, menopause, hormone testing, HRT, bioidentical hormones, hormone imbalances, blood sugar, cortisol, adrenal health, GI map, Dutch test, functional health, root cause, liver detoxification, inflammation, nutrient deficiency, gut health, stress management, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, weight gain, PCOS, endometriosis, vaginal health, bone health, osteoporosis, estrogen dominance, progesterone Disclaimer: The views expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Restorative Health, LLC. The Institute of Restorative Health, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the IRH Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. 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The episode highlights a structural transition from software systems that record tasks to platforms that actively participate in business decisions, particularly through agentic AI in procurement. This shift is anchored in the adoption of AI-driven SaaS solutions by mid-market organizations, as seen with Procurify, which reports managing over $100 billion in organizational spend. The mechanism moves beyond basic automation, assigning software agents responsibilities that were traditionally human—such as flagging compliance breaches or routing approvals—directly within operational workflows. According to Chad Gaydos, current deployments of such agentic AI commonly automate tasks like invoice detail verification, policy enforcement, and contract compliance. These developments are most prominent in mid-market environments, where limited staffing—sometimes with no dedicated procurement analysts—drives greater reliance on platforms to perform core operational functions. The focus is not on completely replacing personnel but on supplementing constrained teams and ensuring repeatable enforcement of controls, with organizations leveraging these systems to gain efficiency in both cost and process governance. Additional points discussed reinforce the central shift, such as the distinctive pace of adoption among mid-market firms compared to enterprises. He identifies that smaller organizations often approach these technologies with greater agility and willingness to accept risk, while also displaying heightened dependency on system trust and governance frameworks. The episode also references "frontier firms" co-defined by Microsoft and Procurify, characterized by their forward-leaning adoption of AI and structured standards for technological governance. Variability in governance, auditability, and trust across different organization sizes underlines the operational diversity in adopting agentic platforms. For MSPs and IT leaders, these shifts raise practical concerns around governance design, accountability for software-driven actions, and operational dependency on vendor platforms. Effective risk mitigation requires establishing audit trails, clear standards for automation versus human oversight, and robust compliance controls. Providers supporting mid-market clients should anticipate requests for prescriptive guidance on data and process governance, while also preparing for greater operational reliance on systems that automate, not merely record, business decisions.
Medication abortions now comprise up to an estimated two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., and about a quarter of the mifepristone-misoprostol combination are prescribed via telehealth. Medication abortions are safe and effective when used within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Forty percent of all abortions occur at 6 weeks or less, another 38% between 7 - 9 weeks, and 14% between 10 - 13 weeks, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Not having to visit a doctor in person to get the medication can make all the difference for access, particularly for those who are low-income or live in rural areas. Telehealth access to mifepristone was briefly paused after the state of Louisiana sued the FDA, saying its rules violated its total abortion ban. On May 1, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals granted Louisiana's request for a stay, which meant doctors could not prescribe the drugs via telehealth. But the U.S. Supreme Court blocked that stay, restoring the FDA’s rules while the Louisiana lawsuit continues. Sara Kennedy the CEO of Planned Parenthood Columbia Willadrmette and an OBGYN, and Amy Handler is the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon. They join us to discuss the implications of this case—and the impact of the law signed this week by Gov. Tina Kotek to restore Planned Parenthood’s medicaid funding.
The core structural shift described in this episode is the integration of AI as an active workflow actor within managed service environments, not simply as an isolated tool. This mechanism alters the governance and accountability requirements for MSPs, as AI now interacts directly with core business platforms and operational data. Companies like Microsoft are embedding AI features—such as Copilot and a legal AI agent—across productivity and security environments, while reports from Axios Future of Cybersecurity and The Register highlight that AI activity is increasingly touching managed identity, email, data, and security infrastructures. The episode's primary evidence centers on the adoption of AI-driven productivity and legal tools within Microsoft 365, with broad rollout timelines targeting early June. Microsoft's deployment of legal AI agents in Word—as outlined by The Register and Thoreau—demonstrates that AI is being implemented to review contracts, draft language, and check citations, embedding itself into sensitive business workflows. Additionally, Proofpoint's formation of an MSP business unit around 365 security further reflects this shift, consolidating risk and workflow management where client data, identity, and security converge. Supporting developments reinforce this trend of workflow centralization and accountability ambiguity. Vendors are introducing dashboards—such as Anthropic's Claude code agent view—that offer improved visibility into AI-driven processes; however, as noted, visibility alone does not constitute governance. The emergence of platforms like Halo PSA and features from JumpCloud exemplify the market response, where vendors and MSPs are being forced to tighten control and monitoring around AI-driven work, including automation, ticketing, and remediation workflows. The episode notes that unmanaged automation creates governance risks that operators must close. The practical implication for MSPs is a set of new operational burdens: rising margin pressure from unpriced AI governance work, contract risk if responsibilities for AI-generated actions remain undefined, and new demands for auditability, evidence retention, and workflow documentation. Providers must build inventories not only of AI tools but also the workflows they touch, define explicit service scope, and establish pricing models for governance functions. The operational tradeoff is an increasing need for infrastructure and process maturity, as the expectation of transparent, accountable AI-driven work is now a baseline for client trust and risk management. 00:00 Managed AI Risk 03:50 Scope or Absorb 06:03 Four MSP Pressures 08:35 Why Do We Care? Supported by: MoovilaHaloPSA JumpCloud
If you're making AI decisions, you have to understand where you're getting your intel from.
Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment at Disney Experiences, is our guest this week and the speaker for the 2026 AVMA Convention keynote, hosted by Hill's Pet Nutrition and AVMA PLIT and AVMA LIFE. Dr. Penning shares how a non-linear career path led him from veterinary practice in South Africa to overseeing animal care and conservation efforts across Disney Experiences. He reflects on leadership, teamwork, and the importance of creating a culture rooted in purpose and trust. He also offers a preview of the message he'll bring to the AVMA Convention keynote: that the skills veterinarians develop can open doors to extraordinary opportunities and meaningful impact.Thank you to our podcast partner CareCredit. You can learn more about Veterinary Patient Financing for Providers through CareCredit by visiting: https://www.carecredit.com/providers/animal-healthcare/Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
The central structural shift identified is the acceleration and scaling of cyber risks due to artificial intelligence, which turns formerly expert-driven security processes into repeatable, rapid workflows. Major threat intelligence units, including Google's Threat Intelligence group, are now documenting the use of AI in both identifying and weaponizing software vulnerabilities. The landscape is further shaped by the proliferation of AI-generated and AI-assisted online content, contributing to an environment where traditional verification and control mechanisms are less reliable. The episode presents concrete evidence: Google reported criminal hackers leveraging AI models—explicitly noting the use of non-Google technology—to discover a previously unknown zero day, while The Verge and Wired highlighted AI-assisted attempts to bypass multi-factor authentication and the impact of synthetic content even within cybercrime forums. Research covered by 404 Media documented that by mid-2025, a third of newly published websites were AI-influenced. These observed changes drive threat intelligence teams to treat AI as a working hypothesis in live investigations. Additional supporting developments reinforce the broadening security and operational impact. Tools such as Proofpoint's Prism Investigator and OpenAI's Daybreak show the push toward automated threat detection, investigation, and reasoning pipelines, altering expectations from detection to defensible reconstruction and evidence generation. Analysis of supply chain compromises—such as tampered software installers and malware leveraging already-exposed cloud systems—demonstrates how automation reduces defender response windows while increasing operational pressure on providers. Reports from Small Biz Trends and channel Life show significant implementation gaps, with only a minority of small businesses deploying password managers, and a wide disparity between optimism and readiness for AI-powered security. For MSPs and IT leaders, these trends tighten operational accountability. The tradeoff shifts from focusing on technology stacks to delivering concrete evidence of patch application, identity verification, data retention, and audit support. Providers face increasing pressure to standardize verification workflows, reduce patch validation cycles, and make evidence retention a default process. The operational complexity intensifies—either the MSP develops controls to govern automation and evidentiary rigor, or becomes the default risk absorber for ambiguous, fast-moving attack paths shaped by both client and attacker use of automation. 00:00 Zero-Day 04:06 Speed Gap 06:25 Prove It 10:27 Why Do We Care? Supported by: Moovila Zero Networks
"FAA's New Per-Pound Space Launch Fees." GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman explains new FAAregulations charging launch providers twenty-five cents per pound, funding the agency's expanding role in supervising orbital and beyond-Earth space traffic.
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