Podcasts about Providers

Can misinformation keep someone from receiving a life-saving transplant? In this episode, Amy Sylvis welcomes back Dr. Kamyar Afshar, Medical Director of the UC San Diego Lung Transplant Program, to tackle some of the most common misconceptions surrounding lung transplantation and organ donation. Drawing from years of clinical experience, Dr. Afshar explains why misinformation, outdated statistics, and generalized medical advice can create unnecessary fear for patients already facing one of the most difficult decisions of their lives. Together, Amy and Dr. Afshar discuss what modern transplant outcomes actually look like, why individualized care matters more than statistics, and how trust between patients and their care team plays a critical role throughout the transplant journey. They also explore common myths about organ donation, the importance of communicating your wishes with loved ones, and how a collaborative, patient-centered approach continues to make the impossible possible for transplant recipients.   Connect with Dr. Kamyar Afshar: UC San Diego Health Phone: (858) 657-5050 Email: kaafshar@health.ucsd.edu   Connect with Amy Sylvis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/   Contact Us: https://www.sylviscapital.com https://www.sylviscapital.com/webinar info@sylviscapital.com   00:00 – Why Lung Transplant Myths Matter 05:13 – Myth #1: Transplant Survival Rates Haven't Improved 09:05 – Myth #2: Every Risk Will Happen to Me 14:03 – Building Trust Between Patients and Providers 19:58 – Hope Over Certainty 22:57 – Making the Impossible Possible 24:48 – Myth #3: Doctors Won't Save Organ Donors 27:54 – Why Organ Donation Starts with a Conversation

In this portion of the podcast, we start talking about how EMS and fire can be a part of prevention of heat emergencies.  In addition, the crew talks about not having "heat emergency tunnel vision" and being sure to assess underlying or additional causes of the patient's status. The crew also addresses the pediatric patient scenarios.

National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the settlement resolving a lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair. 

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It's important to review your plan's prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It's important to review your plan's prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It's important to review your plan's prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news! News: Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked Scripps, DirecTV End Blackout, Ink New Retrans Deal RGB LED TVs Set For Market Growth In Coming Years What If Cable & Satellite Providers Exit Traditional Linear TV Business On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future.   We have said that we see TV being delivered via the Internet vs the traditional means of OTA, Cable, or Satellite. What would this world look like and who are the winners and losers? Scenario Setup Major providers — Comcast/Xfinity, Charter/Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Altice, and smaller cable operators — face accelerating cord-cutting. Traditional pay-TV subscribers have already dropped to ~34% of U.S. households. Revenue from linear TV (cable channels + satellite) is shrinking fast due to high programming costs, declining ad revenue, and competition from streamers. In this scenario, the industry collectively decides to abandon legacy linear TV (bundled channel packages) and pivots hard to two main businesses: High-speed broadband/data which is their most profitable product. IPTV / Streaming aggregation with their own apps or virtual third party MVPD services like YouTube TV-style offerings. They sunset traditional cable TV boxes, satellite dishes, and legacy contracts over 2–3 years. What Happens Next For the Providers it's mostly upside. Broadband becomes ~70–80% of revenue. Margins on data are much higher than on video because there are no expensive content carriage fees. Companies like Comcast and Charter already make most of their profit from data. Huge reduction in programming fees paid to Disney, NBCU, Warner, etc. No more maintaining old coaxial/satellite infrastructure for TV. All of which greatly cuts costs. New Growth Areas: Sell/partner on IPTV services (e.g., Xfinity Stream becomes the main offering, or they white-label streaming bundles). Mobile + home internet bundles (5G fixed wireless + fiber expansion). Advertising on their own streaming platforms. The biggest hurdles are massive customer service transition, potential loss of some rural satellite customers, and potential regulatory scrutiny over broadband monopolies. For Consumers the benefits include: Lower base bills, faster innovation in home internet which results in more fiber, better speeds, and  lower latency, and IPTV options could be cheaper/better than old cable (cloud DVR, multi-device streaming). Of course there is a downside. Sports fans and older viewers lose easy "flip channels" experience. Live sports become fragmented across streamers which could end up costing more if you want everything.  There will be Market & Industry Ripple Effects Streaming Wars Accelerate: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, and new entrants gain millions of former cable customers. Netflix, Amazon, etc., may expand live offerings. Content Owners Adapt: Networks like ESPN, CNN, TBS shift to direct-to-consumer or wholesale deals with IPTV platforms. Some channels may disappear or go streaming-only. Competition & Consolidation: Telecoms (AT&T, Verizon) and tech giants (Google Fiber, Amazon, Starlink) push harder into broadband. We could see more mergers. Advertising: Shift from traditional cable ads to targeted streaming ads and broadband data insights. The reality is that it's already happening gradually. Cable companies have been de-emphasizing video for years, pushing broadband bundles, and launching their own streaming apps. Satellite providers are in steeper decline. The full pivot described here would simply formalize and accelerate a trend that's well underway.   

Tom Elliott raised concerns about a letter he received from his power company predicting the estimated cost of power for his household in the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scale is becoming a competitive advantageBody copy: Rural broadband providers can no longer rely on a “build it and they will come” approach. Tougher competition demands aggressive strategy. In this episode of All Day Digital, industry expert Chad Duval explains how and why operators must clearly communicate their long-term advantages while delivering stronger customer experiences and value.

Creches are closing early and shutting nap rooms as soaring temperatures leave many providers unable to keep rooms cool…Providers say since the start of the heatwave they cannot keep spaces within Tusla's required temperature ranges, with older buildings overheating and cooling equipment falling short.Joining Shane to discuss this is Elaine Dunne, Chairwoman of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.

As the team continues the discussion about heat emergencies, the reminder has to be noted that patient medications and medications within the EMS drug box, can affect how a patient responds to heat issues.  This includes the submersion tank treatment.  Just putting a patient into a water bath doesn't complete the treatment.   BTW, if the hospital doesn't have a dunk tank, who does?

NCTC and ACA Connects on The Independent Show, AI, Mobility and the Future of Independent Providers, Podcast As The Independent Show approaches, NCTC and ACA Connects say broadband, cable and communications providers are facing a fast-changing market where agility, collaboration and confidence matter more than ever. “The conversations never end. You just have to be agile.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with Grant Spellmeyer, President and CEO of ACA Connects, and Lou Borrelli, CEO of NCTC, about The Independent Show and the evolving landscape for independent broadband, cable and communications providers. The discussion looks at the issues now shaping the independent provider community, including AI, mobility, network evolution, bundling, policy, competition and changing customer expectations. Borrelli notes that independent providers continue to have an important advantage: they know their communities. Their local presence, customer relationships and ability to respond quickly remain powerful differentiators. At the same time, those providers are operating in a more competitive environment, with fixed wireless, satellite, larger providers and new service models entering markets that were once less contested. Spellmeyer discusses the policy work ACA Connects is doing in Washington, including advocacy on behalf of smaller and independent operators as federal and regulatory decisions continue to affect broadband investment, competition and deployment. Borrelli also explains how NCTC helps members access the content, technology, solutions and shared expertise they need to compete more effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across the independent provider ecosystem, especially as members consider new opportunities in mobility, AI-enabled services and bundled offerings. The Independent Show will bring these conversations together in one place, giving providers an opportunity to compare notes, learn from peers, meet technology and content partners, and return home with practical ideas for growth. For independent providers, the message is clear: the market is changing quickly, but they do not have to navigate that change alone. With the right partnerships, tools and strategy, local providers can continue to compete, serve their communities and build for the future.

For years, VA modernization conversations have focused on systems and software. John Bartrum says the more important question is what veterans and clinicians experience when those systems either help care flow or get in the way. I spoke with the VA's departing under secretary for health about where technology can improve care delivery across the nation's largest healthcare system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode,Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker's Healthcare, examines the growing litigation over Medicare Advantage star ratings and the billions of dollars tied to quality bonuses. He also explores how AI is intensifying the coding and claims battle between health systems and insurers, creating new operational and financial challenges across the industry.

The core structural shift affecting MSPs and IT service providers is a market bifurcation, where the traditional middle-ground offering—an undifferentiated blend of hardware and support—no longer matches client buying behavior. Dave Sobel referenced research from Techisle, which underscores a split between buyers seeking high-touch, managed outcomes and those opting for low-cost, self-serve technology tools. This division is further exacerbated by increasing component costs and external pressures on hardware pricing, particularly the rapidly escalating prices for memory and storage. Supporting data comes from a recent analysis of approximately 3,000 MSP websites conducted by Business of Tech. The scan found that 68% of MSPs make no mention of AI in their public-facing materials, with only about 1 in 7 offering a defined AI service. Simultaneously, reporting from both Business Insider and E2E reveals that 90% of businesses already have employees using AI tools—primarily adopted independently rather than through formal provider channels. This disconnect highlights a lag in MSP market positioning relative to how technology is actually being acquired and implemented by clients. Additional market stresses are introduced by rising hardware costs linked directly to shortages in memory and storage components. Apple's price increases for Macs and iPads serve as a tangible example, justified by upstream cost spikes in DRAM, which CNBC reported has increased nearly 9x—from approximately $35 to $300 per module. Further, AI data center buildouts are projected to divert up to 20% of consumer memory manufacturing by 2027, suggesting ongoing and intensifying cost pressures for MSPs still reliant on hardware-centric business models. Most providers, as observed by Dave Sobel, remain silent or default to restating the value of external AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot. The practical implication for MSPs and IT service providers is a pressing need to reassess positioning and operational models. Providers embedded in the undifferentiated middle face rising cost risk, declining differentiation, and potential margin erosion. Viable paths require declaring and operationalizing a clear service model, either by transparently externalizing hardware and component pricing risk, or by committing to outcome-based, managed offerings where the provider takes on measurable accountability. Those who adapt agreements and marketing to clarify their role—particularly by documenting internal AI-driven efficiencies—will be better equipped to sustain margin and client relevance as market forces continue to widen the gap. 00:00 Two-Thirds of MSPs Are Silent  04:37 The Memory Shock Splitting the Market 07:05 No Buyer Left in the Middle 10:41 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  CometBackup ScalePad   

In the world of European venture capital, very few names carry the same weight as Dame Anne Glover. She co-founded Amadeus Capital Partners in 1997 when the idea of a dedicated British deep-tech investment firm was, by most accounts, a little eccentric. London–headquartered Amadeus has backed more than 200 companies over its almost three-decade-long history. Glover herself has chaired both the UK and European private capital associations and this year was awarded a DBE – one of the highest honours in the British system – for outstanding contributions to science and engineering. In this episode, we sit in on a live conversation – recorded at PEI Group's London headquarters for a PEI Presents discussion – between Dame Anne Glover and senior editor Adam Le. Topics include: the persistent gap in the UK's funding ladder, the untapped potential of British defined contribution pension schemes, what the AI boom means for investors, and the "SaaSpocalypse."

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for community financial institutions? In this episode, Keith Fulton, Chief Data Officer at Jack Henry, joins BankTalk to explore how core providers are leveraging AI to help community financial institutions improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and make smarter decisions. Keith breaks down the differences between machine learning, generative AI, and AI agents in a way that every community bank CEO and executive can understand. Tune in for practical use cases, real-world applications, and a look at what's coming next as AI becomes a bigger part of the banking landscape.Send us Fan MailPresented by Remedy ConsultingFor more information on BankTalk:BankTalk  WebsiteSubscribe to BankTalk NewsRemedy Consulting WebsiteRemedy LinkedInTo speak on the BankTalk Podcast, please  email us. 

Time does matter! The team, minus Scott, get together to talk about heat-related emergencies. Data shows greater than 119,000 ED visits are attributed to heat emergencies annually.  The most "at risk" population is the younger and older population and certainly athletes operating in extreme temperatures. By the way, a cold bath, asap, seems to be the current treatment of choice. 

Ary Rosenbaum talks about 401(k) plan providers needing to invest in training their employees.

As of July 1, Montanans on certain Medicaid programs will be required to work or volunteer 80 hours every month or file for an exemption. The state is among the first in the country to roll out work requirements under a federal law passed last year. But, officials haven't finished setting up everything they need to implement the new rules.

More than a dozen people facing conspiracy charges in connection with anti-ICE protests are expected back in Minneapolis federal court Wednesday afternoon. A Minnesota Senate committee will meet Wednesday to discuss the Department of Human Services' revalidation process. The process triggered the agency to disenroll some providers.Leaders in three rural Minnesota counties are giving rave reviews to a pilot program aimed at improving emergency medical response time. They are testing out “sprint medics” — paramedics who respond to calls in a pick up truck equipped with advanced life support gear, instead of an ambulance.

Cameron is joined by Dr. Bushra Alzubaidi, founder of Lysty Aesthetics and Wellness, and they discuss the often-overlooked topic of women's intimate wellness. They explore the societal taboos surrounding sexual health, the impact of aging and childbirth on women's bodies, and the importance of normalizing conversations about intimate wellness. She shares her insights on the consultation process, the creation of comprehensive treatment plans, and the role of peptides in enhancing sexual wellness. The conversationCameron and Dr. Bushra emphasize the empowerment of women to speak openly about their health and the need for a supportive dialogue in the medical community. Dr. Bushra talks about the importance of women's wellness, addressing topics such as urinary incontinence, intimate wellness treatments, and the significance of patient-centric care. She emphasizes the need for open discussions about women's health issues and the evolution of treatments available. They also highlight the importance of building trust in patient-provider relationships and the connection between sexual wellness and overall happiness. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Women are starting to realize they don't have to separate sexual wellness from aesthetics.Social media has played a significant role in normalizing discussions about intimate wellness.Aging and childbirth can significantly impact women's intimate health.Education is key to empowering women about their sexual wellness options.The consultation process should focus on listening to the patient's concerns first.Intimate wellness issues can affect emotional and mental well-being.Peptides can play a role in enhancing sexual wellness and libido.Women are becoming more empowered to discuss their health openly.Normalizing conversations about intimate wellness is essential for societal change.Providers need to create a safe space for women to discuss their intimate health. Women often hesitate to discuss intimate health issues due to stigma.Urinary incontinence is a common issue that can be treated effectively.Many women are unaware that treatments exist for conditions they think are normal.Patient education is crucial in intimate wellness.The market for intimate wellness is growing and evolving rapidly.Trust and authenticity in patient-provider relationships lead to better outcomes.Sexual wellness is closely linked to overall happiness and relationship stability.Men are increasingly involved in discussions about women's health.Listening to patients' experiences is essential for effective treatment.The future of wellness will focus on holistic approaches to health.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.

For many parents in Illinois, time is running out to get the specialized help they need for their young children with developmental disabilities. They are waiting to get their kids into a state program called Early Intervention, which is open only to kids under the age of three. An investigation from the Illinois Answers Project found that Illinois pays providers less than other states, including Missouri, which leads to stalled access and reliance on telehealth appointments. The reporters interviewed therapists and identified dozens of Illinois families who have waited as long as 17 months for care. Reporter Meredith Newman talks about the challenges facing the program, what drew her to the investigation, and the impact on families waiting for specialized services.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much court and legal news today: Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner and overturns major restraint on presidential power Court prevents Trump from firing Fed governor – but only without “cause” and that case will move forward SCOTUS Permits Counting of Mail-In Ballots that Arrive After Election Day; Justice Alito Warns Mail-In-Ballot Ruling Leaves Giant Opening For Voter Fraud Justices Reject UT Austin Professor's Anti-DEI Speech Retaliation Case Justices Turn Away Pharma, Compounder Unfair Competition Fight Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by survivors of Uvalde school shooting Texas Supreme Court orders Harris Co. to stop using taxpayer funds to protect illegal aliens from deportation  Texas Secures Nearly $34 Million in Settlement Agreement with Big Pharma Company AstraZeneca for Giving Illegal Kickbacks to Providers to Prescribe Its Drugs to Texans Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas ranks as “Best Business Climate” for fourth year in a row in report from Business Facilities magazine.Dallas Fed: Texas factory growing but growth slows.Texas (Del Rio) sisters charged with stabbing mom of 5 to death. Sickening footage shows Texas sisters Cookie and Kitty grin as they're busted for allegedly hacking mom of 5 to death.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

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

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

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

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

Patients may seem uninterested in their oral health, but the real issue may be that they have not been given a clear reason to participate in their care. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Melissa Obrotka, a dental hygienist and oral-systemic health educator, about helping patients understand what is happening in their mouths and why it matters to their overall health. You will learn how to create patient buy-in, use visual evidence and open-ended questions, calibrate your team, and transition from task-based hygiene to a healthcare-focused approach. To improve communication and help patients take action, listen to Episode 1065 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Dental professionals must help patients understand how oral inflammation and bacteria can affect systemic health.Team calibration requires dedicated non-patient time to establish shared clinical standards, protocols, and expectations.Disclosing biofilm gives patients visual evidence that helps them understand disease, inflammation, and areas of risk.Open-ended questions and motivational interviewing can uncover the fear or previous experiences behind patient resistance.Providers can challenge patients directly while acknowledging their choices and asking permission to explain clinical concerns.Hygienists earn healthcare-level compensation by consistently delivering comprehensive healthcare rather than limited task-based services.Dentists and hygienists should learn and implement an oral-systemic approach together so patients receive consistent care.Snippets:00:00 Intro01:00 Why patients may appear not to care about their oral health.02:20 Melissa's background in dental hygiene and oral-systemic education.03:45 The relationship between oral inflammation, bacteria, and systemic health.06:05 How hygienists inherit task-based systems and schedules.09:05 Why dental hygienists may be the most important healthcare providers patients see all year.10:55 The need to schedule non-patient time for team calibration.12:00 How disclosing biofilm creates patient buy-in.13:45 Connecting periodontal charting, radiographs, bleeding, and visible bacteria.16:00 The expanding research on oral and systemic health.18:35 Using questions and motivational interviewing with resistant patients.22:00 How to care deeply while challenging patients directly.24:20 Melissa's perspective on dental hygiene as a career.28:45 Melissa's courses at The Exchange.31:10 Final thoughts on helping patients care and take action.32:00 Why dentists and hygienists should attend training together.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:Melissa A Obrotka, BA, RDH, holds over 25 years of experience in the dental field and concentrated clinical experience with the dental implant patient population. Melissa's core objectives for her patients in specialty perio/prosthodontics are focused on a “whole-listic” approach to dental prevention, disease remission, and therapies that encompass total body health and wellness. Her approach to patient care is focused on biofilm disruption strategies for periodontal and peri-implant health and longevity while providing healthcare advocacy to patients. In addition, Obrotka is a dental hygiene motivator, educator, podcast host, change agent, influencer, and industry thought leader. Obrotka serves as a clinical adjunct professor at her alma mater, Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, where she elevated clinical education by instructing students on the oral microbiome, biofilm disruption and introduced the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) methodology. Obrotka was nationally recognized in 2016 as a Master Clinician for her outstanding clinical expertise. In 2017, Obrotka was named one of the “Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know'' in the clinincal practice category by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.Resources mentioned in the episode:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthebadasshygienist/Website: https://itsthebadasshygienist.comMentioned Programs:No More Ignored Advice &The Biology Led Hygiene Appointment: https://www.itsthebadasshygienist.com/speaking-the-badass-hygienist-melissa-obrotka-rdhOPSM Framework: Oral Prevention is Systemic Medicine: https://www.itsthebadasshygienist.com/opsm-framework-courseMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.