Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Austin

Frequently in my practice, in addition to dealing with cases related to breast implant illness, I encounter patients experiencing gastrointestinal issues. That is why it's vital to shed light on the complex interplay between breast health and gut health, prompting a comprehensive approach to address the multifaceted nature of these health concerns. Addressing issues in the gut is crucial as it significantly impacts gut health and overall well-being. This episode focuses on actionable steps for individuals seeking to optimize their gut health. Diet and supplements for gut health and inflammation Sometimes, despite the efforts of disciplined or diligent individuals following a clean diet to support their well-being, certain challenges still arise. This is due to contributing factors such as probiotic intake and water choices. I often advise patients to reconsider the pH balance of their water and to opt for filtered water instead. Lemon water, praised for its potential to eliminate harmful bacteria due to its acidity, can lead to imbalances when consumed excessively over time. The acidity of lemon water, while potentially beneficial in targeting specific bacteria such as E. coli, Bacteroides fragilis, and fungi, requires a delicate balance. Prolonged and excessive consumption of lemon water can disrupt this equilibrium, resulting in unintended consequences for the microbiome. Understanding the implications of these hormonal dynamics becomes pivotal in devising effective strategies for managing menstrual health. In the context of pre-menopausal women grappling with cycle-related challenges such as pain, excessive bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or endometriosis, elevated estrogen levels and impaired estrogen metabolism emerge as critical areas. Recognizing the complex interplay within the body, I've taken the initiative to create an inflammation support bundle that addresses the multifaceted nature of health challenges. This specially curated bundle places a significant emphasis on incorporating liposomal versions of key components for optimal absorption. By integrating this bundle into your daily health routine, you can take a proactive step toward mitigating inflammation and promoting overall well-being. Grab yours now: https://drrobssolutions.com/ Managing gut health issues concerning breast implant illness through dietary changes and supplements In our clinic, we've encountered challenges with anemia, especially in patients with gastrointestinal issues. Anemia, exacerbated by fatigue, can reach a point where ferritin levels necessitate iron transfusions, a situation we've addressed in our practice, especially before surgical procedures. To normalize symptoms like anemia, gastrointestinal distress – including constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and swelling – I recommend simple interventions such as switching to filtered water and temporarily discontinuing probiotic use. For those diligently pursuing a nutrient-dense diet, particularly with higher protein intake, I recognize the challenges the body may face in breaking down these nutrients. In these instances, incorporating additional digestive enzymes, such as MassZymes from BIOptimizers, can be an effective solution to enhance digestion and nutrient absorption. However, when dealing with complex cases, we do a more holistic approach involving a thorough examination of the patient's genetics, a toxicity profile, and a comprehensive assessment using tools like a GI map, which includes a stool test, food sensitivity tests, and hormone evaluations. This approach allows for a clearer understanding of the patient's overall health, especially when dealing with extreme gut problems, digestion issues, and persistent symptoms like swelling, bloating, and pain. Remember, prioritizing gut health is paramount, especially before undergoing surgery, a consideration often overlooked but crucial in the journey to overcoming breast implant illness. Check out our Inflammation Support Bundle, a comprehensive resource tailored to guide individuals on their paths to better gut health, recognizing the pivotal role it plays in mood, immune function, and overall vitality. About Dr. Rob: Austin's natural plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield brings you the true stories of actual patients, navigates through their surgical and non-surgical treatment options, then reveals their chosen path forward and the results they achieved. Dr. Rob is a board certified plastic surgeon and Austin's Natural Choice for plastic surgery, laser and energy treatments, and aesthetics. Links and Resources Dr. Robert Whitfield's Website (https://drrobssolutions.com/) Follow Dr. Rob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/ For more information on Virtual and In Person Consultations, we always answer our messenger personally: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/contact/

Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn't, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and the shocking findings). So many women with breast implants experience the same symptoms of extreme fatigue, general malaise, and chronic aches and pains, yet their tests routinely come back with nothing. In this second episode of our series about Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Rob describes how PCR testing (the same that detects COVID-19) delivers the long-needed answers that finally put BII sufferers on the road to recovery. About Dr. Rob: Austin's natural plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield brings you the true stories of actual patients, navigates through their surgical and non-surgical treatment options, then reveals their chosen path forward and the results they achieved. Dr. Rob is a board certified plastic surgeon and Austin's Natural Choice for plastic surgery, laser and energy treatments, and aesthetics. Links and Resources Dr. Robert Whitfield's Website (https://drrobssolutions.com/) Follow Dr. Rob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/ For more information on Virtual and In Person Consultations, we always answer our messenger personally: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/contact/

Women who believe their implants are making them sick report a wide range of symptoms including extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, brain fog, hair loss, rashes, dry mouth and eyes, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. These conditions appear within a few months to several years following surgery, and seem to more often follow a secondary surgery like revision or exchange. But the exact cause is difficult to pin down because other conditions like Lyme disease and toxic mold exposure can cause similar symptoms. Using PCR testing (instead of traditional CLIA-based lab testing), Dr. Rob discovered that over 60% of the breast implants he removed all had one thing in common. Dr. Rob describes his methodology for identifying this complicated, misunderstood condition and shares his treatment strategies utilizing nutrition and genetic testing to put his patients on the path to healing. For more healing resources create by Dr. Rob, visit our store - Dr. Rob's Solutions at https://drrobssolutions.myshopify.com About Dr. Rob: Austin's natural plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield brings you the true stories of actual patients, navigates through their surgical and non-surgical treatment options, then reveals their chosen path forward and the results they achieved. Dr. Rob is a board certified plastic surgeon and Austin's Natural Choice for plastic surgery, laser and energy treatments, and aesthetics. Visit Dr. Rob's Austin plastic surgery (https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/) practice website or follow him on Instagram at @drrobertwhitfield (https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/)

Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn't, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and the shocking findings). So many women with breast implants experience the same symptoms of extreme fatigue, general malaise, and chronic aches and pains, yet their tests routinely come back with nothing. In this second episode of our series about Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Rob describes how PCR testing (the same that detects COVID-19) delivers the long-needed answers that finally put BII sufferers on the road to recovery. About Dr. Rob: Austin's natural plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield brings you the true stories of actual patients, navigates through their surgical and non-surgical treatment options, then reveals their chosen path forward and the results they achieved. Dr. Rob is a board certified plastic surgeon and Austin's Natural Choice for plastic surgery, laser and energy treatments, and aesthetics. Visit Dr. Rob's Austin plastic surgery (https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/) practice website or follow him on Instagram at @drrobertwhitfield (https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/)

Women who believe their implants are making them sick report a wide range of symptoms including extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, brain fog, hair loss, rashes, dry mouth and eyes, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. These conditions appear within a few months to several years following surgery, and seem to more often follow a secondary surgery like revision or exchange. But the exact cause is difficult to pin down because other conditions like Lyme disease and toxic mold exposure can cause similar symptoms. Using PCR testing (instead of traditional CLIA-based lab testing), Dr. Rob discovered that over 60% of the breast implants he removed all had one thing in common. Dr. Rob describes his methodology for identifying this complicated, misunderstood condition and shares his treatment strategies utilizing nutrition and genetic testing to put his patients on the path to healing. For more healing resources create by Dr. Rob, visit our store - Dr. Rob's Solutions at https://drrobssolutions.myshopify.com About Dr. Rob: Austin's natural plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield brings you the true stories of actual patients, navigates through their surgical and non-surgical treatment options, then reveals their chosen path forward and the results they achieved. Dr. Rob is a board certified plastic surgeon and Austin's Natural Choice for plastic surgery, laser and energy treatments, and aesthetics. Visit Dr. Rob's Austin plastic surgery (https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/) practice website or follow him on Instagram at @drrobertwhitfield (https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/)

Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn't, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and the shocking findings). So many women with breast implants experience the same symptoms of extreme fatigue, general malaise, and chronic aches and pains, yet their tests routinely come back with nothing. In this second episode of our series about Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Rob describes how PCR testing (the same that detects COVID-19) delivers the long-needed answers that finally put BII sufferers on the road to recovery. About Dr. Rob: Austin's natural plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield brings you the true stories of actual patients, navigates through their surgical and non-surgical treatment options, then reveals their chosen path forward and the results they achieved. Dr. Rob is a board certified plastic surgeon and Austin's Natural Choice for plastic surgery, laser and energy treatments, and aesthetics. Visit Dr. Rob's Austin plastic surgery (https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/) practice website or follow him on Instagram at @drrobertwhitfield (https://www.instagram.com/drrobertwhitfield/)

"Digital has outgrown the IT Department." As a Professor at London Ontario's Ivey School of Business, Rob watches, assesses and teaches trends in technology. His extensive background in both academia and business brings together some fascinating thoughts about the evolution and impact of technology and digital in our world. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do get in contact with Jann at HR@fordkeasthrc.ca We would love to hear from you! Want to show your support? Subscribe and leave a review! It means a lot! Thank you Jann Danyluk, Career Resilience.

Al and Val got stuck in a ring of endless horniness in this somehow also religious Disney Channel classicRing of Endless Light (August 23rd, 2002)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Greg Beeman (Under Wraps, Brink, Horse Sense, Miracle in Lane 2, Ultimate Christmas Present)Written by Madeleine L'Engle (novel - Also wrote A Wrinkle in Time), Marita Giovanni (nothing else really), Bruce Graham (Right on Track, Tiger Cruise, Dunston Checks In, Anastasia)Starring: Mischa Barton as Vicky Austin (Kablam, The Sixth Sense, The OC)Ryan Merriman as Adam Eddington (Smart House, Luck of the Irish, Pretty Little Liars, 42)Jared Padalecki as Zachary Gray (Gilmore Girls, Supernatural)Scarlett Pomers as Suzy Austin (Erin Brokovich, Star Trek: Voyager, Reba - stopped in 2007)Soren Fulton as Rob Austin (character actor til 2014)James Whitmore as Grandfather (started acting in 1949 - Kiss Me Kate, Planet of the Apes, Tora! Tora! Tora!, Where the Red Fern Grows, The Shawshank Redemption, The Majestic)Theresa Wong as Dr. Zand (Home and Away, took a break and then resurgence in 2021/22)Christopher Kirby as Harbor Master Dan (Flipper, Matrix Reloaded/Revolutions, Revenge of the Sith, The Saddle Club)Synopsis: During the summer as her grandfather is dying of leukemia and death seems all around, 15-year-old Vicky finds comfort with the pod of dolphins with which she has been doing research.Fun Facts:Based on a novelKirsten Storms was originally cast as Vicky Austin as they had commercials with her in it but changed it at the last minute.Next Movie: The Scream Team ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Rob Austin, from SME Skills, and Joel have an in-depth chat about the sales function of a business. They tackle sales stereotypes and how to ask powerful, authentic questions in your sales process.  They discuss why every business needs a sales process, why you are not the main character in your prospects' story and why getting a "no" is still a result. As well as how to take the fear out of picking up the phone. They also explain how to trick Jordan Belfort into buying his own pen and much more besides…   KEY TAKEAWAYS Most people think about the act of making a sale negatively. Marketing does not have that stigma.  There is no point in marketing if you don't follow through and make sales. To sell effectively you must get your mindset right. How to do that is discussed in the episode. You must 100% understand what you are doing. That is only possible through practice. Don't wing it. When selling, give people options that will genuinely get them to where they want or need to be. You must care and genuinely want to deliver for the prospective client. Realness is essential, people know when you are not being genuine and react badly when you try to deceive them. BEST MOMENTS ‘For some reason, sales have this stigma. ´ ‘I think business owners with sales and marketing are terrified of rejection.' ‘Take the time and really build the rapport.' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Codebreak Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/codebreakclub/about/ Stay Hungry podcast series Stay Hungry Bestselling Book Marketing coaching: www.andyandjoel.com Done-for-you marketing: www.codebreak.co.uk If you're fed up with wasting your time and money on marketing that doesn't generate enquiries and sales - hop on a Codebreak discovery call.  After all, getting lots of 'likes' on your Facebook page ain't gonna make your boat go faster. But up-to-date marketing techniques that attract buyers and action takers instead of tyre kickers will. The Codebreak team are here to show you how or do it for you - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/discovery-call/   EPISODE RESOURCES Email - rob.austin@smeskills.co.uk LinkedIn : https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robaustinsales   ABOUT THE GUEST Rob was born in Scotland but spent most of his life living in Spain enabling him to speak fluent Spanish. He then moved back to the UK, to the beautiful English Riviera in Torbay 15 years ago. Having spent over 12 years in corporate hospitality in some of the finest hotels in Torbay, he eventually wanted out of the industry so he could better utilise his skills. This led him to a sales position in Exeter working for massive clients securing opportunities for them, enabling growth and expansion.  His success within many different industries led to his building his own business, where he could pass his skills on to his clients, enabling them to double their sales within a short time. "I joined the SME Skills Academy as I could no longer sustain or give as much to my clients as I wanted to, SME Skills now gives me a lot more content, an excellent team to be a part of and so much more backing than I ever had before, opening me up to even more opportunities to help business owners just like you to double or even triple your sales because, at the end of the day, nothing within business is more important than sales, without it you will just have an expensive hobby! " ABOUT THE HOSTS Joel Stone Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.    Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel's work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel's work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.   Andy Rao Andy studied Psychology at university, which was his springboard into the world of marketing. He realised that to sell successfully you have to put yourself into the shoes of your customer and understand their why. Andy started his marketing career working closely with dozens of Shropshire businesses, all of whom had something different to sell. During that time, Andy picked up the skills he uses today to tailor each marketing solution to his client's businesses, the industries they work in, and the different types of customers they need to reach.   CONTACT THE HOSTS Website - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codebreak   Podcast Description Breaking down all things marketing, design, and geek culture. Hear from Codebreak co-founders Andy and Joel as well as the experienced team. On this podcast expect to find marketing top tips, useful insights, and expert advice that you can apply to your business. So, if you're fed up with wasting your time and money on marketing that doesn't generate enquiries and sales - hop on a Codebreak discovery call.  After all, getting lots of 'likes' on your Facebook page ain't gonna make your boat go faster. But up-to-date marketing techniques that attract buyers and action takers instead of tyre kickers will. The Codebreak team are here to show you how or do it for you - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/discovery-call/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Austin returns to Career Resilience! This time round the discussion is about information sharing in a “super transparent” society. Formerly, we have lived with the assumption that for the most part,  information would stay where it is. Rob talks about how in fact information can propagate in ways that are unexpected and can cause us problems. Or ways that can drive unexpected change.  Providing examples of specific situations, Rob discusses Anonymous and the pros and cons of the information age we inhabit. Rob talks too about how he and his fellow researcher and mentor David Upton got some things wrong and the unexpected direction super-transparency can take us as individuals and as societies. Rob also provides specific tips for businesses to consider. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do get in contact with Jann at HR@fordkeasthrc.ca We would love to hear from you! Want to show your support? Subscribe and leave a review! It means a lot! Thank you Jann Danyluk, Career Resilience.

In this healthcare podcast, I speak with Peter Hayes, who is president and CEO at the Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine and a national presence in healthcare strategy, innovation, and a frequent keynote speaker. One thing, among many, that Peter said during our conversation struck me. He said it will take a village to fix what ails the healthcare industry in this country. There are too many interdependencies. This point obviously resonates around these parts because it's the rationale for the Relentless Health Value podcast. We started this show on the recognition that if you want to achieve anything in healthcare, you cannot do it without collaboration/cooperation/grudging acquiescence of other stakeholders in the patient journey or the payment journey. And when I say, “You can't do anything,” I mean you can't sell anything, you can't improve patient care, and, most relevant to this particular episode, you can't contain prices. If we're talking about health systems (for example, hospitals and the like), they are not going to curtail their price hikes or improve the value of care delivered or safety or infection control really unless patients and employers and CMS and others demand that they do—and unless employers and others do some of the five things that Peter Hayes mentions at the end of our conversation. Spoiler alert there. For context to this discussion, let's check in with some of the biggest, most powerful health systems in this country. If I limit this comment to the “nonprofit” ones—and I say “nonprofit” with air quotes because what does that mean exactly?—look, I know there are many health system execs that listen to this show, but there's some inalienable facts here. And let's talk about them with the intent of fixing them because nothing is going to get fixed that isn't talked about. It's not my nature to mince words, so I won't. Many hospitals are, by almost every account, pretty darn inefficient. And they don't do cost accounting, but then they'll scream and claim to be losing money when paid the exact same prices for certain services that other hospitals can get paid and make a fair profit. Crappy workflows cost money. Talk to anybody who has watched even the trailer to a Six Sigma course. Another thing that costs money is when all the burned-out doctors quit and you have to recruit new ones, but that's a topic for a different day. Listen the EP323 with Arshad Rahim, MD.  But there's also inefficiencies in how many health systems purchase supplies. (Listen to EP281 with Rob Austin for more on that.) Further, paying the C-suite millions of dollars but maybe underpaying or understaffing nurses has consequences. There's complaints about Medicare payer mixes, but then somehow there's enough spare shekel to put a waterfall in the lobby. Nonprofit hospitals also don't pay any taxes, keep in mind, which is a huge financial windfall, especially when they provide vanishingly small amounts of charity care compared to revenue. See the top 10 health system hall of shame in this category here.   Here's another point to ponder: Amongst the hundreds, thousands, of requests I get from PR firms pitching guests to come on this show, there are plenty from what appears to be a pretty large cottage industry that I had never heard of before. I'll call it the real estate for nonprofit hospitals cottage industry. From what I can gather by the promo copy, this involves buying up medical office buildings, not paying any real estate taxes, and then leasing out the space. I should have one of these guys come on the show just to shine some light on whatever this apparently pretty common shenanigan is. As Vikas Saini, MD, from the Lown Institute has said, “No margin, no mission” can become an excuse for all kinds of questionable behavior. So bottom line, we have employers, employees, taxpayers, cash-pay patients whose federal and/or state and/or local taxes are going to support these nonprofit hospitals—but then there's this double tax. Because they claim to be losing money on Medicare patients, they justify cost shifting some pretty big bucks onto the commercially insured patients, who are then paying, on average, some wildly inflated prices for healthcare services. This might be considered a double tax if you think about it: tax dollars going to the IRS directly and then after-tax dollars buying that knee replacement for $125,000 that should cost $25,000. Consider that a $100,000 double tax. But why should a hospital with a motive to maximize margins quit it with their questionable and secretive billing practices if employers just pay whatever the bill is no fuss no muss? Short answer: They won't. So, it's going to be up to someone else in the village to make it untenable to continue. It's going to be up to another party to slow that roll. In this conversation, Peter Hayes talks about the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study.  One last thing that may or may not be relevant here, but I can't resist a good sidebar. New catchphrase I have been hearing lately: the “deconstruction of hospitals.” Have you heard it, too? In fact, I was listening to Zeev Neuwirth's podcast recently that featured Raphael Rakowski. Raphael said that the average fixed cost of any given brick-and-mortar hospital is 65% of revenue. So, just having the building, the physical plant, and paying for all the things you need to pay for to run that physical plant is really high. I heard Jason Wells say in a HealthIMPACT forum the other day that it costs a million dollars to build a bed in California due to all the regulatory requirements. Add to that something Christin Deacon highlighted the other day on LinkedIn about how operating rooms are empty 30% of the time.   So, it makes me wonder whether some of the issues that hospitals have when they claim that they are losing money on Medicaid or Medicare is because their fixed costs are out of whack. This potentially disproportionate situation, however, is one reason why hospitals really have to watch it for hospitals at home or virtual offerings. After all, this is exactly how Amazon ate everybody's lunch. Erase 65% of your costs, or even 50% of your costs, and that cost-plus profit threshold becomes a weapon of mass destruction. At the end of this podcast—the very end, so if you're in a rush, jump to 28 minutes or something [32:45]—Peter gives five ideas for employers to limit the ability for hospitals to take advantage. If you're a hospital exec that's listening, I would urge you to please help your local employers do these things. Let's all get on the same team here to improve the health of our communities with pricing and business models that are reasonable and fair. Don't be like the hospital that Katy Talento is going to talk about in an upcoming episode who won't do direct contracting with employers because the coding is kind of a hassle. Seriously now. You can learn more at purchaseralliance.org. Peter Hayes is president and CEO of the Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine and formerly a principal of Healthcare Solutions and director of associate health and wellness at Hannaford Supermarkets. He has been in innovative, strategic benefit design for the past 20+ years. During the past several years, Hannaford has received numerous national awards in recognition of the company's commitment to working collaboratively with healthcare providers and vendors in delivering health benefits that are focused on value (high-quality efficient care). Hannaford Supermarkets has been successful in this arena by focusing on innovative solutions for patient advocacy, chronic disease management, and health promotion programs. Hannaford was recognized by receiving the National Business Group on Health Platinum Award for the health promotion and wellness programs three years in a row. These programs, along with healthcare delivery strategies, contributed to a flat trend line over five years. Peter has also been involved in healthcare reform leadership roles on both the national and regional levels with organizations like the Center for Health Innovation, Care Focused Purchasing, and Leapfrog. He's also cofounder of the Maine Health Management Coalition (now Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine) and has been appointed by two different Maine Governors to serve on Health Care Reform Commissions to recommend public policies to improve the access and affordability of healthcare for Maine citizens. 07:51 Who are the commercial payers? 08:48 Are hospitals actually losing money on Medicare and Medicaid? 11:26 Is cost inversely connected to quality when it comes to hospital care? 13:46 “A lot of hospitals don't do cost accounting.” 13:59 If hospitals don't know their costs, how does Medicare know their costs? 15:52 “In the hospital financial world … they start the budget upside down.” 18:48 “There's plenty of accountability to spread around for where we are.” 20:30 Do employers have any options in the current health system situation? 21:39 “If this market's going to change, purchasers have to step up and start demanding more accountability, more transparency.” 26:21 How is the new transparency legislation impacting plan sponsors and employers? 29:41 EP342 with Christin Deacon.32:38 “I think the whole dialogue around how we pay for hospital services is going to really change.” 32:45 What is Peter's advice to employers? You can learn more at purchaseralliance.org.   @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Who are the commercial payers? @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Are hospitals actually losing money on Medicare and Medicaid? @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Is cost inversely connected to quality when it comes to hospital care? @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “A lot of hospitals don't do cost accounting.” @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth If hospitals don't know their costs, how does Medicare know their costs? @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “In the hospital financial world … they start the budget upside down.” @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “There's plenty of accountability to spread around for where we are.” @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Do employers have any options in the current health system situation? @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “If this market's going to change, purchasers have to step up and start demanding more accountability, more transparency.” @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth How is the new transparency legislation impacting plan sponsors and employers? @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth “I think the whole dialogue around how we pay for hospital services is going to really change.” @pefhayes of @HPAofMaine discusses #healthsystempricing on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! 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"Before you accept an opportunity, make sure you're convinced it's winnable." Rob's career has spanned a variety of academic and business ventures. An American, Rob has worked in the U.S., Europe and in Canada. He is currently with London, Ontario's prestigious Ivey School of Business. Rob has been widely published in academic and professional venues, and has written 9 books. He has a number of degrees including mechanical engineering and literature. This varied background has led to an eclectic career. Rob, among his other interests, works with initiatives related to neurodiversity as a source of organizational talent. That, along with Rob's own career resilience, is what we discuss in this conversation."More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/& for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do get in contact with Jann at HR@fordkeasthrc.ca We would love to hear from you! Want to show your support? Subscribe and leave a review! It means a lot! Thank you Jann Danyluk, Career Resilience. "

Despite the saying, the thing that makes great minds so great is they don't all think alike. Increasingly companies need people who can solve complex problems, innovate and create in new ways precisely because they don't view the world in the same way as many others do.  The term “neurodivergent” describes a person who thinks differently to the dominant social norm - or “neurotypical” person - because of individual differences related to a cognitive condition such as Autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD.  That's why companies like SAP, Microsoft and Google have invested in hiring people who are Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent.  But not all workplaces value or nurture different ways of thinking and within the 20% of the global population which is neurodivergent, it's estimated the unemployment rate is over 80% .  If there is one thing that the pandemic has taught us it's that work accommodations can be made with great success. Businesses need neurodiversity to outcompete their competitors. Making targeted accommodations to create more inclusive work environments for people who are neurodivergent can unlock one of the world's largest untapped talent pools.  In an article for HBR, Rob Austin,  professor of information systems at Ivey Business School in Canada who studies neurodiversity in the workplace, shares that although many companies are just beginning to realize the benefits of neurodiversity, SAP's program, which is four years old, is already paying off in terms of increased productivity gains, quality improvement, boosts in innovative capabilities, and broad increases in employee engagement. On today's episode Rob joins us to unpack what neurodiversity is and tell us why organisations need neurodivergent people now more than ever.

With 2020 being the year it was generating new leads and sales has been difficult. What if you could get better at finding those ideal customers and turning those precious leads into sales? Well, In today's episode we are joined by Rob Austin, the Sales Mechanic and founder of commission with permission he explains the importance of selling the right way and how that impacts your brands growth.If you are interested in honing your sales skills and seeing where you are being held back from turning leads into customers jump on a FREE Sales MOT with Rob Austin Below and make 2021 the year you closed more of your ideal customers.Get a FREE Sales MOT with Rob here - https://commissionwithpermission.com/contact-us/You can find out more about Rob and Commission with Permission:https://www.commissionwithpermission.com/------------------------Do Feel like your brand could use improving but not sure where to start?Or are you looking to build upon and grow your existing brand to create more impact? Or are you seeking an impactful, iconic and memorable logo and brand identity system?Schedule a brand discovery consultation call here - https://www.elementsbrandmanagement.o.uk/schedule-a-call------------------------SUBSCRIBE to our brand tip video series delivered straight to your inbox - https://bit.ly/2A8kpif------------------------Other Social ChannelsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1DttwtvyIL5wOAewMSeRwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsbrandmanagement/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ElementsBrandManagement/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ElementsBrand Website - https://bit.ly/36BQX00Support the showFree Brand Development ResourcesHow strong is your brand? Take our brand assessment and find out - https://bit.ly/2VksUSjUnified Brand Podcast - Subscribe here - http://spoti.fi/3sdg5nq Brand Building Course - Learn how to build a magnetic brand that stands out from the competition and grows your business - http://bit.ly/2Zw5dos

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John Rodis, MD, MBA, is an OB/GYN specializing in high-risk pregnancies. He’s been a board examiner and a department chairman. He’s been a COO and a CEO of a 600-bed Level 1 trauma center. He’s also an author working on a book to help consumers make better choices. Dr. Rodis has said he feels an inflection point is coming in the transition to value. First, we have the pressure of large employers. Second, we’ve got doctors themselves who are being crushed by the current environment and who may also have realized that FFS (fee for service) is kinda risky in the middle of a pandemic. The third force toward the inflection point is the new breed of fee-only transparent brokers. And then fourth, we’ve got the government, particularly state governments who are struggling fiscally coming out of this pandemic and also realizing that the current health care system is pretty rigged to profit on the backs of taxpayers and firefighters and teachers. In the face of this transition, health systems who aren’t keeping up with the times are at increasing risk. Given that Dr. Rodis has held pretty much every job in health care at this point, he’s probably the perfect person to ask how to quantify that risk, number one, and then what health system leaders should be doing in the face of it. You can learn more by emailing Dr. Rodis at john@aristahealth.com.  John F. Rodis, MD, MBA, is a high-risk obstetrician by training and has had a long and illustrious career as a renowned health care leader. Most recently, he was the president of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Rodis had two stints at Saint Francis, starting there early in his career as a maternal-fetal medicine fellow in 1985. In between, he was head of obstetrics and gynecology at Stamford Hospital, served as its chief medical officer, was a faculty member at the UConn School of Medicine, and became chair of OB/GYN at Saint Francis in 2011. Dr. Rodis took the helm at Saint Francis as a recent state provider tax was quickly expanding into a huge fiscal burden on Connecticut’s acute care hospitals. In December 2015, he was named its eighth president. Dr. Rodis was the first physician to be appointed president in Saint Francis’s 118-year-history. He guided the hospital through an era of consolidation and rising state taxes. His last challenge arrived in spring 2020 as he oversaw an expansion of temporary facilities as the hospital faced the crush of the coronavirus pandemic. Also, during his tenure as president, Dr. Rodis ushered the Saint Francis team through significant change and transformation, much of which has been recognized at the national and regional level. Those transformations led them to achieve an “A” Safety Grade from Leapfrog seven of the last eight grading cycles. Saint Francis was also named Best Regional Hospital in 2019 by US News & World Report and was the only hospital in Connecticut named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. Dr. Rodis’s passion is patient safety and, in particular, providing consumers (patients) with reliable data to make informed health care decisions. He departed his post as president of Saint Francis in May 2020. Dr. Rodis has now started his own consulting firm, Arista Health, and is finishing a book entitled You Put Your Life in Their Hands. 02:16 How the scales are starting to rebalance. 02:44 “There’s going to be a day of reckoning.” 04:18 The risk a health system is taking by not adjusting to the market. 05:20 Where are the nominal dollars coming from, and where might they come from in the future. 08:04 EP279 with Peter Hayes.08:15 EP281 with Rob Austin.08:56 The difference in today’s market when it comes to cost setting. 10:02 Why the conversation is shifting from cost comparisons to value comparisons. 11:34 Value is quality over cost. 11:55 The four domains that go into value. 12:32 EP242 with Dr. Marty Makary.14:01 “The problem in this market: It’s not that free.” 16:48 Who is best equipped to be an arbiter of value in this new market system? 18:49 “I think that trust is starting to erode.” 20:30 How payers are leading the charge on this market change. 21:37 Dr. Rodis’s advice to hospital and health system executives to get ahead of this market change. 24:45 EP257 with Karl Bilimoria, MD.26:53 “I think you have to take ownership.” 28:08 “There’s no real Four Seasons business [model] in health care.” 28:30 “Look at the entire episode of cost.” 29:51 Where bundling falls into this equation. 31:45 Dr. Rodis’s upcoming book. You can learn more by emailing Dr. Rodis at john@aristahealth.com.  Check out our newest #healthcarepodcast with John Rodis, MD, MBA, as he discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare How are the scales of the market starting to rebalance? John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare “There’s going to be a day of reckoning.” John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare What’s the risk a health system is taking by not adjusting to the market? John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare What’s the difference in today’s market when it comes to cost setting? John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare Why is the conversation shifting from cost to value comparisons? John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare Value is quality over cost. John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare “The problem in this market: It’s not that free.” John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare Who is best equipped to be an arbiter of value in this new market system? John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare “I think that trust is starting to erode.” John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare “I think you have to take ownership.” John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare “There’s no real Four Seasons business [model] in health care.” John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare “Look at the entire episode of cost.” John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare Where does bundling fall into this equation? John Rodis, MD, MBA, discusses #healthsystems, #consumerism, and #valuebasedcontracts on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #vbc #valuebasedcare

You know what the second biggest cost line item is on most health systems’ profit and loss report: supplies—buying things like artificial knees, stents, service contracts. It’s estimated that an average hospital can save more than $12 million a year if they manage their supply chain better. And interestingly, oftentimes care actually improves as a result. For context, that wasted $12 million could pay for 165 more nurses or 50 more PCPs. It’s the cost of 3100 knee replacements. (All this, by the way, is according to Navigant.) Does it bother you that so many people in this country can’t afford care and nurses and PCPs aren’t getting raises and some of it is because leadership at many hospitals is not adequately managing their costs of goods? Maybe I’m an idealist, but the human consequences of this inadequacy certainly bother me. In this health care podcast, I am talking with Rob Austin. Rob is director of health systems at Guidehouse. He works a ton on supply chains at hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. Quick industry news flash: Guidehouse is a new entity comprised of legacy PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) government business which has combined with Navigant. You can learn more at guidehouse.com. You can also connect with Rob on LinkedIn.  Rob Austin is director of health systems at Guidehouse. He works closely with health systems to help reduce the cost and improve the quality of health care in the United States. As part of Guidehouse’s Healthcare Performance Excellence practice, Rob assists hospitals and systems to achieve rapid financial, clinical, and operational improvement, simultaneously reducing cost and improving quality. He previously worked at Allegheny Health Network, a seven-hospital system based in Pittsburgh, serving as director of supply chain and business development. Rob helped grow Provider Supply Chain Partners, a regionally focused group purchasing organization, from 12 hospital members to 74 and $1.3 billion in spend over three years. He also held various delivery, sales, and leadership roles at SAP Ariba. Rob writes and speaks frequently on topics relating to health system operating margin improvement, particularly around optimizing the supply chain and enhancing shared services functions within systems. 02:04 Why the pandemic is actually a good time to get a handle on hospital supply chains. 03:21 “Supply costs, nonlabor costs, are the second largest costs any health system has.” 04:08 The $24 billion opportunity for hospital systems. 04:35 How efficient supply chains help patients at large. 06:18 The hospitals that would benefit the most from streamlining supply chains. 07:05 The case of the haves and have nots in the supply chain. 07:36 EP279 with Peter Hayes.09:46 “The most efficient supply chains … are also more clinically effective.” 11:45 Standardizing supplies vs nonstandardization. 14:15 The biggest problems with a mismanaged supply chain. 15:50 Purchase services. 15:58 Areas of opportunity with supply chains. 19:27 The structural issues that add to the supply chain problem. 20:20 “To make an impact on your nonlabor costs … it needs to be driven initially from the C-suite.” 22:10 The steps to focus on to improve your supply chain. 29:32 Value-based care in the supply chain. 31:16 How smaller organizations can get a handle on their supply chains. 31:47 “Focus on people, process, and data.” 32:59 Amazon’s role in the health care supply chain. You can learn more at guidehouse.com. You can also connect with Rob on LinkedIn.  Check out our newest #healthcarepodcast with Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain Why is the #pandemic a good time to get a handle on your #hospital supply chain? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain “Supply costs, nonlabor costs, are the second largest costs any health system has.” Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain The $24 billion opportunity for hospital systems. Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain How do efficient supply chains help patients? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain What hospitals would benefit the most from streamlining supply chains? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain “The most efficient supply chains … are also more clinically effective.” Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain What are the biggest problems with a mismanaged supply chain? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain What are purchase services? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain Where are there areas of opportunities within supply chains? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain What structural issues add to the supply chain problems? Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain “To make an impact on your nonlabor costs … it needs to be driven initially from the C-suite.” Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain “Focus on people, process, and data.” Rob Austin, director of #healthsystems at @Guidehouse, discusses. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #supplychain #hospitalsupplychain

Rob Austin joins us for the first of our series of episodes at the Origin Immersion BJJ Camp. He gives some background to how he got started and how BJJ has changed over the years. We discuss how we got started doing BJJ podcasts as lower belts. We are joined by an additional surprise guest. Support Rob's podcast here: http://www.bjjshow.com/ bjjcampaignpodcast.com facebook.com/bjjcampaignpodcast

Rob’s bio from LinkedIn:Researcher, teacher, and experienced manager at major multinational corporations (automotive and technology companies) and also educational institutions (dean of a business school, CEO of an executive education foundation); experienced C-Level consultant to multinational companies; faculty chair and faculty member in executive education programs at Harvard Business School, Harvard Medical School, and elsewhere; author of several books and more than 100 articles and cases.Rob has worked extensively with a number of organisations in the US who have been paving the way when it comes to neurodiverse recruitment and realising the value and benefits of having a more diverse workforce. Rob published an article entitled “Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage” following his study of the programs being adopted by a number of North American corporates for the recruitment of individuals on the autism spectrum.Rob shares his thoughts on the critical elements that sit around the efforts to recruit and retain neurodiverse individuals. Leveraging the capabilities and networks of ‘social partners’ in finding and preparing candidates and supporting new hires once employed.

Rob’s bio from LinkedIn:Researcher, teacher, and experienced manager at major multinational corporations (automotive and technology companies) and also educational institutions (dean of a business school, CEO of an executive education foundation); experienced C-Level consultant to multinational companies; faculty chair and faculty member in executive education programs at Harvard Business School, Harvard Medical School, and elsewhere; author of several books and more than 100 articles and cases.Rob has worked extensively with a number of organisations in the US who have been paving the way when it comes to neurodiverse recruitment and realising the value and benefits of having a more diverse workforce. Rob published an article entitled “Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage” following his study of the programs being adopted by a number of North American corporates for the recruitment of individuals on the autism spectrum.Rob shares his thoughts on the critical elements that sit around the efforts to recruit and retain neurodiverse individuals. Leveraging the capabilities and networks of ‘social partners’ in finding and preparing candidates and supporting new hires once employed.

Gav, Rob & Austin discuss Captain America finished as Captain America? James Gunn to Direct Suicide Squad 2? Venom - How was it? (SPOILERS) Where does the "Sonyverse" go from here? Follow us on twitter @whataboutitshow @GavCW90 @OctaRob @Hawyouken  

Rob Austin of the Big Jiu-Jitsu Podcast joins the show to talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the life lessons he’s learned along the way and making time for training despite a hectic schedule. Click “Read More” for listening options and show notes! SHOW NOTES: Origins Developing social skills through Jiu-Jitsu Overcoming bullying through martial […]

Rob Austin of the Big Jiu-Jitsu Podcast joins the show to talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the life lessons he's learned along the way and making time for training despite a hectic schedule.

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In this episode we discuss... Rob’s background in history and his personal evolution in the nuclear industry Design flaws that led to the Three Mile Island accident Rob’s work in plant modernization managing major electrical and digital upgrades at plants in the US Pros and cons of analog systems versus digital systems The core inputs essential to safety control in a plant including coolant flow and temperature parameters Economic challenges in nuclear and how we can replace manual labor with automation to help overcome those challenges Concerns over software common cause failure Lessons we can learn from upgrade deficiencies in other countries How cybersecurity is maintained in digital systems How plant modernization methods are working to dramatically reduce the operation and maintenance costs required in nuclear

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