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Hosted by Michael Tetreault | Editor-in-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today Episode Overview In one of the most comprehensive episodes in DocPreneur Leadership Podcast history, host Michael Tetreault takes an honest, evidence-based, and encouraging look at the cash-pay and subscription-based primary care landscape — who it serves, how it works, where it's heading, and what every physician and advanced practice clinician needs to understand before making a career-defining decision. This episode doesn't take sides. It takes a clear-eyed look at the full picture — including the parts that don't always make it into the conference keynote. What's Covered in This Episode The Foundation Not all subscription-based primary care models are the same. Two models operating in this space share surface-level similarities but are structurally distinct businesses with different economic logic, different patient populations, and different long-term trajectories. Understanding which one you're considering — and why — changes everything about how you plan. A Lesson From Healthcare History Before committing to any practice model, it helps to understand what happened to the movements that came before it. This episode traces three instructive parallels: the micropractice and ideal medical practice movement of the early 2000s; the decades-long fight for healthcare price transparency and what happened when physicians finally got it; and the rise and reality check of retail health — what scaled, what didn't, and why. The common thread in every model that has achieved durable scale in American healthcare is the same: structural fit with the economic environment, not ideological purity. Two Pathways, One Brand Name The episode walks through both economic models in the cash-pay primary care space — the purist, cash-only, no-insurance model and the employer-integrated model — explaining how each works, who each serves, and what the financial picture actually looks like for physicians considering either path. The revenue math is done out loud. The sustainability data from peer-reviewed research is cited. The patient demographic fit for each model is examined honestly and specifically. Who Each Model Serves — and Where Other Models Fit Better A detailed breakdown of the patient populations each model genuinely serves well — and an honest, evidence-based look at the patient populations where other models may be a better structural fit. Including Medicare-eligible patients, patients with complex chronic disease, lower-income households, and employees of small and mid-sized businesses. The Overlooked Opportunity — NPs, PAs, and Advanced Practice Clinicians One of the most significant and underexplored opportunities in subscription-based healthcare delivery today is the direct-care model as a pathway for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice clinicians. The evidence on NP and PA-led primary care outcomes is strong and peer-reviewed. The physician shortage projections make the need urgent. And the organizational infrastructure for advanced practice clinician-led direct-care practices is largely unbuilt — which means the opportunity belongs to whoever moves first. The Organizational Landscape An honest look at what the multiplicity of organizations, coalitions, and alliances in the cash-pay primary care space tells us — and what research on professional association dynamics says about the long-term implications of organizational fragmentation for legislative effectiveness and individual practice planning. One Brand, Two Directions Drawing on four documented historical parallels from the history of American medicine — the AMA and managed care, osteopathic medicine's identity divide, family medicine's emergence as a separate specialty, and the micropractice movement — the episode makes the case that two communities with genuinely different economic interests and regulatory priorities currently sharing a brand name may, consistent with historical precedent, find their own distinct professional homes over time. This is presented as pattern recognition grounded in verified historical evidence — and as practical planning context for physicians building practices today. The Tax and Structuring Update A clear, practical summary of the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act changes — effective January 2026 — and what they mean for HSA eligibility of cash-pay membership fees. What qualifies, what doesn't, and why legal counsel is essential before making any representations to patients about tax-advantaged payment options. Eight Questions Before You Commit A practical pre-decision checklist — eight specific questions every physician or advanced practice clinician should be able to answer clearly before committing to any cash-pay practice pathway. Key Takeaways Cash-pay primary care and concierge medicine are not the same model, do not serve the same patient populations, and should not be evaluated as interchangeable alternatives. The purist cash-pay model has grown from approximately 100 practices in 2009 to over 2,100 by 2023 — real and meaningful growth. The financial sustainability data, however, reflects consistent challenges that peer-reviewed research has documented specifically in lower-income markets and solo practice settings. The employer-integrated pathway has stronger structural sustainability — multiple revenue streams, embedded benefit relationships, and documented employer cost reductions of 12 to 20 percent over three to five years. A December 2025 Johns Hopkins study found concierge and cash-pay primary care practices combined grew 83.1 percent between 2018 and 2023. The employer-integrated model is the primary driver of that growth trajectory. Concierge medicine — particularly the PCM model — is not retreating. The global concierge medicine market is projected to surpass $34 billion by 2032 and is growing at a compound annual rate that outpaces most healthcare market segments. The National Academy of Medicine's 2021 Future of Nursing report, AAMC physician shortage projections, and peer-reviewed NP/PA outcomes research collectively point to advanced practice clinician-led direct-care models as one of the most significant underexplored opportunities in subscription-based healthcare delivery. Pattern recognition from healthcare history — price transparency, retail health, the micropractice movement — consistently shows that the distance between a compelling healthcare idea and durable scaled impact is longer and more complicated than early advocacy suggests. Models that have achieved durable scale in American primary care share one characteristic: structural fit with the economic environment, not independence from it. Sources and Citations All claims in this episode are supported by published, verifiable sources. Full citations below. Micropractice and Practice Model History Moore, G. (2002). "Accountability and Improvement in Physician Practice." Family Medicine. Moore, G. & Showstack, J. (2003). "Primary Care Medicine in Crisis." Health Affairs. healthaffairs.org AAFP TransforMED Initiative. (2006). aafp.org Nutting, P.A. et al. (2010). "Initial Lessons From the First National Demonstration Project on Practice Transformation to a Patient-Centered Medical Home." Annals of Family Medicine. Rittenhouse, D.R. et al. (2009). "Primary Care and Accountable Care." New England Journal of Medicine. Rittenhouse, D.R. & Shortell, S.M. (2009). "The Patient-Centered Medical Home." JAMA. Price Transparency Research Pathak, Y. & Muhlestein, D. (2024). "Public Awareness and Use of Price Transparency: Report From a National Survey." West Health Institute / Gallup. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Parente, S.T. (2023). "Estimating the Impact of New Health Price Transparency Policies." Inquiry.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ScienceDirect. (2025). "Outcomes of Price Transparency Policies for Healthcare Services in the United States: A Systematic Review." sciencedirect.com Retail Health Fein, A.J. (2017). "Retail Clinic Check Up: CVS Retrenches, Walgreens Outsources, Kroger Expands." Drug Channels. drugchannels.net CNBC. (2024). "Why Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Retail Health Clinic Experiment Is Struggling." cnbc.com Healthcare Finance News. (2023). "Retail Clinics Seeing Utilization Soar, Popularity Grow." healthcarefinancenews.com MedCity News. (2023). "Retail Clinics Are Gaining Momentum." medcitynews.com Cash-Pay and Subscription Primary Care Market Data MedCity News. (March 2026). "DPC Is Scaling — The Financing Architecture Isn't Ready." medcitynews.com Johns Hopkins. (December 2025). Study on concierge and cash-pay practice growth 2018–2023. As cited in MedCity News, March 2026. Liaw, W. et al. (2024). "Direct Primary Care: Financial Analysis and Potential to Reshape the U.S. Healthcare Landscape." Journal of General Internal Medicine. springer.com Lujan, D.Y. (2025). "Why Direct Primary Care Models Fail." KevinMD. kevinmd.com Doan, L. et al. (2019). "Physician Perspectives on Direct Primary Care." Family Medicine. Eskew, P.M. & Klink, K. (2015). "Direct Primary Care: Practice Distribution and Cost Across the Nation." Health Affairs. healthaffairs.org Tseng, P. et al. (2018). "Administrative Costs Associated With Physician Billing and Insurance-Related Activities." JAMA Internal Medicine. Medscape Physician Compensation Report. (2023). medscape.com Employer-Integrated Model Spann, S.J. et al. (2020). "Employer-Sponsored Direct Primary Care." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. (2021). purchaseralliance.org Kaiser Family Foundation. (2023). Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey. kff.org National Business Group on Health. (2022). businessgrouphealth.org Employers Health Coalition. (2022). employershealthcoalition.org Patient Demographics and Population Health Anderson, G.F. (2010). "Chronic Conditions: Making the Case for Ongoing Care." Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tikkanen, R. & Abrams, M.K. (2020). "U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective." Commonwealth Fund.commonwealthfund.org Collins, S.R. et al. (2022). "Paying for It: How Health Insurance and Healthcare Costs Are Shaping the Lives of American Adults." Commonwealth Fund. commonwealthfund.org Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023). "Contingent and Alternative Employment Arrangements." bls.gov Petterson, S. et al. (2012). "Unequal Distribution of the U.S. Primary Care Workforce." Annals of Family Medicine. Advanced Practice Clinicians and Nursing Laurant, M. et al. (2019). "Revision of Professional Roles and Quality Improvement in Primary Care." New England Journal of Medicine. Naylor, M.D. & Kurtzman, E.T. (2010). "The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Reinventing Primary Care." Health Affairs. healthaffairs.org National Academy of Medicine. (2021). "The Future of Nursing 2020–2030." nationalacademies.org AAMC. (2021). "The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2019–2034." aamc.org Legal, Tax, and Compliance Eischen, J. (2025). Legal Commentary on Cash Practice Structuring. eischenlawoffice.com DLA Piper. (2025). "Paying for Direct Primary Care Arrangements With HSAs." dlapiper.com IRS Notice 26-05. irs.gov CMS. "Opt-Out Affidavits and Private Contracts." cms.gov Organizational and Professional Identity Research Hoff, T.J. (2010). Practice Under Pressure: Primary Care Physicians and Their Medicine in the Twenty-First Century. Rutgers University Press. Scott, W.R. (2008). Institutions and Organizations: Ideas and Interests. SAGE Publications. Freidson, E. (2001). Professionalism: The Third Logic. University of Chicago Press. Wolinsky, H. & Brune, T. (1994). The Serpent on the Staff: The Unhealthy Politics of the American Medical Association. Putnam. Gevitz, N. (2004). The DOs: Osteopathic Medicine in America. Johns Hopkins University Press. Stephens, G.G. (1989). "Family Medicine as Counterculture." Journal of Family Practice. Colwill, J.M. (1992). "Where Have All the Primary Care Applicants Gone?" New England Journal of Medicine. Meltzer, D.O. & Chung, J.W. (2014). "The Population-Based Physician Workforce." Health Affairs.healthaffairs.org Bodenheimer, T. & Pham, H.H. (2010). "Primary Care: Current Problems and Proposed Solutions." Health Affairs. healthaffairs.org Grumbach, K. & Grundy, P. (2010). "Outcomes of Implementing Patient Centered Medical Home Interventions." JAMA. Concierge Medicine Market Data Grand View Research. (2022). Concierge Medicine Market Size & Growth Report. grandviewresearch.com Precedence Research. (2023). U.S. Concierge Medicine Market Size and Forecast. globenewswire.com MDVIP. (2020). Personalized Primary Care Reduces ER Visits, Hospitalizations, and Outpatient Expenditures.mdvip.com AAPP / Software Advice. (2023). "Concierge Medicine Salary and Definition." softwareadvice.com Disclaimer The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast is produced by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, an independent healthcare leadership publication. This episode and its accompanying summary are intended for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this episode or summary constitutes medical, legal, financial, or accounting advice. The information presented reflects publicly available research, published data, and editorial observation, and is not intended to replace the guidance of qualified medical, legal, financial, or business professionals. All factual claims are supported by named, verifiable third-party sources, which are cited in full above. Concierge Medicine Today makes no guarantee regarding the completeness or currency of external sources cited and encourages listeners to verify information independently. References to specific organizations, publications, legal decisions, or market data are provided for educational context only. Mention of any organization, publication, or individual does not constitute endorsement, and no commercial relationship exists between Concierge Medicine Today and any source cited in this episode unless otherwise disclosed. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians considering any practice model change are strongly encouraged to seek qualified legal counsel with specific experience in healthcare compliance, tax structuring, and the applicable regulatory environment in their state before making any practice or business decisions. © 2007–2026 Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution of this content without written permission is prohibited.

Send us a textWelcome back to the guest chair Lanise Shortell — a pediatric and perinatal hospice nurse with over 20 years of experience walking families through their most tender moments. She is a global grief advocate who trains physician fellows at Emory University and abroad on the emotional landscapes of pediatric end-of-life care.  Most recently, Lanise became became the Co-Owner of Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care of Georgia - offering comforting care for families during every step of their journey.Lanise became a student of grief at just 4 years old, after a tragic accident shattered her sense of safety and family overnight. That rupture became a lifelong teacher — one that now informs the way she serves families facing unthinkable loss.This episode is for anyone navigating the quiet ache of loss, or sitting beside someone who is. In this episode, we discussed:The moment Lanise's life drastically changed by unimaginable loss.What it means to honor grief without trying to fix it.How grief can shape — and sometimes become — our life's work.What pediatric hospice work teaches about presence, not performance.Her work globally and nationally training.What we all can do to help families grieving everyday, but especially during the holidays.This conversation is a reminder that grief doesn't need to be rushed, silenced or solved - It simply needs to be held. Connect + Take Action:Instagram: @laniseshortellWebsite: Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care of Georgia To Sponsor a Family Contact: Becky Loveland @ bloveland76@yahoo.com or contact Lanise Shortell

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Blood clots, legitimate concern about blood clots, and well-honed knowledge about blood clots are all part of our profession's requirements for safe practice, right? And over the years I've been doing I Have a Client Who . . ., I've received dozens of stories about blood clots in one context or another. Today, we'll look at yet another: a condition called Factor Five Leiden.   Resources:    Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app   CE class, "A Doctor's Note is Not Good Enough, and what is better".   Chronic Venous Insufficiency - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics (no date). Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/chronic-venous-insufficiency (Accessed: 10 January 2024).   Factor V Leiden (no date). Available at: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/factor-v-leiden (Accessed: 10 January 2024).   Ghalaut, P.S. et al. (2014) ‘Ischemic Stroke in a Patient with Heterozygous Factor V Leiden Mutation: An Uncommon Association', Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood Transfusion, 30(Suppl 1), pp. 335–337. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12288-014-0392-2.   Jehangir, W. et al. (2014) ‘Treatment for Factor V Leiden, Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Case Report and Review of Literature', Journal of Hematology, 3(2), pp. 43–45. Trani, J.L. and Lawson, J.H. (2007) ‘5 - HYPERCOAGULABLE STATES ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY', in J.J. Bergan and C.K. Shortell (eds) Venous Ulcers. San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 55–65. 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Join the Facebook community hereImagine unlocking your true potential as a neurodivergent musician through support, resources, and a deep understanding of your unique strengths and challenges. On this inspiring episode, we chat with John Shortell, Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Musicians Union, who sheds light on the vital importance of not only supporting neurodivergent musicians but also making the music industry more inclusive and accessible for everyone.Together, we discuss our personal journeys of self-acceptance and growth as neurodivergent individuals, touching on the power of the social model of disability thinking and the barriers we face in our daily lives. We also tackle the Musicians Union's ambitious efforts to create a central hub for advice on neurodiversity, providing valuable resources and a safe space for neurodivergent musicians to share their experiences and challenges. As we delve into the complexities of navigating forms and paperwork as a neurodivergent person, we explore innovative approaches like gamification and visual elements to make these processes more engaging and accessible. Don't miss out on this heartfelt and insightful conversation that highlights the power of collective action in making the music industry an inclusive and supportive space for all.Support the showThanks so much for listening. Follow / DM me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for music and podcast updates. If you want to get in touch with your thoughts, suggestions etc head to jonhartmusic.comI'd love to hear from you and help build this community. If you know other neurodivergent musicians (or musicians who may be curious) please do share around. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theneurodivergentmusician/message

Caitlin Shortell was born and raised in Anchorage. She returned home after earning her law degree at Northeastern University in Boston and worked as an Assistant Public Defender at the Alaska Public Defender Agency (2003); as an Assistant Attorney General at the Alaska Attorney General's Office (2004-2008); and as Human Rights Advocate at the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (2008-2009). Ms. Shortell, along with two other attorneys, was plaintiff's counsel in Hamby v. Parnell (2014), the case that secured same sex couples the right to marry in Alaska.  Five years after winning the lawsuit that secured equal marriage, Ms. Shortell sued to stop the State of Alaska from a discriminatory practice of denial of PFDs to same sex military spouses and kids stationed out of State in Smith v. Dunleavy (2020). We talk about all of that and the potential undoing of landmark supreme court precedents on today's episode.

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Dr. Altman and the Concubines by Jacqueline Shortell-McSweeneyIn the early Eighties, everyone from the Guerilla Girls to Lou Reed can be spotted walking the cobblestone streets of Soho. Sigourney Madigan has worked many “rainbow colored” jobs since leaving her Pennsylvania farm. Her last job with the Due Diligence Detective Agency ended when the owner's wife caught him in flagrante at the Chelsea Hotel. Sig inherits audio and video equipment from Due Diligence and so decides to open her own detective agency. Her first client is Jennifer Palmer, an uptight administrator at The Center for Rational Therapy—a far cry from the flamboyance of Soho. Someone claims to have a pornographic video of Jennifer and is now blackmailing her; Jennifer enlists Sig's help to stop the blackmail. However, when the police begin investigating a murder, Sig realizes her professional ethics are on trial. The intrigue only increases when Jennifer disappears. From Soho to the Devil's Hole of Martinique, crime knows no borders, but Sig is determined to find Jennifer. She will rescue her client's—and her own— reputation in this hard-boiled noir thriller featuring a complex heroine who will stop at nothing to break the caseJacqueline Shortell-McSweeney writes only when inspired, or when her Muse, Noreen, stands over her with a metaphorical rolling pin. At other times, she has worked as a producer for Women Make Movies (Where WHY WOMEN STAY was produced and directed.), a video artist at Henry St., Settlement, first union woman grip on the East Coast. Finally, as an attorney for Women's Venture Fund, Ms. Shortell-McSweeney worked with women entrepreneurs to help build their businesses. Now retired to her writing desk, Shortell-McSweeney has been published in eight anthologies, the latest being BEAT GENERATION. Her detective story, DR. ALTMAN AND THE CONCUBINES, is recently published in bookstores. Now, The Muse wants to see her continue with her poetry and thriller, THE PLAYGIRL MURDERS. Most important, she is to spend precious time with her loving family. Jacqueline Shortell-McSweeney writes only when inspired, or when her Muse, Noreen, stands over her with a metaphorical rolling pin. https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Altman-Concubines-Jacqueline-Shortell-McSweeney-ebook/dp/B09M6NCLCBwww.jacquelineshortell-mcsweeney.com   http://www.ReadersMagnet.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/hnaitofr.mp3   

Jacqueline Shortell-McSweeney is a proud member of Sisters in Crime, Women's National Book Association and Honorary Member of Women Make Movies and Suffolk Bar Association. Jacqueline Shortell-McSweeney writes only when inspired, or when her Muse, Noreen, stands over her with a metaphorical rolling pin. At other times, she has worked as a producer for Women...

Normalizing the topic of Grief is one that Lanise Shortell is passionate about changing.  Lanise is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative nurse as well as a Grief and Trauma Educator. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult events you can experience. Understanding grief and learning how to cope can help you heal and move forward with your life as you honor the person you love and miss dearly.In this episode, we will talk about:Lanise's Path to becoming a Grief and Trauma Educator domestically and internationallyCoping skills and self care steps to help in the grieving processClichés you should STOP saying to someone who is grieving The importance of grief acknowledgement and expression for our well being.Don't forget to listen, subscribe, share and leave a review on Apple,  Spotify, Google Podcasts and other podcast platforms. . If you would like to be a guest on The Path Podcast: Submit contact information to: thepath4ward@gmail.comWhere to find Lanise ShortellIG: https://www.instagram.com/laniseshortell/FB: https://www.facebook.com/lanise.shortellWhere to find, connect and subscribe to The Path Podcast Website: https://thepath.buzzsprout.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThePathPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepath_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePath_Podcast

In this episode we interview Lanise Shortell. Lanise is a Pediatric Hospice Nurse and a Grief and Trauma Counselor. We discuss grief and ways to overcome it. Our goal is to make the conversation around grief and trauma normal so that people don't suffer in silence. This episode was recorded while Lanise was in Guatemala, so bare with the sound. Lanise has served Atlanta families as a pediatric hospice nurse and bereavement support resource for over 15 years. She is a part of training Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows at Emory University. She speaks locally and internationally on family grief support and empowers grievers to grow thru loss using evidenced based cognitive and somatic therapies including yoga and myofascial release. To Connect With Lanise: @laniseshortell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we interview Lanise Shortell. Lanise is a Pediatric Hospice Nurse and a Grief and Trauma Counselor. We discuss grief and ways to overcome it. Our goal is to make the conversation around grief and trauma normal so that people don't suffer in silence. This episode was recorded while Lanise was in Guatemala, so bare with the sound. Lanise has served Atlanta families as a pediatric hospice nurse and bereavement support resource for over 15 years. She is a part of training Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows at Emory University. She speaks locally and internationally on family grief support and empowers grievers to grow thru loss using evidenced based cognitive and somatic therapies including yoga and myofascial release. To Connect With Lanise: @laniseshortell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the eighth episode of The Telescope Podcast, Joe Shortell reads his story "Dandelion" and discusses economics, Hemingway, and using humor to portray a bizarre world.  This episode uses music from freesound.org, including "Comedy Theme" by Trev Lewis of Hagfilms.  If you want to be on the next episode, and you are a fiction writer between the ages of 15 and 25, PLEASE email a story to telescopepodcast@gmail.com! We NEED new stories and guests to keep going. 

Andrew Shortell is a dad of two children. Him and his wife lost their son Tristan at 4 months back in 2014 and where accused of shaken baby syndrome in the aftermath. The accusation was only cleared after many painful months and obviously the whole situation was beyond traumatic. Andrew takes me through what happened that particular night when they lost the baby and he shares how he managed to cope with the whole situation. The session is very powerful and sad. Andrew told me afterwards that he feels this could be the starting point for his own healing. I truly wish this for him! Despite the tragic story somehow they got through and with the arrival of their third child managed to turn their life back into a positive and happy outlook. This was awesome to hear! The session with Andrew left me thoughtful and inspired. The key takeaways for me as a dad where: Carry on, never give up Deal with sadness and loss as soon as you can. Don’t carry the sadness. It was powerful to hear how Andrew was able to focus his energy on the rest of the family and managed to turn things around Professionally Andrew is a Washington, D.C. based live event producer and film director. Please share this episode of dadicated.com with other dads and moms and leave a rating and review. Thank you! Further reading on Andrew: Website: www.andrewshortell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.shortell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-shortell-3215289/ Andrew speaking out about losing a child and being accused of shaken baby syndrome: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/disputed-diagnosis-sends-parents-prison-abuse Interesting links (not directly related to Andrew): https://www.bbc.com/news/av/education-47443966/dads-who-lose-a-child-are-overlooked https://charlieschildloss.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadicateddotcom/message

Roger Stone Raid and Arrest by FBIhttps://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/roger-stone-mueller-indictment/index.htmlWho the hell is this guy David Shortell?https://www.cnn.com/profiles/david-shortell#about

Roger Stone Raid and Arrest by FBIhttps://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/roger-stone-mueller-indictment/index.htmlWho the hell is this guy David Shortell?https://www.cnn.com/profiles/david-shortell#about

Steve Shortell, The Impact of #Lean on Healthcare Quality http://leanblog.org/310 Joining me again for Episode 310 is Stephen M. Shortell Ph.D., MPH, MBA. He is Blue Cross of California Distinguished Professorship, HPM and is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.  He was previously a guest on Episode 267 talking about the establishment of the Center for Lean Engagement and Research (CLEAR) at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is the director.  In this episode, we talk about some initial research that they released in a paper that was published in The Joint Commision Journal on Quality and Patient Safety: "Use of Lean and Related Transformational Performance Improvement Systems in Hospitals in the United States: Results From a National Survey"

Lanise Shortell, RN, is a Pediatric Clinical Care Nurse Specialist who received her degree from Georgia State University. She has worked with The Children’s Program of Hospice Atlanta, Visiting Nurse Hospice Atlanta, since 2007. Ms. Shortell was nominated for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Celebrating Nurses Award in 2008, 2009, and 2014.  According to colleague Jan Roesner, “Lanise's passion in life is caring for terminally ill children and their families." She is part of a very small group of nurses in Georgia certified to provide care for this population. Lanise is extremely dedicated and competent in her skill set. To say she gives 100 percent of herself to children and families is an understatement. Her ability to positively intervene is truly miraculous. Ms. Shortell is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, HPNA Certified in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care, and HPNA Certified in Perinatal Loss Care.  

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Joining me for Episode #267 is Stephen M. Shortell PhD, MPH, MBA. He is Blue Cross of California Distinguished Professorship, HPM and is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health. He is the director of the Center for Healthcare Organizational and Innovation Research (CHOIR). Today, we are talking about Lean healthcare and a new initiative that's part of CHOIR called CLEAR: the Center for Lean Engagement & Research in Healthcare. You can read a release about CLEAR, which highlights funding coming from the Lean Enterprise Institute, the ThedaCare Center for Healthcare Value, and Rona Consulting Group. In this episode, we talk about the Center, their planned research, and some reasons why there is variation in what organizations would describe as "Lean" - variation in methods and approach as well as variation in results.

MV welcomes back special guest Derek Burns to the FBT Podcast for the second year in a row. The former Mason era offensive linemen and captain shares his views on the current season and how Minnesota is faring on the field, relating some of his experiences during a similar rebuilding era to what he sees out of the current bunch. Derek and MV also get into a discussion of current personnel and their "fit" for the Kill program schemes, even disagreeing on the ideal position for a certain key player.

Four and Oh! Four and Oh! The FBT crew assembles to discuss the dominating performance of the Gopher defense in the 17-10 victory over Syracuse and just how real the defense is heading into the Big Ten schedule. The triumvirate also thoroughly evaluate Max Shortell's performance in his first start of the season, plus a collective gnashing of teeth (and keyboards) over special teams mishaps. This being HATEWEEK, a look at how Minnesota will match up against the quite surly and apoplectic Iowa Hawkeyes is also a heavy area of focus. In short, Minnesota's passing defense is BASED, while the Squawks passing offense is...not.

The FBT Cerberus dissects #QBGAZE2K12, which naturally dominates the first half of the podcast much in the same manner the "controversy" has plastered itself across the Twin Cities newspaper sports sections. Frothy, Elliot and MV go on to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Gopher defense and what that may fortel going forward, plus good old fashioned schadenfreude at the expense of Wisconsin. Again. The WMU game and looking ahead to Syracuse are interwoven throughout the madness.

UC Berkeley convenes panel of experts to analyze the impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare.” Professors of law, economics, and public health look at what the decision means for future health reform, constitutional law, medical care, health insurance, public policy and politics. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24120]

UC Berkeley convenes panel of experts to analyze the impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare.” Professors of law, economics, and public health look at what the decision means for future health reform, constitutional law, medical care, health insurance, public policy and politics. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24120]

Interview with Stephen M. Shortell, PhD, MPH, MBA, author of Implementing Accountable Care Organizations: Ten Potential Mistakes and How to Learn From Them

Wednesday, December 8, 200810:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.City Club of San FranciscoPlease note: We apologize for the slight gaps in the audio. We are aware of the problem and working to resolve it. Part 1:Opening remarks by Dial Hewlett Jr., MD, FACP, FIDSA, senior director, Medical Lead for Academic Medicine, U.S. External Medical Affairs, Medical Division, Pfizer Inc. Part 2:Poll Highlights by Mary Woolley, president and CEO, Research!AmericaPart 3:Remarks on the University of California School of Global Health by Haile T. Debas, MD, executive director, UCSF Global Health Sciences; Maurice Galante Distinguished Professor of Surgery; Dean Emeritus, School of Medicine; Vice Chancellor Emeritus, Medical Affairs; Chancellor Emeritus, University of California, San Francisco Part 4:Introduction of Moderator by Stephen M. Shortell, PhD, MPH, MBA, dean, professor of organization behavior, Blue Cross of California Distinguished Professor Health Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8:Research Partners Forum moderated by Betty Ann Bowser, health correspondent, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Panelists:Joe Cerrell, director, Global Health Policy and Advocacy, Gates FoundationHaile T. Debas, MD, executive director, UCSF Global Health Sciences; Maurice Galante Distinguished Professor of Surgery; Dean Emeritus, School of Medicine; Vice Chancellor Emeritus, Medical Affairs; Chancellor Emeritus, University of California, San FranciscoCharles Knirsch, MD, MPH, vice president and site head, Global Medical Research and Development, Pfizer Inc.Carmen J. Portillo, RN, PhD, professor and interim chair, Department of Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco; ambassador, Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health ResearchArt Reingold, MD, professor and Epidemiology Division head, associate dean for research, associate director, Center for Global Public Health, University of California, Berkeley School of Public HealthStephen M. Shortell, PhD, MPH, MBA, dean, professor of organization behavior, Blue Cross of California Distinguished Professor Health Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13:Keynote Remarks by Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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