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We sit down with Catherine L. Chen, an anesthesiologist and health services researcher. Join us as she shares her personal story of facing a Medicare Part B enrollment denial for her mother during a vacation in Hawaii. Catherine's unique perspective as a physician-scientist unveils the complexities of the Medicare system and the emotional journey her family endured. Together, we explore the challenges of navigating Medicare, discuss potential improvements, and hear how Medicare coverage played a pivotal role in her mother's recovery and return to an independent life. Catherine L. Chen is a board-certified anesthesiologist and health services researcher with a primary research interest in optimizing the quality and value of care that patients receive during the perioperative period. She can be reached on X @DrChenMD. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Medicare coverage saves lives. Enrolling shouldn’t be this complicated." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians. Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/Yx09Io Powered by CMEfy.

Mental health is a rising issue in pediatric services, especially in rural areas where access to specialized psychiatric care is limited. With the growing need for qualified mental health services, the shortage of psychiatric healthcare professionals becomes all the more relevant. On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Brittany Brannan, Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Mental Health Specialist at Viking Psychiatry, about mental health in pediatric services. Visit Viking Psychiatry online!  https://www.vikingpsychiatry.com/home-1  Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod/  https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ/  https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach/ Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media!  https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/  https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/  https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer  https://www.kenjiulmer.com/ 

Investing in professional development prepares nurses for the digital revolution. In this episode, Dr. David Marshall, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Cedars-Sinai, discusses the transformative impact of technology on healthcare, emphasizing the need for smart solutions that enhance the human touch in caregiving. He explores the integration of robotics and ambient listening technology, demonstrating how these innovations streamline tasks and contribute to a positive patient experience. David also delves into Cedars-Sinai's unique approach to addressing workforce challenges post-COVID-19, focusing on nurse residency programs, professional governance, and strategic investments.  Tune in and learn about Cedars-Sinai's forward-thinking strategies, blending technology with compassionate care to create a smarter healthcare ecosystem!

Dr. Carol is double Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine as well as a Master movement, meditation, and mindset coach who brings more than 40 years of experience and expertise in Mind-Body Medicine and the movement sciences.  Questions this episode will answer: What are some ways to change healthcare and healthcare education to be more holistic? What is the Gambia Collaborative Project? What are some mindset tips and strategies to help you follow your passion and purpose? Whether you are in medicine, interested in meditation and mindset, or are simply interested in how you can get to a better life, there is something for you in this episode. Find Dr. Carol: Penn: www.drcarolpenn.com www.penngmg.com Resources: Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Dr. Carol Penn: Dr. Carol A. Penn, DO, MA, ABOM, FACOFP doubly Board Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine as well as being a Master movement, meditation, and mindset coach brings more than 40 years of experience and expertise in Mind-Body Medicine and the movement sciences. Gifted with the ability to inspire and educate about self-care, Dr. Penn brings a unique set of skills to her work as a physician.  Her work in Mindful Movement and the dynamic small group facilitation work in the Mind Body Spirit Medicine series is designed to assist each participant in their journey of deep self-care and in learning how to prioritize themselves on behalf of achieving their best and highest self.  She is a super proud wife, mom, and daughter living and loving in the midst of a beautiful blended family, surrounded by a beloved extended family and connections and kinship with friends and colleagues.

Most people don’t know that there’s a 70% chance you do not have a job if you have a disability or are visually impaired. In this episode, Jimm Cobb, Vice President for New Business Development at Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, sheds light on their impactful work in supporting the blind, visually impaired, veterans, and those with disabilities. Chicago Lighthouse offers a range of social work programs, including early childhood support, a K-12 school, and a unique factory where visually impaired or blind individuals craft designer clocks. In this conversation, Jimm shares some insights regarding the limitations of AI in comparison to the irreplaceable human touch, as Chicago Lighthouse's visually impaired staff are doing an excellent job in contact centers, proving that people are crucial in this work. He also emphasizes the organization's mission-driven approach and invites engagement through LighthouseEnterprises.org for those interested in their healthcare administrative services.  Tune in to discover how the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind combines mission-driven goals with innovative solutions in the healthcare ecosystem! Resources:  Connect with and follow Jimm Cobb on LinkedIn.  Learn more about The Chicago Lighthouse on their LinkedIn and website. Visit Lighthouse Enterprises to learn more about their services here. Contact Lighthouse Enterprises at (312) 447-3259.

Join Dr. Amy as she reviews three powerful ways to be in community and reconnect with ourselves. On today's podcast, we talk about joining powerful learning communities, ConnectEd Collabs; words of the year, including a song of inspiration; and, ways to share joyful moments with Dr. Amy & Team. RESOURCES Dr. Amy's Newsletter Learning Collaborative - The ConnectED Collab Invitation Dr. Amy Youtube FREE DOWNLOADS Top 10 Guiding Principles When Working with Children & Families Start Creating Boundaries Handout & Script Finding Calm to Prevent Overwhelm Don’t Forget! Follow Dr. Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram For more information visit www.doctoramyllc.com 

Learn more about how to navigate the complex healthcare credentialing process effectively and ensure organizational compliance by visiting https://outcomesrocket.health/medtrainer/ In this episode, we have Brent Althoff, Director of Credentialing Operations, as part of the entire series on Rethinking Compliance with MedTrainer. Brent sheds some light on the critical drivers behind credentialing and its impact on compliance and revenue cycle. Using his vast experience with payers and providers, Brent addresses the complexities of credentialing, highlighting the need for automation tools and strategies to streamline the credentialing process, improve efficiency, and maximize the revenue cycle. Brent also offers guidance on the best ways for executive leadership teams to support and enhance credentialing efficiency. He also identifies emerging trends in credentialing and how healthcare institutions can stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we dive deep into the world of credentialing with Brent Althoff and discover the key areas to focus on to ensure compliance, optimize revenue, and provide quality care. Resources: Explore MedTrainer’s Website. Connect with and follow Brent Althoff on LinkedIn. Follow MedTrainer on LinkedIn.

Featuring articles on apixaban for stroke prevention in subclinical atrial fibrillation, repotrectinib for ROS1 fusion–positive lung cancer, acoramidis in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, low-dose calcium supplementation in pregnancy, and the financialization of health in the United States; a review article on peripartum cardiomyopathy; a case report of a woman with bleeding after a snakebite; and Perspective articles on the overdose crisis among U.S. adolescents, on accuracy and equity in clinical risk prediction, on centering women of color in academic medicine, and on the buddy system. Supplement to the New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 390, No. 2.

Let’s explore the multifaceted concept of population health across different sectors and its intersection with AI!  In this episode, Lisa Shock talks about AI’s role within the industry and delves into challenges like healthcare disparities and illiteracy and their implications on cost and efficiency. She discusses the holistic nature of healthcare, underscores the importance of trust in patient-provider relationships, and advocates for adapting to individual patient needs and preferences. Tune in for a thought-provoking session with Lisa, a leader at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Lisa Shock on LinkedIn.

It's not just about the policies; it's about the people. In this episode, Stacey Schaab, Senior Director of Nursing at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, delves deep into transforming the healthcare environment into one where respect and civility reign supreme. She dives into the importance of leadership, setting clear expectations, and recognizing the potent role of an empowered workforce in breaking the cycle of incivility in healthcare. If you’re looking to elevate your work environment or navigate the challenging terrain of healthcare leadership, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay tuned as Philip Reid interviewed me on his show “Focus on You” streamed on the Phoenix National Network where I shared the truth about effective collaboration for entrepreneurs and startup founders. Are you ready to turn the relentless drive of your MedTech innovation into tangible success? Dive into the art of connection and focus that's shaping the future of healthcare. Listen 🔊to this episode now and Subscribe 🔔 to the Provider’s Edge to never miss an episode❗ 🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Podcast  🎧 SabrinaRunbeck.com/Apple-Podcast Rather read our episode's best highlights? 📚 Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter here: SabrinaRunbeck.com/LinkedinNewsletter Have you experienced the impact of a strong company culture or a strategic partnership in your HealthTech journey? Share your story with us! Share your answer and tag me Linkedin.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck   

RXLightning's CEO and Founder, Julia Regan joins David Williams to discuss how her company is transforming the specialty prescription onboarding process.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT JULIA REGANJulia Regan, CEO of RxLightning, brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare innovation, leading initiatives like real-time benefit checks and streamlined medication onboarding. Recognized with numerous awards, she became the first female Endeavor Entrepreneur in the KY-IN-OH Tri-State Region in July 2022. Julia has raised $20.5 million for RxLightning, securing investments from notable healthcare investors. Under her leadership, RxLightning has achieved unprecedented success, winning four Mira awards in two years and becoming the first double-double back-to-back winner in the award's 25-year history.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing

Join R. Lynn Barnett, a patient advocate. We'll explore the world of caregiving, its challenges, and the profound impact it has on individuals and families. Discover valuable insights on caregiver stress, self-care, and the importance of respite care. R. Lynn Barnett is the author of What Patients Want: Anecdotes and Advice and My Mother has Alzheimer's and My Dog Has Tapeworms:  A Caregiver's Tale. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Rosalynn Carter's impact on caregivers." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/srTJTJ Powered by CMEfy.

ePrescribing has become a norm in the US healthcare system. Now, the expanded role of pharmacists and the integration of non-physician prescribers into the healthcare system signifies a move towards a more accessible healthcare model, potentially alleviating some of the clinicians' burdens. Surescripts is the national provider of the ePrescribing infrastructure in the US. In this short discussion, I spoke with Dr. Lynne Nowak, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, and Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Surescripts, about the importance of ePrescribing on a national level, the changing role of pharmacists, and how it facilitates the redistribution of healthcare provision burdens.  Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ www.facesofdigitalhealth.com

Are you overlooking a major yet often overlooked contributor to climate change through your digital content creation and strategies? Are you unintentionally contributing to the planet's digital carbon footprint? As CME/CE content creators and strategists, we likely don't consider the climate impacts of our websites, documents, videos, and other digital materials. However, all that data requires substantial energy to power the creation, storage, and transfer of bytes, which generates carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. In this eye-opening episode, Alisa Bonsignore, a content strategy and sustainable content expert, reveals the surprising truth about the environmental impact of our digital world. Whether it's the websites we browse, the videos we stream, or the documents we store, our online habits are not as harmless as they seem.  For CME medical writers and content creators, understanding this connection is vital in making informed decisions that align with environmental sustainability. In today’s episode, you’ll: Gain insights into how digital content, including websites and emails, contributes to carbon emissions. Learn practical strategies like streamlining and removing unnecessary pages to create more sustainable and climate-friendly content. Understand how to balance visual impact with environmental responsibility when creating graphics, video and other visual media, and in doing so, you’ll enhance the effectiveness of your digital presence. Appreciate the rationale for encouraging practices like video-off meetings and transitioning from video to audio or text formats. Tune in to hear digital sustainability expert Alisa Bonsignore explain how education content creators like you can reduce their climate impacts through smarter governance of bytes and pixels. Connect with Alisa LinkedIn Visit Clarifying Complex Ideas for more on sustainable content strategies. Resources Read Alisa's article on calculating emissions from digital content. Learn more about the Content Design Manifesto. Check out Gerry McGovern's book Worldwide Waste on the impacts of devices. Time Stamps (04:40) - Introducing Alisa (07:36) - The connection between data, energy, and carbon emissions (09:29) - How writers can think about the implications daily (12:19) - Her entry point into user experience and how it’s important in the work that she does (15:39) - Where to go for up-to-date information about how to think about data and digital imprint (18:46) - How recommendations about reducing digital imprint work when working with clients (21:30) - Her recommendations on messaging and communication for freelancers in the content creator economy (28:21) - Some of the metrics to think about as we consider sustainability or digital sustainability (30:06) - Places to go to find out more about the metrics and resources to raise with clients or employers (31:48) - What the Content Design Manifesto is and involves (35:37) - Alisa’s final thoughts for those who are noodling around the issue of digital imprint Transcript Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform.