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Kamala Green, MA, social drivers of health program manager for National Government Services, discusses how her organization's work with social service agencies and nonprofits is producing better outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.

In this episode of Off the Chart Vivek Garg, MD, MBA, chief medical officer and senior vice president, primary care for Humana, explains why the company uses value-based payment models to improve outcomes and reduce costs at its CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Center facilities.

A Cleveland, Ohio internist tells how he collects and ships supplies to care for the sick and wounded in war-torn Ukraine

Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, the Herman K. Hellerstein, MD, chair in cardiovascular research at University Hospitals of Cleveland Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses the link between cardiovascular disease and air pollution and how primary care doctors can help patients lower their risk of cardiovascular disease caused by air pollution.

Deven McGraw, co-founder of the health data platform Ciitizen, sits down with Medical Economics to explain the information blocking rule and why there are still issues for patients to access their health data.

How can medical practices reduce the chance of employees resisting, or successfully suing over, vaccine mandates? Health care attorney Michelle Greenberg explains that the keys lie in explaining vaccine policies clearly, ensuring that all employees understand them, and applying them equally and fairly.

Shawn Purifoy, MD, a family doctor in rural Arkansas, says hearing the facts from trusted sources is key to dispelling patients' fears about vaccination.

Samuel Edwards, M.D., discusses his recent study in Health Affairs of why burnout levels differ among primary care practices and what practices can do to reduce burnout among doctors and staff. The study focuses on common traits among practices where burnout is minimal or nonexistent. The study found that these are often small, physician-owned practices where teamwork is emphasized, and where providers have a great deal of autonomy.

Micky Tripathi, Ph.D, the newly-appointed National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, describes his office's role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, improving EHR interoperability, and more.

Tim Sullivan, Pharm. D., director of pharmacy market solutions for UnitedHealthcare, describes a real-time benefit check solution that’s integrated into the electronic medical record (EMR) to give prescribers patient-specific information and simplify the prior authorization process at the point of care. For more information, please visit UHCprovider.com/pcms.

Dr. Gidi Stein, cofounder of the Israeli company MedAware, joins Off the Chart to talk about the growing potential of artificial intelligence in medicine, and how it can be used to help avoid diagnostic and prescribing errors.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, have a major say in determining prescription drug prices and availability, but few people—including doctors—understand these organizations or what they do. Health care attorney Jonathan Levitt, JD, explains PBMs and how they've acquire so much importance in the health care system.

Leon McDougle, MD, president of the National Medical Association, explains why Black Americans have been hit especially hard by the COVID pandemic, and policy changes needed to improve health care access and outcomes for Blacks and other traditionally underserved communities.

If telehealth is here to stay, it could bring major financial and operational changes for medical practices. Ron Holder, COO of the Medical Group Management Association, offers advice on how practices can prepare for what may lie ahead.

What has the COVID-19 pandemic taught us about the role of remote monitoring devices in helping doctors track patient health data and improve outcomes? Josh Claman, CEO of medical software developer Rimidi, discusses the clinical and financial benefits of remote monitoring with Medical Economics editorial director Chris Mazzolini.

We tackle common practice finance questions, including tips for borrowing money, buying or leasing equipment, and more.

On November 10 the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. What would it mean for health care if the Court overturns the law? In the second of two episodes addressing that question, Jacqueline Fincher, MD, discusses the impact from her perspective as a practicing internist and president of the American College of Physicians.

On November 10, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. What would it mean for health care if the Court overturns the law? In the first of two episodes addressing that question, Christine Eibner, Ph.D., an analyst with the Rand Corp. discusses the health policy implications of ending the ACA.

Former CMS Administrator and FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan, MD, discusses his transformative vision for primary care in a post-COVID world.

Dr. Sara Collins, vice president of The Commonwealth Fund explains why many Americans with health insurance still can't afford the medical care they need, and what can be done to address the problem.

Among the many unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic is its effect on the job market for doctors. In the latest episode of Medical Economics' podcast, Travis Singleton, vice president with the physician recruitment firm Merritt Hawkins, discusses the outlook for physician employment in the age of COVID-19.

Joel Greenwald, MD, founder and president of Greenwald Wealth Management, explains the options available to doctors for building their retirement savings.

Rebecca Etz, PhD, co-director of the Larry A. Green Center, discusses the challenges facing primary care practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and what practices must do to meet them.

As more patient visits take place remotely or as one-time encounters, how do doctors forming the trusting relationships with patients needed to provide effective care?

In Part 3 of our EHR video series, Summit Medical Group Chair and CEO Jeffrey D. LeBenger, MD, FACS, discusses how his practice transitioned to Electronic Health Records in a cost-efficient way, and how it leverages the efficiencies of digital health.

In Part 2 of this series on Electronic Health Records, Summit Medical Group Chair and CEO Jeffrey D. LeBenger, MD, FACS, talks about the importance of getting physicians and patients to accept and utilize EHR systems.

In the first installment of a 4-part video series, Summit Medical Group Chair and CEO Jeffrey D. LeBenger, MD, FACS, discusses his firm's transition to electronic health records. Summit Medical Group is the largest physician-owned multispecialty medical group in New Jersey.

Mary Pat Whaley of ManageMyPractice.com, brings you up to date on the latest in the news surrounding electronic health records (EHR), including the new HIPAA 5010 regulations and upcoming ICD10 coding rules.

Download this podcast to listen to a discussion on e-Prescribing from several perspectives including physician, pharmacist, and patient.