Podcasts

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.

HCPLive spoke with liability attorney Charles E. Kutner, about the healthcare reform bill and tort reform.

Dave deBronkart ("e-Patient Dave") shares his point of view on EHRs and health IT.

Interview with David Kibbe MD, on EHRs and physician adoption of Electronic heath record systems.