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Dr. Kevin Dancy of Great Expressions Dental Centers On this episode I sat down with Medical Director for Great Expressions Dental Centers for the Atlanta area’s 50 offices. He shared why dental health and regular screening/care is important to overall health, as well as why this multi-state dental practice is a great choice for […] The post Dr. Kevin Dancy of Great Expressions Dental Centers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Stop The Bleed Campaign The 'Stop the Bleed' campaign was developed by the American College of Surgeons in 2013 - just a few months after the active shooter disaster that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. ACS convened a joint committee to create a protocol for national policy to enhance survivability […] The post Stop The Bleed Campaign appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Sponsored Special Episode With CopernicusMD The cost of medical procedures and insurance-related expenses continues to rise. Patients are increasingly expected to pay a larger sum of money at the time procedures are performed. More than 60 percent of employed Americans are unprepared for an out-of- pocket expense of $5,000 or more. The market for […] The post Sponsored Special Episode With CopernicusMD appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Aneel Irfan of Trapollo Talks Remote Patient Monitoring In 2016, 7.1M Americans were enrolled in some form of remote patient monitoring program - a 44% increase in 2016 from the year before. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to collect medical data from 1 location and electronically and securely transmits to healthcare providers in […] The post Aneel Irfan of Trapollo Talks Remote Patient Monitoring appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Discussing Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens Adrienne Mims, M.D., MPH, FAAFP, AGSF, the vice president and chief medical officer of Medicare Quality Improvement for Alliant Quality, which is Georgia's Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO), will discuss antibiotic resistance - "among today's greatest public health threats" - when she appears on MAG's 'Top Docs Radio' program on […] The post Discussing Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
MAG Hosts CareSource This week, CW Hall sat down with Dr. Seema Csukas, and Bobby Jones, President of CareSource’s Georgia Market, to talk about how things are going since CareSource began providing healthcare coverage for Medicaid patients in Georgia. CareSource is a nonprofit nationally recognized as an industry leader in providing member-centric health care […] The post MAG Hosts CareSource appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
EHR Concepts This week Tanya Mack sat down with founder of EHR Concepts, April Cleek. One only has to look at the daily news to find evidence of the importance and relevance of Healthcare IT: Global cyberattacks, healthcare reform on the political agenda, smartphone use for healthcare, population management. The past several years have laid […] The post EHR Concepts appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Don O’Neill Explains How CopernicusMD Outperforms Your Existing Patient Funding and Clearinghouse Services I sat down with Don O’Neill, Executive Managing Director for CopernicusMD to walk through typical comments and questions revenue cycle leaders, practice administrators, and hospital executives when they are introduced to the CopernicusMD platform. The company, leveraging work they did disrupting […] The post Don O’Neill Explains How CopernicusMD Outperforms Your Existing Patient Funding and Clearinghouse Services appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack and Jason Bearden CareSource Beginning, July 1 st , CareSource, an Ohio based Care Management Organization (CMO) will expand into the Georgia market and begin serving a portion of Georgia's 1 million Medicaid consumers and become the state's 4 th CMO. They will share an over $4B agreement over the next 6 years […] The post CareSource appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick Georgia Senator Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick won a May 16 runoff election for the Georgia Senate District 32 to become the fifth physician to serve in the current General Assembly. Sen. Kirkpatrick was an orthopedic surgeon in the Atlanta area for more than 30 years, she served as the co-president […] The post Georgia Senator Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Tarik Shaheen and Iris Telehealth Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD is now the most prevalent psychiatric illiness of young people in America, affecting approximately 11% of children between the ages of 4-17. This brain/mental health disorder is characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The cause is unknown, but suspected to be a link […] The post Dr. Tarik Shaheen and Iris Telehealth appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Sydney Welch Does My Practice Still Need To Prepare For MACRA? Lawmakers changed the way Medicare physicians and other health care professionals are paid when they passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. MACRA resulted in the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), which is designed to move physicians from a fee-for- […] The post Does My Practice Still Need To Prepare For MACRA? appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Womens Health Week This week marks national "Women's Health Week" in America! The goal is empower women to make their health a priority and to take time out to reflect on how we can improve our health. Women are never too busy to take care of their health! Dr. Anne Patterson, a board-certified OBGYN and past President […] The post Womens Health Week appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dan Huff Talking About Bad Outcomes All medical malpractice cases involve bad outcomes that generally involve significant damages. In addition to the patient and their family, bad outcomes often devastate the physician and other care providers. Unfortunately, bad outcomes are unpreventable in many cases. How a physician handles a bad outcome with the patient and […] The post Talking About Bad Outcomes appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Genteel Device Takes Pain Out of Glucose Monitoring Genteel LLC manufactures and sells a lancing device for those with diabetes who either avoid, or limit, their blood glucose checks because of the anxiety and pain of the dreaded finger stick! Developed by Dr. Christopher Jacobs, biomedical engineer, Genteel is the only stand-alone lancing device, 510K […] The post Genteel Device Takes Pain Out of Glucose Monitoring appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Kevin Rainwater MAG's Sponsored MEP 401k Plan MAG member practices can reduce their fiduciary liability, lower plan expenses, and retain their employees by participating in the MAG-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan that's available through ACG Wealth. The MAG 401(k) Plan is treated like one large plan from a government Form 5500 reporting standpoint. In short, the […] The post MAGs Sponsored MEP 401k Plan appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Ronnie Smith Risk Adjusted Patient Care Dr. Ronnie Smith is an internist with Vidalia Medical Associates. He has practiced medicine for nearly 40 years. He has a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Smith graduated from the Executive Medical Management Program at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He […] The post Risk Adjusted Patient Care appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
CopernicusMD sponsored in partnership with MAG Dr. Ellen Shaver is the chair of CopernicusMD. After 25 years as a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Shaver knew there had to be a better way to manage practice cash flow, patient billing notifications, carrier approvals, and collections. Her desire to enhance practice operations as well as the patient experience […] The post CopernicusMD sponsored in partnership with MAG appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Alcohol Awareness Month Womens Telehealth CEO, Tanya Mack sits down with Dr. Gregg Raduka, Director of Prevention/Intervention Programming and Services at The Council on Alcohol and Drugs to learn about the scope of population dealing with not just consumption, but abuse and in many cases, addiction. This month is Alcohol Awareness Month and we […] The post Alcohol Awareness Month appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a serious problem in Georgia. Distracted driving occurs when people aren't paying 100 percent of their attention to driving their vehicle. People are killed and disfigured for life every day as a result distracted driving. And not only does distracted driving endanger the driver, it also endangers their passengers and […] The post Distracted Driving appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack Global Partnership for Telehealth In January of this year, Forbes magazine ran an article that asked the question: Will 2017 Be the Year of Telemedicine? With the finding solutions to the US healthcare system is in the news daily, telemedicine expansion helps solve some problems of affordability and access and offers the benefits […] The post Global Partnership for Telehealth appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Bert Light, Jeanine Chambers Angel Flight Soars Angel Flight Soars is a non-profit organization that is available to help any medically stable and ambulatory patient who demonstrates a financial need and/or anyone who cannot use or access commercial transportation. It serves patients who reside in or need to travel to or through Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, […] The post Angel Flight Soars appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Don O'Neill CopernicusMD sponsored in partnership with MAG Dr. Ellen Shaver is the chair of CopernicusMD. After 25 years as a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Shaver knew there had to be a better way to manage practice cash flow, patient billing notifications, carrier approvals, and collections. Her desire to enhance practice operations as well as the […] The post CopernicusMD Reducing Cost of Claims Processing and Increases Collected Revenue 15%+ appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Healthcare Attorney Michele Madison Talks Healthcare Reform In 2017 On this week's episode, healthcare expert, Michele Madison, attorney with Morris, Manning, & Martin LLP, stopped by to talk about healthcare reform, what is coming and what it means for physician practices. With November's national election ushering in a new administration and rapid movement to make […] The post Healthcare Attorney Michele Madison Talks Post-election Strategies for 2017 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
GA Rep. Allen Peake Discusses Medical Marijuana Legislation Representative Allen Peake serves the citizens of Georgia's 141st District, which includes Macon. He is in his sixth term in the Georgia House. In 2015, Representative Peake sponsored Haleigh's Hope Bill - a measure that was signed into law that allows Georgians who have specific conditions - […] The post GA Rep. Allen Peake Discusses Medical Marijuana Legislation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome This week Womens Telehealth CEO, Tanya Mack hosts Dr. Meg Prado to talk about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. With the continued rise in rates of prescription medications, coupled with high incidence of illicit drug use, it is becoming all-too-common for babies to be born who are addicted to prescription and/or illicit drugs. Dr. […] The post Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
House HHS chair addresses flawed eye care bills on 'Top Docs' show Georgia Rep. Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) - the chair of the Georgia House of Representatives Health and Human Services Committee - discussed several bills that she believes would place thousands of Georgians at risk of blindness and other serious eye complications when she appeared […] The post Rep Sharon Cooper Talks HB 416 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Surprise Insurance Coverage Gaps After receiving emergency care at an "in-network" hospital, patients often discover that they received care from an "out-of- network" physician and owe a lot of money. This is the "surprise insurance coverage gap." The patient pays their monthly premium, yet they receive unexpected "balance bills" for amounts their insurance company refuses […] The post Surprise Insurance Coverage Gaps appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Representative Sharon Cooper Talks Georgia Healthcare The legislative process is an important way to improve Georgia's health care system and the practice environment. MAG spent a lot of time reaching out to lawmakers and other important stakeholders after the General Assembly ended in 2015 to ensure that it would be in a good position to […] The post Representative Sharon Cooper Talks Georgia Healthcare appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Telemedicine in Neurology and Beyond Womens Telehealth CEO, Tanya Mack sat down with Emory Healthcare's Dr. Gregory Esper. Gregory Esper, MD, MBA is currently Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Neurology, and he also is Director of General Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases. He serves Emory Healthcare in the capacity […] The post Telemedicine in Neurology and Beyond appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
MAG's 2017 Legislative Priorities Out-of- Network Billing & Network Adequacy: MAG will 1) support reforms that will require appropriate network adequacy standards for health insurers and 2) call for health insurers to be more transparent in their contracts with physicians' practices and 3) support legislation that will result in physician payment methodologies that are adequate […] The post MAG's 2017 Legislative Priorities appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Talking Depression With Dr. Mark Rappaport Mark Hyman Rapaport, M.D., the chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Reunette W. Harris Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine and the chief of Psychiatric Services at Emory Healthcare, will discuss depressive disorder when he appears on the Medical Association of Georgia's […] The post Talking Depression With Dr. Mark Rappaport appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Centering Pregnancy On this week's show, Womens Telehealth's Tanya Mack sat down with Certified Nurse Midwife, Anna Cherry, of Providence Women's Health Care of Roswell, to learn about how the centering pregnancy prenatal care program their practice has been participating in is improving outcomes for the patients they serve. Centering Healthcare Institute explains how centering pregnancy […] The post Centered Pregnancy appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Final MACRA Rules On October 14, CMS issued the final MACRA rule. This new Medicare reimbursement system is known as the Quality Payment Program (QPP). It offers two reimbursement options for physicians, including the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). CMS says 2017 will be a "transition year and […] The post Final MACRA Rules appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Talking Depression Major depressive disorder has a lifetime prevalence rate of more than 15 percent. That means some 900,000 people in the Atlanta region will suffer from an episode of major depressive disorder at some point in their lives. Major depression is associated with increased overall mortality, increased suicide rates, and marked dysfunction at work […] The post Talking Depression appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Diabetes Telehealth Network As patients want more control and visibility to their health data and mHealth (mobile health) and technology are evolving daily, remote patient monitoring has emerged as a viable way to manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes. Remote home monitoring works by collecting health care data at the patient's home and then transmitting […] The post Diabetes Telehealth Network appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Turning Point Breast Rehabilitation TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation improves quality of life for women with breast cancer by providing, promoting and advocating specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation. TurningPoint is a non-profit 501(c)3 healthcare organization. Services offered include physical therapy, massage therapy, exercise classes, educational seminars, counseling, and nutritional counseling. The post Turning Point Breast Rehabilitation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
MAG Mutual Patient Safety Institute The MagMutual Patient Safety Institute is comprised of physician consultants, nurse consultants, loss control consultants, attorneys, and other specialists who are diligently working to identify the risks that today's physicians and hospitals face," says Dr. Bohlke, who is a member of MAG Mutual Insurance Company's Board of Directors. "Their goal […] The post MAG Mutual Patient Safety Institute appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack and Danielle Brown National Prematurity Awareness Month The CDC website explains the reason behind National Prematurity Awareness Month this way, "In 2015, about 1 out of 10 babies was born too early in the United States. Learn about the problem, risk factors, and what we can do to reduce premature birth. About Premature […] The post National Prematurity Awareness Month appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Infectious Disease Medicine is becoming increasingly fragmented and complex. The infectious diseases specialty has become especially pivotal in our health care system when it comes to clarifying diagnoses, preserving our antibiotic armamentarium with cautious use of this limited resource, and protecting patients from complications that are associated with these complex treatments. Unfortunately, the number of […] The post Infectious Disease appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack and Dr. David Redding Talking Allergies with Dr. David Redding Spring and summer blooms are over so why are you still sneezing? Pollen doesn't stop at Labor Day! The culprit may be fall and winter allergens such as ragweed, mold and dust. The CDC reports that over 50 million Americans suffer annually from […] The post Talking Allergies With Dr. David Redding appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Louise Labus Practice Architectural Design Architectural Interiors for medical practice space is ever changing with new technology, medical developments, more complex patient needs, integrated medical professional work patterns, rising cost of construction, new lighting and finish selections based on health and environmental regulations and more. Balancing the rising cost in construction and the needs within […] The post Practice Architectural Design appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack, Julie Stover, Dr. Matt Gwynn Telestroke Care In 2015, the CDC list acute stroke as the 5 th leading cause of death in the US. Those who survive can often face serious long term disability. Yet, there is a mismatch between the patients present with a stroke and the accessibility of expert neurology […] The post Telestroke Care appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. John Harvey Medical Reserve Corps President George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps to foster a culture of citizenship and responsibility. The Citizen Corps is the component of USA Freedom Corps, which creates local opportunities for individuals to volunteer to help their communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Medical Reserve Corps […] The post Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack, Chris Denson Rural Medicine Many states exhibit disparities in rural health vs. healthcare and Georgia is no exception. Georgia has 108/159 counties (68%) defined as "rural." Most would agree that health should not be determined by one's residence or zip code, yet many healthcare challenges are unique to rural settings such as: community […] The post Rural Medicine appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Richard W Cohen End of Life End-of- life is a significant issue for patients, families and health care teams. The Institute of Medicine and the book 'Being Mortal' have increased the awareness of the public and the health care profession. The key to the issue is the ability of a patient to express their […] The post End of Life appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack of Womens Telehealth Telemedicine Education for Healthcare Professionals This week Tanya Mack hosted Aneel Irfan, of Telehealth Magazine, to talk about telemedicine education for healthcare professionals. American healthcare is transforming and telemedicine will be a critical part of it going into the future. Research, medical information and consults are now delivered instantly across […] The post Telemedicine Education for Healthcare Professionals appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Ruth Parker Health Literacy Health literacy is focused on what physicians and other health care providers can do to provide their patients with information that is both understandable and useful. Patients often struggle understanding what they need to know and do - and health care professionals often deliver messages that are too complicated for […] The post Health Literacy appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Caitlin Delfs Autism Spectrum Disorder The CDC estimates that the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the US is approximately 1:68 children. ASD affects more males (1:42 ) than females (1:189). ASD is a class of neurodevelopmental conditions including: interaction difficulties, communication and language impairments, and repetitive behaviors. The average of at ASD diagnosis […] The post Autism Spectrum Disorder appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Ankur Chatterjee Author Dr. Jay Faber and Enduring Hearts Founded as a nonprofit organization in 2013, the mission of Enduring Hearts is to fund research that both increases the longevity of pediatric heart transplants and improves the quality of life for transplant recipients. The results of funded research projects contribute to the clinical and scientific […] The post Author Dr. Jay Faber and Enduring Hearts appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Susan Moore and Laura McCrary HealtheParadigm I hosted a special edition of Top Docs Radio with MAG this week, to talk about healthcare information exchanges with MAG's Susan Moore, and Laura McCrary, SVP of KaMMCO Health Solutions (KHS) and the executive director of the Kansas Health Information Network, Inc. (KHIN). KHIN is a non-profit organization […] The post HealtheParadigm appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Practice Transformation Networks Explained This week, on MAG's ongoing Top Docs Radio series, I hosted two experts in practice transformation networks (PTN's). The Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) is designed to help more than 150,000 U.S clinicians improve quality and reduce costs - keeping in mind that the Medicare is changing from a volume-based payment […] The post Practice Transformation Networks Explained appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tanya Mack and Dr. Hugo Ribot of Cartersville OB-GYN Minimally-invasive Gynecologic Surgery The field of women's health has had some remarkable advancements in recent years - well even recent months! Although there have been many advancements in women's health, today's show will focus on three areas we have additional resources for here in Georgia: Laparoscopic […] The post Minimally-invasive Gynecologic Surgery appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Jean O'Connor talks chronic diseases Reducing Chronic Diseases In Georgia This week I sat down with Dr. Jean O'Connor of the Georgia Department of Public Health to talk about efforts to reduce occurrence of numerous chronic diseases in Georgia. Chronic diseases - such as asthma, cancer, diabetes and heart disease - cost Georgia approximately $40 […] The post Reducing Chronic Diseases In Georgia appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leef Infertility This week Tanya hosted Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leef, MD, a long-time expert in infertility. Respected in her field, she has helped parents give birth to over 8,000 babies. Tanya and Dr. Mitchell-Leef discussed some of the common causes of infertility, along with treatments available today, which have significantly improved the likelihood of […] The post Infertility appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Transition to MIPS On this week’s MAG episode, I hosted Dr. Adrienne Mims, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Medicare Quality Improvement for Alliant Quality, to talk about the transition to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Adrienne Mims, M.D., MPH, is the vice president and chief medical officer for Alliant GMCF. Board certified in […] The post Transition to MIPS – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Genetic Testing Our partner, Tanya Mack of Womens Telehealth hosted experts from MNG Labs to learn about genetic testing and how it can help parents and physicians make educated decisions during pregnancy as well as in patient care. Check back soon for more information! The post Genetic Testing – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Maternal Fetal Medicine via Telehealth Women’s Telehealth’s Tanya Mack, interviews the company’s CEO and Medical Director, Dr. C. Anne Patterson, discussing maternal-fetal medicine as a specialty, and how they are now able to capitalize on telemedicine technology to deliver high-risk maternity care to a wider patient population. Maternal fetal medicine is rare sub-specialty of obstetrics which […] The post Maternal Fetal Medicine via Telehealth – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Talking Compliance On this week’s episode with Medical Association of Georgia, healthcare law expert, Liz Schoen stopped by to share information regarding compliance with current healthcare law and regulations on Top Docs Radio. Liz Schoen has more than 25 years of experience in the health care field. She serves as a legal and business advisor […] The post Talking Compliance – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Legal Considerations in Telemedicine This week, Tanya hosted healthcare and telemedicine legal experts, Bill Boling and Mason Reid, of Boling and Company, to talk about legal considerations in telemedicine. Affordable, quality telemedicine is on almost everyone's mind! Telemedicine is a tool that is being used more frequently to provide access when and where needed and […] The post Legal Considerations in Telemedicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
AMA Talks Opioid Abuse and MACRA Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., is a psychiatrist from Atlanta. She is the chair of the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees (BOT), and she is the chair of AMA's Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse. Dr. Harris has been the president of the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association, and […] The post AMA Talks Opioid Abuse and MACRA – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Summertime Pregnancies CW sat down with Dr. Winnie Soufi and Dr. Rama Rao, of Womens Health Associates. Dr. Soufi is a board certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Rao is a board certified gynecologic surgeon, and they are part of a 7 member practice on the Northside Hospital campus here in Atlanta. We got into summertime […] The post Summertime Pregnancies – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Manners Matter Dr. Silverman is a cardiologist with Northside Hospital. He also teaches at the cardiac clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital - where he has been a volunteer since 1973. Dr. Silverman received his medical degree from Ohio State University. He completed his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University, while he received his cardiology […] The post Manners Matter – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Adopting Innovation I sat down with Jim Bross, a long-time healthcare executive who has held leadership roles over hospitals, brings experience/expertise in regulatory compliance, and finance. He is bringing that knowledge to RevenueSphere, a consultancy focused on helping healthcare organizations navigate successful adoption of technology to solve their most pressing challenges with the most appropriate […] The post Adopting Innovation – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) On this week’s episode we continue our series with Medical Association of Georgia, talking about the changing reimbursement picture for physician practices by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare's new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) will change, yet again, physician reimbursement over the next couple of years […] The post Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Pre-pregnancy and Prenatal Genetic Testing We continue our twice-monthly series with Women’s Telehealth’s Tanya Mack. She caught up with Certified Genetic Counselor, Rachel Klein, of GenPath Diagnostics. The topic of discussion was focused on pre-pregnancy and prenatal genetic testing, when it makes sense, the difference between screening and diagnostic tests, how to deal with results, […] The post Pre-pregnancy and Prenatal Genetic Testing – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) Dr. Doug Patten is the chief medical officer of the Georgia Hospital Association, which is the leading advocate for Georgia's hospitals and health systems. GHA supports the efforts of its members as they strive to improve access to health services, improving the health of all Georgians. Dr. Patten was a […] The post Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Zika Virus The Zika virus has been making news over the past year as we approach the coming Olympics in Brazil, a known location heavily populated by the species of mosquito known to carry the virus. I sat down with Dr. Patrick O’Neal of the Georgia’s Department of Public Health, and Dr. Cherie Drenzek, Epidemiologist […] The post Zika Virus – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Azalea Health This week we started our twice-monthly series with Tanya Mack, CEO of Women’s Telehealth. Her first guest was CEO and Co-founder of Azalea Health, Baha Zeidan. Azalea Health is an EMR company that launched in 2008 in Valdosta, GA. Since then the company has enjoyed steady growth and has been recognized as one […] The post Azalea Health – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Value-based Payments Kimberly J. Rask, M.D., PhD is the chief data officer at Alliant Health Solutions, which is a nonprofit companythat supports quality improvement in public sector health care programs under Medicare, Medicaid and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks across the Southeastern U.S. Dr. Rask is a primary care physician andhealth economist. She also holds […] The post Value-based Payments – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Adopting Innovation I sat down with Judy Mod and Trent McEwan of RevenueSphere. We are in the midst of a significant business transformation - as organizations are redefining their own path to adoption - from recognition of pain through problem resolution. What’s broken? The fundamental shift in the way buyers are now adopting technology is […] The post Adopting Innovation – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Georgia’s Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine I hosted Dr. Bill Craver to talk about the Georgia campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Craver is the dean and chief academic officer of the osteopathic medical program at the Georgia Campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is also known as GA-PCOM, in […] The post Georgia’s Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Surviving With Incurable Breast Cancer This week I sat down with breast cancer specialist, Dr. Amelia Zelnak, of Atlanta Cancer Care. We talked about patients dealing with incurable breast cancer or they have a malignant recurrence. Pfizer, maker of several medications used to treat various cancers, have launched an initiative, “Breast Cancer: A Story Half […] The post Surviving With Incurable Breast Cancer – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Telemedicine Today’s technology, particularly internet, communications, and mobile platforms, is empowering disruption in the traditional healthcare delivery model. Telemedicine is an emerging trend that shows no sign of slowing and my guests on this episode focus on this platform for delivering high quality care. In some ways, mobile technology is bringing us full circle. The […] The post Telemedicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. John Johnson of WellCare of Georgia talks diabetes WellCare of Georgia and Diabetes Dr. John Johnson is the Senior Medical Director at WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - which is one of the Medicaid CMOs in Georgia. His areas of responsibility include utilization review, care management, quality improvement and clinical outcomes. Dr. Johnson graduated from the University […] The post WellCare of Georgia and Diabetes – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Mark Beaty and Dr. Manny Rodriguez I was joined in studio by facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Mark Beaty, and I spoke with infectious disease physician, Dr. Manny Rodriguez about the Zika virus. Dr. Mark Beaty specializes in elective aesthetic facial procedures to improve or reconstruct facial blemishes and flaws. Today we know there is […] The post Dr. Mark Beaty and Dr. Manny Rodriguez – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Project DAN and Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law We continued our series with Medical Association of Georgia this week, talking about Project DAN and Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law. Dallas Gay and Dr. Shonali Saha were my guests. MAG Foundation ‘Think About It’ campaign Community Chair Dallas Gay and Shonali Saha, M.D. - an adolescent medicine […] The post Project DAN and Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Health Care Fraud and False Claims I hosted 2 False Claims Act legal experts on this week’s MAG edition of Top Docs Radio. You’re going to want to check out what they have to say, as it could mean the difference between practicing medicine or not, in the end. Scott Grubman is a partner with […] The post Health Care Fraud and False Claims – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cash Flow For The Medical Practice I sat down with David Wiener, aka "Mr. Cash Flow" on this week's episode. I connected with David first on LinkedIn a few weeks ago. After learning more about the various ways he is able to help a medical or dental practice recapture revenue that is currently being lost, […] The post Cash Flow For The Medical Practice – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
MAG’s MEP 401(k) We continue our series with Medical Association of Georgia, hosting Kevin Rainwater of Atlanta Capital Group to learn about MAG’s MEP 401(k) plan. Kevin Rainwater is a managing partner with Atlanta Capital Group, specializing in retirement planning. Kevin began his career in the financial services industry more than 16 years ago. He […] The post MAG’s MEP 401(k) – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Scott Beach On this week’s show I sat down with interventional cardiologist, Dr. Scott Beach, of Heart & Vascular Care, with offices in Johns Creek, Cumming, and Canton, GA. I’ve known Dr. Beach for several years through the practice I was working for (Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia). Our physicians have worked with him on […] The post Dr. Scott Beach – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy Wednesday 1/27 was Physicians at the Capitol Day for members of Medical Association of Georgia. I caught up with two MAG members who traveled to the capitol to engage with legislators, Dr. Jim Barber, orthopedic surgeon, and Dr. Bill Clark, opthamologist. We talked about the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy, an educational […] The post Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Representative Sharon Cooper I hosted MAG CEO/Executive Director, Donald Palmisano, Jr., and Georgia State Representative, Sharon Cooper. We talked about 2016 legislative priorities affecting healthcare in the state. More information soon! Special Guests: Sharon Cooper, Rep. Dist 43, Georgia State House of Representatives (R) MA Education MSN, Nursing Authored 2 books on psychiatric nursing Chair, […] The post Representative Sharon Cooper – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cryotherapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer On this week’s episode I sat down with award-winning Atlanta-area breast surgeon, Dr. April Speed regarding treatment options for breast cancers, including cryotherapy. She shared what motivated her to enter the medical field as her chosen profession and how she is pleased to have brought her expertise in treating […] The post Cryotherapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia On this week’s episode with our partner, Medical Association of Georgia, MAG CEO, Donald Palmisano, Jr., joined me in studio. We hosted Jeff Fusile, the recently-appointed President for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia. Jeff joined the company in the lead role, coming over from Anthem in November of […] The post Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dental Deserts In the state of Georgia, 118 counties out of 159 have too few dentists to treat those residents. 16 Georgia counties have NO DENTIST at all. Clearly, this leaves a large, rural population in the state with limited or NO access to even basic, preventive dental care. Today, there are only 5 states […] The post Dental Deserts – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Insurance Reimbursement This week’s show was part of our monthly series with MAG and we focused our conversation on legal issues around commercial insurance reimbursement for physicians. Former insurance commissioner for the state of GA, attorney, and expert on the subject, John Oxendine, joined me in the studio to talk about some important things physicians […] The post Insurance Reimbursement – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Health Insurance Mergers On this week’s episode I continued my monthly series with Medical Association of Georgia. MAG CEO, Donald Palmisano, Jr., and MAG delegate from Bibb County, Dr. John Rogers joined me in studio to talk about the challenges and concerns arising from recently-proposed mergers between large health insurance companies that will significantly reduce […] The post Health Insurance Mergers – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Self Funded Insurance Plans On this week’s episode I sat down with Alan Conner, of Your Professional CFO. Alan is a tax and accounting expert who works with a wide range of companies and professionals, including physicians. I met Alan a few weeks ago in the hall of our office building. After learning about how […] The post Self Funded Insurance Plans – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Interventional Radiology We talked interventional radiology with Dr. John Lipman of Atlanta Interventional Institute on this week’s show. Interventional radiologists are radiologists who are trained to perform a wide array of procedures using various radiologic images to guide their work. In fact, as Dr. Lipman explained, it was interventional radiologists who invented the technology to […] The post Interventional Radiology – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Telemedicine We sat down with legal expert on healthcare matters, attorney, Sidney Welch, of the Polsinelli law firm on our monthly episode with Medical Association of Georgia. What is it? How is it utilized? And, what are the licensing, regulatory, and legal concerns around it? Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) has stressed that it is essential for […] The post Telemedicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Apex Animal Hospital On this episode I sat down with Dr. Kimberly Cary and her office manager, Jamie Cary. We talked about their rapidly-growing Austell animal hospital that has seen rapid expansion of their patient base due to referrals from happy clients. Kimberly explained there are numerous health issues that can be transmitted between humans […] The post Pet Health – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Clostridium Difficile On this week’s episode we talked about one of the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections: Clostridium Difficile, or “C. Diff.” I sat down with Dr. David Dickensheets, infectious disease specialist with Infectious Disease Services of Georgia in his Cumming, GA office. According to the CDC nearly half a million persons experienced a Clostridium difficile […] The post Clostridium Difficile – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Pre-diabetes This week I featured a long-time friend of the show, Dr. Ellie Campbell, of Campbell Family Medicine, located in Cumming, GA. We talked about a topic I am hopeful many of our followers will both listen to and share: Pre-diabetes. How many times have you gone for your annual check-up and been told, “Your […] The post Pre-diabetes – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
ICD-10 This week I continued my monthly series featuring experts from Medical Association of Georgia. Our conversation focused on the upcoming implementation of ICD-10 codes, which will significantly change how we document and are reimbursed for care provided to our patients. I sat down with Dr. James Dunnick, a former practicing cardiologist of over 25 […] The post ICD-10 – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Trauma Surgery On this episode of Top Docs Radio, I sat down with Dr. Doug Lundy, an orthopedic surgeon with Resurgens Orthopaedics to talk about trauma surgery. Dr. Lundy shared the fact that he initially had plans to have a career in the military as an officer in the Army. We talked about the fact […] The post Trauma Surgery – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Priyah Rudolph On this episode of Top Docs Radio I hosted Dr. Priyah Rudolph, medical oncologist with Georgia Cancer Specialists. Dr. Rudolph practices in the Athens, GA office for the group and has expertise with several forms of cancer. She shared her poignant story about how she came to choose oncology as her specialty […] The post Dr. Priyah Rudolph – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Radiation Oncology On this week’s show I sat down with Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Chad Levitt. We talked about how he decided he wanted to go into radiation oncology as his chosen field of practice. He shared how he enjoyed the fact that the specialty allowed him to call on his liberal arts schooling, helping him […] The post Radiation Oncology – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits The phrase medical malpractice causes most people's pulse to quicken. For a physician being named in a medical malpractice case is one of the worst events in their life. This week we discussed medical malpractice in Georgia and how physicians can avoid it. For the past 23 years, Dan has specialized in representing physicians […] The post Medical Malpractice Lawsuits – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Ketan Patel DPM For 33 years Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia has served the Atlanta community. Their nationally-renowned group of doctors specialize in the full spectrum of care for the lower extremity at 22 area locations across Metro Atlanta. As members of The Piedmont Clinic the group is noted for excellence in patient care […] The post Ketan Patel DPM – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach Over the past year we’ve talked about cancer on several occasions. We have hosted physician panels, sharing how to prevent cancers and how they’re diagnosed, and treatment options patients have to choose from. We’ve also spoken with cancer survivors who have come on the share their stories about being diagnosed, and […] The post Loving Arms Cancer Outreach – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Health IT and Accelerating Innovation This week I sat down with experts from the healthcare IT sector. John Mamon is the CEO of mPoweredIT, an outsourced IT company that devotes expertise to the small to mid-sized medical practice, helping them manage their computer hardware, infrastructure, and software needs for far less than it typically costs […] The post Health IT and Accelerating Innovation – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
GA SB 158 This week we continue our monthly series with Medical Association of Georgia. I hosted MAG CEO/Executive Director, Donald J. Palmisano, Jr., and Cindy Zeldin, Executive Director for Georgians for a Healthy Future. We talked about the challenges Georgians face regarding the lack of information available to them about how inclusive health plans […] The post GA SB 158 – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Pain Management This week I sat down with 3 of the physicians from The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia, Dr. Randy Rizor, Dr. John Porter, and Dr. Charlie MacNeill. Since 1995, The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia has provided innovative, effective, and comprehensive treatment of pain with special emphasis on spinal pain […] The post Pain Management – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Functional Neurology This week on Top Docs Radio I sat down with Doctors of Chiropractic, Dr. Gilles LaMarche, and Dr. Jake Shores. Gilles is the VP of Professional Relations for Life University, in Marietta, GA. The college is home to the largest chiropractic medicine schools in the world. Jake is Clinical Director for Carrick Brain […] The post Functional Neurology – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Katie and Rob Truax of TRU Health and Wellness TRU Integrative Health and Wellness This week I sat down with the founders of TRU Integrative Health and Wellness, located in Buckhead. Rob Truax, chiropractor and integrative wellness expert, and Katie Truax, a licensed therapist who focuses her work on couples and relationships. We talked […] The post TRU Integrative Health and Wellness – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Physicians Institute for Excellence in Medicine This week I sat down with Bob Addleman, EVP of the Physicians’ Institute for Excellence in Medicine. We talked about how the organization, a subsidiary of Medical Association of Georgia, got its genesis. Bob shared how his passion for process improvement and healthcare ultimately led to him suggesting […] The post Physicians Institute for Excellence in Medicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Scott Kelly I sat down with practicing orthopedic physician and author of the book, “What I’ve Learned From You: The Lessons Of Life Taught To A Doctor By His Patients“. He shared the story of how this moving and inspirational book came together. He described how the book was drawn from journaling he did […] The post Dr. Scott Kelly – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists This week I featured 3 of the physicians from Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists. They are known for providing expert care for patients in need of reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment or trauma as well as for those who are seeking aesthetic procedures. Dr. Donald Nunn is a triple-boarded surgeon […] The post Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
MAG 2015 Legislative Update This week we continued our ongoing series with Medical Association of Georgia to get the MAG 2015 legislative update. MAG CEO, Donald Palmisano, Jr. and Director of Government Relations, Marcus Downs came by with Georgia Representative, Rick Jasperse. We talked about several of the health-related issues Rick and his colleagues have […] The post MAG 2015 Legislative Update – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cholesterol Isn’t The Bad Guy In Heart Disease I recently read an article by a former heart surgeon that talked about the fact that cholesterol isn’t the bad guy in heart disease. Instead, he argued that inflammation of the lining of the blood vessels caused by sugars and even the “healthy” oils we eat such […] The post Cholesterol Isn’t The Bad Guy In Heart Disease – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Rolf Meinhold MDVIP On this week’s show I was joined in studio by Dr. Rolf Meinhold MDVIP. We were introduced to him by Justin Knott of Intrepy, LLC, a marketing firm with numerous local physician practices they serve. He’s a family practice physician who’s been practicing in the Atlanta area for around thirty […] The post Dr. Rolf Meinhold MDVIP – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Chronic Lyme Disease This week, on Dr. Andrew Pugliese’s monthly special edition of Top Docs Radio we talked about chronic lyme disease. Also known as post-treatment lyme disease syndrome, this chronic, debilitating condition is frequently overlooked outside of the Northeast, where it’s known to be prevalent. As we learned from David Baird, a patient experiencing […] The post Chronic Lyme Disease – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Senate Bill 158 On this week’s show we continued our monthly series with the Medical Association of Georgia. MAG’s CEO/Executive Director, Donald J. Palmisano, Jr. stopped by for a discussion on the state of Senate Bill 158, changes in the insurance contracting arena, and other topics on the MAG agenda. Donald also shared how […] The post Senate Bill 158 – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Common Foot Injuries This week our friend, Dr. Shamir Bhikha, DPM with Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia stopped by to talk about common foot injuries often seen as the weather begins to warm and people decide to get out and start running/walking. He talked about the fact that after the New Year as folks […] The post Common Foot Injuries – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Mindfulness This week I sat down with Peter Vajda. He’s a Certified Professional Coach and PhD in Education and Cognitive Psychology. We talked about how we can apply the practice of meditation and mindfulness to bring about a more centered “You”, becoming better able to handle conflict and reduce one’s over-all level of anxiety. […] The post Mindfulness – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Start Exercise Fitness Training Without Injury This week, our new monthly partner, Dr. Andrew Pugliese stopped by to introduce us to Randy Nicholson, of Fitness Firm Studio. He’s a certified trainer who shared some very helpful information on how folks who have not previously trained or former athletes who haven’t trained in a while […] The post Start Exercise Fitness Training Without Injury – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Medical Reserve Corps The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has approved MAG's request to form the nation's first medical society-sponsored statewide volunteer medical reserve corps (MRC). MAG and the Georgia Department of Public Health would oversee MAG's MRC. MAG is now eligible for limited federal capacity building funds and has in fact […] The post Medical Reserve Corps – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Peripheral Arterial Disease As many as 12 million Americans are dealing with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a progressive blockage of the blood vessels that carry blood to the lower extremities. For many of these patients, amputation is the outcome, leaving them without a foot, or in others, half or more of their leg. Medical literature […] The post Peripheral Arterial Disease – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Patient Engagement This week I caught up with our friend, Frank Martin, of The Medical Consultants Group. We talked about how his consulting firm can help a wide range of medical practices, from solo offices to multi-site large groups. Frank talked about the variety of facets of a business that is a medical practice […] The post Patient Engagement – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
The 4 R’s of Gut Health Did you know that as much as 80% of your body’s immune capacity comes from your gut? Neither did we. That’s why we’re glad Dr. Ellie Campbell of Campbell Family Medicine came by to blow our minds(again) with information (The 4 R’s of Gut Health) about ways we can […] The post The 4 R’s of Gut Health – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Correctional Medicine This week we continued our monthly series with Medical Association of Georgia. I sat down with MAG CEO/Executive Director, Donald Palmisano, Jr., and Director of Correctional Medicine, Clyde Maxwell. We talked about how MAG became involved with accreditation of numerous correctional medicine facilities in the state of Georgia. MAG created its […] The post Correctional Medicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition Statistics show that 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. The risk for developing the disease rises with age, being most prevalent among men over the age of 60. However, the risk begins to rise after 40 and prevailing medical thought is men should get at […] The post Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Mitochondrial Diseases and Hyperbaric Medicine This week I sat down with experts in the fields of mitochondrial diseases and hyperbaric medicine. Each cell in our body has an “engine” where the nutrition we consume through eating is converted to the energy we need to function and survive. These engines are known as “Mitochondria”. These cellular […] The post Mitochondrial Diseases and Hyperbaric Medicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Sleep Disorders It is estimated that as many as 35-40% of Americans experience poor quality of sleep secondary to a variety of sleep disorders. We continued our series with Northside Hospital this week as I sat down with Sleep Medicine specialist, Dr. Robert Albin. We talked about the statistics around sleep disorders and Dr. Albin […] The post Sleep Disorders – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Medical Association of Georgia’s 2015 Legislative Priorities This week I sat down with Dr. Michael Green and Marcus downs of MAG to discuss Medical Association of Georgia’s 2015 legislative priorities. We talked about several issues that have a serious impact on both patient outcomes as well as Georgia physicians’ ability to provide care. Some key […] The post Medical Association of Georgia’s 2015 Legislative Priorities – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Complex Patients This week I sat down with our colleague, Dr. Andrew Pugliese, Infectious Disease specialist of Infectious Disease Consultants in Johns Creek. He stopped by to talk about complex patients. He shared how medical studies focus on single illnesses, disqualifying certain age groups and patients with multiple disease states. Dr. Pugliese talked about the […] The post Complex Patients – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Swift School This week I sat down with two learning specialists and three students from The Swift School in Roswell, GA. This private school is one that focuses on the learning needs of high-potential students that are challenged with dyslexia, dyscalculia (problems with math), working memory issues, and others. Their learning environment is designed to […] The post Swift School – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
AirWatch by vmware This week on TopDocsRADIO we sat down with Paul McRae of AirWatch by vmware. Healthcare is evolving. As information technology advances and our health laws change, greater importance is being placed on electronic health records. Today, digital data is flowing between departments in a hospital, to physician offices, to practitioners in […] The post AirWatch – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
International Medical Graduates In our ongoing series with Medical Association of Georgia, we discussed International Medical Graduates on this episode. Today, we continue to extend the age to which we humans live. This, coupled with the large post-war baby boomer population that is now entering the elderly population, compounds the effects of the period […] The post International Medical Graduates – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Khusrow Niazi This week I sat down with Emory School of Medicine’s Dr. Khusrow Niazi, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions. Dr. Niazi is a cardiologist but is different from many other cardiologists as he treats disease from the head to toes. He specializes in blockages of the artery which may involve […] The post Dr. Khusrow Niazi – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dr. Jon Minter of Northside Total Joint Specialists This week I sat down with Dr. Jon Minter of Northside Total Joint Specialists. In our ongoing monthly series with Northside Hospital we learned about the various conditions that could lead to a total joint replacement. Dr. Minter shared some great information about some of the techniques […] The post Dr. Jon Minter of Northside Total Joint Specialists – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
“Think About It” Campaign to End Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription medication abuse and subsequent addiction is a serious problem that needs our immediate attention as a community and as healthcare providers. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Although most people take prescription medications responsibly, an estimated 52 million people (20 percent of […] The post “Think About It” – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Lenz Marketing This week I sat down with the Vice President of Marketing for Lenz Marketing, Mr. Mike Killeen. According to the company’s website, Lenz offers clients the full suite of marketing and communication tools to grow their businesses. At Lenz, integrated marketing is the strategic and coordinated implementation of digital and traditional advertising, […] The post Lenz Marketing – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
ShareWIK, Bioscape Digital, and ER Express This week I sat down with the CEO’s of ShareWIK, Bioscape Digital, and ER Express. With the recent implementation of the Affordable Care Act, new requirements came into effect that placed emphasis on patient satisfaction as a component of reimbursement. As it happens, these innovative companies had been […] The post ShareWIK, Bioscape Digital, and ER Express – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cancer Support Community Atlanta at Northside Cancer Institute This week I sat down with three ladies from the Cancer Support Community at Northside Cancer Institute. The Cancer Support Community, Atlanta, is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing a variety of supportive services for cancer patients and their families in a […] The post Cancer Support Community Atlanta at Northside Cancer Institute – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Robotic Hair Restoration and ShareWIK This week I sat down with Dr. Kenneth Anderson, Atlanta’s only robotic hair restoration specialist, and Diana Keough, CEO/Founder of ShareWIK (What I Know). Dr. Anderson brought along Sara Kovac, his Patient Advocate who meets with prospective patients inquiring about available treatments for hair loss, and Jonathon Williamson, a satisfied […] The post Robotic Hair Restoration and ShareWIK – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Innovations in Treating Chronic Sinusitis Chronic sinusitis, a problem affecting as many as 50 million Americans, is an irritation of the sinus/nasal passages that lasts at least 12 weeks or longer. In the Southeast, the problem is very common due to our high average humidity and mild winters. These conditions lead […] The post Innovations in Treating Chronic Sinusitis – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Breast Cancer Awareness This week I sat down with three women who each contribute great energy to promote breast cancer awareness in our community. We kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) on this episode with Janet Beebe, CEO, of Breast Cancer Survivors Network, Kim Goff, Executive Director, of It’s The Journey/Atlanta 2 Day […] The post Breast Cancer Awareness – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Skin Cancer According to skincancer.org, more than 2 million persons per year are diagnosed with skin cancer. There are more cases than breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancers combined. Left undiscovered or untreated for too long, these cancers can spread to other parts of the body, leading to serious illness and death. 1 in […] The post Talking Skin Cancer – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Georgia Podiatry, Inc. Today, Schwegman and I sat down to learn about Georgia Podiatry, Inc. Dr. Evan Brody founded Georgia Podiatry after practicing several years in a large multi-site group. He has since added two more locations to provide more convenient access to the care of their foot and ankle specialists. Dr. Brody sees […] The post Georgia Podiatry Inc – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Apex Animal Hospital I was pleased to be able to sit down recently with Dr. Kimberly Cary, DVM and her husband/Practice Manager, Jamie Cary to talk about Apex Animal Hospital in Austell. Our family recently found their practice having moved not far from their location. We were immediately struck by the warm, welcoming demeanor […] The post Apex Animal Hospital in Austell, GA – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Lung Cancer Northside Cancer Institute Physicians Discuss Lung Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Additionally, the lung cancer patient population in Georgia experiences a higher-than-average mortality rate than the rest of the country. It’s a serious concern. Because we live in a […] The post Talking Lung Cancer With Northside Cancer Institute Physicians – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Health Connect South and Medical Association of Georgia This week on TopDocsRADIO I sat down with Russ Lipari, Founder and CEO of Health Connect South and Donald Palmisano, CEO and Executive Director of the Medical Association of Georgia. The mission of Health Connect South is to improve the health of our community by acting […] The post Health Connect South and Medical Association of Georgia – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Emory Heart and Vascular Institute and Georgia Vascular Society This week on Top Docs RADIO we sat down with Dr. Mark Rheudasil of Emory Heart and Vascular Institute. We talked about the specialty of vascular surgery, new advances in minimally-invasive endovascular procedures, and upcoming events with Georgia Vascular Society. Dr. Rheudasil shared some feelings […] The post Dr. Rheudasil of Emory Heart and Vascular Institute and Georgia Vascular Society – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Village Podiatry Centers and Extremity Health Care This week I sat down with Dr. David Helfman, DPM. He’s founder and CEO of Village Podiatry Centers and Chairman of the Board for Extremity Health Care. We discussed how he was able to grow the practice from a solo office in 1992 to having 30 locations […] The post Village Podiatry Centers and Extremity Health Care – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tier3MD provides specialized IT services for medical groups. Advanced Vascular Resources offer a full range of diagnostic vascular studies and minimally-invasive corrective procedures. Healthcare IT and Vascular Services Today we learned how Tier3MD brings over 2 decades of healthcare IT installation and management to their medical clients. Their full suite of IT services allow […] The post Specialized Healthcare IT and Vascular Services – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cancer Resources for Georgians Special Guests: Alice Kerber, Angie Patterson, and Erin Long This week we'll hear about important cancer resources available to patients in Georgia from Alice Kerber and Angie Patterson of GeorgiaCORE. The organization is a public private partnership dedicated to facilitating cancer prevention, care, research, and education. They are focused on […] The post Important Cancer Resources for Georgians – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
On today’s show we’ll meet Dr. Mark Beaty. In his practice he offers a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures for patients seeking aesthetic procedures. He is skilled in browlifts, facelifts, eyelid lifts, nasal restructuring, facial resculpturing, and others. He also provides a number of non-surgical options for patients to consider including Ulthera, […] The post Talking Facial Plastic Surgery with Dr. Mark Beaty – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Transitional Care This week we are highlighting several medical practices and services that the community could benefit from knowing about. Salude is an upscale transitional care and rehabilitation facility focused on providing specialized short-term, in-patient rehabilitation care in a state-of-the-art environment. Atlanta Heart Specialists' physicians deliver a full range of cardiology services, including […] The post Transitional Care, Cardiology Services and Rehabilitation, and Hospital Medicine – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Cancer Survivors This week I am joined by two cancer survivors who successfully beat their cancers but ended up as part of the group of patients who have problems where they received radiation therapy, called “late effects of radiation”. For most patients who experience these issues the symptoms they experience get better with […] The post Cancer Survivors Discuss Late Effects of Radiation – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Talking Podiatry with Dr. Jocelyn Curry DPM Podiatrist Dr. Jocelyn Curry, DPM of Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia This week I'm joined by Dr. Jocelyn Curry, DPM. She is a podiatrist with […] The post Special Guest, Dr. Jocelyn Curry, Podiatry – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
TOPIC: Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention In the US alone there are over 20,000 lower extremity amputations per month. As many as 68% of them have not had a basic vascular study to determine if revascularization could help save the leg. This week I'll talk with Dr. Mohammad Sharif of […] The post Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Discussion – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Uterine Fibroids Special guests Dr. John Lipman of Atlanta Interventional Institute and Dr. Carlos Alarcon of Marietta OB-GYN are featured on this week’s program. They share information about amazing minimally-invasive procedures and the multi-specialty team approach they use to treat uterine fibroids. By age 30 as many as 30% […] The post Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Uterine Fibroids Avoid Hysterectomy – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer This week, I was joined by two physicians who regularly work with men facing prosate cancer. Dr. […] The post Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Spider Veins and Venous Insufficiency On this week’s show, I'll be talking spider veins and venous disease with Dr. Todd Greer, […] The post Spider Veins and Venous Insufficiency – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Chronic Sinusitis Chronic sinusitis, a problem affecting millions of Americans, is an irritation of the sinus/nasal passages that lasts at least 12 […] The post Chronic Sinusitis – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy This week, we're going to talk more about the experience of chemotherapy, memory […] The post Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Breast Cancer Continuing our focus on breast cancer, this week Charles “CW” Hall is joined by four of the physicians who […] The post The Multi-Speciality Approach to Treating Breast Cancer – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Breast Cancer "You have cancer" is one of the most frightening statements a person can hear. This week we meet four […] The post Surviving Breast Cancer – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. Advances in Oral Surgery and Dental Implants This week we're featuring two of the oral & maxillofacial surgeons from Oral Surgery Associates & Dental […] The post Advances in Oral Surgery and Dental Implants – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. THIS WEEK’S TOPICS This week we are featuring two physicians, both of which are bringing innovation and expertise to the well-being of their patients. […] The post Patient Care Innovations and Expertise – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community's well-being. Treating Diabetic Ulcer Patients According to recent data from the CDC, diabetes affects over 25.8 million people in the US (roughly 8% of the […] The post Treating Diabetic Ulcer Patients – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Healthcare Radio Talk Show Join us for the inaugural episode of Top Docs Radio, presented by Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia and hosted by Charles Hall, on Thursday, April 3rd at Noon Eastern. Top Docs Radio is a forum for conversations with leading doctors and thought leaders. Discussions are about cutting edge trends and topics in health, […] The post Top Docs Radio launches on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12pm EST! – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.