The DocBuddy Journal: Recent Episodes
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How painful are the outdated, broken workflows you have to deal with everyday as a healthcare provider? Join host Erik Sunset for thought leadership from DocBuddy on ways healthcare providers and workers can streamline their workflows with technology, get the latest practical takeaways from the world of Health IT, and get updates from the leader in mobile workflow solutions for providers and their organizations, DocBuddy.
Join DocBuddy Journal hosts Erik Sunset and Kiera Helms as they dive into the real-world experience of implementing new healthcare technology in ambulatory surgery centers. Kiera, one of DocBuddy's account managers, shares stories from her recent field implementations, revealing how surgery centers are moving from legacy systems to modern solutions like Op Note.
Discover what it's really like on the ground from surgeon adoption to revenue cycle impacts that save facilities thousands in denied claims. Hear about the staffing challenges ASCs face, how administrators are jumping between roles, and why the healthcare technology landscape is finally shifting toward solutions that actually delight users.
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Join host Erik Sunset, DocBuddy's Chief Revenue Officer, as he sits down with Greg DeConciliis, Administrator of Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites, to explore the winning strategies behind one of New England's most successful ambulatory surgery centers. From humble beginnings in 2004 as a 3-OR facility to their upcoming expansion to an 8-OR, state-of-the-art center, Greg shares the blueprint for sustainable ASC growth.
Greg also pulls back the curtain on everything from managing surgeon preferences and turnover times to creating patient experiences that drive word-of-mouth referrals. Whether you're an ASC administrator, physician owner, or healthcare leader, this conversation offers practical, actionable insights for building a thriving surgery center.
Get more information and register for the upcoming MAASC Annual Conference
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All of us at DocBuddy wish you a happy National ASC Month!
In this episode, we covered resources to help you celebrate + advocate on behalf of your surgery center and the industry at large. Visit our good friends at ASCA to get their resources and learn how you can participate in National Advocacy Day in Washington DC using this link.
We also discussed user feedback from a recent DocBuddy Op Note go live. Finally, we shared where you can see DocBuddy in person through the month of September.
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ASCs are losing money every single day through poor block time utilization, but it doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, Erik Sunset, DocBuddy's Chief Revenue Officer and host of the DocBuddy Journal, breaks down the Becker's article that's got the industry talking about underutilized ORs, scheduling inefficiencies, and the anesthesia shortage crisis. Erik shares game changing strategies that are actionable to maximize your OR capacity, from analytics-driven scheduling to collaborative approaches with referring clinics. 2025 might be the year ASCs finally embrace meaningful technology solutions like DocBuddy's own solution in Op Note.
Take a look at the article here.
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In this episode of the Doc Buddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with Jessica Bush, founder and CEO of Real Change RN, to explore what separates great healthcare leaders from managers.
Jessica shares powerful insights on building authentic relationships, establishing trust through vulnerability, and creating a culture where teams want to follow rather than just comply. Drawing from her personal experience as both a healthcare professional and a patient advocate for her daughter, she reveals the three critical questions team members ask about their leaders: Can you help me? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?
Connect with Jessica Bush on LinkedIn.
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Join host Erik and Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer of Lilac Software, as they dissect the latest congressional budget reconciliation drama and the "Big Beautiful Bill's" impact on healthcare. With razor-thin margins in both chambers, Republicans are pushing through nearly $1 trillion in healthcare cuts while Trump launches a drug pricing reform campaign. From Medicaid work requirements to Medicare physician payment fixes, discover what's really happening behind the political rhetoric.
Together, Erik and Marc break down the real impact of Congress's budget reconciliation battle while examining Trump's pivot on drug pricing reform. Is this dollars-and-cents budgeting or a stealth attack on healthcare coverage? Get the unvarnished truth about what's actually happening in Washington and what it means for patients, providers, and the future of American healthcare.
Connect with Marc Ryan on LinkedIn
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America's surgery centers are caught in a perfect storm: physician shortages that have tripled anesthesia costs, a vanishing workforce of surgical technicians, and Medicare policies so out of alignment that patients pay more for outpatient surgery than hospital procedures. We sat down with Rena Courtay, VP of Ambulatory Surgery at Trinity Health and ASCA Board officer, to unpack the physician and anesthesia shortage, why some surgery centers are scrambling to fill sterile processing jobs, and how legislators are working to modernize Medicare's copay structure.
Major insurers like United are finally pushing procedures out of expensive hospitals and into surgery centers. Plus, AI is about to revolutionize medical billing and coding in ways that could save the industry billions.
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Host Erik Sunset returns after a brief hiatus to discuss DocBuddy's innovative Op Note app, which transforms how ambulatory surgery centers handle operative reports.
Erik also shared key insights from McDermott Will and Emery's HealthEx event in Nashville, highlighting key takeaways from the C-Suite panel featuring leaders from Surgery Partners, SCA Health, Regent Surgical, and AMSURG.
Learn how DocBuddy's technology is addressing the critical need for tech adoption in ASCs by eliminating transcription delays, enabling instant operative reports, and dramatically accelerating the revenue cycle.
Erik also announced upcoming events where you can see DocBuddy in action, including Gulf State's Excellence, Becker's Spine and Pain, Arizona ASCA, Texas ASC Society (TASCS), and Florida Society of ASCs (FSASC).
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In this eye-opening episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Erik welcomes Shannen Aguayo and Nyleen Flores, hosts of the rapidly growing Credentialing Chronicles podcast. They dive deep into the often opaque world of medical credentialing and enrollment, exploring best practices and alarming stories from the front lines.
The conversation covers crucial recommendations for medical providers managing their credentialing documents, the bureaucratic challenges of getting insurance panel approval, and shocking examples of how credentialing failures can impact patient safety. Shannen and Nyleen don't hold back as they discuss the ethical dilemmas facing healthcare facilities when revenue needs clash with credentialing standards.
The trio also examines the evolving role of AI in healthcare documentation, the frustrations of dealing with insurance company policies, and why greater transparency is desperately needed throughout the credentialing process.
Listen to Credentialing Chronicles.
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In this inspiring episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms interviews Dr. Peter Daly, an orthopedic surgeon, and his wife Lulu Daly, a pediatric nurse, about their remarkable journey founding One World Surgery. What began as a single act of compassion for a young Honduran girl named Angela has blossomed into a global nonprofit that serves over 27,000 patients annually across Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
The Dalys share how their family-centered approach to medical missions created a sustainable model for delivering high-quality surgical care to those most in need. Through permanent facilities staffed by local medical professionals and supported by international volunteers, One World Surgery has pioneered an ethical approach to addressing the "neglected stepchild of public health" - surgical care in underserved regions.
Listeners will discover how these medical missions not only transform the lives of patients but also reignite the passion and purpose of healthcare providers experiencing burnout. The Dalys explain how anyone—regardless of medical background—can contribute to their mission, and share their vision for expanding education and deepening their impact in the communities they serve.
Learn more about One World Surgery.
Apply to join a One World Surgery mission trip.
Donate to One World Surgery.
In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer of Lilac Software, provides an in-depth analysis of the current U.S. healthcare landscape. From the complexities of drug pricing and Medicare reimbursement to the challenges facing healthcare providers, Marc offers expert insights into the critical issues affecting patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.
Discover the potential for systemic reform and the key factors shaping the future of healthcare delivery and affordability.
Connect with Marc on LinkedIn
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Get Marc's content: The Healthcare Labyrinth
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In this powerful episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms welcomes Dr. Stefanie Simmons, Chief Medical Officer of The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. Dr. Simmons shares the foundation's origin story, born from tragedy when emergency physician Dr. Lorna Breen died by suicide during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic after expressing fears about seeking mental health support.
The conversation explores the foundation's three-pronged approach to healthcare worker well-being: advocacy, advancing collaboration, and accelerating solutions. Dr. Simmons discusses their successful efforts to pass federal legislation supporting healthcare worker mental health, their work to eliminate stigmatizing mental health questions from medical licensing applications across states, and their "All In Caring for Caregivers" program.
As an emergency physician herself, Dr. Simmons brings valuable perspective on the unique challenges healthcare workers face when prioritizing their own mental health. The episode highlights the importance of addressing both individual support through coaching and peer programs and tackling systemic issues like administrative burden and EHR optimization. Listeners will learn about concrete resources available through the foundation and ways to get involved in this critical mission to destigmatize mental healthcare for those who care for others.
Links from this show:
- Impact Wellbeing Guide: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/impactwellbeingguide/index.html
- Ambassador Application: https://drlornabreen.org/become-an-ambassador/
- Licensing Board Advocacy: https://drlornabreen.org/contact-boards/
- Credentialing Toolkit: https://drlornabreen.org/removebarriers/
- Donate: https://drlornabreen.org/donate/
In this eye-opening episode of the DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with John Williamson, founder and CEO of Lockbox AI, to explore the frustrating state of healthcare technology and the revolutionary potential of AI solutions.
John shares his candid perspective on why EHRs have stagnated despite billions in government incentives, the staffing crisis gripping healthcare organizations, and why the future belongs to integrated AI solutions that deliver outcomes rather than more tools.
Discover why healthcare needs to embrace the "service as software" approach, how AI can unify fragmented data systems, and why John predicts an iPhone-like revolution that will finally transform healthcare technology by decade's end.
Whether you're a healthcare provider drowning in administrative work or a technology leader seeking better solutions, this conversation offers both validation and a vision for a more efficient future.
Learn more about John's work at LockboxAI
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Email John john@lockboxai.com
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In this episode, host Erik welcomes back Bill Prentice, President of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). Bill shares exciting updates on ASCA's initiatives, including their decision to make all virtual education free for members.
The conversation explores ASCA's key priorities for 2025, including advocating for expanded Medicare-approved procedures, refining quality reporting measures, and improving reimbursement rates that better reflect the value ASCs provide to the healthcare system. Bill also discusses how the new Trump administration presents fresh opportunities for ASC advocacy and cost-efficient healthcare delivery.
Learn more about and register for the 2025 ASCA Annual Conference taking place in Denver, CO from April 30 - May 3.
In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with Eric Passon, founder and CEO of Ancore Health. They discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare in 2025, exploring how medical groups can thrive amid fee schedule cuts, staffing challenges, and cultural shifts.
Passon shares his expertise on building high-performing medical groups through strong physician leadership, transparent performance metrics, and alignment between financial sustainability and organizational mission.
The conversation covers the transition from RVU-based incentives to purpose-driven operations, the impact of AI on healthcare efficiency, and practical strategies for navigating uncertainty in the new year. Essential listening for healthcare leaders seeking to balance robust fundamentals with transformative purpose.
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As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Steven Gorin, DO, is passionate about helping his patients of all ages at the Institute of Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics maintain active and healthy lives.
In this wide ranging conversation we covered topics like:
- Overcoming payer denials and issues
- Fixing reimbursement
- The importance of independent physicians
- Driving positive culture
- AI in healthcare
Connect with Dr. Gorin:
- X (Twitter)
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Dr. John Yaft is a board-certified internal medicine physician that is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the Baylor Scott and White Irving Campus. Dr. Yaft also serves as medical director of Utilization review and holds an adjunct clinical associate professor of medicine for Texas A&M working with residents at the flagship campus, Baylor University Medical Center.
Dr. Yaft joined the show to discuss big picture ways to fix healthcare in the US, ways to alleviate feelings of burnout, and the provider's experience with Health IT and medical software.
Connect with Dr. Yaft on LinkedIn.
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Mark Schroeder is the VP of Growth at Aroris Healthcare. Aroris improves the viability of private practices and health systems by closing the gap between the value they provide and the revenue they earn.
Get insights into ways your healthcare organization can increase reimbursement through strategic contract negotiations in this episode of the show.
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn. Follow Aroris on LinkedIn. Get in touch with Aroris on their website.
As always, be sure to follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn as well.
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In this episode we tackled two main topics:
- Inflation and ASCs in 5 Numbers via Becker's ASC.
- The Hidden Cost of ASC Transcription Services which is a new blog on docbuddy.com.
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Dr. Alex Zusman is Chief Medical Officer at The Clinician where he oversees medical governance, develops clinical policies, and collaborates with product teams to ensure safety and compliance. He’s also a board certified Pediatrician who has provided care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, John Muir Health, and Kaiser Permanente.
Dr. Zusman joined us to discuss the THA/TKA PRO-PM situation that is unfolding for ambulatory surgery centers.
Learn more about Dr. Zusman's work at The Clinician and connect with him on LinkedIn.
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The inimitable Scott Becker joined this episode of the show to cover a wide array of topics including:
- AI in healthcare
- The outlook for 2025
- How to overcome the physician shortage
Get all of the latest healthcare news from the Becker's Healthcare portfolio of sites.
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You can also text Scott at (773) 766-5322.
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Christine Munna, MSN, AGNP-C is the Director of Quality Assurance and Staff Development with Abode Care Partners. Christine is also a long time DocBuddy Enterprise power user.
Christine joined us to share expertise on getting high quality documentation from providers, ensuring advance care planning directives are recorded, and actionable strategies she and Abode Care Partners use to reduce the impact of provider burnout.
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Michael McClain, founder of Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors, LLC, is a broadly skilled executive and operations leader, and ambulatory specialist with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare.
Michael joined us once again to discuss the impact that the CMS 2025 Final Payment Rule will have on ambulatory surgery centers, how to stem the tide of physician and anesthesiologist shortages, and what ASCs need to be doing now to prepare for 2025.
Be sure to connect with Michael and follow Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors on LinkedIn.
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Marc Ryan joined us again to discuss the potential impact the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential Election could have on healthcare. Get insights on:
- What could happen to healthcare policy with GOP control over the Presidency, Senate, and House.
- The potential fate of the Affordable Care Act.
- How a second Trump presidency may react to the massive amount of consolidation happening in US Healthcare.
Listen to Marc's Podcast: It Is Time For A Permanent Physician Rate Fix In Medicare. Read What Will Happen In Healthcare With GOP Firmly In Control?
Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.
See his work at Lilac Software.
Get Marc's content from healthcarelabyrinth.com
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we analyzed two recent articles shared on Becker's ASC shown below.
There are interesting tie-ins with previous guests Dr. Dan Blumenthal and Bruce Feldman with respect to cardiology procedures moving to the ASC. Use the search button in your podcast to find those shows!
- The new 'hot ticket' for ASCs
- What trends are ASC leaders tired of hearing about?
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we're back with the first solo episode in a while and we discussed:
- Where you can find the DocBuddy roadshow during the rest of 2024.
- Becker's ASC in Chicago
- WASCA Annual Conference in Tulalip
- The Becker's ASC Article "ASCs sound alarm on mounting threats."
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Tim Burney, Founder & CEO of Advantien, joined The DocBuddy Journal for a second time for another insightful conversation! We covered:
- DocBuddy & Advantien's newly announced partnership and what this news means for ASCs across the country.
- Supply cost trends for 2024 and what to expect in 2025.
- Impacts of AI on case profitability.
- The general direction of AI in healthcare and why the best is yet to come.
Learn more about Advantien and the value they deliver to ASCs here.
Get in touch with Tim via email tburney@advantien.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.
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Sharissa Sebastian Deppen is the CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance; a company specializing in supporting introverted servant leaders who are women in corporate leadership. She's a leadership and executive coach with an MBA, MSc in Technology Leadership, and has her PCC Certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Sharissa is also a Myers Briggs Certified Practitioner. She has 15+ years of corporate leadership experience in addition to coaching several Fortune 100 leaders and executives.
Sharissa joined us to discuss how to find and lead from your leadership zone of genius. Plus she shared insights into topics like:
- How to successfully navigate conflicts and difficult conversations.
- Managing workload for yourself and your team.
- How to maintain a health work / life balance.
- Ways to recognize burnout and strategies to overcome it.
Connect with Sharissa on LinkedIn and see her work on her website.
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Marc Ryan is the Chief Solutions Officer with Lilac Software. Marc has extensive leadership experience across health plans and healthcare technology. Most recently, Marc was a founding executive and President of MedHOK (MHK, acquired by Hearst Health). He has launched and operated multiple health plans and served in senior government positions. Marc is also the author of The Healthcare Labyrinth.
Marc joined us to share big picture thoughts on CMS, Medicare Advantage, prior authorizations, value based care, the state of interoperability and much more!
Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.
See his work at Lilac Software.
Get Marc's content from healthcarelabyrinth.com
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Dr. Dan Blumenthal is the Chief Quality Officer of Cardiovascular Associates of America. He is also a practicing board-certified non-invasive cardiologist and an instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Blumenthal joined the show to discuss exciting topics like:
- Cardiovascular procedures in the ambulatory surgery center.
- Patient adherence (not compliance!) in value based care arrangements.
- How GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic) can be a miracle for the right patients under the care of their physician.
- Strategies to lower the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases across patient populations while remaining mindful of social determinants of health.
We also covered some of the exciting use cases for AI in healthcare and how they can/will positively impact patient outcomes.
See Dr. Blumenthal's work at CVAUSA, connect with him on LinkedIn, follow him on X, and connect with him directly via email.
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The information provided in this episode should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.
Lori Griffith MHA RN is a consultant with Corazon Inc. who has over 20 years of surgical services and operations management across all of healthcare and including the ASC. Her expertise includes cost containment, operations performance, and staff development. She has held the role of administrator and head of business development for ASCs.
Lori joined the show to discuss how ASCs have evolved since their inception, how to drive efficiency at your facility, and various growth factors for surgery centers.
Connect with Lori on LinkedIn and follow Corazon.
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Kyle Swarts is the President of aiHealth where he oversees operations, client success, business development, marketing and strategic partnerships. He joined the show to discuss:
- Strategies to prepare and engage your organization for future AI advancements.
- How rev cycle leaders increasingly using AI to enhance workflows amidst staffing challenges.
- The projected impact of AI in healthcare over the next three years.
aiHealth is a partner of DocBuddy. Learn more about how we're bringing technology to the traditionally analog operative report and coding process by reading our press release.
Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn.
Visit the aiHealth website.
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Jessica Walker is the Founder and CEO of Care Sherpa. Her background is in hospitality, healthcare, and tech-enabled services, and she’s led Care Sherpa to boost new patient consults by 26% and increase consult to treatment conversion by 32%.
In this episode we discussed:
- How elevating the patient experience can improve your healthcare organization's bottom line.
- Why the front desk is a revenue generating position.
- That sales shouldn't be a dirty word in a medical practice.
We also covered some shocking statistics about marketing spend and how so many practices are wasting their budget by not having the right processes in place.
Learn more about Care Sherpa
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Email Jessica at jessica @ caresherpa.com
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Michael McClain, founder of Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors, LLC, is a broadly skilled executive and operations leader, and ambulatory specialist with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. As a seasoned clinician, he has a unique combination of clinical and operational experience as a Hospitalist PA complementing his diverse leadership skillset in both the for-profit and non-profit environment.
Michael joined the show to discuss various growth factors for ASCs, how "more is more and different is different" when it comes to planning for and scaling services, the potential future of CMS tech regulations in the surgery center, and much more!
Get more information about the California Ambulatory Surgery Association's Annual Conference happening September 4 - 6 in Anaheim, CA.
Be sure to connect with Michael and follow Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors on LinkedIn.
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Jessica Bush, CEO of Real Change RN Consulting, joined the show to discuss how to develop leaders at your ASC.
Jessica has 20+ years of leadership and nursing experience. She is also a Certified Maxwell Leadership Facilitator, Trainer & Professional Coach. Additionally, Jessica is a Certified Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse and Certified Patient Experience Improvement Specialist.
See Jessica speak live at this week's Georgia + South Carolina Joint Semi Annual Conference taking place in Hilton Head, SC.
Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn.
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John Goehle, MBA, CASC, joined the show to discuss some key topics for ASCs like culture, people, and technology. The episode goes deep into topics like physician engagement, HR, regulatory/compliance, and the shift to digital. Along the way, John shared some great stories from his 35+ years in the surgery center industry from which you will certainly derive value!
Learn more about John's work at ASC Central and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Listen to The ASC Podcast with John Goehle
Connect with John on LinkedIn or email him directly.
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Anish Patankar serves as Senior Vice President, GM, Oncology Informatics Software w/ Elekta. Elekta is a global Swedish company that develops and produces radiation therapy and radiosurgery-related equipment and clinical management for the treatment of cancer and brain disorders.
In this episode, Anish shared his insights and expertise on how AI is impacting care today, how AI can deliver better outcomes to patients in the future, and the pace of innovation.
Connect with Anish on LinkedIn.
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Thomas Cunningham currently serves as Director of Business Development at Physician Growth Partners where he and his colleagues help independent physicians explore and execute strategic partnership transactions with private equity and strategic acquirers.
In this episode we explored why an independent practice may explore outside investment and the possible positive outcomes that ensue.
Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and see his work at https://www.physiciangrowthpartners.com/.
This PGP article was referenced during the show.
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Katherine Evans, DNP, FNP-C, GNP-BC, ACHPN, FAANP is President of the Novocardia/Novolink Division with Cardiovascular Associates of America.
Katherine joined the show shine a light on value based care- what it is and how it works. She also gave her perspective on cardiology in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in addition to how the right deployment of technology can augment a provider's value based care workflow.
Connect with Katherine on X and LinkedIn. See her work at CVAUSA.com.
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Shawna Alfano is the Director of Operations for Maverix Health and President of Inzio Consulting. She has over 20 years combined experience in business and in nursing, and has worked in acute environments as Charge Nurse as well as surgical and sub-acute environments.
Shawna joined the show to discuss leadership, technology, & navigating a sometimes difficult ASC landscape.
Get in touch with Shawna via email Shawna @ InzioGroup.com
See her perspective at Becker's ASC.
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal we dissected the Becker's Spine Review article titled Outpatient spine: 10 insights, stats and more.Plus, we shared our excitement to support the 21st annual Becker's Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC conference. Visit DocBuddy at booth #102 next week in Chicago!
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we talked about where YOU can meet DocBuddy this summer and all of the "ooohs" and "ahhhs" we get from showing off our Op Note solution and its reporting functionality.
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In this episode we're looking for answers to the question of "why are we seeing less medical school students than ever?" The obvious downstream effect of fewer medical school students is that there will be fewer residents and fewer physicians. Compounding the issue of fewer new physicians is the fact that physicians are retiring earlier than ever!
We looked at data that The Physicians Foundation published in their 2023 Survey of America's Current and Future Physicians to see what we can do, as an industry, to stem the tide. You can view the report here.
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we break down Medscape's Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2024: We Have Much Work To Do. To follow along, check out the report on the Medscape site.
We explored familiar themes related to physician burnout like what's driving this sentiment, coping mechanisms, and potential solutions. Medscape's data set offers different insights than what we covered in episode 63 of this show.
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Nicholas F. Alarif, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery’s* Washington, DC office, joined the show to discuss a variety of topics related to Stark Law, the False Claims Act, Federal Anti-Kickback Statutes, and how provider organizations can successfully navigate the regulatory landscape while driving new and compliant revenue.
Mr. Alarif will also be speaking on the Critical Strategies for Improving the PPM's Bottom Line panel next week at the 2024 McDermott Will & Emery PPM/ASC Symposium in Nashville, TN. Learn more about this event. We also referenced the 2024 Value Based Care Symposium during the recording.
Connect with Nicholas on LinkedIn. Follow McDermott Will & Emery on LinkedIn.
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In this episode we review the recent report from the KLAS Research Arch Collaborative titled "Understanding & Addressing Trends in Physician & Nurse Burnout 2024" and authored by Connor Bice & Miles Hepworth.
In this episode you can expect to hear:
- Comparisons & contrasts from the 2023 report addressing provider burnout.
- The newest and most critical driver of burnout for physicians & nurses.
- The self-reported avenues to reducing burnout as shared by physicians & nurses.
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Andrew Lovewell MHA MSHI FACHE, CEO of Columbia Orthopedic Group, joined the show to discuss a variety of topics including:
- Optimizing your ASC's case mix
- Managing relationships with external and employed anesthesia providers
- Technology in the ASC
- Value Based Care
- and more!
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn
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Greg Collins DNP CRNA serves as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University, School of Nurse Anesthesia. He’s operated his CRNA practice since 2006 in various settings.
In addition to his civilian career, Dr. Collins has a background in the military, having served as an officer in the US Army Reserve. His service record includes downrange deployments in 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in 2011 for Operation New Dawn.
Links from the show
- https://www.anesthesiafacts.com/
- help@aana.com
- Follow Dr. Collins on LinkedIn and X
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Rena Courtay, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, CPPM joined The DocBuddy Journal to share insights on ASC finances, ways to manage costs, and to share her thoughts on technology in the ASC.
Rena is the VP of Ambulatory Surgery at Trinity Health where she oversees the ambulatory surgery platforms for the Health System. Immediately prior to this Rena was the AVP of Perioperative Ambulatory Surgery at Duke Health. Prior to this Rena was the Vice President, Executive Director of HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) Florida. Rena has over 25 years of experience in the ASC industry and has been an operating room nurse, a DON, a surgery center Administrator and spent over 15 years as an RVP for HCA and Surgical Care Affiliates.
Rena served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society for Ambulatory Surgery Centers for many years. She currently serves on the ASCA Board of Directors as well as that of the North Carolina Ambulatory Surgical Center Association. She also serves on the ASCA education committee.
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Joy Himmel PsyD, LCPC, NCC, RN, FACHA is the director of counseling services at Old Dominion University. Dr. Himmel also has over thirty years of experience in providing healthcare services in a variety of practice settings. Dr. Himmel has been a surveyor for Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care since 2009 and was recently elected to be Chair-elect of the AAAHC Board of Directors. She also serves as part of the teaching faculty with AAAHC.
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Casey Duhart, JD is the Chief Labor & Employment Counsel for Acadia Healthcare Company. She provides legal advice and counsel regarding allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims brought under federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Check out Casey on TikTok. Register for ASCA '24 to see Casey speak in person.
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Todd Currier CPA, CASC, CMPE serves as the CEO of Bend Surgery Center in Bend, Oregon in addition being a member of the ASCA board of directors.
Todd joined the show to discuss the importance of culture in a surgery center, how to navigate a tough staffing landscape, ways to optimize an ASC's relationship with its anesthesia provider, and more.
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Nyleen Flores CPMSM, CPCS, CPCO is a long time administrator of medical practices and surgery centers. She is also the chair of the National Association Medical Staff Services Subject Matter Expert Subcommittee.
Nyleen joined the show to discuss
- Her upcoming talk at ASCA 2024 in Orlando FL
- Operating ambulatory surgery centers like the businesses they really are
- Why going paperless is one of the most important things you can do and how to do it the right way.
Here's where to register for ASCA '24
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Bruce Feldman is the founder of BRF Consulting Inc which provides strategic planning, business development, and operational services for ASCs.
Bruce joined this episode of The DocBuddy Journal to share his expertise on
- Possible solutions to the ongoing shortage of anesthesiologists.
- What ASCs need to do to be prepared for cardiology procedures in their facility.
- Understanding ASC reimbursement compared to the hospital and what can be done to improve the status quo.
Bruce has executive experience managing operations for practices, hospital departments, and surgery centers and has done so for a variety of specialties including cardiology, spine & pain, endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, and more. Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn or get his insights on Becker's ASC.
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Jessica Walsh is the CEO & Founder of Rx Bandz. Alongside her team, Jessica is creating the next generation of patient-centric auto-injectors to deliver a wide range of injectable medications by anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Listen to the episode to learn how Jessica and Rx Bandz are changing the game for lifesaving, portable auto-injectable medications from the school yard to the OR to the battlefield.
Visit the Rx Bandz website. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn or email her.
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Happy Valentine's Day! We open this episode with a look at the specialties who enjoy the happiest marriages as reported by Medscape.
Then, we turn our attention to 42 Strategies for Growth as shared by Becker's Spine and contrast the rosy outlook for ASCs with the reality of the significant and serious headwinds facilities must overcome.
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Dr. Norris is a practicing anesthesiologist who works to improve the business intelligence of all healthcare providers. When he's non-clinical, he serves as a consultant and educator, helping physicians and practices survive and thrive by teaching the business knowledge they need to create their desired practice. He shares his expertise via his books, articles, teaching, speaking, and podcast.
Links for Dr. Norris
- Website
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
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Beth Lachance, who leads Global Medical a provider of trained medical virtual assistants, joined the show to share her expertise on how medical organizations can overcome staffing challenges to improve morale and improve operational efficiency.
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Daniel Blumenthal MD MBA joined the show to discuss technology and its impact to value based care in cardiology.
Dr. Blumenthal received his MD and MBA degrees from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School and trained in internal medicine and cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Blumenthal is a past recipient of the American Heart Association’s Laennec Young Clinician Award and an accomplished health services and cardiovascular disease outcomes researcher whose previous work has focused on innovations in payment model design, quality improvement in cardiology, and leadership development. He has published over 50 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
You can follow Dr. Blumenthal on X @blumenthalDM1 and on LinkedIn. Learn more about his work at https://cvausa.com/.
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Christie Callahan, Chief Operating Officer of Arrive Health, joined the show to discuss how price transparency can build patient trust, improve health outcomes, and reduce administrative burden for healthcare organizations.
Christie also shared her perspective on the consumerization of healthcare and why getting the right information to a provider at the point of care is critical.
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This was a 2 topic show where we looked at
- JAMA's Diagnostic Accuracy of a Large Language Model in Pediatric Case Studies
- If you've been paying attention, the performance (or lack thereof) will not shock you.
- The State of Labor Costs: 3 Stats to Know from Becker's ASC.
- Find out how much the price of practice medicine is increased, the amount of operating revenue it takes an ASC to stay fully staffed, and the going rate for per physician expenses.
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Lisa Blue, Chief of Clinical Innovation with Providertech, stopped by The DocBuddy Journal to discuss effective patient engagement strategies that improve operational efficiencies for healthcare organizations.
One of her key takeaways to scaling meaningful patient engagement efforts is that “shame is not a motivator.” Listen to the episode to learn what you should be doing to deliver effective communication to your patients instead.
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In this episode we examine the Becker's article "What ASCs are worried about as 2023 comes to a close" and compare the responses to what guests of The DocBuddy Journal shared as priorities for ASCs and other healthcare organizations going in to the new year.
For housekeeping, this episode of the show is the last one we'll publish in 2023. See you back in 2024! Check out our backlog of episodes at https://docbuddy.com/podcast in the meantime.
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In this wide ranging conversation with bonafide surgery center expert David Howerton we covered topics like case profitability, cyber security, and much more like:
- Macro pressures impacting the ASC landscape.
- The consumerization of healthcare and how surgery centers can best position themselves for this reality.
- Things ASCs administrators and owners should be thinking about for 2024.
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Amanda Brisebois MD MSc CEC joined Erik Sunset on the pod this week to discuss how she helps providers turn conflict into opportunity and get back to medicine!
Listen to get Dr. B's pro tips on:
- Physicians becoming leaders in their organizations.
- Navigating all of the different types of conflict physicians encounter over the course of their career.
- Why dropping yourself "into the pod" is the most effective ways leaders can help their physicians achiever a better work life.
Learn more about Dr. Brisebois at her website.
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Oakkar Oakkar, CEO of Keona Health, joined us on this episode of The DocBuddy Journal to discuss patient access, the consumerization of healthcare, and how good technology can have a positive impact on patients, providers, and even payers!
Plus, get Oakkar's thoughts on one of his favorite subjects: artificial intelligence in healthcare.
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On this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we're joined by Katie Pierson DNP, RN, ONC, CASC who has a strong background in healthcare with experience managing joint replacement programs, administering ASCs, and more.
Hear from Katie on the role of technology in the surgery center, why data is king, and why surgery centers need to be implementing EHRs as their top priority going in to 2024.
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Is ChatGPT smarter than a PCP? According to this Medscape article, the answer is a resounding no.
Get DocBuddy's take on why ChatGPT had a tough time passing the UK's NHS' Applied Knowledge Test and why a more domain-specific LLM would have a better chance to succeed.
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In this episode we evaluated the hottest tweet thread in Health IT:
"healthcare is having its top deck of the titanic moment
what happens in the next year will define the next century of american healthcare, and basically everyone is ignoring it."
Listen to hear where the author got it right and where the thesis falls short.
View the tweet thread here.
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal we look at Anesthesia pay data from the new Sullivan Cotter's 2022-23 Physician Compensation and Productivity Report and how this modest increase in pay sits in juxtaposition to the massive increase in demand for Anesthesia providers.
We also shared final thoughts from this year's NYSAASC Annual Conference held in Albany, NY.
Finally, if you're attending this week's Bones Society of Florida annual conference be sure you stop by the DocBuddy table!
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The American Medical Association's new article titled "Your burnout risk? How long you’ve been in practice can tell tale" reported on the 3 step plan that PeaceHealth Medical Group is undertaking to reduce their physician's feelings of burnout.
Listen to the episode to hear how an improved onboarding process, giving providers the tools to fix their own practice, and developing clinical leaders are part of the strategy.
We break down the 2023 Healthcare Provider IT Report: Doubling Down on Innovation published by Bain & Co and KLAS Research. Some of the key points revolve around how health system IT leaders are using emerging technologies to address labor shortages and financial pressures like:
- Revenue Cycle Management offerings
- Patient throughput solutions
- Generative AI
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The Sacramento Bee reported that, since COVID, providers are dealing with a 50% increase in patient messages which yields an extra 2-4 hours spent NIGHTLY to clear their inbox.
To stem the flow of messages, some health systems have begun to charge patients for qualifying messages.
In this episode, we looked at the consequences of this decision and the implementation, by some health systems, of a chatbot to ease their provider's administration burden.
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Tim Burney, CEO & Founding Partner of Advantien, joined The DocBuddy Journal to share how the use of data and having the right plan can actually lower the cost of implants at your surgery center.
Advantien offers a Free Implant Spend Report that is specially customized for your surgery center’s implant usage. Get yours here.
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Happy National ASC Month for the last time this year from the DocBuddy team!
In this episode we covered 2 ASC-centric headlines.
The first revolved around the use of ChatGPT to help make forms easier to understand for patients.
The second examined the 'perks' of becoming an employed physician in contrast to self-reported burnout factors.
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ASC expert, Emily Spooner, joined the pod this week to talk about meaningful digital workflows at ambulatory surgery centers. In this episode we covered:
- Important differences between clinic EHRs and ASC EHRs.
- How digital workflows can improve surgeon satisfaction and drive positive patient outcomes.
- Ways to lower the cost of supplies and improve the profitability of your cases.
To learn more about Emily, visit Marisa Consulting, see her surgery center, and be sure to watch her web series Emily in SoFlo on YouTube.
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Maura Cash, VP of Clinical Strategies with HST Pathways, joined the pod to share her expertise on technology in the ambulatory surgery center. Some of the topics covered were:
- Why ASCs have historically lagged in adopting technology.
- Why now is the time so many are 'going digital.'
- How the right technology can improve patient outcomes AND facility outcomes.
- The most important thing ASCs can be doing now through the end of the year and beyond.
To hear more from Maura, be sure to check out the HST Pathways' podcast, This Week in Surgery Centers.
For more information and to attend the upcoming Op Note webinar, please email erik@docbuddy.com.
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In this episode we breakdown the Medical Economics 2023 Physician Report: The latest physician salary, productivity and malpractice cost dataSome of the most interesting tidbits from this report revolve around:
- Why finances improved / worsened
- The top 10 issues facing physicians
- The question "if you could go back in time would you choose the same specialty or would you choose another career?"
The results may shock you.
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August is National ASC Month and we're celebrating here at DocBuddy!
Listen to this episode to hear:
- How the patient, payer, and provider value chain is tightly aligned when care is delivered at an ambulatory surgery center.
- The cost savings that ASCs provide versus care at other sites.
- How many billions ASCs save the American tax payer.
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We're back from taking a short breather after the 2023 FSASC Annual Conference in Orlando, FL!
In this episode, we looked back at some of the events we've attended in 2023, shared where we'll be exhibiting and which shows we'll be supporting through the fall, and discussed how getting involved with a DocBuddy webinar is the next best thing to seeing us in person.
Our monthly webinar program will continue in August. For more information or to be added to our distribution list please email erik@docbuddy.com.
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Zed Williamson, CEO & Founder of TrackableMed and host of the Medical Sales Accelerator podcast, joined The DocBuddy Journal to go deep on topics that are critical to the success of a healthcare organization:
- Bridging the gap between 'knowledge and awareness' to activate patients who wouldn't otherwise seek care.
- Optimizing staffing by understanding where employees can shine, where their skills may be misplaced, PLUS some powerful interview questions you can and should incorporate into your next hiring process.
- Nailing your value proposition by understanding your patient's point of view. ie: when they're searching for medical care what will matter most to them?
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal we're joined by Erica Palmer, Senior Content Marketing Manager, at HST Pathways, to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of having artificial intelligence play a role in patient care.
Be sure to listen to This Week in Surgery Centers, the HST Pathways podcast which Erica hosts. In particular, episode 33 which features The DocBuddy Journal host, Erik Sunset!
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We're joined by Candice Levy to hear about the power of good physician workflows, why thorough data capture is important for your revenue cycle, and what you can do for your providers to optimize their day AND their patient's outcomes.
Candice has over 12 years of experience in clinical settings and is now VP of Product and Clinical Systems with aptihealth and had great insights into ways technology can improve workflows and reduce administrative burdens.
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In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal we covered 2 topics.
1.) There's a new AI doctor in town and its name is NYUTron. Hear how researchers at NYU developed a custom LLM built on a 4.1 billion word cloud derived from electronic medical records and how it can predict mortality, readmissions, and comorbidities better than traditional models.
2.) We published a new article on the DocBuddy blog about how COVID-19 impacted rates of physician burnout and the dramatic increase in this sentiment from December 2020 through December 2021.
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First we talk through the Disruptors Scaring Physicians shared by Becker's like:
- Burnout and Physician Shortage
- AI
- Market Forces
Next, we look at the Amanda Moy MPhil, MPH, MA coauthored study on How Clinician Perceptions of EHR Use Can Drive EHR Innovation in the emergency department. Top pain points shared and broken down were:
- Lack of automation
- Viral copies of errors and duplicate content
- Simple tasks that require workarounds
- Editing auto-populated data
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Join us as we wrap up another great ASCA event in Louisville, KY.
Then, hear more about our nationally syndicated article titled "As more physicians approach retirement age, are we prepared for the shortfall?" Read the full article here.
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Op Note is integrated with HST Pathways!
Hear more about how this connection between DocBuddy Op Note and HST Pathways represents a significant step forward for providers and staff at ASCs, empowering them with the tools they need to optimize operations, improve physician and staff morale, and reduce the time from procedure performed to reimbursement.
Plus, more info about joining DocBuddy in Louisville, KY at for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association's Annual Conference at booth #807.
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Join us for a fun discussion with DocBuddy Product Manager, Ashley Bye.
We reviewed DocBuddy's cloud-based On Call Calendar solution, how it improves administrative workflow, and the positive impact it has on providers and patients.
A quick look at DocBuddy On Call, a sister solution to On Call Calendar, and how it eliminates the paper chase of a manual on call documentation workflow for providers.
Plus, you can demo and try On Call Calendar by visiting docbuddy.com.
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We covered the best of the best headlines from HIMSS 23 in this one!
- ChatGPT and AI in healthcare.
- Cybersecurity is now an "imperative."
- Disrupting the EHR status quo.
- Considering physician workflows for precision medicine.
- Why patient burnout is a silent public health crisis.
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More on ChatGPT (and its ever growing list of competitors) in healthcare.
"The AI Will See You Now," an article that ran on the Wall Street Journal, generated an expert response in the form of Cary M. Dash MD's letter to the editor.
Listen to hear how Dr. Dash's response aligns exactly with the realities of burnout that physicians face and how more AI tools will not solve them.
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This week we're joined by special guests Bill Prentice, CEO of ASCA, and Chris Schriever, ASCA Consultant and CEO of ASC Data.
We discussed the upcomingAmbulatory Surgery Center Association’s Annual Conference & Expo which is happening May 17-20 in Louisville, KY including exciting new topics being covered at this years event.
It's not too late to register! Use promo code docbuddy to get exclusive savings.
We also covered ASCA's mission to assist ASCs in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care and all of the efforts taking place to make ASC-based care available to as many Americans as possible.
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Operative Report Pain Point survey results from attendees of the GSASC / SCASCA Joint Semi-Annual Conference & Tradeshow.
Spoiler alert: waiting for signatures was the number one issue with the traditional op report process.
A quick look at the AMA article "Why physician private practice should be on your radar"
Pondering if the pendulum is swing back to physician ownership from physician employment.
Plus a quick look at June events where you can meet DocBuddy.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
Meet DocBuddy at the GSASC / SCASCA Joint Semi-Annual Conference & Tradeshow this Thursday and Friday in Atlanta.
Chat GPT in Healthcare
Pros and Cons of large language models in healthcare from JAMA.
Potential applications of GPT in healthcare from a Forbes contributor and why it seems more like a solution in search of a problem than anything else.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
An in-depth discussion of our CGM ARPIMA EHR integrated mobile app.
How legacy speech recognition and "mobility solutions" fall short.
That to combat physician burnout, you have GOT to address their workflows.
Click to learn more about our CGM Aprima integrated workflow solution.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
We take a look at Trends Scaring Physicians shared by Becker's Healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. Plus, is AI real?
The causes of the looming shortage of physicians in the US.
Should independent practice be further expanded to midlevel providers across the country?
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
Reviewing the American Journal of Managed Care Study titled "Trends in Electronic Health Record Capabilities for Tracking Documentation Time."
(Editors note- AJMC was incorrectly referred to as the American Journal of Medical Care early on in the episode. Our mistake and our apologies for the "typo.")
Disparities in EHR capability to report on timestamped events.
How survey respondents utilize data generated from tracking documentation time.
That the utilization of such data has increased over time for performance/efficiency monitoring, but that it could have the countervailing effect of adding to clinician burden.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
We're joined by DocBuddy Founder & CEO Andy D'Agostino to discuss 2 ASC headlines from ASC Focus and Becker's Healthcare.
The implications for ASCs of more cases flowing to them from inpatient including how Private Equity impacts this dynamic.
The origin story of our Op Note solution.
You'll also get expert insights on the eventual move to electronic records, though not necessarily a full fledged EHR, for ambulatory surgery centers.
See you at TASCS next week!
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
Where to find DocBuddy in March!
We're supporting and exhibiting at the TASCS '23 Annual Conference and Capitol Day from March 6 - 8
We'll also be at the GSASC/SCASCA Joint Semi-Annual Conference and Trade Show happening March 30 - 31.
Evaluating more headlines related to physician workflows, alternatives, and their impacts on burnout. The study cited was carried on Becker's Healthcare but was originally published on ScienceDirect.com titled " The effect of remote scribes on primary care physicians’ wellness, EHR satisfaction, and EHR use."
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
We spoke with Maggie Jeffries, MD who is based out of Houston, TX, is the owner of Avanti Anesthesia, and sits on the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society board of directors as the Vice President.
Dr. Jeffries shared her perspective on the upcoming TASCS annual conference. (Be sure to visit the DocBuddy booth in the exhibit hall!)
She also shared thoughts on physician burnout, the ongoing staffing crisis, and on Health IT as a whole.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
Over the weekend, the NYT ran an op-ed titled "Doctors Aren’t Burned Out From Overwork. We’re Demoralized by Our Health System." and it caught the eye of the DocBuddy team.
Where the expectation by those in Health IT would be that the "system" addresses workflows that are not optimized for physicians, the author instead chooses to address the US healthcare system as a whole while calling for universal healthcare as the solution to burnout.
An attempt is made to connect data-derived contributors to burnout to the authors assertions.
A quick look across the pond at England's NHS: the current burnout sentiment even in socialized medicine.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
It's true that DocBuddy delivers best in class speech recognition but there's way more to it!
Why a truly comprehensive solution for providers needs to go beyond real time dictation with mobility, interoperability, and centralized data access.
How we're addressing workflows that impact healthcare organizations, providers, and event patients by addressing broken workflows.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal featuring special guest, Shaunna Vosburg:
The difference in end user sentiment during an EHR implementation vs a DocBuddy implementation.
In how many minutes a (tech savvy) provider can be trained and using DocBuddy.
How a provider went from "I don't have time for this" to a DocBuddy super user.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal featuring special guest, Rob Heath:
IOEN 2023 Arthroplasty Prospectus overview including notable sessions, new technologies, and the global pull of the event.
Awareness of private equity avenues for surgeons and their organization.
The #1 reason to be hopeful as a surgeon in 2023.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
Meet DocBuddy at the ICJR Winter Hip & Knee Summit in Vail, CO.
The revenue cycle hurdle at ASCs that no one is talking about.
Why transcription builds an inherent delay to claim submission and payment.
How moving from paper film to digital improves the quality of life for providers.
Hear a first hand account of improved quality of life for providers starting at 13:10 in the video.
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Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal:
2023 events where you can find DocBuddy.
DocBuddy's perspective on Dr. Adam Tabriz' article "Physicians' Early Resignation And Early Retirement Due To Burnout In 2022."
Addressing the "moral injury" some claim that drives physician burnout.
Impacts of physician dissatisfaction on the individual and the healthcare ecosystem at large.
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We're joined by DocBuddy Founder and CEO, Andy D'Agostino, to discuss healthcare's big shift from 'paper film to digital,' what this shift means, how long it will take, and more!
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Hear about DocBuddy's product mix. Then, get the Vision, Culture, and Connectivity playbook for setting yourself up for success in 2023!
See the Becker's ASC article referenced here.
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Hear how and why provider burnout is leveling off through the DocBuddy lens. Understand which burnout contributors are technology related and preventable, which are self-inflicted, and why the switch from "paper film to digital" is critical for providers.
Learn more about the Arch Collaborative and KLAS Research here and read the report referenced in the show at this link.
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Setting the table for the DocBuddy Journal. We answer the important questions for listeners like:
- Who is DocBuddy?
- Why are we launching a podcast?
- What is the host's background on Health IT?
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