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Builder StoriesCulture, KPIs, and The Customer | Brian Gottlieb Renowned Business Leader, Speaker, & AuthorMeet Brian Gottlieb, a renowned business leader, speaker, and author who built a home improvement empire from a plastic folding table and $3,000. In this episode, Brian shares his journey of growing a company to over 1,000 employees and achieving a successful exit, all while staying true to his mission of doing well and doing good. Learn how he built high-performing teams, scaled across multiple states, stayed connected to customers through every stage of growth, and created a purpose-driven culture that empowered people to thrive. Brian also offers practical insights on hiring, leadership, managing KPIs, expanding into new markets, and preparing a...
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Builder StoriesFrom Apprentice to Entrepreneur | Brian Blankenheim with Build It Right CarpentryMeet Brian Blankenheim, owner of Build It Right Carpentry located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In his late 20s, while working at a construction site, he discovered his love of carpentry. Under the guidance of a skilled mentor, Brian honed his skills and even undertook the monumental task of constructing his own home. Starting his company in 2009, Brian shares his challenges, specifically around finding and retaining good subcontractors. Brian’s story serves as a testament to succeeding in business by truly loving what you’re doing, maintaining comprehensive systems, and continuously seeking growth. Here are a few key takeaways from our di...
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Off The BenchTough NFL Trivia! Ohio State's Shock Loss, Lincoln Riley to USC, and GamePicks! | Episode 57Hayden is joined by Chris Fortenberry and Liam Worley to discuss a wild weekend in college football. First up, Chris gives his reaction to Ohio State losing to Michigan and Liam reacts to Auburn's shock performance and loss against Alabama. As well, should Ohio State still have a change to make the playoff, should Alabama have dropped in the rankings, and who will end up in the final playoff rankings? Lincoln Riley's move to USC, Spencer Rattler's transfer announcement, and Brian Kelly's hiring in Baton Rouge! For the NFL, its trivia day! Liam and Chris face off in a...
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The Sex Research Show6 - S is for Sexting - Sex from A to ZEpisode 6: S is for Sexting! Rob and Angel review research about teen sexting and talk about parental control. They unbox some sex toys. They chat about swinging and online dating. Sponsored by Swingtowns.com and Tracy’s Dog Sex Toys. Winners of the Kink Crate Naughty Librarian Giveaway: Our winner was Daniella from Tuscon and our runner up was Myk from Jacksonville who will get a small goody bag because we love our folks so much! Thank you to everyone who entered. Don't forget, even if you didn't win the fre...
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Your Practice Made PerfectEpisode 085: Not Everything Is As It SeemsBrian Fortenberry sits down with Katy Smith and J. Baugh to dive into another closed claim. A 23-year-old male came in complaining of mysterious pain and was treated for a sprained ankle. Months later he suffers a sudden cardiac arrest.
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2019-12-1318 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 082: Courtroom CombatBrian Fortenberry chats with lawyer Ryan Wood on how things typically play out in the courtroom and some of the questionable tactics used by both sides to argue their case.
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2019-11-0811 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 080: When Healthcare Goes VirtualDr. Richard Moses sits down with host Brian Fortenberry to discuss telemedicine and telehealth, the legalities of practicing across state lines, and how to go about doing so if you wish to work in multiple states.
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2019-10-2518 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 078: Learning to RunSteve Dickens joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss the importance of a strong, active leadership model and how proper governance minimizes inefficiencies and maximizes strategic decision making.
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2019-10-0415 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 077: In Due TimeAttorneys J. Baugh and Katy Smith join Brian for another review of a closed claim that took ten years to go to trial. A 55-year-old gentleman jumped off his truck injuring his knee and ankle, resulting in pain and foot drop.
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2019-09-2718 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 076: Back to the Heart of the MatterBrian Fortenberry sits down with J. Baugh and Katy Smith again to review a case of a 73-year-old with increasing back pain and a history of heart issues who wasn’t notified in time to catch a fatal heart attack.
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2019-09-1317 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 075: Out of Breath and TimeEditor and founder of MedMalReviewer.com, Eric Funk, returns with Brian Fortenberry to review a malpractice case of a 31-year-old male who couldn’t receive a CT scan for physical reasons and got a misdiagnosis of bronchitis that resulted in a tragic outcome.
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2019-09-0618 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 074: A Site for Sore EyesHost Brian Fortenberry chats with Emergency Medicine doctor, Erik Funk. Erik is the editor of the website MedMalReviewer.com, where physicians can get access to actual medical malpractice cases from legal databases. They discuss the multitude of resources that can be found on Dr. Funk’s site and when those resources can come in handy.
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2019-08-3022 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 073: Litigation 101Katy Smith and J. Baugh walk through the basics of Malpractice suit litigation. What to prepare for, the statistics around some of these suits, and how a good partner can help a physician be prepared.
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2019-08-2327 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 072: Data Driven DecisionsThis week on Your Practice Made Perfect, Brian discusses stats and what role they play in malpractice insurance coverage and medical practices, with Kathy Cartwright and Divya Parikh - vice president of Research and Education at the Medical Professional Liability Association.
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2019-08-0920 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 071: The Case of the Right KneeJ. Baugh and Katy Smith, claims attorneys at SVMIC, sit down with Brian Fortenberry to review a malpractice case where a patient had the wrong knee operated on to repair a meniscus tear. They discuss the immediate discovery and the events that came as a result of a wrong-site surgery.
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2019-08-0217 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 070: Failure to Follow UpAttorney John Ryman takes Brian Fortenberry through a closed claim case of a 72-year-old male who died two years after a primary care visit. When it was discovered that the doctor failed to follow up on a recommended CT evaluation, the patient’s estate filed a lawsuit.
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2019-07-2611 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 069: Checks and Balances and EmbezzlementOn this episode, Laura Watkins observes the frightening topic of embezzlement and how it might be more common than you think. Watkins walks you through what embezzlement looks like and steps to take to ensure that your practice doesn’t fall victim.
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2019-07-1916 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 068: Burning at Both Ends of the CandleDr. Sasha Shillcutt has a candid conversation with Brian about her accomplished career in medicine and how she manages the workload. Through building support systems and research, she has been able to show other women physicians how to avoid the all-too-common burnout.
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2019-07-1222 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 067: Putting Disaster Plans In PlaceRana McSpadden and Brian Fortenberry talk about the various ways to prepare your practice for everything from tornadoes to cyber attacks. McSpadden explains the use of reverse planning to figure out your goals and the even bigger disaster of putting off the planning process.
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2019-06-2816 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 066: Microperforations, Macro ProblemsKaty Smith and J. Baugh join Brian Fortenberry this week to look at a closed claim case involving a 42-year-old John Doe with a 4+ year history of acute diverticulitis. The two discuss the patient’s trip to the ER and how a CT misreading led to the patient’s untimely death.
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2019-06-2118 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 065: With Great Power Comes Professional ResponsibilityDr. Scott Fowler and Brian Fortenberry examine the personal topic of professionalism in the medical industry, and a doctor’s covenant with society. Dr. Fowler explains how the practice of medicine is not a business but a calling.
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2019-06-1430 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 064: Making Mergers ManageableShannon Hampson joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss the exciting and potentially intimidating topic of mergers. Hampson explains why a merger may or may not make sense for your practice, as well as how to prepare for an impending merger should there be one.
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2019-06-0718 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 063: Addiction, Abuse, and MisuseDr. Rett Blake joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss the many angles of the opioid crisis. Dr. Blake explains abuse vs. misuse, the symptoms of addiction, and the reason people are overdosing and how to prevent it.
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2019-05-3119 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 062: When Small Concerns Become Big ProblemsWhat started as a routine visit for diabetic medication turned into a case of gangrene and a lawsuit. In this closed claim case, Brian Fortenberry, Katy Smith, and J. Baugh remind us that communication and documentation are two of the most important tools for both physicians and patients.
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2019-05-1718 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 060: Healthcare in the Line of Duty - Part 1Dr. Missy Givens joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss how the military is innovating modern medicine and emergency response methods to reduce mortality rates in the field, and how these methods carry over to civilian care.
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2019-05-0320 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 058: It’s All About AttitudeDr. Rebekah Bernard rejoins the podcast to continue discussing her book The Rock Star Doctors Guide: Change Your Thinking, Improve Your Life. She discusses the three A’s of patient care, as well as some key points from the book on how to be a rockstar physician for your patients.
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2019-04-1218 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 057: Mental Health for Health ExpertsDr. Rebekah Bernard, who literally wrote the book on physician burnout, joins host Brian Fortenberry to discuss a few key points from her book, The Rock Star Doctors Guide: Change Your Thinking, Improve Your Life.
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2019-04-0513 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 056: The Permanence of PostingThere is no doubt that social media can make or break businesses and individuals alike. Luckily, Dr. Katrina Hood is here to offer some pointers on things to be aware of and how to keep yourself out of trouble.
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2019-03-2918 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 055: Best Practices for Your PracticeEstablishing a business is one thing. Creating a healthy work environment is completely different. On this episode, Chris McCarty returns to discuss the importance of understanding employment laws and best HR practices to keep a business in check.
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2019-03-2216 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 054: Prepping Your Practice for CybersecurityChris McCarty joins host Brian Fortenberry to shed light on the cybersecurity risks that face your business in today’s digital age. Chris gives advice on navigating the waters of disgruntled ex-employees, hacked email accounts, and hiring techies.
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2019-03-1517 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 053: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Weekend RetreatsEsteemed MGMA members Sarah Ligon and Steve Dickens join host Brian Fortenberry to discuss setting goals for your practice. Sarah and Steve share some tips on how to prepare for goal-setting retreats and which questions to ask to ensure success.
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2019-03-0822 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 052: The Dangers of MiscommunicationBrian Fortenberry explores the closed claim case of a patient who, through miscommunication on various levels, died from a dosage error. Licensed CPA and attorney J. Baugh joins to discuss where the fault may lie and how to avoid issues like this in the future.
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2019-03-0116 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 051: Keeping Calm in the CourtroomDr. Jill Huntley-Taylor and Brian Fortenberry break down the process of preparing medical professionals for trial and eliminating surprises while going through the process. Huntley-Taylor discusses how to gather information, what jurors expect from the medical professional, and what kind of attitude to bring into the courtroom.
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2019-02-1521 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 050: Prescribing Opioids During an EpidemicDr. Greg Mancini joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss opioids and narcotics and what could have caused the crisis. Mancini discusses the complications and side effects of the drug, as well as alternatives the medical community could utilize to control the issue without compromising patient care.
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2019-02-0822 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 049: Taking Your Practice OnlineDr. Kevin Pho joins the podcast to discuss the pros and cons that social media has on the healthcare industry, clinician rating websites, and the importance of a physician’s online presence. Social media gives physicians the power to reach their patients directly, but more than this, it puts the power of knowledge at the patient’s fingertips.
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2019-02-0125 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 048: Get Better with VantageHost Brian Fortenberry and Judy Musgrove, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications, discuss SVMIC’s brand new resource platform, Vantage. With Vantage, SVMIC brings their online service up to the same level of their personal service. This portal has everything that SVMIC offers online, for both policyholders and practice managers.
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2019-01-1814 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 047: The Case of Good Medicine, Management, and DocumentationIn this closed claim case, a woman with a family history of breast cancer was closely monitored for 6 years. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the patient filed a lawsuit against her general surgeon. She alleged that her cancer should have been diagnosed at least eight months sooner. Learn how, in this case, it proves that even if all the right steps are taken, one is never immune to a lawsuit.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2019-01-1115 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 046: Avoiding the Crash and BurnDr. Dike Drummond of The Happy MD speaks with Brian Fortenberry about physician burnout. Understanding burnout is not that simple, and Dr. Drummond helps doctors navigate circumstances that can lead to this state. He shares some practical tips on prevention and how to get out of the rut.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2019-01-0420 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 045: Reviewing RVUsHost Brian Fortenberry and guest Jackie Boswell discuss the ins and outs of Relative Value Units (RVUs), how they work, and how they're calculated. They discuss how important it is for physicians to be educated when it comes to RVUs, especially for compensation purposes. RVUs have a wider reach as well, being used to evaluate specialties, compare physicians, and assess practices across the nation.
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2018-12-1415 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 044: A Hard Pill to SwallowAlong with host Brian Fortenberry, Dr. Stephen Loyd discusses his intimate struggle with opioid addiction. For three years, Dr. Loyd was addicted to painkillers while working as a physician. In one hand, he had everything anyone would want in life. In the other, a handful of pills. He discusses how finding the Tennessee Medical Foundation helped get him out of addiction.
2018-12-0743 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 043: Power to the PhysiciansWith host Brian Fortenberry, SVMIC Vice President of Corporate and Legal Sherie Edwards, and Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Tennessee Medical Association Yarnell Beaty, discuss medical legislation. When physicians get involved on Capitol Hill, it can really make a difference and turn the tide in legislation. They talk about how important it is to contribute to campaigns, get involved at the grassroots level, and establish relationships with elected officials so that physicians have a voice in what laws are being passed.
2018-11-2323 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 042: The Case of Late ExpectationsWhen pregnant Megan was admitted to the hospital with pain at 32 weeks, the staff failed to recognize fetal distress. This resulted in a C-section performed three hours too late and the infant suffering from severe neurological damage. Brian Fortenberry and attorney Alisa Wamble discuss this closed claim case and how tunnel vision created this sad situation.
2018-11-1611 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 041: Controlling Controlled SubstancesBrian Fortenberry and Dr. Walter Fitzgerald discuss opioids, prescriptions, and all issues that come with it. Dr. Fitzgerald brings his experience as both an attorney and a pharmacist to the discussion, covering everything from new laws regarding prescriptions to safely disposing of extra pills.
2018-11-0918 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 040: Closing the GapMichael Burcham, CEO of Narus Health, talks with Brian Fortenberry about care management. Michael discusses finding the gaps between payer, physician, patient, and hospital, improving those gaps, and giving stakeholders a better experience. He also discusses changing the experience that people have, so that instead of healthcare happening to them, it works for them.
2018-11-0220 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 039: From Witness to DefendantDan Himmelberg, SVMIC Assistant Vice President of Claims, and Brian Fortenberry discuss a closed claim in which a patient suffered an aneurysm after having an appendectomy. The patient's surgeon, who had been an expert witness in other cases, was taken to court himself, where he defended his care of the patient during over 8 years of legal proceedings.
2018-10-2615 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 038: Doing It Right and Getting It WrongIn this closed claim review, a hike up a steep ravine sent William to the hospital with a “weird feeling” in his back. After his symptoms subsided and he was discharged, he passed away of an aortic dissection. Host Brian Fortenberry and SVMIC attorney Judy Reneau discuss the doctor’s defense and how William's symptoms did not lead to the underlying problem.
2018-10-1912 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 037: One Size Doesn’t Fit AllSurgeon Dr. Bruce Ramshaw and Brian Fortenberry discuss problems in healthcare and how new models for healthcare based on systems and data science could be applied. Dr. Ramshaw’s goal is to learn the real structural reasons that the global healthcare system is failing and what can be done to fix it.
2018-10-1220 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 036: The Best Defense is a Good OffenseBrian Fortenberry and attorney Wendy Longmire dig into the legal services that SVMIC provides. They discuss depositions, how to properly prepare physicians for testimony, and how mutually beneficial it is for a defendant to really become engaged in their own defense.
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2018-10-0526 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 035: Fear FactorHost Brian Fortenberry and attorney Jamie Wyatt discuss a closed claim case in which everyone in an operating room, except for the surgeon, was sued due to the complications experienced by the patient post-surgery. They explore this "no talking policy" implemented by the surgeon, and how it created a hostile work environment and a very adverse outcome.
2018-09-2811 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 034: The Impact of Preconceived NotionsAttorney Tim Behan and Brian Fortenberry discuss how the depersonalization and dissociation from a well-known patient can help provide more effective treatment. In this closed claim review, a 40-year-old woman with drug-seeking behavior is left with neurological damage due to assumptions made about her condition.
2018-09-2111 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 033: Pain PointsBrian Fortenberry talks to Dr. Stephanie Vanterpool, Director of Comprehensive Pain Services at University of Tennessee Medical Center and Medical Director of the University Center for Pain Management. They discuss targeted pain treatment options and how pain is a symptom of an underlying condition.
2018-09-1423 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 032: The Malpractice EssentialsJim Smith, with 36 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance business, helps us understand medical insurance and what it means to be a part of a mutual insurance company. Join host Brian Fortenberry as they break down MPL and all that goes with it.
2018-09-0728 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 031: The Case of the Black Box WarningIn this closed claim case, attorney Stephanie Deupree and host Brian Fortenberry examine a very tragic outcome that began with a man's fall from a six-foot ladder while trying to complete a home improvement project. A medication unfamiliar to the physicians prescribed for pain relief resulted in the man's death.
2018-08-3112 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 030: The Importance of BelongingDr. John Lytle, former President of Arkansas Orthopedics Society, discusses the importance of a physician's involvement in associations, membership groups, and committees. He talks to host Brian Fortenberry about being a part of the local community as well as taking care of other people in your profession.
2018-08-2416 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 029: The Hypertension is RisingJoin host Brian Fortenberry and Dr. Elise Schriver as they talk about pulmonary hypertension, its five clinical classes, and how it is being reported more and more on echocardiograms and CT scans. Dr. Schriver is the Associate Clinical Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the Director of the UT Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic in Knoxville.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-08-1721 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 028: Don’t Leave the Rest UnwrittenIn this closed claim review, Ken Rucker, Vice President of Claims for SVMIC, and host Brian Fortenberry discuss how easy it is to let the daily workload negatively impact the quality of medical documentation. Details forgotten can be hard to defend, especially when Dr. Andrew’s early discharge led to a patient's death one week later.
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2018-08-1020 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 027: No One is Too GoodA lifelong medical practice executive, Tom Stearns shares the wisdom he’s learned over the years as a manager and leader. With host Brian Fortenberry, they explore the role of a manager in a medical practice and how they should be standing behind their employees in a role of support, instead of cracking the whip.
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2018-08-0315 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 026: Care Off the RecordBrian Fortenberry details and discusses a closed claim case with Claims Attorney, Zynthia Howse. Together, they review the fallout from a female infant’s routine “Well Baby” visit after the care providers failed to administer a vaccination and did not accurately document it in the medical charts.
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2018-07-2709 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 025: Navigating Care to ComfortWhen treating someone at the end of their life, a doctor has more to consider than curing or healing a patient. General Internist, Dr. Daniel Ely, chats with Brian Fortenberry about what goes into palliative care, advanced care planning, and comfort at the end of life.
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2018-07-2017 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 024: Study Up to Sign OffIn this week’s episode, SVMIC employee Jackie Boswell details and defines what makes a good managed care contract. Ms. Boswell also offers physicians advice on how to negotiate a more beneficial contract and what process to take to ensure a better partnership within a practice.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-07-1319 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 023: Treatment PainsHost Brian Fortenberry chats with Pain Medicine Physician, Dr. Rett Blake about the newer guidelines that relate to doctors providing pain treatment. Together, they cover the nationwide Opioid epidemic, where it’s rampant, and what’s been done at the national and local level.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-07-0625 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 022: Talk it OutHost Brian Fortenberry and experienced claims attorney and risk reduction expert, Shelly Weatherly, talk about how to stay out of legal hot water amidst the stress and responsibility of patient care combined with the possibility of a lawsuit. Hear how clear communication and investing in the doctor-patient relationship can make all the difference.
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2018-06-2932 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 021: The Case of Cascading ConditionsThis week, we review a closed case against a doctor who failed to give a timely diagnosis and treat Mary’s retroperitoneal hemorrhage following a cardiac catheterization. This led to a series of unfortunate medical complications. Senior Claims Attorney Tim Rector talks about this complicated case with Brian Fortenberry.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-06-2217 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 020: Ready, Set, Start-UpBrian Fortenberry talks to Sheri Smith to learn more about setting up a private practice like a business. They discuss how SVMIC can offer recommendations on vendors and professionals, as well as providing a practice startup toolkit that includes checklists and medical records retention details for each state.
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2018-06-1514 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 019: Pushing the LimitsCharmy Shrode, VP of Underwriting, continues to talk with Brian Fortenberry about policies for medical liability coverage. They discuss how far a policy can extend (from you as an individual to your solely-owned practice) and how some plaintiff attorneys prefer to sue an entire entity rather than an individual.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-06-0815 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 018: Read the CoverageJoin Brian Fortenberry as he talks to VP of Underwriting, Charmy Shrode, about the intricacies of policy documents, information, and coverage. A policy is a contract between the insured and the insurer—don’t be guilty of putting it away in a drawer without reading it first.
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2018-06-0119 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 017: The Technology Angle of AttackAs technology becomes even more integrated with healthcare and care management, security becomes a larger threat to medical professionals. In this episode, Kari Stern from NAS talks with host Brian Fortenberry about claims, coverage, and data management practices within Cyber Security.
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2018-05-2519 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 016: The Case of Nothing NotedSVMIC Claims Attorney, J. Baugh discusses Eliza James’ malpractice case with Brian Fortenberry. Baugh thoroughly reviews the complete lack of continuity of care, including the multiple mistakes made by her providers, errors with her medical charts and labs, and overall poor communication with the staff which ultimately led to her death.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-05-1819 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 015: Taking Great PainsIn this week’s episode of "Your Practice Made Perfect," Brian hosts Julie Loomis of SVMIC for a discussion on the opioid epidemic. Loomis, an expert in risk management, details the state-by-state legal and medical implications of opioid misuse and abuse.
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2018-05-1124 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 014: Get Down to BusinessWhen practicing medicine, a doctor can be employed by a hospital system or large group, or they can run their own private practice. In this week's episode, Board-certified orthopedic physician, John Lytle chats with Brian about the particulars that come with running a private practice vs. being in a large hospital group.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-05-0429 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 013: The Case of Reduction ResultsThis week, we review a closed case involving 18 year old Samantha Smith who suffered complications from a breast reduction surgery. SVMIC Vice President of Claims, Ken Rucker walks us through the ins-and-outs of Samantha's multiple procedures and the resulting deformities from infection.
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2018-04-2711 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 012: Mind Your BusinessSteve Dickens is SVMIC's Medical Practice Services expert who consults doctors on the business side of practices. In this episode, he discusses recommendations on contract negotiations, interactions with colleagues, and thinking through exit strategies as it relates to employment agreements.
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2018-04-2019 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 011: No Pain Is The GameIn this week’s episode, we look at developments with pain management and pain medication with a specialist and medical expert. Dr. Blake discusses the Opioid epidemic as a national crisis, better and more appropriate treatments, and how physicians should approach patients struggling with pain.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-04-1318 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 010: The Case of Time Ticking AwayHost Brian Fortenberry chats with SVMIC attorney Katy Smith about the closed claim where a toddler receives treatment due to a tick bite. Together, they review the communication issues between physicians, the lack of continuity in care, and the misdiagnosis that led to the patient dying from a related infection.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-04-0611 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 009: The Case of Running Back RundownIn this week’s episode, host Brian Fortenberry interviews former nurse and current malpractice attorney, Stephanie Deupree about a closed claim case. Ms. Deupree details the medical treatment and experience of a 16 year old football player who had their leg amputated after a severe injury on the field.
To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.
2018-03-3011 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 008: Blame Boomerangs BackBrian Fortenberry chats with SVMIC Attorney Jim Howell about another Closed Claim Case. They discuss the liabilities and the details of a bowel perforation that was initially missed in the doctor-ordered CT scans and led to the patient’s death.
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2018-03-2317 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 007: HIPAA Know-How – Part 2In Part 2 of our 2 part series, we continue our chat with HiPAA expert, Loretta Duncan. Brian asks about the ins-and-outs of HIPAA’s requirements for security with electronic information.
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2018-03-1619 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 006: HIPAA Know-How – Part 1In this week’s episode we take a deep dive into the world of HIPAA compliance with Loretta Duncan of SVMIC. In Part 1 of our 2 part series, we cover rules, requirements, and restrictions as it relates to protecting privacy with health information.
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2018-03-0919 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 005: Things to Consider Before You Commit: Joining a Group PracticeWhen joining a group practice, there is more to consider than salary and location. In this episode, Dr. Matt Perkins and host, Brian Fortenberry chat about what to think through before you partner up.
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2018-03-0219 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 002: The Balancing Act of Work and LifeIn this episode, Brian Fortenberry chats Dr. Bob Berkompas. As a Primary Care Physician, Dr. Berkompas shares how he balances a hectic work life with three children, medical committees, professional associations, and being active in his church, all while still keeping his promise to his family.
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2018-02-0120 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 004: Confessions of a Recovering AddictIn this powerful episode, "Dr. Bob" shares his personal story with Brian. "Dr. Bob" has struggled with alcohol and drug addictions since his early youth all the way through medical school and well into his practice.
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2018-02-0126 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 001: The Case of the Cancelled AppointmentBrian Fortenberry details the Henry Jackson case and discusses with Claims Attorney, J. Baugh. Together, they review Mr. Jackson’s sinus issues and the mishandling of his care through a faulty appointment tracking system with his ENT.
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2018-02-0116 minYour Practice Made PerfectEpisode 003: The Ins and Outs of Malpractice PoliciesBrian Fortenberry interviews Charmy Shrode, VP of Underwriting at SVMIC. Ms. Shrode explains the key differences between traditional insurance policies and malpractice insurance, the legal differences from state-to-state, and why medical professionals should prepare for the worst.
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