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The Revenue Room™, by H2K LabsFrom Legacy to Tech-Enabled: How MEDQOR is Transforming Healthcare MediaIn this episode, Heather sits down with Brian Weaver, the innovative mind behind Chronicle, MEDQOR's proprietary data platform that is redefining how B2B media companies deliver performance and prove ROI.Brian shares the story of acquiring MEDQOR in 2009—then a traditional print publisher—and turning it into a data-powered marketing engine that delivers buyer intelligence, real-time leads, and measurable outcomes. He pulls back the curtain on how Chronicle combines AI, CRM integration, and predictive analytics to create a completely new value proposition for healthcare marketers—and how it’s scalab...
2025-06-1750 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkAn Interview with AAO President Dr. Myron GuymonIn this podcast, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) President Myron Guymon, DDS, MS, joins host Alison Werner for the Orthodontic Products podcast on the Medqor Podcast Network. Guymon, who just started his 1-year term as AAO president, shares his priorities for his term and talks about the ongoing work of the AAO.Guymon, who is a graduate of Baylor Dental College (now known as Texas A&M School of Dentistry) and went on to open his practice in northern Utah, started in leadership at the component level with the Utah Association of Orthodontists before moving on to leadership...
2023-05-3130 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow ‘Ollie the Biomed’ Is Reaching HTM’s Next GenerationIn this episode of the 24x7 podcast on the MEDQOR Podcast Network, 24x7 chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens welcomes good friend of the podcast Chace Torres (aka: “The Bearded Biomed”) to discuss the launch of his new book, “Ollie the Biomed.” Torres shares that the book was inspired by the impending arrival of his firstborn son and his desire to create awareness and interest in the biomed field at an early age. He believes that building awareness among children is crucial and compares it to how kids learn about other professions through cartoons and books.Torres describes the process of writi...
2023-05-1212 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkMaximizing Patient Care and Practice Growth With ClearCorrect AlignersAs an orthodontist, you are always looking for ways to improve your practice and provide the best possible care for your patients—and clear aligners can meet both those needs simultaneously. Join Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks to Daniel Berant, DMD, a dual certified orthodontist and periodontist in private practice in New York City, about the many benefits of clear aligners, how they impact the practice, and why he has chosen ClearCorrect aligners for his patients. First, Berant shares his experience working in a multi-specialty practice, Smile Design Manhattan, founded by Lee Gause, DDS, a...
2023-03-0917 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkSkin Deep: ELEVAI Labs Post-Procedure Aftercare ProductsJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to ELEVAI Labs Founder and CEO Jordan Plews, PhD, to talk about the company's ELEVAI E-series post-procedure aftercare products featuring a proprietary exosome technology. ELEVAI Labs is a biotechnology company developing regenerative skincare applications. The company is focused on physician-dispensed products that can work to support patient skin health following a range of procedures, from microneedling to laser resurfacing. Plews, who has a background in biochemical engineering, shares how his work in stem cell research related to regenerative medicine brought him to aesthetics. He...
2023-03-0922 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkSodium Intake and Other Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk FactorsWhile the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends a sodium intake of less than 2,300 mg/day, about 9 of 10 American adults exceed that limit. Increased sodium intake is believed to have a direct effect on a variety of negative cardiovascular outcomes such as coronary heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, and stroke. Recognizing the impact of dietary sodium on diseases like hypertension and CVD, the FDA recently released voluntary guidance for industry on the target mean and upper concentrations for sodium in commercially processed, packaged, and prepared foods. The guidance was intended to provide a measurable voluntary goal to help...
2023-03-0715 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDr Kami Hoss Shares Insights on Oral Health and OrthodonticsAs an orthodontist, you're committed to helping your patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. But did you know that orthodontic treatment can also have a significant impact on their overall oral health? In this podcast, Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner talks to Kami Hoss, DDS, MS, author of the book, If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life, who shares his insights into the connection between oral health and orthodontics, and how you can help your patients achieve optimal outcomes.The link between orthodontics and oral health is...
2023-03-0335 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkBuccal Fat Removal: TikTok’s Latest DarlingJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Michael Tantillo, MD, MBA, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Clareo Centers in Massachusetts, about the popular trend of buccal fat removal. The conversation covers what the procedure is, how it works, and its benefits and risks. Tantillo explains that buccal fat removal has been around for decades but has gained significant popularity recently, particularly among Gen Z patients who are more open-minded to aesthetic procedures. He notes that the procedure is safe when performed by a properly trained surgeon and has minimal risks and...
2023-03-0210 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkIncorporating Sofwave into Your Plastic Surgery PracticeJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Los Angeles-based, board-certified plastic surgeon and inventor Gregory Mueller, MD, FACS, about a trending device in aesthetic medicine. A public speaker who educates surgeons about the minimally evasive MyEllevate procedure that he developed, Mueller discusses another technology in this podcast: the Sofwave energy-based device, which he uses in his practice. In December, the U.S. FDA cleared Sofwave to treat the appearance of cellulite, complementing its previous clearances to lift the eyebrow lax submental tissue as well as neck tissue. Here, Mueller reveals how Sofwave...
2023-02-2311 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkReducing Risk of Cardiovascular Comorbidities in People with NarcolepsyThe prevalence of certain comorbidities is higher in people with narcolepsy compared with matched controls—both at diagnosis and at prolonged follow up.Comorbidities that are more prevalent in patients with narcolepsy include psychiatric and sleep conditions, as well as cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions.Hypocretin (orexin) dysfunction in patients with narcolepsy may partially explain the increased risk of certain comorbidities in these patients.An increased prevalence of cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions, such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia have been reported in people with narcolepsy compared with matched controls. One interview study of 320 patients wi...
2023-02-2226 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDeconstructing Breast Reconstruction MythsJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Anna Steve, MD, FRCSC, (or “Dr. Anna,” as her patients call her) about all things breast reconstruction. A breast specialist at the New York City-based Neinstein Plastic Surgery, Dr. Anna endorses an “elegant” approach to breast surgery—although she’s quick to point out that the reconstruction process can present unique challenges. In this podcast, Dr. Anna reveals why breast reconstruction is rarely a one-and-done procedure and why referring to post-mastectomy reconstruction as a “free boob job” is deeply erroneous. She also divulges what excites her most in breast reconstru...
2023-02-1610 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkEthics, Social Media, and Plastic SurgeryIn this podcast, Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, joins Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Keri Stephens and Alison Werner to talk about ethics in plastic surgery—a subject Zuriarrian recently wrote about for Plastic Surgery Practice. The three discuss how social media and the way plastic surgeons are using it are raising some ethical questions. Zuriarrian—a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami—talks about how he’s seeing plastic surgeons post altered and airbrushed images on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok and how these posts raise concerns. He talks about how photos showcasing certain...
2023-02-0914 minThe MEDQOR Podcast Network3D Printing at Good ShepherdIn this Rehab Management podcast episode, Chief Editor Melanie Hamilton-Basich is joined by Amanda Clark, PT, DPT, NCS, director of Good Shepherd Creates at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown, Pa, to discuss how they’ll be using 3D printing to make custom creations to help their patients. In her role, Amanda works to incorporate technological innovations that can enhance patient care and outcomes – including 3D printing using the new printer that will be part of Good Shepherd’s new rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pa, scheduled to open later in 2023. Amanda Clark, PT, DPT, NCS, is the director of Good S...
2023-02-0809 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhy General Chips Are the Next Big Leap in Hearing Device TechnologyIn this podcast, I will be speaking with Ben Sun, CEO and founder of Orka. He was a former hardware engineer at Apple. He left life in the big tech to design and launch a hearing aid product called Orka One. Ben will be speaking with us about the role of a chip inside a hearing aid and how technology innovates the hearing aid performance and enhances the user experience.
2023-02-0717 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkInside the Riskiest Medical DevicesJoin 24x7 Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Daniel dos Santos—head of security research at cybersecurity provider Forescout—about the riskiest medical devices in enterprise networks. The podcast, which follows Forescout’s Vedere Labs’ “2022 Riskiest Devices in Enterprise Networks Report,” reveals into what healthcare providers need to know about the security of the devices they house. Hint: Patient monitors are especially problematic from a cybersecurity perspective. Dos Santos also discloses how medical devices can be a key entry point for a hospital-wide cyberattack and why cybercriminals target legacy equipment, in particular. Finally, he shares why everyone—from device manufac...
2023-01-1716 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow Digital Can Transform the Pathology LaboratoryDuring the latest installment of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski and Prasanth Perugupalli, chief product officer for Pramana, tackle why there have been delays in pathology labs adopting digital solutions, the business case for digital pathology, how it can change laboratory workflows, and what the future holds for digital pathology.
2023-01-1338 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkBody Dysmorphia and the Plastic Surgery PatientJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS—a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami—about the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) among plastic surgery patients. The podcast, which follows Zuriarrain’s PSP article about the subject, reveals what’s contributing to the surge of BDD and what red flags surgeons should look out for when encountering possible BDD patients. Hint: The mnemonic “SIMON” comes into play. Zuriarrain also divulges the role eating disorders play in BDD and what cosmetic procedures BDD patients...
2022-12-1414 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDental Waterline Maintenance in the Orthodontic PracticeWith the October 31 CDC Health Advisory Alert to the dental community on dental waterlines, orthodontic practices where reminded of the importance of best practices when it comes to dental waterline maintenance. While the alert concerned outbreaks of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria infections related to dental waterlines in pediatric dental clinics., it rightly is a wake up call to make sure your orthodontic practice is doing the right thing to protect patients and staff.To learn more about best practices when it comes to maintenance and testing of dental waterlines, Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner spoke to Kellie Thimmes and...
2022-12-0942 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkAAO-Wharton & Mastering the Business of OrthodonticsThe American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) announced last month that beginning in 2023 it will open its AAO-Wharton Mastering the Business of Orthodontics (MBO) program to office managers employed by AAO member practices. The online program, launched in 2021, was created to give AAO member orthodontists formal business training to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and small business owners. Recognizing that office managers are often key to a practice’s success, the AAO is now offering the same training to office managers. As AAO President Normal J. Nagel, DDS, recently stated, office managers are often to “whom many practice owners entr...
2022-12-0222 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkTalking Enterprise Imaging at RSNA 2022Join AXIS Imaging News Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Tracy Byers, senior vice president and general manager of enterprise imaging at Change Healthcare. The in-person interview, conducted at the 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, delves into all things enterprise imaging and why cloud-native solutions are especially beneficial. Particularly, Byers shares the impetus behind Change Healthcare’s introduction of Stratus Cloud PACS and the cybersecurity implications of the launch. After all, Byers maintains, hospital chief information officers lie awake at night wondering when—not if—they’r...
2022-12-0216 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHandling Comorbidities Linked With NarcolepsyFor supporting material on this episode, visit: The increased frequency of comorbidities among people with narcolepsy should be thoroughly reviewed while creating individualized management strategies. Comorbidities that are more prevalent in patients with narcolepsy include psychiatric and sleep conditions, as well as cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions. Hypocretin dysfunction in patients with narcolepsy may partially explain the increased risk of certain comorbidities in these patients. An increased prevalence of cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions, such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia have been reported in people with narcolepsy compared with matched controls. One interview study of 320 patients with narcolepsy and 1464...
2022-11-2915 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDeveloping A Narcolepsy Management PlanFor most people with narcolepsy, management plans require implementation of ongoing pharmacological therapy to keep symptoms under control. Patients may also need substantial lifestyle adjustments, such as maintaining nocturnal sleep hygiene and regular scheduling of daytime naps. Narcolepsy management plan development should consider balance between the tolerance to available medications and impact of certain comorbidities associated with the disorder. The prevalence of certain comorbidities is higher in patients with narcolepsy compared with matched controls; this is true both at diagnosis and at prolonged follow up. The increased frequency of comorbidities among patients with this condition should be thoroughly reviewed while...
2022-11-1508 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe Dentists Role in the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patient Pathway with Mayoor PatelMayoor Patel, DDS, MS, is the owner of Atlanta-based Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Center of Georgia and co-editor of the new textbook Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide. He speaks with Sleep Review about medical and dental comorbidities of obstructive sleep apnea, continuing education for dentists, and offers several resources for dentists who want to learn about sleep medicine. Sree Roy of Sleep Review and Patel discuss: How did this book, Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide, come about?Why should dentists have a basic knowledge of sleep medicine?What are some of...
2022-11-1011 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhat the CDC Health Advisory on Dental Waterlines Means for the Orthodontic PracticeIn this podcast episode, Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner talks to infection prevention expert and consultant Jackie Dorst about why orthodontic practices need to pay attention to this alert. As she puts it, this CDC Health Advisory Alert is likely to be picked up by the media—which means parents and patients could soon be asking you: Is the water in your practice safe? Dorst first explains nontuberculous Mycobacteria infections and the risks and complications that can occur for patients who contract these infections. She then breaks down the proper maintenance and monitoring protocol for den...
2022-11-0121 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkNarcolepsy Across the LifespanFor supporting material on this podcast, visit: https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/hypersomnias/narcolepsy/narcolepsy-across-the-lifespan/Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder for which there is no known cure. The onset of symptoms can begin at any age but frequently occurs during childhood or adolescence. This condition continues to impact patients throughout their lifetime. Management plans require implementation of ongoing pharmacological therapy to keep the symptoms under control for most patients, and patients may need substantial lifestyle adjustment such as maintaining nocturnal sleep hygiene and regular scheduling of daytime naps. Narcolepsy management plan development should consider balance between the tolerance...
2022-11-0113 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkSleep Health as Public Health with the National Sleep Foundation’s Temitayo Oyegbile-ChidiTemitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, MD, PhD, became board chair of the National Sleep Foundation board of directors, on July 1, 2022. She speaks with Sleep Review about advocating for sleep on Capitol Hill, sleep health equity concerns, Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, and more. Sree Roy of Sleep Review and Oyegbile-Chidi discuss:-You are a neurologist as well as a sleep and epilepsy specialist. How did your interest develop in understanding sleep disorders in relation to co-existent neurologic and psychiatric conditions?-What areas of sleep health interest you most?-Where can we improve for sleep health equity?-What projects or...
2022-10-3118 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkPutting Your Data To WorkJoin Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks to Dr J. Barry Benton about how he has incorporated Dental Monitoring's remote monitoring technology into his practice as part of his focus on making data-driven decisions.In this podcast, sponsored by Dental Monitoring, Benton shares how he adopted the company’s remote monitoring platform during the office closures at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continuity of care. But in opting for the Dental Monitoring platform, he was looking for a tool that could do more than just that. He wanted a remote monitoring platform th...
2022-10-2614 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHas a High School Found the Solution to the Laboratorian Shortage?There are a number of challenges facing clinical laboratories today. Perhaps, the biggest is the ongoing laboratorian shortage. In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP’s Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski interviews Jim Payne, Medical Lab Assisting & Phlebotomy instructor at WEMOCO, Rochester, NY, about the successful high school program he has developed that prepares students for a career in the lab—with many of his students leaving the classroom for a lab bench the day after graduation. Has Jim found one of the keys to solve the laboratorian shortage? Listen and find out.
2022-10-2536 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhy Patients Are Ditching Their Breast ImplantsPlastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens sits down with New York-based board-certified plastic surgeon and microsurgical breast reconstruction guru Constance Chen, MD, FACS, to discuss the breast implant explantation process. The podcast, which follows Chen’s article about the topic, delves into why patients are increasingly removing their breast implants and what factors affect the appearance of their breasts post-explanation. Pregnancy, she says, is a key determinant. Chen also shares how explant patients can enhance their appearance via fat grafting, although she calls it far “less predictable” than other methods. Finally, Chen addresses breast reconstruction patients, in partic...
2022-10-2123 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhat’s Trending in Breast AugmentationJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Anna Steve, MD, FRCSC, a breast specialist at the famed Neinstein Plastic Surgery in New York City. Known for her “elegant” approach to breast surgery, Dr. Anna, as her patients call her, prioritizes a minimal scar approach to breast augmentation and advocates for limiting patient downtime.In this podcast, Dr. Anna reveals why it’s important for plastic surgeons to speak openly about breast implant illness with breast augmentation patients and how the “bigger is better” adage seems to be changing—particularly in New York Cit...
2022-10-1814 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkBreast Implant Removal ConsiderationsIn honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens sits down with breast implant explant therapist Amanda Savage Brown, PhD, LCSW, author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant. A scientist turned psychotherapist, Savage Brown shares her personal explant journey—which occurred after one of her breast implants ruptured—and why the mental health aspect of it is so important. She also discusses how explanting post-mastectomy can be particularly emotional for breast cancer patients.This podcast also delves into breast implant safe...
2022-10-1417 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkAging in Place Home Modification Strategies DiscussionIn this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management is joined by two longtime occupational therapists—Kirsten Davin OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, and Bridget Scheidler EdD, OTR, CAPS—for a lively discussion about aging in place home modification strategies and considerations for occupational therapy clients as well as the education on this subject that’s available to therapists. They touch on why aging in place is so desirable to some clients, what types of home modification to consider and why, and tips for working with clients to find solutions that work for them.
2022-10-1328 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow Group Interviews Can Take the Stress Out of HiringThe staffing crisis is one of the top challenges facing orthodontic practices. At a time when so many orthodontic practices need to hire team members, there is a noticeable shortage of qualified applicants. So, when a job ad produces some viable candidates, it’s up to the practice hiring team to vet those candidates for the best match. And one way to make a stressful process less so for the hiring team: group interviews.In this podcast, we look at the hiring crisis and talk about why group interviews can be key to making the hiring process more ef...
2022-10-0430 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow Cancer Survivors Can Reclaim Facial Volume Via InjectablesTo commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens sit down with registered nurse and breast cancer survivor Kim Welch. A degreed aesthetic specialist with more than 15 years of experience focused on aesthetic injectables, Welch is one of the most requested national injectable trainers for Galderma.In this podcast, Welch shares—firsthand—how chemotherapy and radiation can reduce facial volume and how breast cancer survivors can reclaim what was lost through injectables. She also reveals behind-the-scenes information about Galderma’s partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and how Galderma and the NB...
2022-10-0323 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow to Increase Access to Insomnia Therapies with the AASM’s Jennifer L. MartinJennifer L. Martin, PhD, became president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on June 6, 2022. She speaks with Sleep Review about the challenges faced by people with insomnia disorder in accessing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and pharmaceuticals to treat the sleep disorder, as well as posits several solutions. Sree Roy of Sleep Review and Martin discuss:-What is a psychologist’s role in sleep medicine?-How is the AASM collaborating with other stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategies to increase access to high-quality care for insomnia disorder?-How can sleep me...
2022-09-2814 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe Rise of Reverse BBLsJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS—a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami—about the rise of Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) reversals. The podcast, which follows Zuriarrain’s PSP article about the subject, reveals why most surgeons shy away from the procedure and whether the BBL era is truly over like one article recently claimed.
2022-09-2814 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkEvaluating and Selecting Medical EquipmentJoin 24x7 Magazine Chief Editor Keri Stephens she talks to Scott Skinner, MBA, FACHE, director of capital equipment planning at Sodexo Healthcare and PhD candidate, who is conducting a survey about evaluating and selecting medical equipment. In the podcast, Skinner defines the health technology assessment (HTA) process and reveals how a hospital-based HTA differs from a “big-picture” HTA. He also divulges why HTA can get a “bad rap” and whether it’s justified.
2022-09-2717 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkBest Practices for Lab QA and QC WorkflowsIn this special edition of Clinical Lab Chat, sponsored by Sysmex America, Inc., CLP’s Director of Business Intelligence, Chris Wolski, does a deep dive into lab QA & QC best practices with Daniel Johnson, assistant director of marketing for Informatics & Service at Sysmex America, Inc. Among the topics they discuss are how to make QA and QC into a preventative and predictive programs instead of reactive tasks, the importance of data with QA and QC workflows, and the one thing Dan would change about the way labs handle QA and QC right now if he could just snap his fingers.
2022-09-2625 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkConsultant Terri Ross on What to Know When Expanding Your Plastic Surgery Practice with a Med SpaLearn how a med spa can benefit the practice financially, and improve patient outcomes and the lifetime value of a patient to the practice.
2022-09-2624 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkOpening a New Orthodontic Office Location? Tips for Leasing or Buying PropertyJoin Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks to Kerry Cahill, Esq, a lawyer at Westfield, NJ-based Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, who specializes in healthcare and frequently works with doctors in private practice. In this podcast, Cahill reveals how orthodontic practices can maximize their business, with regards to property leasing and/or buying as well as risk mitigation.To start, Cahill shares what metrics she uses when helping clients decide whether to lease or buy a practice property, and to get started, she advises practitioners to do their market research. She also lays out the common pit...
2022-09-2611 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkGetting a Transitional DPT DegreeIn this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products talks with Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, and co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, Ore, about his experience attending a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program and why obtaining this degree was the right choice for him.
2022-09-0914 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe State of Pre-natal Testing in the Post-Roe WorldIn the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, there’s been a lot of focus on how it’s affecting the delivery of health care, but one area that hasn’t been as focused on is what this decision means for pre-natal testing and how labs and providers of tests need to be navigating this new landscape. In this episode of Clinical Lab Chat, Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski interviews Mitera Co-founder and CEO Saman Askari about the state of pre-natal testing and how at-home testing may be a bulwark in preserving reproduc...
2022-09-0818 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe Doctor Behind the ‘Birkin Body’Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC—a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Neinstein Plastic Surgery in New York City—who has been dubbed the surgeon’s surgeon. The podcast, which provides a deep dive into Neinstein’s distinctive practice culture, goes into the brain of the man behind the so-called “Birkin Body.” Neinstein reveals why he set up shop above the iconic Bergdorf Goodman department store and what core principles shape Neinstein Plastic Surgery’s culture. One guiding principle, he explains, is collaboration. Neinstein says he consta...
2022-09-0826 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow to Retain Top Talent in the HTM Industry“The Bearded Biomed” (aka: Chace Torres) sits down with 24×7’s chief editor Keri Stephens, along with associate editor Andy Lundin, to discuss ways HTM leaders can retain top talent in the industry and current recruitment trends professionals are witnessing. They also discussed issues currently being felt in the industry, such as those related to salary, staffing, the rise in retirements in tandem with the lack of new recruits, and the overall impact COVID has had on HTM.
2022-09-0824 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkKey Trends In Cloud SoftwareHear from Sonia Gupta, MD, CMO of Change Healthcare and Tim Rendulic, VP, Cloud Portfolio at Change Healthcare as they breakdown some of the industry's key trends and opportunities in a chat with our Chief Editor, Keri Stephens.
2022-09-0621 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhy Nanofat Grafting Is Hotter Than EverJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS—a board-certified plastic surgeon and owner of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami—about how nanofat grafting can reverse the structural decline of aging skin. The podcast, which follows Zuriarrain’s PSP article about the subject, provides a history of nanofat grafting and why it’s surging in popularity. Zuriarrain also reveals how stem cells are impacting the nanofat grafting process—calling them “the workhorse of tissue regeneration”—and how they help reduce inflammation at the molecular level. He also shares the key advantages of na...
2022-09-0115 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkUnderstanding the Point of Care RevolutionOf all the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the evolution of POC and home testing is perhaps the biggest. CLP Director of Business Intelligence Chris Wolski and Hamid Erfanian, CEO of Enzo Biochem, an integrated healthcare company focused on offering life sciences, including reagents, clinical testing and molecular diagnostic products, do a deep dive on the history of POC testing, how and why it became ubiquitous during COVID-19, and what this ubiquity means for the future of the clinical laboratory.
2022-09-0128 minThe MEDQOR Podcast Network10 Questions for Orthodontic Practices Vetting a Social Media AgencyJoin Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks to Andrea Smith, owner of Smith Social Company, a social media agency dedicated to supporting specialty physician practices. In this episode, they talk about what orthodontic practice owners need to know when contracting with a social media agency to handle their social media plan and the 10 questions they should be asking when vetting an agency during the discovery call. But before practices can vet a social media agency, they need to know what one does—so Smith starts there with a breakdown. The truth is these agenc...
2022-08-2422 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkSetting Up a New Location? Tips for Leasing or BuyingJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Kerry Cahill, Esq., a lawyer at Westfield, N.J.-based Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, who specializes in healthcare and frequently works with private-practice physicians. In this podcast, Cahill reveals how plastic surgery practices can maximize their profits, with regards to property leasing and/or purchasing as well as risk mitigation. To start, Cahill shares what metrics she uses when helping clients decide whether to lease or buy a practice, as well as what pitfalls leasers, in particular, should avert. She also discloses what...
2022-08-2312 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDelving Into the Right to RepairFew, if any, conversations in the healthcare technology management field are as polarizing as the Right to Repair. In this podcast, 24x7 chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens speaks with someone who has a unique perspective on the Right to Repair, G. Wayne Moore, BSc, MBA, FASE, FAIUM, CEO of Acertara Acoustic Laboratories and the 2022 chair of the ultrasound section at the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), as well as the 2022 chair of MITA’s service committee Here, Moore reveals where he stands on the Right to Repair and why he believes there’s a lot of “misinformation” and “misunderstanding” surrounding...
2022-08-2223 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkA Conversation with Dr Kyle Fagala on Digital MarketingJoin Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner as she talks with The Digital Orthodontist host Kyle Fagala, DDS, MDS. In addition to being a board-certified orthodontist with a two-office private practice in Tennessee, Fagala is also co-founder of Neon Canvas, a digital marketing company that has been working with orthodontic practices since 2016. In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, they talk about Fagala’s new children’s book, All the Best Faces Wear Braces. The book includes 14 original humorous poems that describe the different types of orthodontic patients orthodontists and their team members see. The book was not...
2022-08-1128 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkMonkeypox: What The Orthodontic Team Needs To KnowWith monkeypox in the news, Orthodontic Products’ Chief Editor Alison Werner sits down with infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, for a new episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie to discuss the virus and how to keep the orthodontic team and patients safe.
2022-08-0517 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkA Conversation with the Authors of Flat and HappyJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to Camelia Lawrence, MD, FACS, the director of breast surgery at the Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare; and Katrin van Dam, a breast cancer survivor, and the author of Flat and Happy: Mastectomy and Flat Closure—A Personal, Practical Guide, which she wrote alongside of Lawrence. This podcast delves into the reasons van Dam decided to stay flat after her mastectomy—and why she documented her experience in the book—and what she wants to tell other mastectomy patients about...
2022-07-2819 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkUltrasound and the Breast Implant Patient - A Conversation with Dr. Marc SalzmanIn this episode, board-certified plastic surgeon Marc Salzman, MD, FACS, shares how he is using ultrasound with breast implant patients.For more great PSP content, subscribe to our newsletter:https://info.medqor.com/pspregform
2022-07-2629 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkSolutions for the Laboratory Recruitment and Retention DilemmaAmong the many challenges facing labs today is recruiting and retaining top-tier talent. Listen as Chris Wolski, director of business intelligence for CLP, sits down with Shawn Wierzbowski, founder of Intro – CLS Recruitment, for a lively and far-reaching discussion about how labs can attract and, most importantly, retain their technicians. They also discuss ways labs can cultivate talent and when and how students should be introduced to the idea of working in clinical diagnostics.For more great CLP content, subscribe! https://info.medqor.com/clpsubform
2022-07-2624 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhat’s Changing the Game in Male Body ContouringJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editor Keri Stephens as she talks to Darren Smith, MD, FACS—a New York City-based plastic surgeon specializing in procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tucks—about how energy-based devices are advancing male body contouring. The podcast, which follows Smith’s PSP article about the subject, provides a deep dive into all things body contouring. Smith shares how energy has provided plastic surgeons with a more minimally invasive way to sculpt patients and how male patients are increasingly drawn to this approach. He also reveals how his patient demographic is shifting and wh...
2022-07-1917 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkA BBL Expert’s Response to the Florida MandateJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to board-certified plastic surgeon Mark Youssef, MD, of Younique Surgery Center & Medical Spa in Santa Monica, Calif., about the recent—and contrevesial—Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) restrictions placed on Florida plastic surgeons. Youssef, author of the 2019 book, The Art of the Brazilian Butt Lift: Evolve Your Beauty, Empower Your Life, and one of the first members of the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS), shares his expert opinion on the Florida Board of Medicine’s recent mandate limiting the number of BBLs local plastic surgeo...
2022-07-1240 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkInside the 2022 AAMI eXchangeThe Bearded Biomed” (aka: Chace Torres) sits down with 24×7’s chief editor Keri Stephens to discuss the highlights from the recent 2022 AAMI eXchange, which took place in June in San Antonio, and why this conference was one for the books. Stephens also reveals key findings from a collaborative brainstorming session she took part in, titled “Fuel to Thrive in HTM,” and Torres shares some takeaways from the AAMI Gator Take event. He even discloses his personal contribution to the event.
2022-07-0824 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkPelvic Physical Therapy: Untapped PotentialIn this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products is joined by Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD, one of the first certified pelvic health physical therapists in the United States, to discuss the different ways physical therapists can provide solutions for people with pelvic floor dysfunction, including useful tools and techniques, and why more people don’t seek help from PTs for these issues.
2022-07-0717 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe Dental Monitoring Effect & The Future Of OrthodonticsJoin Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner and orthodontists Barry Benton, DMD, MSD, and Josh Adcox, DDS, as they discuss the Dental Monitoring effect and the future of orthodontics. Recorded live on the exhibit hall floor at the recent American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in Miami Beach, the conversation takes a deep dive into how remote patient monitoring and virtual care are changing the game.To learn more about Dental Monitoring, visit: https://dental-monitoring.com/
2022-07-0530 minThe MEDQOR Podcast Network10 Questions for Plastic Surgery Practices Vetting a Social Media AgencyIn this episode, social media agency owner Andrea Smith provides advice on finding and vetting a social media agency to handle your plastic surgery practice’s social media plan. Click here to download Smith’s 10-part discovery call guide. https://smith-social-company.ck.page/discoverycallguide For more great coverage from PSP, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter:https://info.medqor.com/pspregform
2022-06-2918 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe ABCs of AbdominoplastyJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to board-certified plastic surgeon Alex Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami, about one of the most common cosmetic procedures, abdominoplasty.This podcast, which follows Zuriarrain’s recent article about the history of the procedure, titled “From Battlefield to OR, Abdominoplasty Still in Evolution,” reveals how abdominoplasty has advanced since its inception to treat truncal wounds in World War II. Zuriarrain also reveals how high-definition abdominoplasty—which amalgamates liposuction with abdominoplasty—is changing the game in the plastic surgery arena. Note: It’s continent of orig...
2022-06-2221 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe Evolution of Dental Sleep Medicine with Mitchell LevineMitchell Levine, DMD, ABDSM, was recently installed as president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). In an interview with Sree Roy of Sleep Review, he discusses how COVID has changed the practice of dental sleep medicine, the role of telehealth, a consensus statement about oral appliance compliance, oral appliance monitoring sensors, what he wants to see in dental sleep medicine research, and what he hopes will have changed in dental sleep by the end of his 2-year term.More Webinar Info:https://aadsm.cnf.io/For more Sleep Review Content:https...
2022-06-1421 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkPreparing for Home Modification AssessmentsIn this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management is joined by John V. Rider, PhD, OTR/L, MSCS, CPAM, to talk about home modification assessments and recommendations, including tips for how occupational therapists can approach this process, what important aspects to focus on, and how to get clients on board with your recommendations. John V. Rider, PhD, OTR/L, MSCS, CPAM, is an occupational therapist and associate professor at Touro University Nevada in the School of Occupational Therapy. He has spent most of his career working as a community-based occupational therapist specializing in chronic pain and neurological...
2022-06-1432 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkA Conversation with Lindsey Fitzharris, Author of The FacemakerPodcast host Alison Werner talks to Fitzharris about The Facemaker, her new book chronicling the work of the father of modern plastic surgery Dr Harold Gillies during World War I.For more PSP coverage, subscribe below! https://info.medqor.com/pspregform
2022-06-0816 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkRT Now: A Look At Some Of The Top ATS 2022 StorylinesThe American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB, the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases. The RT team dives in to discuss some of the top storylines from the conference. For more great RT coverage, subscribe to our newsletter:https://info.medqor.com/rtsubformMusic by Coma-Media from Pixabay
2022-05-2312 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkClinical Laboratory Trends: CLP's Impressions on the COLA Laboratory Enrichment ForumCOLA’s Annual Laboratory Enrichment Forum provided an engaging opportunity to share ideas with a diverse group of professionals committed to the highest quality in laboratory services. Some of the brightest minds in the industry shared their perspectives on the latest developments in laboratory science, along with the essentials of CLIA compliance and accreditation - and the CLP team was there to take it all in and share some highlights with you in our most recent podcast! For more great CLP content, subscribe to our newsletter:https://info.medqor.com/clpsubform
2022-05-2328 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkA Conversation with Dr. Constance Chen: Sensory Restoration in Breast ReconstructionPodcast hosts Keri Stephens and Alison Werner talk to Dr Chen about the sensory restoration procedure and how it can be life-changing for breast reconstruction patients.For more great PSP content, subscribe to our newsletter:https://info.medqor.com/pspregform
2022-05-2023 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHTM's Supply Chain and Labor ShortagesIn today's episode, Keri Stephens and the @BeardedBiomed dive into the supply chain challenges in medical device maintenance and procurement and how they're affecting the HTM industry. Hear real stories on how hospitals are managing, the tough decisions they are facing, and how this problem can be combatted to an extent.For more great 24x7 content, subscribe below: https://info.medqor.com/24x7subform
2022-05-0919 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkYour AAO Exhibit Hall Shopping List: PPE, Instruments, and Sterilization EquipmentWhat’s on your shopping list for the AAO exhibit hall at the upcoming American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in Miami Beach, May 21 to 24?In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, consultant Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, talks about why PPE, instruments, and sterilization equipment should be on your shopping list as you work your way through the exhibit hall.**Save thousands when you switch! Cloud 9 PMS Demo Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5565626027547287309?source=podcastFor more information and coverage from OP, subscribe below:https://info.medqor.com/opsubform
2022-05-0618 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkAAFPRS President Dr. Corey Maas Talks Top Plastic Surgery TrendsJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) President Corey Maas, MD, FACS, who runs the San Francisco-based Maas Clinic and is considered a worldwide expert in the field of facial plastic surgery. In this episode, Maas discusses the results from AAFPRS’ annual member survey, which was released earlier this year, and shares what surprised him most. Maas also reveals how the so-called “Zoom Boom” has impacted the facial plastic surgery sector and discloses what young patients—particularly those in their 20s and earl...
2022-05-0430 minThe MEDQOR Podcast Network2021 Orthodontic Practice Performance Survey TakeawaysHow did orthodontic practices like yours fare in 2021? That was the question we here at Orthodontic Products had. That’s why we teamed up with Levin Group to conduct our inaugural orthodontic practice performance survey. Alison Werner, chief editor of Orthodontic Products, is joined by Roger P. Levin, CEO and founder of Levin Group, to break down the results and what they mean for orthodontic practices as they make their way through 2022. **Save thousands when you switch! Cloud 9 PMS Demo Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5565626027547287309?source=podcastPerformance Survey:https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/pr...
2022-04-2935 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkUpdate from Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Executive Director Barbara KelleyThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)—the largest US advocacy group for people with hearing loss—has been busy working with the FDA, FTC, FCC, HHS, NIDCD, CTA, and the various professional and industry groups in hearing healthcare on virtually everything related to hearing and access issues. In this 26-minute podcast, HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley talks with Hearing Review Editor Karl Strom about: •HLAA’s plans for its upcoming convention on June 23-25, •Thoughts and concerns about the FDA’s proposed rules for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids,•The possibility of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related se...
2022-04-2026 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDual Task in Return to Sport After ConcussionIn this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products talks with Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, and president of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Inc, about the use of dual task testing and training to both assess clients who have experienced a concussion and to facilitate these athletes’ recovery so they can get back to the sport they love.For more great content from Physical Therapy Products and Rehab Management, subscribe to our newsletters below:https://info.medqor.com/ptpsubformhttps://info.medqor.com/rmsubform
2022-04-1327 min
Recovery: One Step at a TimeDual Task in Return to Sport After ConcussionIn this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products talks with Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, and president of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Inc, about the use of dual task testing and training to both assess clients who have experienced a concussion and to facilitate these athletes’ recovery so they can get back to the sport they love.For more great content from Physical Therapy Products and Rehab Management, subscribe to our newsletters below:https://info.medqor.com/ptpsubformhttps://info.medqor.com/rmsubform
2022-04-1327 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkA Conversation with Dr Daniel Ward: Today’s Facial Plastic Surgery PatientIn this episode, we look at who is seeking facial plastic surgery and how non-surgical procedures are opening the door to surgical procedures. Join Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Keri Stephens and Alison Werner as they talk to double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Daniel Ward, MD, MS, FACS, owner of Form Derm Spa in Salt Lake City, Utah, about what’s trending in facial plastic surgery and what’s bringing patients to his practice. Increased interest in facial plastic surgeryWard talks about the increased interest in plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures, both surgical and nonsurg...
2022-04-0728 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkPlastic Surgery Practice Talks to Dr Alex Zuriarrain about the Brazilian Butt LiftJoin Plastic Surgery Practice Co-Chief Editors Alison Werner and Keri Stephens as they talk to board-certified plastic surgeon Alex Zuriarrain, MD, FACS, of Zuri Plastic Surgery in Miami, about one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures: the Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL. Zuriarrain talks about the ideal BBL candidate, what’s influencing the shape patients are asking for, and the need for patients to have realistic expectations. In addition, he talks about the need for plastic surgeons to really communicate to patients that this is a dangerous procedure. Patients not only need to know the mortality rate associated wi...
2022-03-3032 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkCertification in the HTM Industry“The Bearded Biomed” (aka: Chace Torres) sits down with 24x7’s chief editor Keri Stephens to discuss why he’s planning to take the certified biomedical equipment technician, or CHTM, exam and why he endorses certification in the HTM field.
2022-03-2818 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkRT Now: VR in HealthcareThe COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated advancements and adoption of remote training technology, with one novel area being virtual reality simulation used in critical care to improve airway management. In this episode, NYU Langone's Brian S. Kaufman, MD, discusses his work training healthcare workers with VR-based simulation education.
2022-03-2522 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkMeeting Laboratory Reimbursement ChallengesCLP Business Intelligence Director Chris Wolski discusses with Ron Blum, PhD, how the challenges of reimbursement are affecting and will continue to affect clinical labs for the foreseeable future. During the podcast, Blum provides practical advice about how lab managers and administrators can ensure that they’re getting reimbursed fairly—ensuring patients have access to lifesaving diagnostic tests.To get more great CLP content, subscribe to our newsletter below: https://info.medqor.com/clpsubform
2022-03-2342 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkCombating HTM’s Staffing ChallengesIn this episode, Keri Stephens, chief editor of 24x7, goes in-depth with Danielle McGeary, AAMI’s first vice president of HTM, to learn how she got into the largely male-dominated field and how she’s working alongside of AAMI to address the industry’s staffing challenges.For more information on AAMI, visit: https://www.aami.org/HTM To subscribe to 24x7 content, visit:https://info.medqor.com/24x7subform
2022-03-1721 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkEye Safety In the Orthodontic PracticeAs Marie Fluent, DDS, puts it, “We’re only granted one set of eyeballs in our life, and we must do everything we can do to protect them.” In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, Fluent joins Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner and infection prevention consultant Jackie Dorst, RDH, to talk about eye safety in the orthodontic practice.To subscribe for more info: https://info.medqor.com/opsubform
2022-03-1627 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkCOVID Pandemic Linked to Worsening Restless Legs SyndromeBen Wipper is a current medical student at Harvard Medical School. He graduated from Williams College in 2019, and over the past two years has been a part of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Ben has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles relating to restless legs syndrome and other sleep disorders. Link to the study the interview was about: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945722000120?via%3Dihub Sleep Disorder Clinical Research Program:https://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/research/sleep-disorders-clinical-research-program For more great coverage from Sleep Review...
2022-03-1416 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkOTC Hearing Aids and How FDA Rules Might Change Hearing Care, with Dr Tom PowersIn this 35-minute podcast, well-known hearing industry audiologist Thomas Powers, PhD, and Hearing Review Editor Karl Strom talk about four noteworthy parts of the proposed OTC hearing aid regulations: 1) Output limits for these new devices;2) The return-for-credit policies, and if consumers will have some kind of recourse if the hearing device doesn’t work for them;3) The somewhat wonky area of 510k premarket clearance relative to “wear and go” vs “self-fitting” OTC devices, and why it could be important; and4) One of the most confusing and potentially consequential parts of the FDA’s proposed re...
2022-03-1035 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhy Plastic Surgeons Should Consider a Patient's MindsetKeri Stephens, chief editor of 24x7 magazine and co-chief editor of Plastic Surgery Practice, talks about a negative experience she had with a plastic surgeon who performed her breast reconstruction surgery in late 2020. Through her story, we examine what it’s like from the patient’s point of view when plastic surgery is accompanied by a traumatic diagnosis and what it’s like when there is a disconnect between a patient and plastic surgeon.For more coverage from Plastic Surgery Practice, subscribe to our newsletter via the link below: https://info.medqor.com/pspregform
2022-03-0923 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkWhy Offer Industrial Therapy Services?In this episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products discusses the benefits of providing industrial therapy services with Virginia “Ginnie” Marshall (Halling), PT, CEO of DSI Work Solutions and Glenda Key, founder and CEO of Key Functional Assessments Network. They cover why PTs, OTs, and rehab professionals might want to expand their services to include this type of therapy by partnering with employers, how it helps employers do more than just get injured employees back to work, as well as tips for how to get started. For more great content from Physical Therapy Prod...
2022-03-0433 minRecovery: One Step at a TimeWhy Offer Industrial Therapy Services?In this episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products discusses the benefits of providing industrial therapy services with Virginia “Ginnie” Marshall (Halling), PT, CEO of DSI Work Solutions and Glenda Key, founder and CEO of Key Functional Assessments Network. They cover why PTs, OTs, and rehab professionals might want to expand their services to include this type of therapy by partnering with employers, how it helps employers do more than just get injured employees back to work, as well as tips for how to get started. For more great content from Physical Therapy Prod...
2022-03-0433 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkThe Special Olympics and Starkey Partner To Empower and Serve Special Olympics AthletesKarl Strom, Chief Editor of The Hearing Review, is joined by Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver & Starkey CEO Brandon Sawalich to discuss their organization's partnership to provide life-changing health services and hearing instruments to Special Olympics athletes around the world and help train more healthcare professionals to make healthy hearing more inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities.Starkey and Special Olympics, the international non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport, health, and education programming, announced they have signed a global partnership agreement that increases access to hearing health services worldwide for...
2022-03-0321 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkAAO Winter Conference Takeaways With Dr. Ken Dillehay & Chris Bentsonorthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner talks to AAO President Dr Ken Dillehay and Chris Bentson, president of Bentson Copple & Associates, about the recent AAO Winter Conference held in January. The first in-person AAO meeting since 2020! The conference was an opportunity for orthodontists at all stages of their career to not only gather information about how practice modalities are changing, but to ask questions of those peers who are leading the way. And this wasn’t a meeting purely focused on how OSOs are changing the practice landscape. It touched on how dual specialty practices—specifically pediatric dentistry and...
2022-03-0115 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkTime For A Recheck: Is Your Orthodontic Practice Adhering To Standard OSHA Safety Laws?In this episode of 'In the Sterilization Room with Jackie', infection prevention consultant Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, talks you through the three main components you need to have in place at your practice: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and eye wash station. She also addresses what you need to know if your state requires you to have an AED, or defibrillator, in your office.For more great Orthodontic Products content, subscribe to our newsletter below: https://info.medqor.com/opsubform
2022-02-2516 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkLung Ultrasound Programs And Their Role In Diagnosing And Managing ConditionsOn today’s episode, Mike Fratantoro of RT Magazine discusses respiratory care and lung imaging technology, specifically the use of lung ultrasound for identifying and managing lung diseases. He's joined by Paul Nuccio, a respiratory therapist and pulmonary care educator and consultant.You can subscribe to RT's newsletter via the link below:https://info.medqor.com/rtsubform
2022-02-2422 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkCBCT In Orthodontics - A Conversation With Dr. Jeffrey MillerOrthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner speaks to Dr Jeffrey Miller about why CBCT is key to the long-term stability of orthodontic cases. Miller, who is a frequent lecturer on the topic and is in private practice in Maryland, explains why cone beam computer tomography should be a part of an orthodontist’s treatment planning workflow and why keeping the individual tooth root within the alveolar housing should be a primary treatment consideration.Full article review: https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/resource-center/videos/cbct-in-orthodontics-a-conversation-with-dr-jeffrey-miller/For more great content from Orthodontic Products, subscribe to the newsletter via the li...
2022-02-2351 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkStandard Versus Daylight Saving Time: Which Is Better? | Sleep ReviewSleep Review’s Sree Roy chats with circadian health fan Jay Pea about the science and politics of standard time and daylight saving time—and their impacted on sleep and overall health.You can visit https://savestandardtime.com/ and follow @savestandard on Twitter and other social media for more information. You can also text “SST” to 50409 to remind lawmakers they can end Daylight Saving Time with permanent Standard Time.For more great Sleep Review content, subscribe to our newsletter below: https://info.medqor.com/srsubform
2022-02-1829 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkInside 24x7's 2021 HTM Salary SurveyKeri Stephens of 24x7 and The Bearded Biomed team up to break down the results of 24x7's HTM Salary Survey ( results here: https://buff.ly/3rRzOe0 ). Hear about geographic and demographic variations year over year and get the insights you need to be well equipped to discuss your options as you advance your own HTM career. For more 24x7 content, subscribe to our newsletter using the link below:https://info.medqor.com/24x7subform
2022-02-1630 min
The MEDQOR Podcast NetworkHow Laboratorians Can Be Effective Science CommunicatorsChris Wolski, Director of Business Intelligence of Clinical Lab Products, is joined by Jen MacCormack, 15+ year Medical Lab Scientist and Technical Writer for COLA, to discuss the role of laboratorians as health communicators. Chris and Jen provide positive and productive advice on tackling some common pain points that laboratorians feel amidst current conditions of misinformation or uncertainty. 1) What are some of the most common questions laboratorians can expect to get from their family and friends?2) How do you answer those questions, particularly in a way that will empower those loved ones? 3) How can you...
2022-02-0722 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkIntroducing 24x7 + The Bearded Biomed: Sounding Off on Biomed's Biggest HeadlinesKeri Stephens, Chief Editor of 24x7 Magazine and The Bearded Biomed (Chace Torres) team up in the latest episode to kick off a recurring partnership discussing the latest news in the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and Biomed industry.Today’s episode touches on the need to increase awareness and training in the Biomed field, cybersecurity concerns, and the recent developments of Right to Repair. For more great content from these two thought leaders, follow the links below:24x7 Newsletter: https://info.medqor.com/24x7subformBearded BioMed Buzzsprout feed: https://beardedbiomed.buzzsprout.com/
2022-01-2030 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkIn the Sterilization Room with Jackie DorstA new year. A new COVID-19 variant. In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, talks to Orthodontic Products Chief Editor Alison Werner about how orthodontic practices need to manage staff members with a SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure as the omicron variant sweeps the nation. To watch the video of this episode and find previous episodes, follow the link below: https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/practice-management/staff-issues/sterilization-room-episode-50-orthodontic-practice-cdc-guidance-omicron/
2022-01-1320 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkJourney Into the Dead Zone, with Brian C.J. Moore, PhD, University of Cambridge, EnglandAn introduction to cochlear dead zones—or the absence of the inner hair cells in a region of the cochlea where the basilar membrane vibration can’t be detected—by perhaps the world’s foremost authority on the subject. He also describes his Threshold Equalizing Noise (TEN) Test for identifying cochlear dead zone regions. Dr Moore describes how these regions might be created, possible tell-tale signs and tip-offs for presenting in a patient, and their implications for treatment of hearing loss and hearing aid fittings. Interviewed by Hearing Review Editor Karl Strom. Originally broadcast December 8, 2008.For More Hearing Review C...
2021-12-2323 minThe MEDQOR Podcast NetworkDiscussing Tech Trends in Orthodontics with Alison Werner and Dr. DavillierAlison Werner, Chief Editor of Orthodontic Products, is joined by Christian Davillier, DDS, MPH an orthodontist and practice owner. He shares his thoughts on technology and treatment trends impacting how orthodontic offices operate their business and improve patient care and outcomes.Hear about practice management software, aligner therapy, teledentistry tools and 3D printing advancements in this episode from the MEDQOR Podcast Network.OP Newsletter: https://info.medqor.com/opsubform
2021-12-1019 min
Orthodontic Products PodcastDiscussing Tech Trends in Orthodontics with Alison Werner and Dr. DavillierAlison Werner, Chief Editor of Orthodontic Products, is joined by Christian Davillier, DDS, MPH an orthodontist and practice owner. He shares his thoughts on technology and treatment trends impacting how orthodontic offices operate their business and improve patient care and outcomes.Hear about practice management software, aligner therapy, teledentistry tools and 3D printing advancements in this episode from the MEDQOR Podcast Network.OP Newsletter: https://info.medqor.com/opsubform
2021-12-1019 min