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Managed Care CastBuilding Relationships and Trust to Overcome Vaccine HesitancyVaccine hesitancy may be one of the contributing factors if the United States does not reach herd immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. Such hesitancy presents itself in different ways and forms, ranging from outright refusal in conservative rural areas to fears in communities of color, to skepticism of science elsewhere.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In, has a conversation with Abner Mason, the founder and CEO of ConsejoSano, a patient engagement firm working with diverse, multicultural, multilingual populations through at-risk providers, health plans, government programs, employers, and other...2021-05-1135 min
It's about the triple aim!Meet Pat Salber MD MBA @docweighsin Discussing the Non-profit @MedshareOn today's episode my guest is Patricia Salber, MD, MBA a thought leader, influencer, senior advisor and seasoned medical executive who is also the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of The Doctor Weighs In, a leading online health & wellness information platform. She is a recognized voice in the digital health space spotlighted by LinkedIn in their rarified 'Top Voices in Healthcare for both 2017 & 2018'
Dr Salber trained in and practiced internal and emergency medicine, served as a senior physician executive at Kaiser Permanente and Blue Shield of California and is a highly sought after healthcare consultant.
She is the co-author of "...2021-05-0829 min
Managed Care CastThis Week in Managed Care—Health Care Takeaways From the Election and Other Health NewsEDIT: This podcast has been updated as of 11:45 am EST.
Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week.
This week, the top news in managed care included top health care takeaways from the 2020 general election; a Q&A with William Shrank, MD, MSHS, on connecting Medicare Advantage providers and patients; Managed Care Cast discusses balancing evidence with action amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Read more about the stories in this podcast:
Top 5 Health Care Takeaways From the 2020 General Election: https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-health-care-takeaways-from-the-2020-general-election
Medicare Advantage Providers, Patients Co...2020-11-0706 minManaged Care CastBalancing Evidence With Action: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Denise BasowWith the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, new research is quickly being released as more and more is learned. However, the flood of new research needs to be balanced with appropriate review before action is taken.
In the latest Managed Care Cast, Denise Basow, MD, president and CEO of clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer, speaks with Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In, about the onslaught of information, the risk of misinformation, the wide range of information sources available, and more.
Read more:
Experts Discuss Myths of COVID-19 and Clarify Misunderstandings: https://www.ajmc.com/view/experts-discuss-myths-of-covid-19-and-clarify-misunderstandings
Study Dispels...2020-11-0325 minManaged Care CastThis Week in Managed Care—An Update on COVID-19 Vaccine and Therapies and Other Health NewsEvery week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week.
This week, the top managed care news included updates on coronavirus disease 2019 therapies and vaccine candidates; a discussion on keeping physicians independent through value-based care; an overview of the 2020 Community Oncology Alliance Virtual Payer Exchange Summit.
Read more about the stories in this podcast:
What We’re Reading: COVID-19 Vaccine Trials to Restart; Record 2-Day Infections; Stress-Reducing Strategies: https://www.ajmc.com/view/what-we-re-reading-astrazeneca-j-j-covid-19-trials-to-restart-record-2-day-infection-stress-reducing-strategies
What We're Reading: Eli Lilly Ends Antibody Trial; Pros, Cons of Telehealth; AAP Issues New Opioid Guidelines: http...2020-11-0106 minManaged Care CastKeeping Physicians Independent: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Farzad MostashariThe company Aledade was created 6 years ago to help physicians stay independent by implementing a value-based care business model. In this episode of Managed Care Cast, Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs in, speaks with Aledade co-founder, Farzad Mostashari, MD, about what his company has accomplished and why these efforts are important for all stakeholders.
Read more about Aledade, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and value-based care:
Mostashari, Gilfillan Highlight the Spillover Effect of ACOs Across the Entire Healthcare System: https://www.ajmc.com/view/mostashari-gilfillan-highlight-the-spillover-effect-of-acos-across-the-entire-healthcare-system
MedPAC's MIPS Vote Meant to Encourage Physicians Into High-Risk Payment Models, Says Aledade's...2020-10-2730 minManaged Care CastAddressing COVID and Racism: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Drs Ingrid Katz and Abraar KaranAddressing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) means addressing racism, wrote Ingrid Katz, MD, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and Abraar Karan, MD, MPH, DTM&H, an internist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, in an opinion piece published in British Medical Journal.
In the latest Managed Care Cast, they speak with Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In, about the article, why racism is an issue for doctors to address, and how well medicine is or is not doing with respect to addressing racism in admission to and graduation from medical school, teaching and studying...2020-10-1335 minManaged Care CastHow to Improve Quality of US Health Care: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Elizabeth McGlynnDespite decades of experimentation, there have not been large increases in health care quality in the United States. What will move the needle?
In this week’s Managed Care Cast, Elizabeth McGlynn, PhD, speaks with Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In, about health care quality in the United States, quality measurement and incentives, what the United States can do to drive quality improvement, how social determinants fit into the picture, and more.
McGlynn serves as Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine’s Interim Senior Associate Dean for Research and Scholarships and as a professor. She is a...2020-09-2943 minManaged Care CastThis Week in Managed Care—Insomnia a Risk Factor in Type 2 Diabetes and Other Health NewsEvery week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week.
This week, the top managed care news included identification of insomnia as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes; a look at the growth of telehealth during coronavirus disease 2019; an overview of the speakers who will appear at Patient-Centered Oncology Care 2020.
Read more about the stories in this podcast:
Study Finds Insomnia as New Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.ajmc.com/view/study-finds-insomnia-as-new-risk-factor-for-type-2-diabetes
The Growth of Telehealth During COVID-19 and Its Future After: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Joseph Kvedar: https://ww...2020-09-1206 minManaged Care CastTelehealth During COVID-19, and Its Future After: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Joseph KvedarTelehealth has been around for years in the United States, but it was not until the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that it became regularly used. The growth of telehealth was fueled by the inability to see patients in person at the beginning of the pandemic and a move by the government to temporarily relax regulations.
Joseph Kvedar, MD, president of the American Telemedicine Association, professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, co-chair of the American Medical Association's Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group, and editor-in-chief of npj Digital Medicine, explained that some of those relaxations might continue on after the pandemic...2020-09-0825 minManaged Care CastPreventive Care and Chronic Illnesses in COVID-19: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Scott HayworthThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)pandemic has created one of the most rapidly changing environments to ever hit health care. The pandemic has put a strain on hospitals and staff, but people are also worried about the impact COVID-19 is having on preventive care and the management of chronic illness.
Scott Hayworth, MD, president and CEO of New York-based CareMount Medical, discussed how his medical group handled the pandemic in what had been the epicenter of the US outbreak back in the spring, as well as what changes the group has made that will permanently alter the way it delivers care...2020-08-1820 minManaged Care CastCancer Care in the Age of COVID-19: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Bobby ReddyWhile there remain a lot of unknowns about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the risk of infection patients with cancer face, it is known that when they do contract the virus, they are at a higher risk of mortality, explained Sandeep “Bobby” Reddy, MD, an oncologist at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and chief medical officer of NantHealth, during an interview with Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In.
Reddy discussed the clinical care of cancer patients in the age of COVID-19, including how care has changed as a result of the pandemic; best practices at treatment centers to protect patients and...2020-08-0542 min
RED HOT HEALTHCAREEpisode 65 - Her Meaningful Medical JourneyDr. Patricia Salber has had a meaningful journey in medicine. It makes for a terrific story - and an even better interview. From board-certified internist, ER doctor, medical director and now the Founder and CEO of The Doctor Weighs In - an award-winning mobile/online platform that uses new media to share stories about health care innovation. She now consults on various aspects of health plans, purchasers, and ACO management, including but not limited to, benefit design, population health management, care coordination, cost reduction, and quality improvement. On today's episode host Dr. Steve Am...2018-04-2239 min
The Doctor Weighs InWhat You Can Learn From Trump's Heart Health TestsThe results of President Trump's heart health tests were the topic of much discussion and a lot of confusion. Cardiologist Andrew Waxler, MD, joins Pat Salber MD (@docweighsin) to discuss heart health testing.2018-02-2013 min
The Doctor Weighs InWill Alexa be part of the Doctor-Patient Relationship?David Metcalf, Director of the METIL lab at the University of Central Florida joined Pat Salber to discuss the growing role of Alexa in the management of health and healthcare. She makes it easy to remember to take your meds. She can connect you to your doctor for a video conference. She can even turn your hospital room into a smart room so you can use your voice to close the blinds, turn on the TV or ask your nurse for more medication. Who knows what she will be doing in the future as the form factors evolve and her...2018-02-2013 min
The Doctor Weighs InSolving Clinician Shortage with Nomad HealthNomad Health has made it easy for hospitals and clinics to find clinicians (docs and nurses) to fill open positions. Dr. Alexi Nazem joins Pat Salber MD (@docweighsin) to discuss how the company finds and helps credential and license doctors and nurses across the country. They have recently expanded their services in NY to include doctors as well as nurses.2018-02-2014 min
The Doctor Weighs InUnderstanding Digital Health in the Context of Your LifeIt is so much easier to see how digital health things can work, interact, and provide value when you can see them in the context of life. Pat Salber MD interviews Harry Pappas, Founder and CEO of the Intelligent Health Association and the Intelligent Health Pavilion that creates full-on iHomes and iHospitals so prospective purchasers can see digital health devices in context.2018-02-2015 min
The Doctor Weighs InUPMC is an Innovation PowerhouseUPMC is so much more than just a Medical Center, it is an innovation powerhouse leading the charge to transform healthcare. Pat Salber MD (@docweighsin) talks with Rasu Shrestha MD, Chief Innovation Officer who explains all of the ways the organization is pushing the cutting edge of healthcare innovation.2018-02-2017 min
The Doctor Weighs InHealthyRoster - The On-Demand Athletic Training PlatformIn today's interview, we will be speaking to Dan Fronczak, CEO of HealthRoster. What is HealthyRoster? What should I know about this company and how is it related to me? Well, if you are an athlete or a trainer or even a parent, friend, or relative of one, this may interest you. According to Dan, "Healthy Roster is the only injury documentation tool that allows athletic trainers to build deeper relationships with parents and prove outreach works."
Tune in to find out more.
About HealthRoster
At Healthy Roster, we're empowering Sports Medicine departments to easily prove their immense value through...2018-02-2024 min
The Doctor Weighs InBaseHealth: The First Predictive Health PlatformToday, we will be interviewing Dr. Nick van Terheyden, Chief Medical Officer of BaseHealth. As BaseHealth's Chief Medical Officer, he brings a distinctive blend of medical practitioner and business strategist, both national and international, to the realm of healthcare technology. At BaseHealth, van Terheyden will bring the physician perspective, helping the company bring practical solutions to market that always keep an eye first and foremost on the patient.
About BaseHealth
BaseHealth is the comprehensive predictive analytics company for population health management. The company’s proprietary platform leverages machine learning to sift through millions of medical journals and patient records curated by...2018-02-2033 min
The Doctor Weighs InHow Water Flossing Keeps You HealthyToday, we'll be talking about the importance of flossing. Now, most Americans think that if they floss, they will just have a prettier smile. What they don't realize is that if they don't floss, they are more susceptible to periodontitis. Periodontitis, unfortunately, can contribute to other health problems.
To understand the importance of flossing, we have Deborah Lyle, RDH, BS, MS, Director of Professional and Clinical Affairs, Waterpik, joining us today. She will be discussing why it is important to floss and how water flossing (if string flossing isn't your thing) can be easier and more beneficial to your health.
...2018-02-2025 min
The Doctor Weighs InCracking the Code of Medical Procedure Pricing with Jeanne PinderToday, we will be speaking to Jeanne Pinder, CEO and Founder of ClearHealthCosts.
In this episode, Jeanne will be focusing on how they are bringing transparency to the healthcare marketplace by telling people prices for medical procedures and items. According to Jeanne, by revealing prices, they are empowering consumers to make informed decisions about the costs of their medical care and coverage.2018-02-2025 min
The Doctor Weighs InPatient Advocacy's Role in Healthcare with Rebecca LordToday, we will be speaking to Rebecca Lord, VP of UX at Medullan, a Boston-based digital health consultancy.
In this episode, Rebecca will be focusing on the role of patient advocacy in healthcare: partnering with patient organizations to offer the support, context, and guidance that individuals need after receiving their test results for specific diseases and partnering with well-known organizations (like Susan G. Komen for breast cancer-related diagnoses, for example), which could provide the credibility and specificity needed to deal with these kinds of results.2018-02-2023 min
The Doctor Weighs InPopular Trends in Cosmetic SurgeryOn-air with us is Dr. Kelly Sullivan, one of the nation’s pre-eminent board-certified plastic surgeons at Sullivan Surgery and Spa in Annapolis, Maryland. As a world-class plastic surgeon for over 20 years with expertise in breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and cancer reconstruction, Dr. Sullivan is a renowned expert in her field, and has been recognized as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, receiving Most Compassionate Doctor and The Patient’s Choice Awards, selected for the Top One Hundred Women in Maryland, as well as Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors.
In this episode, she will be discussing with us the n...2018-02-2028 min
The Doctor Weighs InConsejoSano Raises $4.9M for Spanish-Language Healthcare Services PlatformSan Francisco-based ConsejoSano, which makes a health services navigation platform for Spanish speakers in America, has raised $4.9 million in Series A funding in a round led by 7wire Ventures.
The company, whose name means “HealthyAdvice” in Spanish, mainly works with health plans, employers and at-risk providers who are trying to increase engagement from their Spanish-speaking customers, employees, and patients. ConsejoSano’s integrated platform arms clients with multi-channel messaging, care navigation, data analytics and 24/7 access to native Spanish-speaking medical navigators. The latest funding will be used to develop more sophisticated data collection and analytics that will be parlayed into preventive care. While...2018-02-2031 min
The Doctor Weighs InHow to Deal and Correct Hair Loss IssuesBy the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of hair loss. By the age of 50, approximately 85% of men will have significant thinning hair. August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month and more than 95% of hair loss in men results from androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. Thankfully to technology and medicine, there more and more treatments are being developed to help with hair loss.
Today, we have Dr. Kenneth Anderson, board-certified hair restoration surgeon from Atlanta, GA and a specialist in Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for hair loss, joining us for the discussion. From the most...2018-02-2031 min
The Doctor Weighs InA Breakthrough Treatment for Advanced Bladder CancerA new breakthrough treatment for advanced bladder cancer has just received FDA approval under the accelerated approval program. The new treatment is Genentech's new cancer immunotherapy medicine TECENTRIQ (atezolizumab). This is the first cancer immunotherapy approved to treat this form of cancer. And until now, there have been no treatment advances for advanced bladder cancer in more than 30 years.
Join us as we talk to Dr. Daniel P. Petrylak, medical oncologist and Professor of Medicine and Urology at the Yale Cancer Center and one of the lead investigators on the TECENTRIQ (atezolizumab) clinical trial, and Lou, a patient from the...2018-02-2028 min
The Doctor Weighs InWhat is Constant Therapy? And How Is It Different from Lumosity?We'll be interviewing Co-Founder, Swathi Kiran, about her company, Constant Therapy, who provides mobile applications for continuous and customized therapy to people with speech, language, cognition, memory, and learning disorders. In this interview, we'll drill into what Constant Therapy is, what their goals are, and just exactly how they are different from Lumosity and all those other brain games apps.
A little about Constant Therapy
Born out of groundbreaking research at Boston University and in use at prominent and nationally recognized rehabilitation institutions, Constant Therapy provides the most comprehensive set of tools for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke survivors...2018-02-2029 min
The Doctor Weighs InThe Food Business School: Changing the World Through FoodToday, we will be talking to William Rosenzweig, Dean and Executive Director of The Food Business School, about what The Food Business School (FBS) is and what aspirations and goals they envision FBS to be.
William B. Rosenzweig has spent more than twenty-five years integrating the practices and perspectives of an entrepreneur, venture investor, and educator. He is regarded internationally as an expert in cultivating and transforming impactful ideas into thriving enterprises.
Will was founding CEO (and Minister of Progress) of The Republic of Tea, an award-winning specialty tea company that is credited with creating the premium tea category in...2018-02-2029 min
The Doctor Weighs InWhat's New with Canary HealthToday's guests are Adam and Neal Kaufman of Canary Health, formerly known as DPS Health. Why the sudden change in name? And exactly what are they intending to do going forward? Well, that's what we'll be asking Adam and Neal so tune in.
About the company...
DPS Health, the leader in digital health self-management, announced that effective immediately on May 27th, it has renamed the company Canary Health to better align with its mission to engage consumers to arrest the trajectory of chronic illness. While organizations have traditionally invested in the healthy and very sick populations, they must now invest...2018-02-2027 min
The Doctor Weighs InACA Update by Health Economist Paul KeckleyFive years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. And today, we have Navigant’s Paul Keckley looking at the goals of the law and discussing what’s working and what’s ahead for the ACA.
So Is It Working?
- Has it increased access to coverage? Yes, at least for some, and at least for now.
- Has it reduced costs? It’s too soon to know.
- Has it improved the public’s understanding of the U.S. health system? Regrettably no.
What’s Ahead?
- The stakes in the states are higher
- The winners and losers a...2018-02-2027 min
The Doctor Weighs InElectronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance is Coming Your Way SoonToday's guest is Boston emergency physician, Dr. Sean Kelly, Chief Medical Officer of Imprivata, healthcare IT security company. He will be discussing the state-of-the-art of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) and as well New York's groundbreaking legislation known as I-STOP that will be implemented in March 2016.
EPCS is an emerging technology that is just now moving into the national healthcare IT spotlight in part because of I-STOP. I-STOP mandates that all medications be prescribed electronically, including highly addictive opioids and other controlled substances. New York is the first state to require electronic prescribing, which is a major shift in...2018-02-2025 min
The Doctor Weighs InClosing the Loop in Healthcare with Loopback AnalyticsToday's guest is Neil Smiley, CEO of Loopback Analytics, a pioneer in empowering hospitals and post-acute care providers to more effectively manage care transitions and reimbursement challenges in a “pay-for-outcome” environment. Loopback Analytics's vision is to serve as the management platform that helps transform health care to a performance-based model. And they promise to provide clients with reliable, cost-effective, technology-enabled solutions to improve clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction.
As we know, the number of narrow networks continue to increase in this area. We'll be talking to Neil to see just how he has come up with a solution to this...2018-02-2028 min
The Doctor Weighs InCatching Up with AledadeToday's guest is Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Founder and CEO of Aledade. Our host, Dr. Pat Salber, will be discussing with Farzad the recent news with Aledade since our last conversation with him, which can be found here.
Sneak Peek:
1. The Aledade ACOs (a Delaware ACO and a Primary Care ACO spanning NY, MD, and AR) launched on January 1st.
CMS Announcement:
http://blog.cms.gov/2014/12/22/acos-moving-ahead/
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/sharedsavingsprogram/Downloads/MSSP-ACOs-2015-Starters.pdf
Aledade Blog on the Approval:
http://www.aledade.com/its-official-aledade-acos-up-and-running/
2. In preparation for the ACOs going live, Aledade has instituted two major tech...2018-02-2029 min
The Doctor Weighs InColon Cancer Awareness with Wade HayesToday's guest is Wade Hayes, country singer and advanced colon cancer survivor. He is here with us to help support awareness in colon cancer during Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March—a disease impacting nearly 93,000 people this year.
Wade was at the height of his country music career with Billboard hits and a promising road ahead when he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Like so many people facing a cancer diagnosis, he had to put his life on hold. After successful treatment, the singer is determined to reignite his career.
Wade is in NYC launching his brand new al...2018-02-2014 min
The Doctor Weighs InCare at Hand: Achieving the Triple AimToday's special guest is Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky of Care at Hand.
As Co-Founder of Care at Hand, he and his team are committed to achieving the Triple Aim and eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations by creating disruptive technology. What does that mean? Well listen in to see what he has to say and how he plans to achieve the triple aim.2018-02-2024 min
The Doctor Weighs InPrima-Temp - A Fertility Awareness SensorPrima-Temp brings new, innovative approaches to many of today’s healthcare challenges through the application of 21st century thermometry. Prima-Temp’s continuous temperature sensors and associated software allow the most precise method to measure true core body temperature, with the potential to address a multitude of applications including fertility, early disease detection, sleep disorders, drug therapy, weight control and exercise.
Come visit their site at http://www.prima-temp.com/.2018-02-2020 min
The Doctor Weighs InWhat's New with Omada HealthToday's special guest is Sean Duffy from Omada Health. He is back again to update us on the happenings of his company.
Here is a sneak peek at what our conversation is about:
As of January 1, Omada rolled out several new curriculum tracks within Prevent
Right before Christmas, the CDC -- for the first time -- approved digital programs as having met the curriculum standards for the Diabetes Prevention Program. And guess who is one of those digital programs....
Commercial HC plans will start having to covering behavioral counseling as a preventative service under the ACA -- what can this...2018-02-2016 min
The Doctor Weighs InQuikiks - Shoes that are Hands-FreeToday's special guest is Quikiks Founder Steve Kaufman.
So, what exactly is Quikiks? For people with arthritis or anyone who struggles with a task as simple as putting on shoes, the Quikiks Step-in-Go Shoe System offers a hands-free solution. The shoes easily open and close using hinges and magnets. Simply step into the shoes for a secure fit and strike the back of your heel to remove. No need to bother with laces or Velcro. How easy is that?!
Listen in to our conversation with Steve about Quikiks.2018-02-2022 min
The Doctor Weighs InMedShare: Bridging the Gap Between Surplus and NeedOn December 2, Giving Tuesday, Medshare's Western Regional Council CEO Andy Pines joins us to talk about Medshare's mission, what the organization has accomplished so far and the vision for the future. MedShare collects still good medical supplies and equipment from hospitals in the US and sends them, on order, to facilities ithe developing world and to Safety Net clinics in the US. The bonus: Environmental-prize winning MedShare keeps all that equipment and supplies out of landfill. Join us for an inspiring conversation - one that we hope will inspire you to give generously on GivingTuesday. Here's a link: http://bit...2018-02-2018 min
The Doctor Weighs InSurviving Sepsis: The Doreen Bettencourt StorySepsis, sometimes called blood poisoning, is the body's deadly response to infection. It is a serious illness that affects more than 1.6 million people in the US every year. In fact, every two minutes someone in the United States dies of sepsis. And although most people don't know it, sepsis is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. (after heart disease and cancer). Thanks to the Sepsis Alliance, a charitable organization run by a team of dedicated laypeople and healthcare professionals who who work behind the scenes is to raise sepsis awareness so it can be prevented, detected...2018-02-2017 min
The Doctor Weighs InWhat's New with AledadeHello listeners!!
This is a follow up on Aledade, their activities, challenges, and things learned. We'll be chatting with Farzad Mostashari to get his insight on how the company is doing and what they plan to do in the future from what they have gathered in these past few months since we last spoke with them. Perk your ears to listen to their story.
If you haven't already listened to our previous podcast with Aledade and Farzad, check out our episode list and listen to that before listening to this one. It'll give you more perspective on what we'll be...2018-02-2022 min
The Doctor Weighs InStop Physician Burnout ContinuedDike Drummond is on with us again with an update on his book, Stop Physician Burnout: What to Do When Working Harder Isn't Working.
And to all the listeners out there, a special $10 discount of the book is given to you if you type in the promo code: BREATHE.2018-02-2018 min
The Doctor Weighs InCan You Really Increase Your Brain Power with GamesCan you really use games to increase your brain power? Every day we are bombarded with messages that suggest we can. AARP offers their members (all seniors) a discount on the Posit Science "brain fitness" program. Lumosity ads exort us to "challenge your brain with scientifically designed training. According to their website, the program is designed by neuroscientists. A quick trip to Amazon yields dozens of books all claiming to help you increase your brain power.
To explore what is fact and what is wishful thinking, Pat Salber, MD (@docweighsin) talks to Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD (@dovmichaeli) to get his...2018-02-1620 min
The Doctor Weighs InRushika of Iora Health on Las Vegas ClinicToday's guest is Rushika Fernandopule, Co-Founder and CEO of Iora Health. Iora Health is restoring humanity to healthcare by providing a radically different model of primary care built from the ground up. Iora Health’s care model provides extraordinary service to patients to ensure improved health outcomes while also lowering overall plan costs. Our patients enjoy the benefits of better access to care, office and non-office based encounters (e.g. phone, text messages, and email), an accessible and transparent medical record, and robust educational offerings. Our practices, across the U.S., enjoy the benefits of smaller sizes, closer relationships with pa...2018-02-1526 min
The Doctor Weighs InOVATEMP - An Easier Way to Manage Your FertilityNatural, stress-free baby making. Ovatemp is the next generation of fertility tracking. Their unique app helps you figure out what your body needs to optimize your fertile health and delivers a personalized plan on how to get there.
Today, we will be talking to the Co-founders of Ovatemp, Ana Mayer and Daniel Graf. Tune in to check out what it's all about!2018-02-1515 min
The Doctor Weighs InWhat's New with Care4Today Mobile Health ManagerVeronica Barajas will be announcing the newest iteration of the application live with Dr. Pat Salber.
What is Care4Today Mobile Health Manager?
Care4Today™ Mobile Health Manager is a free, secure, two-way messaging platform, mobile app and website. Staying on schedule with your healthcare and keeping up with your medication can get complicated. And unlike apps that just send reminders,Care4Today™ Mobile Health Manager gives you tools to help encourage you to take your medication on time.2018-02-1520 min
The Doctor Weighs InAre You Dense with Nancy CappelloAre You Dense, Inc. is dedicated to informing the public about dense breast tissue and its significance for the early detection of breast cancer.
Their Goals Are To:
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC about dense breast tissue and the early detection of breast cancer by raising awareness through a web site, media, speaking engagements, social media, informational materials, and resources;
IMPROVE THE CONDITION of women diagnosed with breast cancer by raising awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of living with the disease;
ADVOCATE CHANGES TO PUBLIC POLICY and breast cancer detection guidelines; and
SUPPORT NEW AND EXISTING RESEARCH for the...2018-02-1527 min
The Doctor Weighs InCan New Health Policies Improve Asthma OutcomesWhat’s “new in asthma?” It’s important first to point out what is not new. Although there is not yet a cure for asthma, very effective therapies exist—and have existed for some time. Yet asthma continues to consume increasingly scarce health care resources, and to limit the lives of some 25 million Americans, including more than 7 million children.
Is this changing? It is. While biomedical and clinical research continue to extend our understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease, and how to mitigate that through new therapies, what I see as most exciting are changes on other fronts: changes which have...2018-02-1520 min
The Doctor Weighs InDonald Macfarlane of UI on LexemeDonald MacFarlane is a hematologist/oncologist on the faculty at the University of Iowa, and developer of "Lexeme", a patented innovation with the potential to truly disrupt the field of medical records and the way clinical narrative notes are generated, processed and coded.
Lexeme is currently pre-prototype and could benefit from dialogue (so-called "customer discovery") with clinicians from a wide variety of specialty areas.2018-02-1527 min
The Doctor Weighs InFDA Regulation of Mobile AppsNathan Cortez, JD co-wrote an article on FDA regulation of mobile apps published in the July 24, 2014 issue of NEJM. Luckily, we snagged an opportunity to interview him - you can listen here.
We covered a wide variety of topics including:
-Why regulate mHealth anyway?
-The new FDA guidance — what needs to be regulated and what does not?
-How does the FDA handle at continual updates of mobile health products – so different from the pharmaceuticals that they regulate? How do they decide whether an update constitutes a major change, requiring re-review and one that is minor and does not?
-What is “substa...2018-02-1528 min
The Doctor Weighs InStop Physician Burnout with Dike DrummondIn this extraordinary radio interview with Dike, the founder and CEO of “The Happy MD,” we covered a wide range of topics, including
How common is physician burnout? (It averages about 1 in 3 physician, year after year, regardless of country)
What’s going on the the US that compounds physician burnout? (Take a wild guess)
What are the symptoms? How do burned out physicians behave? (Ask an empowered patient)
Is it identifiable? Treatable? Preventable? (Yes, Yes, & Yes!)
Are there tactics that physicians can employ to feel better again? (Dike has identified at least 117)
What is The Happy MD? How can it help...2018-02-1526 min
The Doctor Weighs InFarzad Launches AledadeDr. Farzad Mostashari, former National Coordinator for HIT and more recently a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, has launched a new VC-backed company, Aledade. Aledade provides the smarts and some of the infrastructure to help independent primary care physicians form and join Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). ACOs are a new care delivery model in which doctors are paid to deliver the best care as opposed to the fee-for-service model that encourages them to do more care.
Farzad notes in his blog that his tenure at Brookings allowed him to go on a healthcare "walkabout." He visited and talked to...2018-02-1530 min
The Doctor Weighs InNY Doc on Placenta Eating and Celeb PregnancyMay is Pregnancy Awareness Month and it would be refreshing to hear from a Board Certified Physician who specializes in Pregnancy and Maternal Fetal Medicine to dispel the current myths and trends that are dominating. Dr. Jaffe with Rosh Fetal Medicine in NYC can speak about several topics related to high-risk pregnancy, when to worry and when not to, what are the best nutritional guidelines, weightlifting and exercising during pregnancy (is CrossFit healthy when pregnant?), eating your placenta, dangers of home-births, etc.
Dr. Ira Jaffe is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Fellow of the...2018-02-1523 min
The Doctor Weighs InAre You a Sloucher ? There's an App for That - The LumoBack StoryCharles Wang, MD, co-founder of Lumo Body Technology, joins us today to talk about LumoBack and Lumo Lift, the company's two anti-slouching (good posture-promoting) devices. We will also explore Dr. Wang's journey from practicing physician to successful start-up entrepreneur. Join us for a fun half-hour of standing tall.
BTW, for background here is a description of both devices from the LumoBodyTech website:
"Lumo Lift is a small sensor that you can clip anywhere on your chest and shoulders using an interchangeable magnetic clasp.It focuses on improving how you hold your chest, shoulders, and upper back in order to help...2018-02-1520 min
The Doctor Weighs InArtificial Pancreas Future of Diabetes CareMedtronic is the global leader in medical technology – alleviating pain, restoring health and extending the life for millions of people around the world. The Diabetes business at Medtronic (www.medtronicdiabetes.com) is the world leader in advanced diabetes management solutions, including integrated diabetes management systems, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring systems and therapy management software, as well as world-class, 24/7 expert consumer and professional service and support.
"Francine R. Kaufman, MD is Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Global, Clinical and Health Affairs at Medtronic Diabetes. In addition to her role at Medtronic, Dr. Kaufman is a Distinguished Professor Em...2018-02-1527 min
The Doctor Weighs InGeoff Clapp on Better.Better provides free tools and premium access to a team of real Personal Health Assistants so you can spend more time improving your health, not managing the logistics. Backed by the Mayo Clinic and the Social+Capital Partnership, their team has founded and grown some of the biggest healthcare and consumer internet companies in the world.2018-02-1518 min
The Doctor Weighs InInnovation HealthJam - A Virtual Brainstorming EventOur guest today is Bob Dobbins, Vice President, New Business Development at Panasonic Corporation of North America. We will be talking to him today about Panasonic's upcoming Innovation HealthJam.
The Innovation HealthJam is a completely virtual event that brings together a diverse and knowledgeable group of people from the healthcare and technology fields to brainstorm ideas, improvements and innovation in healthcare. The event is co-hosted by a group of healthcare industry leaders and led by Panasonic's Innovation Group. Sponsors include leading healthcare industry organizations:
The American Medical Association
The Center for Technology and Aging
The Center for Information Technology Research...2018-02-1517 min
The Doctor Weighs InAsthmaMD Asthma Management Made EasierAsthmaMD is a multi-tiered asthma management app that makes the traditionally written asthma action plan both mobile and easily accessible for the first time. The app is a helpful tool for tracking symptoms and preempting an attack. Additionally, the new AsthmaMD Peak Flow Meter allows asthma sufferers to accurately monitor their lung capacity and input those scores into the app - the best way for a patient to catch symptoms early.2018-02-1520 min
The Doctor Weighs In9 Factors Cancer Patients Credit with Helping Them Achieve Radical RemissionKelly Turner PhD is the New York Times bestselling author of "Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds." She is a researcher and lecturer in the field of Integrative Oncology. Her specialized research focus is on radical remission of cancer, which is when someone heals from cancer against all odds without the help, or despite the failure, of conventional treatments.
On today's show, Dr. Kelly discusses what she learned from studying over 1,000 cases of radical remission, interviewing 100 cancer survivors, travelling to 10 countries and interviewing 50 alternative healers. What she learned will surprise and inspire you.
Join us as we learn from...2018-02-1530 min
The Doctor Weighs InA Chat with Pronoy Saha, Founder of Health Technology ForumThe Health Technology Forum is on an incredible growth trajectory. A few years ago, they were a Silicon Valley health tech meet-up. Now they have a national footprint with 4500 members and 13 chapters in 5 different countries: San Francisco, Dallas/FortWorth, San Diego, New York City, Atlanta, Washington DC, Austin, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Bangalore, and Manila. They have held close to 100 events world-wide, and some of them, like the upcoming Innovation Conference, have become “must attend” events in the health tech space.
In this chat on TDWI Radio, we asked the Founder, Pronoy Saha, about his passion in health and tech...2018-02-1519 min
The Doctor Weighs InFigure 1: A Photo Sharing App for Healthcare ProfessionalsDr. Joshua Landy is an Internist and Critical Care Medicine Specialist as well as a co-founder of Figure 1. Prior to starting Figure 1, Landy was a visiting scholar at Stanford University where he researched online and multimedia-oriented approaches to health education. Landy’sunique perspective on healthcare is a result of his experiences in direct patient care, medical education research, and as the founder of a health-focused technology company.2018-02-1519 min
The Doctor Weighs InFrancis Kong, CEO of Edge InternsWhen Francis Kong was five years old, his father sat him down and told him he had two choices in life - he could be a physician or he could be a failure.
At the end of his second year at the Royal College of Surgeons, one of his professors told him that he should go and have fun on his spring break because once he was back, it would be heads down with no time off for many years. So, together with a couple of medical school buddies, he boarded a 747 to Barcelona, Spain for what he hoped would...2018-02-1530 min
The Doctor Weighs InOmada Health Closes $23MOmada Health's CEO, Sean Duffy, went on a leave of absence from Harvard’s MD/MBA program so that he could build a digital health company to help people with prediabetes. In the world of medical students, admission to Harvard is a grand prize, and we have to take into consideration that the Harvard MBA program comes studded with precious gems!
It turns out that Sean made the right decision for himself and for healthcare. His company just closed a $23 million Series B round led by Andreeson Horowitz with participation by Kaiser Permanente Ventures. More importantly, Omada’s first product, Prev...2018-02-1521 min
The Doctor Weighs InCrowdMed Crowdsourcing DiagnosesJared Heyman's sister went from a young healthy teen to someone who had to drop out of college because of depression and a fatigue so profound she could only watch TV or play solitaire. She would also wake up several times a night with nightmares and cold sweats. Eventually she became suicidal.
Over the course of 3 years, she saw 16 different medical specialists (all seen individually) racked up $100,000 in medical bills to no avail. They couldn’t figure it out. She was what you really don’t ever want to be – a tough case. Finally, the diagnosis was made. It had a rare...2018-02-1531 min
The Doctor Weighs InCan You Really Increase Your Brain Power with GamesCan you really use games to increase your brain power? Every day we are bombarded with messages that suggest we can. AARP offers their members (all seniors) a discount on the Posit Science "brain fitness" program. Lumosity ads exort us to "challenge your brain with scientifically designed training. According to their website, the program is designed by neuroscientists. A quick trip to Amazon yields dozens of books all claiming to help you increase your brain power.
To explore what is fact and what is wishful thinking, Pat Salber, MD (@docweighsin) talks to Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD (@dovmichaeli) to get his...2018-02-1520 min
Women WorldwideHow One Doctor Has Embraced Tech to Become a Content MarketerIn the digital age, technology is changing practically every industry around us: finance, education, even health and wellness. Today’s guest has followed and worked within the changing health tech industry for years.
Dr. Patricia Salber is a board-certified internist and emergency physician with more than 15 years experience as a physician executive. She’s a speaker, an author, and the founder and CEO of The Doctor Weighs In, an online content platform for doctors, med students, and other experts to share evidence-based stories about almost every topic in healthcare: Policy, Tech, Lifestyle, Medical Care, and Psych.
Tune in as Pat sh...2017-11-0937 min
Women Worldwide with Deirdre BreakenridgeHow One Doctor Has Embraced Tech to Become a Content MarketerIn the digital age, technology is changing practically every industry around us: finance, education, even health and wellness. Today’s guest has followed and worked within the changing health tech industry for years. Dr. Patricia Salber is a board-certified internist and emergency physician with more than 15 years experience as a physician executive. She’s a speaker, an author, and the founder and CEO of The Doctor Weighs In, an online content platform for doctors, med students, and other experts to share evidence-based stories about almost every topic in healthcare: Policy, Tech, Lifestyle, Medical Care, and Psych...2017-11-0937 min
ACA Update by Health Economist Paul KeckleyFive years ago, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. And today, we have Navigant’s Paul Keckley looking at the goals of the law and discussing what’s working and what’s ahead for the ACA.
So Is It Working?
Has it increased access to coverage? Yes, at least for some, and at least for now.
Has it reduced costs? It’s too soon to know.
Has it improved the public’s understanding of the U.S. health system? Regrettably no.
What’s Ahead?
The stakes in the states are higher
The winners and losers are shaking out
Innovators with va...2015-05-1428 min