Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: James Reinertsen, MD Dr. Jim Reinertsen from the Institute for Health Care Improvement is interviewed by Dr. Shira Johnson on contributions achieved by the 100,000 Lives Campaign in hospitals accross the country.

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: James Reinertsen, MD Join Dr Shira Johnson as she interviews Dr James Reinertsen from the Institute for Health Care Improvement on how physician leaders can implement change in the medical community.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Steven Spear, DBA, MS Join Dr. Steven Spear, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, Massachusetts and a Senior Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to discuss healthcare reform.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Steven Spear, DBA, MS Join Dr. Steven Spear, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Senior Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, discussing why the world's greatest organizations outrace their competition.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Steven Spear, DBA, MS Join Dr. Steven Spear, senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to learn how exceptional healthcare organizations can create competitive advantage. Dr. Spear talks with host Susan Dolan about how strong internal operations and good management of design can lead...

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest: Abhin Singla, MD Detoxification is often the first step in treating alcoholism. Depending on the patient’s drinking history, different protocols may be used. Join host Leslie Lundt in talking with Dr. Abhin Singla about detox strategies.

Host: Gary Kohn, MD Guest: Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, MHS If women and minorities are less likely to receive implantable cardioverter/defibrillators, are there outcome consequences? Is this a medical issue? Or is this a social/economic issue?

Host: Gary Kohn, MD Guest: Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, MHS Men are much more likely than women to receive an implantable defibrillator, according to a recent study by Dr. Adrian Hernandez of Duke University School of Medicine. Why might this be so, and does it ultimately affect outcomes?

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Marguerite O'Connor, MEd Join nationally recognized grief and bereavement expert Marguerite O'Connor as she discusses her book, Griefstruck: When a Death Changes Your Life, and how physicians can support their patients who are suffering from grief.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Marguerite O'Connor, MEd Join Funeral Director Marguerite O'Connor as she offers her best advice for meeting the needs of patients and families at the end-of-life.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Sharon Kozachik, PhD, RN Join Sharon Kozachik PhD, RN, from Johns Hopkins University, discuss the pros and cons of patient controlled analgesia.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: David Mayer, MD Dr. David Mayer leads a program that teaches medical students and house staff the "low tech, high yield" science of listening and communicating empathy. This skill is especially important in helping physicians in training convey themselves honestly, fostering greater transparency in care. The benefits of these skills become especially apparent when...

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: David Mayer, MD D. Maurice Pickard discusses with Dr. David Mayer the "how" and "when" of disclosing adverse patient outcomes and medical errors, which has proven to be a difficult challenge for the medical profession. In the wake of medical errors, families want to know what problems have been recognized, and the steps taken to prevent their medical care from falt...

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest: Amy Franze Guest: Louis Philipson, MD, PhD Join Dr. Lou Philipson from the University of Chicago and Amy Franze, the Executive Director of the Illinois JDRF, to discuss type 1 diabetes.

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Lou Weisbach Lou Wiesbach, founder and CEO of Ha-Lo Industries when it was the world’s largest promotional products company, current President of Stadium Capital Associates, political advocate, fundraiser and advisor, and the person who came up with the idea for the American Center for Cures discusses how presidential politics and current support will affect the p...

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Lou Weisbach Lou Wiesbach, founder and CEO of Ha-Lo Industries when it was the world’s largest promotional products company, current President of Stadium Capital Associates, political advocate, fundraiser and advisor, and the person who came up with the idea for the American Center for Cures discusses how a government run American Center for Cures would drive bett...

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Lou Weisbach Lou Wiesbach, founder and CEO of Ha-Lo Industries when it was the world’s largest promotional products company, current President of Stadium Capital Associates, political advocate, fundraiser and advisor, and the person who came up with the idea for the American Center for Cures discusses how can we change government priorities and reward systems to g...

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Lou Weisbach Lou Wiesbach, founder and CEO of Ha-Lo Industries when it was the world’s largest promotional products company, current President of Stadium Capital Associates, political advocate, fundraiser and advisor, and the person who came up with the idea for the American Center for Cures discusses is there something we can do to rework government priorities an...

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: William Chey, MD Dr. Chey discusses newer thinking on the etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of this common and difficult condition.

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: William Chey, MD Dr. William Chey reviews newer thinking on the pathophysiology and treatment of this difficult disorder.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Jane Tuttle Improve the accuracy of your procedure coding and you will increase your cashflow. Join coding expert and consultant Jane Tuttle speak with host Dr. Larry Kaskel about common coding errors and how to improve the coding accuracy in your practice.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Jane Tuttle Dr. Larry Kaskel interviews medical coding expert Jane Tuttle about the Office of the Inspector General Report 2008. Find out what is new.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Jane Tuttle Most physicians find billing to be the nemesis of their days. Why is it so difficult to document the right procedures and collect the payments? Join Dr. Larry Kaskel in an interview with medical coding expert, Jane Tuttle.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD Guest: Carlea Bauman, MD In this segment host Dr. Larry Kaskel speaks with President of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition, Carlea Bauman about their grass roots efforts to fight colorectal cancer. Learn about their latest campaign to Cover Your Butt which encourages legislation to cover all Americans threatened by colorectal cancer to be eligible for insurance covered screenin...

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest: Bill Hagopian, MD The Pacific Northwest Research Institute hosted the first annual Global Diabetes Alliance recently to forge the strongest possible response to the growing "tsunami" of worldwide diabetes. Learn more about the conference and the future plans of this powerful group to fight diabetes in an interview as host Bill Rutenberg interviews Dr. Bill Hagopian...