Clinician's Roundtable

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...

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest: Robert Cantu, MD Is there a definitive time when an injured athlete can return to the field? What are the 25 criteria to evaluate a player who has sustained a concussive injury? Join host Dr. Bill Rutenberg for his insightful discussion with Dr. Robert Cantu, chief of neurosurgery and director of sports medicine at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest: Robert Cantu, MD Dr. Robert Cantu is our guest for an interview about sports-related head injuries and their lasting impact on female athletes. Join host Bill Rutenberg, MD for an interesting discussion about injury and recovery.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: James King, MD Many have done it, or at least thought about it: fudging or manipulating diagnoses on provider records to ensure better coverage of care for patients. But is it right, and what are the potential consequences for these actions? Dr. Michael Greenberg talks with Dr. James King, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians about ethical issue...

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: James King, MD Dr. Michael Greenberg talks with Dr. James King, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians about ethical issues resulting from insurance company policies. They discuss the risks and consequences of changing or "altering" diagnoses to insure patients obtain the care they need.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Brian Berman, MD Guest: David Tarantino, MD Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. David Tarantino and Dr. Brian Berman of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma and Integrative Medicine Centers about how non-traditional therapies are being successfully used to help patients treated for shock trauma.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD Guest: Brian Berman, MD Guest: David Tarantino, MD Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. David Tarantino and Dr. Brian Berman of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma and Integrative Medicine Centers about how non-traditional therapies are being successfully used to help patients treated for shock trauma.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Mark Kirk, JD Congressman Mark Kirk, vice chair of the congressional diabetes caucus speaks with host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill about various healthcare policy topics including SCHP and Insuring the uninsured and underinsured.