Working Healthcare

Join Meredith Hirsh for an in-studio interview with Dr. Kate Brazzale. As Chief Medical and Administrative Officer of the Hospice Division of Empath Health, Kate shares how she was drawn to hospice and palliative care. Discover how our American healthcare system manages seriously ill patients' symptoms and quality of life, known as palliative care. Kate discusses when it is time to bring in H...

Join Meredith Hirsh as she pulls back the curtain to expose the inner workings of healthcare’s billing world with Anatomy Finance founders Sasha and Callum King. Discover the burdensome revenue cycle management processes medical facilities confront. With Sasha’s bioengineering background and Callum’s business acumen, the Kings are a powerhouse couple who created an innovative company to solve heal...

Join Meredith Hirsh and visionary pharmacist Vinay Patel as they uncover the complexity of healthcare’s mafia – the pharmacy benefit managers. An entrepreneur who founded MakoRx, Vinay shares how he is disrupting the PBM world. In this episode, Meredith and Vinay dissect the PBM system and the industry’s lucrative money-making schemes. Discover how three PBMs amassed most of the market and continu...

Join Meredith Hirsh as she sits down for an in-studio interview with her executive coach and inner-circle confidant Nancy Proffitt. Learn when to seek a therapist versus a coach and how the latter has impacted Meredith and The Hirsh Center over the past year. From Girl Scouts to CEO, discover why many top female executives were once a troop member. Hear how behavioral assessment tools provide valu...

Join Meredith Hirsh as she sits down with yoga therapist, health coach and research scientist Steffany Moonaz to discuss how to take better care of ourselves heading into the new year. Two-time author and Johns Hopkins trained PhD, Steffany shares what inspired her to incorporate yoga into her research. Learn more about yoga teachings and how to integrate meditation into your life – even if you’ve...

Meredith Hirsh interviews her #1 fan and a Working Healthcare podcast favorite, Dr. Marc Hirsh. In his second episode, the duo breaks down healthcare’s triumphs of 2024 and challenges for 2025. While health insurance is under increased visibility by the American public considering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder, Dr. Hirsh shares his theory behind the killer’s mental state. They then...

Meredith Hirsh sits down with best-selling author and cybersecurity expert Joe Goldstein. With over 30 years of IT experience, Joe shares insights into why patient health data is an enticing target for hackers and then offers tech basics for a healthcare organization to prevail. After discussing the initial goal of electronic health records, Joe gives his prediction on the medical community’s abil...

Meredith Hirsh interviews Maddie Loomis to provide a contrasting view to last week’s episode about how millennial physicians’ work-life balance impacts physician burnout. With the increasing physician shortage, Maddie provides tips on how to successfully recruit physicians and advanced practice providers. She shares insights on aligning with fresh-out-of-training physicians and how to set expectat...

Join Meredith Hirsh in this straightforward Working Healthcare sit-down interview with physician hero Dr. Roger Duncan. An anesthesiologist whose parents promoted education and social justice shares how he contributes to our community. Roger is a champion for children living in low-income neighborhoods by encouraging education as a catalyst for success. Roger explains the need for black and minori...

Join Meredith Hirsh as she sits down for an in-studio Working Healthcare interview with American College of Physicians President Elect Dr. Jason Goldman to discuss the necessary role of organized medical societies. Jason shares how he juggles his responsibilities providing patient care as the sole internist of his independent medical practice and his many leadership roles. Is there a return on inv...

Join Meredith Hirsh in this authentically no-holds-barred Working Healthcare studio interview with Dr. Jeff Vaughan about the generational differences in today’s physicians. A surgeon with 30 years’ hospital experience and a decorated Navy veteran, Jeff ultimately takes responsibility for the millennial generations’ expectations. Jeff shares his perspective on what millennial doctors value most in...

Meredith Hirsh moderates a physician panel at the National Organization of Rheumatology Management (NORM) annual conference. Drs. Rebecca Callis, Kyle Harner and Craig Carson each own their independent medical practice and share their unique pathway getting there. Meredith asks candid questions and the physicians respond with different perspectives including why independent practice is more challe...

Canadian healthcare leader Loreen Wales visits Meredith Hirsh in her Florida studio for a sit-down interview to discuss their two countries’ healthcare systems. Loreen provides insight into Canada’s universal public and private healthcare offerings. These two CEOs compare their countries’ healthcare options and examine if one is better than the other. Loreen divulges improvements needed within the...

Meredith Hirsh interviews healthcare business expert and top health insurance negotiator David Zetter who shares how he found his way working in this $4.5 trillion a year sector. He divulges the possibility of negotiating with health insurers and which items are up for grabs. David then offers advice on how healthcare entities can get started in the negotiation process and if it’s possible to stil...

Meredith Hirsh begins by asking Wendell Potter to describe the executive-level positions he held at Humana and Cigna. Whistleblower, activist and best-selling author, Wendell sheds light on the insurance industry’s manipulative tactics. He then describes the grandiosity in which health insurance executives live and travel before he exposes strategies by these companies to increase profits at the e...

In this episode, Meredith Hirsh takes a deep dive into regulatory changes within Medicare and our healthcare system. She interviews Emily Graham who works with a diverse range of medical organizations on complex challenges that impact the quality and delivery of healthcare. Emily clarifies the differences between regulatory and legislative issues. She shares how she worked with CMS to combat the c...

Meredith Hirsh sits down with past president and one of NORM’s first attendees, Ethel Owen. Ethel provides insight into how CSRO and NORM were formed and the importance of joining similar types of healthcare advocacy organizations. She then shares data on NORM’s growth and its efforts to provide educational resources. Meredith and Ethel get honest about why 2024 has been the toughest year in their...

Join Meredith Hirsh in the studio for a sit-down interview with Matt Gracey. Originally planning a career in law, Matt changed course and joined his family’s boutique insurance company. He delves into the nuances of medical malpractice and Florida’s unique structure. Learn from an insurance expert on required business insurances and best practices. Finally, Matt provides insight into purchasing al...

Join Meredith Hirsh in the studio for an in-depth interview with Jeremy Cohen. Jeremy shares his industry knowledge of health, life and cyber insurance. With the average cost of health insurance increasing, learn what options are best. Jeremy reveals the employer’s responsibility if providing health insurance and provides insight into how employers are creating enticing benefit packages. Discover...

Join Meredith Hirsh as she sits down for a candid interview with Stacey Busch to dissect health insurance options. Discover the differences between Traditional Medicare and any Medicare Advantage plan. Stacey explains the difference between name brand, generic and biosimilar drugs so you can make an educated decision. Learn from a healthcare veteran on how to navigate the health insurance maze. Wh...

Join Meredith Hirsh in this episode of Working Healthcare as she dives deep with Dr. Joshua Lenchus, a pharmacist turned physician and now Medical Director at Aetna. Discover how his unique path—from community college to leading health systems—has shaped his approach to healthcare. Dr. Lenchus shares candid insights on the evolving roles in medicine, the importance of getting involved, and why und...

Meredith Hirsh sits down with Brad Traverse, a former high school teacher turned legislative aide, now a key player in healthcare policy in Washington, D.C. Discover how Brad transitioned from teaching English in Arizona to shaping healthcare policy on Capitol Hill. Learn about the inner workings of healthcare legislation, the importance of networking, and how advocacy shapes the future of patient...

In this episode of  Working Healthcare , host Meredith Hirsh dives into the complex world of employment law with guest Adam Kemper, a seasoned employment attorney with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. From understanding the implications of the EEOC, to tackling issues like social media boundaries, drug-free workplace policies, and the upcoming FTC ban on non-competes, Adam provides p...

In this special episode of  Working Healthcare , Meredith Hirsh flips the script and interviews Dr. Marc Hirsh, former Palm Beach County Medical Society president, Florida Medical Association PAC treasurer and practicing rheumatologist. Dr. Hirsh opens up about the challenges and intricacies of running a private practice, from the complexities of coding and billing to the pressures of dealing with...

In this episode of  Working Healthcare , Meredith Hirsh sits down with Dr. Martha Rodriguez who shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Cuba during the Revolution to becoming a leading doctor in the U.S. Dr. Rodriguez opens up about the challenges she faced as an immigrant and foreign medical graduate, the ups and downs of running her own practice, and the tough decision to sell it. She al...