Working Healthcare

Join Meredith Hirsh as she sits down with healthcare powerhouse Jean Acevedo in this electrifying episode of "Healthcare Navigators." Jean, a trailblazer in medical coding and billing, spills the secrets of surviving and thriving in the complex world of healthcare. From navigating Medicare madness to uncovering the realities of medical compliance, this episode is packed with insider tips...

Lobbyist Kevin Daley joins Working Healthcare to discuss his journey from page on the Illinois House floor to Vice President of State Government Affairs for Hart Health Strategies. Kevin reflects on his childhood when his grandmother helped drive change by fighting for seatbelt laws and how he grew up with parents who worked in politics. He discusses how he actively engages healthcare providers an...

Join Meredith in the studio for a sit-down interview with pharmacist Tamiko Yamatani. Onsite at The Hirsh Center to launch a medically integrated dispensing pharmacy, Tamiko took some time to share her insights into pharmacists’ challenges and her quest to make a difference. She walks us through her career and her different experiences working in retail, non-profit and now as a virtual pharmacist...

Join Meredith in the studio for a sit-down interview with Senior Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Kenneth Homer. As an internal medicine physician who has practiced primary care, reigned as a chief medical officer, instructed residents and medical students and directed physician advisory boards, Dr. Homer walks through his career journ...

Join Meredith for a sit-down studio interview with Dr. Jim Goldenberg. Before moving into healthcare management full-time, Dr. Goldenberg practiced neurology for 25 years. Dr. Goldenberg takes us on his journey of practicing neurology. He gets real on why it is important to be involved in medical societies on a local, state or national level. With the tremendous consolidation in healthcare, Dr. Go...

Join Meredith in the studio for an interview with Dr. Madelaine Feldman, an independent rheumatologist, immediate past president of CSRO and multiple accolade recipient for patient advocacy. Dr. “Mattie” reveals why she chose to become a rheumatologist after earning a theater degree. She walks us through why medications are so expensive and how that lead her to learn more about pharmacy benefit ma...

Unravel the complexities of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) with Alerie Stiles on Working Healthcare. Meredith Hirsh and Alerie delve into the pharmaceutical industry's intricate landscape, from Alerie’s transition from TSI Healthcare to House RX to the challenges of integrating dispensing pharmacies in medical practices. Learn how innovative technology and transparent practices are revoluti...

Meredith Hirsh converses with Todd Blum, CEO of ENT Allergy Associates of Florida, in this insightful episode of Working Healthcare. Todd reveals his journey from regional VP to leading a thriving 105-physician practice. Gain valuable insights on maintaining independence in medical practices, fostering internal growth, and mastering managed care contracting. Todd’s tips on networking and mentorshi...

Dive into the dynamic world of healthcare policy with Chris Clark, CEO of the Florida Medical Association, on this episode of Working Healthcare. Meredith Hirsh and Chris discuss his extensive career in legislative and political spheres, tackling pressing issues like physician shortages, residency challenges, and the vital importance of political advocacy in shaping the future of healthcare.   Con...

Join Meredith Hirsh on Working Healthcare as she sits down with Kelly Skidmore, a dedicated advocate, CEO of Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, and a House of Representatives member in the Florida legislature. Kelly shares her personal journey with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, providing a unique perspective on healthcare policies in Florida. Together, they explore the impact of private...

Join Meredith in the studio for an interview with Julie Baak. Julie is the practice manager at Arthritis Center in Saint Louis. Julie talks about how she got into the healthcare world and how her experience navigating the Missouri educational system gave her the needed experience to steer change within healthcare. Julie discusses the hurdles enforced by insurance companies to acquire necessary med...

The American healthcare industry represents $4.5 trillion annually and accounts for nearly one-fifth of our nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Not only did I grow up the daughter of a doctor and social worker, but I am also the CEO of a medical center and university healthcare educator, having worked in the healthcare industry for nearly 20 years. In a weekly podcast,  Working Healthcare , I will in...