Best Home Care Pulse Podcasts (2024)

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11 Shifting Sands: A grand tour of Ireland's evolving medico-legal landscape 56:15

23h ago56:15

56:15

The medico-legal system in Ireland is battling to keep pace with a growing and evolving healthcare sector, as sweeping recent reforms drive changes to practice. In this episode Janet Keane, Clinical Negligence Director at DWF LLP Dublin, draws on her extensive experience in both defence and plaintiff roles to analyse the challenges faced by healthc…

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Ep. 23 - The Advantages of Integrating Direct Primary Care Into Health Care 14:40

12h ago14:40

14:40

In this episode, Dr. John and Peter discuss the advantages of integrating Direct Primary Care (DPC) into health care. This model improves the patient experience, lowers healthcare costs, and enhances health outcomes.By Dr. John McCormick

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10 On the Pulse: the new Good Medical Practice and HCPC Standards 35:50

3d ago35:50

35:50

We’re joined by Tracy Sell-Peters, who is a leading healthcare regulatory partner at Keystone Law. In this episode we focus on maintaining standards, as the wide-ranging conversation focuses on the implications and broader themes of the recently updated Good Medical Practice and the new HCPC standards due to take effect from this September. Join us…

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"Listen with the Best!" | Bix 7 Chat with Michelle and Laura 25:45

19d ago25:45

25:45

Tune in to this episode of The Davenport Pulse as hosts sit down with Quad City Times Bix 7 Race Director Michelle Juehring and Operations Director Laura Torgerud. Learn more about the history of the Bix, what it takes to plan an event this size, what’s new this year, and all of the fun things to expect this year in celebration of the 50th annual r…

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09 Risk and reward: The rise and rise of AI in healthcare 39:52

12d ago39:52

39:52

Against a backdrop of an ageing population, staff shortages, rising costs and increasingly complex patient needs the potential for AI to meet many of the heath and care sector’s challenges is obvious. With uses spanning from diagnostics to domiciliary care, a wealth of exciting new technologies have the potential to truly revolutionise the sector. …

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Ep. 22 - Meet the Staff: Hannah 9:58

1M ago9:58

9:58

Dr. John introduces Hannah, the newest member of the team. They discuss her role in the Care Team, the healthcare industry and work culture, and how this relates to Member Services and positive member experiences.By Dr. John McCormick

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08 In the Courtroom of Care: Clinical Negligence 57:59

1M ago57:59

57:59

In this episode of AlteaTalks, we welcome Victoria Heyworth and Arya Tabrizi, leading barristers with extensive experience of the cut and thrust of clinical negligence litigation. From dissecting key legal issues to revealing courtroom secrets and discussing emerging trends, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge for both medical and lega…

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Ep. 21 - Helping Qualified Veterans Access Home Healthcare 14:24

2M ago14:24

14:24

Dr. McCormick interviewed an expert in veteran benefits who offers a free service to help vets and their spouses access in home care through the Aid and Attendance program.By Dr. John McCormick

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07 Blemish free: career highlights and insights from an eminent aesthetics practitioner 46:33

2M ago46:33

46:33

We’re joined by leading aesthetics practitioner, Valerie Millington as she shares fascinating insights acquired over the course of a long, varied and successful career and discusses exciting new market treatments in the ever- evolving field of advanced cosmetic skin treatments. Timestamps - Insight on Val’s professional developments in South Africa…

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06 Policy Perspectives: Insights into Medical Indemnity Evolution 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Vickie Rhodes, Altea's Business Development Officer discusses how medical indemnity insurance is evolving to serve the needs of this increasingly complex and nuanced sector and much more... Timestamps - Discussion on the two main types of indemnity coverage for UK healthcare professionals, exploring differences between discretionary and financially…

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Ep. 20 - Prescription Basics 19:15

3M ago19:15

19:15

In this episode, Dr. John and Peter discuss prescriptions as they relate to coordination of care for better outcomes, costs, side effects, low adherence rates and how to be more proactive in your healthcare.By Dr. John McCormick

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05 Trends in Nursing and Care Home Indemnity Insurance Claims 34:47

3M ago34:47

34:47

What are the main trends shaping the legal battlegrounds for these institutions entrusted with our most vulnerable? From medication dispensing issues to negligent care and rising violence, Lisa provides invaluable insights into the challenges faced by the sector, shedding light on staffing struggles, regulatory hurdles, and the crucial role of comp…

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Ep. 19 - Demystifying ER Visits 18:44

4M ago18:44

18:44

Deciding between an urgent care center and the emergency room can be tough. In this episode, Dr. John and Peter talk about emergency situations and how to decide when to go to an emergency room and the different costs members may incur.By Dr. John McCormick

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04 Navigating the pitfalls of online reputation management 45:46

3M ago45:46

45:46

If you're running an aesthetic healthcare business, receiving a negative online review is never ideal, and a knee-jerk response could lead to significant legal and reputational repercussions. In this episode, Joanne Staphnill, Consultant Solicitor at Keystone Law, who regularly defends professionals against negligence claims, discusses the nuances …

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03 Gearing up for change: how the non-surgical Aesthetics Industry is preparing for regulation 44:19

4M ago44:19

44:19

In this episode, Will Marshall is joined by Dr. Catherine Fairris, Director of the Wessex Skin Clinic, Aesthetic Medicine veteran, and President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM). They discuss how the new licensing scheme is taking shape and the challenges faced by policy makers and stakeholders alike in keeping pace with this mov…

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Ep. 18 - Steerage and Referrals 13:30

4M ago13:30

13:30

Dr. John and Peter discuss steerage and referrals, explaining why they are made and how they can be good for members, when price and quality of care are considered in the decision making.By Dr. John McCormick

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02 Preserving Trust: the patient safety podcast 33:11

5M ago33:11

33:11

Despite the best efforts of clinicians, managers, patient representatives, policy makers and regulators, concern about progress in improving patient safety in the UK continues to dominate the headlines. Why is patient safety proving such a hard nut to crack? In this episode, Will is joined by Caroline White, Executive Director of Healthcare at Cand…

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Ep. 17 - Prior Authorizations 17:24

5M ago17:24

17:24

Our host Peter discusses with Dr. John the advantages and disadvantages of prior authorizations and how they relate to member services.By Dr. John McCormick

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Davenport Police Department | Explorer Program 14:10

5M ago14:10

14:10

The Explorer Program establishes awareness and highlights the complexities of police services in an environment that allows youth of the program to take initiative in becoming responsible leaders in our community. Learn more about The Davenport Police Department Explorer Program as Lieutenant Nick Shorten dives into specifics and shares what he hop…

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01 Defusing the Minefield of Informed Consent 40:07

5M ago40:07

40:07

Obtaining informed consent is a fundamental part of every health and care professional’s job and integral to every service user’s treatment experience. But although this process goes to the very heart of clinical practice, it has become something of a legal and clinical minefield in recent years, for practitioners and patients alike. In this openin…

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Ep. 16 - TPA Transparency 23:16

5M ago23:16

23:16

Dr. John is joined by Chad to discuss the benefits of a Health Plan that works directly alongside its TPA and PBM, and how these direct connections can help the consumer know the prices that they will have to pay for their plan and health services.By Dr. John McCormick

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Front Street Brewery 28:16

6M ago28:16

28:16

A local favorite that has been serving the Quad Cities for over 30 years! Tune in to the latest episode of The Davenport Pulse Podcast as we talk all things craft beer with Brandon Mavis, Marketing Director for Front Street Brewery. Find out more about this beloved brewery’s humble beginnings, their expansion into western Wisconsin and western Iowa…

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Ep. 15 - Price Transparency 16:04

6M ago16:04

16:04

Dr. John is joined by Patient Advocate Chad to discuss price transparency in the medical market. Listen in to discover why healthcare costs may be increasing and what you can do to get the best service for the best deal just by being a smart consumer.By Dr. John McCormick

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Ep. 14 - Meet the Staff: Virginia 16:01

6M ago16:01

16:01

Dr. John is back to this week to sit down and introduce you to the department head for Claims at Ovation. They discuss Virginia's experience in the field and dive a bit into the world of Claims processing.By Dr. John McCormick

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Big Brothers Big Sisters 36:50

7M ago36:50

36:50

January is National Mentor Month! On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, hosts sit down with two fantastic Q.C. mentors, Kayla Kiesey and Sarah Sperry of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, to talk about the importance of mentoring in the Quad Cities, when it began, and how it’s expanded over the years.…

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Ep. 13 - Meet the Staff: Ashley 12:32

7M ago12:32

12:32

Dr. John is joined by Member Services member, Ashley, in this first part to the Meet the Staff series. Ashley talks about how Member services "hands-on" approach to coordinated care helps the Ovation members tremendously.By Dr. John McCormick

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Good Neighbor Project Leader | Joyce Miller 15:57

7M ago15:57

15:57

January 15 marks The Good Neighbor Project’s 4-year Anniversary! To celebrate, hosts sat down with Joyce Miller, GNP Leader for the Van Buren Neighborhood, who has been with GNP from the start. Joyce was the first person to sign up for the program back in 2020 and has been busy ever since. Tune in to learn how Joyce got started, how she keeps her n…

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Ep. 11 - Interview With LASO 11:05

8M ago11:05

11:05

Dr. John has a Chat with Tim from the Telemedicine platform LASO to discuss what makes their platform unique in the telemedicine space and why you as a consumer should consider Telemedicine for your care needs.By Dr. John McCormick

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Ep. 12 - Interview With EZ Digital 17:03

8M ago17:03

17:03

Dr. John continues his interviews with some of the best minds in tech healthcare. This time he is joined by Kevin from EZ Digital to talk about how the company is using Remote Patient Monitoring to prevent catastrophic occurrences and they are doing so at the lowest price in the market.By Dr. John McCormick

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Ep. 10 - Plan Types 20:34

8M ago20:34

20:34

Dr John is back with PA Chad to talk about what the various plan type acronyms stand for, how those plans operate, and how you can be a smart consumer.By Dr. John McCormick

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Small Business Saturday | Abernathy’s 31:18

9M ago31:18

31:18

Leading up to Small Business Saturday, hosts sat down with Becca Nicke and Red Perez of Abernathy’s, handmade/vintage boutique located at 432 West 3rd Street. Listen and learn more about the products they offer, how they made this dream a reality at such a young age, and what they did to celebrate their recent 10-year anniversary downtown.…

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A Veterans Day Tribute | Officer Daniel Hylton 27:52

9M ago27:52

27:52

Listen to the final Veterans Day episode to learn more about Officer Daniel Hylton with the Davenport Police Department. In this episode, Officer Hylton shares how he made the decision to join the Army, talks about some of the special people he met throughout his time, and more.By City of Davenport, Iowa

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A Veterans Day Tribute | Sgt. Jonathon Douglas 17:06

9M ago17:06

17:06

In this Veterans Day episode, hosts were joined by Sgt. Jonathon Douglas, Supervisor of the Special Victims Unit with the Davenport Police Department. Sgt. Douglas discusses his time spent in service, gives advice to anyone thinking of enlisting, and shares a couple memorable stories.By City of Davenport, Iowa

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Ep. 9 - Rate Increases 8:32

9M ago8:32

8:32

Dr John has a chat with Marketing Specialist Peter Delehanty to discuss the truth behind frequent premium / rate increases in Health Insurance. You'd be shocked to hear just how much these rates can skyrocket even when a group or individual represents little risk.By Dr. John McCormick

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A Veterans Day Tribute | Firefighter Zack Micklewright 19:14

9M ago19:14

19:14

Tune in to the first of three Veterans Day episodes as hosts sit down with Davenport Firefighter, Zack Micklewright. In this episode, Zack shares what led him to the path of serving, what he remembers about the day he enlisted, and how his military experience continues to positively impact his life today.…

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My G.E.A.R. Outreach | Supporting our local children entering foster care 22:28

9M ago22:28

22:28

Hosts sat down with Liz Estilow, founder of My G.E.A.R. Outreach, to talk about the non-profit organization that is committed to bringing comfort and hope to children entering foster care for the first time. Tune in to learn how My G.E.A.R. got started, what they provide to those transitioning into foster care/relative placement, how you can get in…

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Ep. 8 - Medical Literacy 19:00

9M ago19:00

19:00

What's a deductible? What does coinsurance even mean? Dr John is joined by PA Chad to discuss the Insurance terms you need to know that could end up saving you thousands!By Dr. John McCormick

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Haunted Tales of Davenport with Amy Driskill | Take 2! 41:31

10M ago41:31

41:31

Amy Driskill, Davenport Public Library Archivist and resident scary storyteller, joins your hosts again to share a few more haunted tales to get you into the Halloween spirit. Tune in to hear Amy talk about supernatural encounters with friendly (and not-so-friendly) ghosts, and more creepy-cool Davenport history that is sure to give you chills.…

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District Chief Black | Davenport Fire Department 38:54

10M ago38:54

38:54

District Chief Craig Black with the Davenport Fire Department joined hosts to discuss his 29 years within the profession, where his interest in becoming a fire fighter began, a few career highlights, why this position is important to have in our community, what a typical day looks like for him, and more.…

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Ep. 7 - Self-Insured 20:32

10M ago20:32

20:32

Dr. John and PA Chad sit down to discuss when and why companies should choose Self-insurance vs. the traditional choice of Fully-insured.By Dr. John McCormick

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National Good Neighbor Day | Billie Greenwood & Ann Schwickerath 29:45

10M ago29:45

29:45

In celebration of National Good Neighbor Day (September 28), Allie and guest host Sergeant Harris sit down with GNP members of the Central Community Circle (CCC). CCC exemplifies what it means to be good neighbors every day with their dedication to the CCC neighborhood and the entire community. In the episode, Billie Greenwood and Ann Schwickerath …

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Ep. 6 - The Importance of Mental Health 15:13

11M ago15:13

15:13

Dr. John is joined by Chad again to talk about the services Ovation offers for Mental Health and also the importance mental health plays in your regular life.By Dr. John McCormick

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Your favorite Garden kid, Cory Carter Jr. 16:02

12M ago16:02

16:02

Your favorite garden kid, Cory Carter Jr. joined hosts to share more about his produce stand, what a typical day looks like for him, where his love of gardening began, where he sees himself in the next five years, and more! Tune in to hear what this young man has going on, and don’t forget to visit his produce stand, located at 3940 Rockingham Rd.…

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Keeping Your Care Staff: Simple Strategies to Retain Care Staff for 5+ Years 40:25

12M ago40:25

40:25

At Synergy Home Care of Carlisle, PA, franchise owner Michelle Lisk’s very first employee is still working alongside her to provide care to their community. With turnover reaching a staggering 77% in home care according to this year’s HCP Benchmarking Report, how is it possible to retain your staff long-term? Michelle credits her success to a few s…

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Ep. 5 - Pharmaceuticals 24:38

1y ago24:38

24:38

Dr. John sits down with his Patient Advocate team to discuss the truth behind big Pharma. They walk through the some stats about the United States & the biggest pharmaceutical companies that will make you second guess what medications you get prescribed.By Dr. John McCormick

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BK Books with Barbara Karnes: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care Continuum 50:53

1y ago50:53

50:53

In our 100th episode, Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes shares why it’s important to include hospice holistically across the continuum, the role it can play in home care, home health, and senior living, and why all verticals of healthcare need to be trained on the dying process.By Home Care Pulse

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National Parks and Recreation Month with Chad Dyson 26:53

1y ago26:53

26:53

On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, Director of Parks and Recreation, Chad Dyson, joins hosts to highlight National Parks and Recreation Month! Tune in to hear more on this topic, the importance of parks and the impact they have on our community, upcoming and ongoing projects, how you can get involved, Chad’s favorite parks, and more!…

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Ep. 4 - Listener Submitted Questions 16:56

1y ago16:56

16:56

This week Dr. J sits down with Patient Advocate Chad to review some of your listener submitted questions. Find out the secrets when it comes to Patient Advocacy programs, consumer knowledge and provider billing!By Dr. John McCormick

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Ep 3 - Telemedicine as the Future 15:59

1y ago15:59

15:59

Dr. John sits down with Patient Advocate Chad to discuss Telemedicine. What is Telemedicine, what are the benefits and are there any negatives?By Dr. John McCormick

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How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions 47:38

1y ago47:38

47:38

Michelle Cone and Laura Coyle of HomeWell Care Services address why home care plays a crucial role in reducing hospital readmissions, how they're prioritizing this at HomeWell, and what they would suggest as the first step to improving outcomes.By Home Care Pulse

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