Best Home Care Pulse Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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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Featuring Dr. Courtney Gowin, DC. Pediatric and Maternal Health Expert, Entrepreneur & Author 54:42

15d ago54:42

54:42

In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing and hosting Dr. Courtney Gowin, a pediatric chiropractor and maternal health expert as well as a serial entrepreneur and soon to be author. We have known Dr. Gowin for years and when ever we had a pediatric case that needed her expertise she was always our referral of choice for our patients. In o…

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

15d 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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Are Oxalates Behind Your Chronic Complaints? Featuring: Sally K. Norton, Author of "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalates are Making You Sick-and How to Get Better" 1:15:19

22d ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome a special guest, Sally K. Norton, MPH, also known as The Ivy-League Nutritionist. Sally is the esteemed author of "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better" and "Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods" (visit her at sallyknorton.com). Join us…

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

28d 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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Purpose, Business Development and Health Optimization: Featuring Special Guest Scott Pollock, LMT, ACSM, Owner of Greater Than Performance 1:26:06

2M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

In this episode we interview a colleague and local entrepreneur that I hold tremendous respect for. A new business opening during the chaos of COVID and all the hurdles that comes with a new business, our guess walks us through what helped him get through this to where he is today...a thriving and expanding business. I have known of Scott for almos…

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Ep. 20 - Prescription Basics 19:15

2M 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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Ep. 19 - Demystifying ER Visits 18:44

3M 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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Ep. 18 - Steerage and Referrals 13:30

3M 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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Exploring Functional Neurology Featuring Guest Dr. Freddy Garcia 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this episode we dive into the world of functional health and discuss Functional Neurology with our special guest Freddy Garcia, director of operations at the Carrick Institute for Neuroscience and a clinical neuroscientist with more than a decade of experience. Dr. Garcia is a leader in education and travels the world teaching other doctors, in …

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Ep. 17 - Prior Authorizations 17:24

4M 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

4M 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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The Pulse on Health: Breaking Down This Month's Health Headlines 50:12

4M ago50:12

50:12

In this week's episode we tackle headlines from the month in research and have a candid analysis and discussion around each article. This is a common in office discussion that our team naturally has and we figured we would do an episode reflecting our common discussion and insight of the various headlines. There is so much research being published …

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Ep. 16 - TPA Transparency 23:16

4M 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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From Dance Floors to the Doctor's Doors: Ketamine's Emerging Role in Mental Health 52:53

4M ago52:53

52:53

From Dance Floors to the Doctor's Doors: Ketamine's Emerging Role in Mental Health... In this episode we have on a special guest, friend and colleague, Dr. Spencer Zimmerman, to discuss the world of Ketamine. Dr. Zimmerman calls Idaho home where he runs a clinic that serves people both locally as well as from across the country. He has a unique bac…

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Front Street Brewery 28:16

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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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Integrative Approaches to Mental Health and Relationships: Featuring Guest Dr Luz Maria Villanueva 1:24:58

6M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

With a Masters in Psychology and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Luz Maria brings a deep and engaging conversation to the world of mental health and ways to maintain and build strong relationships. In our conversation we discuss the patterns in mental health, from anxiety to depression to post traumatic stress disorder and then discuss one of Dr …

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DYSAUTONOMIA: FEATURING GUEST AND DYSAUTONOMIA EXPERT DR NATHAN KEISER DC, DACNB, FABBIR 1:33:52

6M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

The world of Dysautonomia and all the various symptoms and conditions that fall under this broad heading, can leave people impacted by it, feeling miserable, defeated and like their world is limited due to their inability to properly function within it. Dysautonomia is an umbrella term used to described disorders related to the autonomic nervous sy…

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Environmental Toxins: Are Your Personal and Household Products Making You Sick? 57:34

7M ago57:34

57:34

In the world we live in today it feels like we are being bombarded by more and more chemicals in our food, cosmetics and various household items. As if eating healthy is not hard enough already, now add the challenge of reviewing the chemical impact of the items you use as you get ready each day or as you cook and clean your home. The goal of this …

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Anxiety: A 360 Degree Review with Neurology, Trauma, Biochemistry and Genetics 1:26:28

7M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Anxiety impacts a large portion of our population and it can look and take different forms in various segments of the population. Traditionally, anxiety and panic attacks are what most think about when they hear anxiety but it can also include avoidance and OCD like behaviors and more. Our perspective to mental health and anxiety includes various a…

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Ep. 11 - Interview With LASO 11:05

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Something You Need To Be Aware Of and Yet Likely Have Never Heard About 59:18

8M ago59:18

59:18

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, MCAS for short, is likely something you may not have heard of but can guarantee you know someone that is impacted by the complexity of this diagnosis and all its potential symptoms. Unfortunately, there is a strong chance that your healthcare provider may also not be aware of this diagnosis and how many of your sympto…

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Understanding Weight Loss: From Simple to In-Depth Considerations 35:57

8M ago35:57

35:57

Love it or hate it, the world of weight loss is a growing one as well as the discussion around it. We are seeing the need for weight loss solutions and strategies increase over the years as well as seeing stubborn weight loss become more common. What is the reason behind this pattern of weight gain? In this episode we dive in and cover the often ov…

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A Veterans Day Tribute | Officer Daniel Hylton 27:52

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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Discharge with Dignity 9:43

8M ago9:43

9:43

The Discharge with Dignity program at Indian River Hospital serves as an invaluable program that provides clothing and hygiene items for indigent and underserved patients. Many of the patients who enter the Behavioral Health Center at Indian River Hospital are individuals experiencing homelessness, and the Discharge with Dignity program helps ensur…

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Female Hormones: Understanding Normal, Deviations from Normal, When to Test and Everything in Between 43:57

8M ago43:57

43:57

In this episode, Female Hormones, we jump in and look at all aspects surrounding these wonderful hormones. Estrogens and Progesterone are often the only discussed female hormones but testosterone, pregnenolone, dhea-s all play a vital role in female hormone health. Female Hormones provide a great physiological benefit, from supporting tissues for g…

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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

9M 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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The World of Detoxification: Gimmicks vs Reality 58:03

9M ago58:03

58:03

Detoxification, also known as biotransformation, too often can be over simplified and made "gimmicky" by many wanting to simplify an incredibly deep and complicated process. This process of taking chemicals and eliminating them from our cells, tissues and circulation and moving them out of our body is incredibly important and when it becomes proble…

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District Chief Black | Davenport Fire Department 38:54

9M 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

9M 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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Global Vaccine Development 21:39

9M ago21:39

21:39

Dr. Ted Ross is the Global Director of Vaccine Development at Cleveland Clinic. In his role, he is in charge of leading the development of novel vaccines for a variety of infectious diseases, including influenza, HIV, and COVID-19. A highly renowned scientist with expertise in virology, vaccines, immunology and microbiology, Dr. Ross’ research focu…

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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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Young Mother Travels 1,400 Miles for Kidney Treatment 11:31

11M ago11:31

11:31

Andrea lives in Venezuela and is a busy wife and mother of two young boys. After being diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma at the age of 36, Andrea’s only option in Venezuela was to get her entire kidney removed. However, after Andrea traveled 1,400 miles to Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital for a second opinion with Dr. Pieretti, she was able to fi…

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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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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