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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 interview varied healthcare leaders with the goal of making you more aware, not angrier, by helping ...
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Ep. 20 - Ethel Owen: History of NORM and 2024 Recap
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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 …
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Ep. 19 - Matt Gracey: Detailing Medical Malpractice Insurance
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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.…
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Ep. 18 - Jeremy Cohen Breaks Down Health, life and cyber insurance
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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…
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Ep. 17 - Stacey Busch Explains Health Insurance
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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 vetera…
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Ep. 16 - From Pharmacy to Public Health: Dr. Joshua Lenchus’s Journey and Insights
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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 medicin…
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Ep. 15 - From Classroom to Capitol Hill: Navigating Healthcare with Brad Traverse
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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 network…
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Ep. 14 - Navigating Employment Law in Healthcare: Insights from Attorney Adam Kemper
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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 u…
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Ep. 13 - Behind the Scenes: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Marc Hirsh
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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 cod…
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Ep. 12 - From Cuba to Physician Leader: Dr. Martha Rodriguez's Story
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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 pra…
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Ep. 11 - Inside the Healthcare Maze: Expert Secrets with Jean Acevedo
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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, …
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Ep. 10 - Kevin Daley - Changing the Rules
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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 discuss…
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Ep. 9 - Tamiko Yamatani – the Role of a Pharmacist and How to Make a Difference
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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 r…
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Ep. 8 - Dr. Kenneth Homer: Final in 3-Part Series on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room
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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 advisor…
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Ep. 7 - Dr. Jim Goldenberg: Part 2 of 3 on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room
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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 …
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Ep. 6 - Dr. Madelaine Feldman: Part 1 of 3 on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room
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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 tha…
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Ep. 5 - Alerie Stiles: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Managers
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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 tech…
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Ep. 4 - Todd Blum: Scaling Success in Independent Medical Practices
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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 co…
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Ep. 3 - Chris Clark: Mastering the Intersection of Politics and Medicine
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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 a…
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Ep. 2 - Kelly Skidmore: Championing Healthcare from the Inside Out
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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 Flor…
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Ep. 1 - Julie Baak: Successfully Conquering Big Insurance
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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 enforc…
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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…
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The boys discuss commercial cooking equipment, zoomer blow jobs, being dyslexic, the absurdities of copyright law, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys talk about the Super Bowl, boy dogs and girl dogs, killer babies, using the right tool, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys talk about getting the job done, the atomization of pop culture, the evils of food porn, the inherent disorder of NFP, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss owning a town, how boring Youtube has become, witnessing terrible accidents, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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(Recorded 10/27/2023) The boys discuss discuss repairing garage doors, earnest dorks, Zionism and dispensationalism, melting statues, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys talk about chewing gum, deserving damnation, materialist genocide, loving the other, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys break down Fiducia Supplicans and the popular response to it. (And also discuss meriting Heaven, paying for girls at bars, disliking Mario, and more.)
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The boys discuss DINK's, Trent Horn's most recent debate with Destiny, having a social life in your 20's, Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid," and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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(Recorded 12/1/2023) Before this November's Patreon Q&A, the boys review the Daily Wire's new movie, Lady Ballers.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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(Recorded 11/25/2023) The boys discuss dads watching their children be unimpressive, the future of liberalism, the virtue of mercy killing, explicit plan-making, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Conversion Therapy No. 1 w/ Caleb Brown
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Grant kicks off his new show with friend, Caleb Brown.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Unprofessional and Emotionally Unhinged
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(Recorded 11/18/2023) The boys discuss Ben Shapiro's spat with Candace Owens, American Catholic LARPing, the myth of conservatism, working out too much, the psychology of cat people, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Unaware of the weird echo, the boys discuss self-ownership, public sex, the Church's approach to gay people, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Before October's Q&A, the boys discuss the cult of Costco, Alaskan grocery chains, how activism is gay, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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God Bless Gold Rush Liquor, Part II
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The boys continue their Westmalle Tripel-fueled rampage and discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict, contemplative life, imposing yourself on the world, punching holes in drywall, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss the godless Chinese's one child policy, Buddhist heresy, what it means to act in the world, saying yes to life, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss internet fatigue, Nintendo's best consoles, thanking God for your awesomeness, killing for your children, etc.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Before this month's Patron Q&A, the boys take some time to address a recent discovery: our entire economy is based in evil.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Before putting an end to the Trad Question, the boys discuss the evils of insurance companies, the impending death of white culture in America, and what it means to be a religious people.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys return for Season 5 to discuss more heretic shenanigans, forgetting plans, bitter divorced women, reconciling divorce within the Church, the Catholic Boys' chat, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss Trump's many indictments, the truth of popular conspiracy theories, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss ecstatic visions, how pretentiousness is fake, the liberal subversiveness of the metric system, annoying trans widows, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boy's discuss ideologically possessed Bishop Robert Barron-haters, scrupulous trad parents, the extended theory of mind, epistemic norms of assertion, the mystery of Taylor Swift's popularity, and more.
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Grant and Jeremy break down the Trent Horn vs. Destiny abortion debate, discuss the destructiveness of scrupulosity, dive too deep into the nature of the Trinity, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys talk about kidnapping and the use of language, the non-reality of "the homosexual," the Church's position on suicide, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Grant and Jeremy discuss waffles vs. pancakes, whether Margot Robbie is actually mid or not, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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Indian Home Depot Fort w/ Mr. Patriarch
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The boys discuss show updates, working at the Home Depot, Brits driving on the wrong side of the road, being in the Catholic in-group, engaging sedes, and more. Then, Mr. Patriarch (@MrPatriarch18) crashes the pod.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss affirmative action, the progression of faith, devout prayer, knowing God through suffering, loving your children, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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The boys discuss food (again), how bullying is good and natural, shifting definitions, and more.By Grant Cook & Jeremy Cubas
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