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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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