Best Jim Rodriguez Podcasts (2024)

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Leading with Compassion and Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez 35:46

6h ago35:46

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Intro: Hartford, Connecticut was the location of my very first hockey game. The Hartford Whalers vs the NY Rangers. And what a scene it was. During the second period, there was an obvious offense because both benches cleared and both teams were absolutely brawling! I find myself in Hartford at least once a year and so every year, I revisit, in my m…

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Ep. 13 - Behind the Scenes: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Marc Hirsh 41:42

1d ago41:42

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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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Vol. 14.27: Giants Reliever Kyle Keller, Rockin With Roki, A Pacific League Standings Moment, HighHeat ... 1:09:53

12m ago1:09:53

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Yomiuri Giants reliever Kyle Keller is the guest, we go Rockin with Roki Sasaki, make a quick comment on the Pacific League standings and handle some HighHeat.

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184. LIFERS - Metallica vs. Seinfeld 1:03:04

7d ago1:03:04

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This week: Ben is on the road again so we catch him at his hotel in Pennsylvania to talk Metallica weekend in Chicago, new seats for the Music Box, Stan Bush’s “You’ve Got The Touch”, the history of government cheese, and WHAT’S THE BEST?!? “Seinfeld”.By The LIFERS Podcast

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Jennifer Cheatham Leads Evaluation Revelations & Discipline Transformations 42:35

5h ago42:35

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Hello, Imperfect Leaders! INTRO: Evaluations. In every single profession, employees are evaluated. They are evaluated by their direct supervisors or evaluated by a board of directors. Often they are evaluated by the people they lead in the form of a survey (often referred to as a 360 survey). Plus, there are informal evaluations conducted by the co…

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Ep. 12 - From Cuba to Physician Leader: Dr. Martha Rodriguez's Story 44:59

8d ago44:59

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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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Vol. 14.26: Ariel Martinez, Rockin With Roki, Koshien 100 Years Old, HighHeat ... 1:00:56

11d ago1:00:56

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Nippon Ham catcher/OF/DH Ariel Martinez is the guest [via Claudio Rodriguez interpretation], we go Rockin with Roki, celebrate Koshien Stadium turning 100 years old and handle some HighHeat.

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183. LIFERS - Dave Rockland 1:15:58

4d ago1:15:58

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Our ol’ buddy Dave Rockland comes to the show ready to play — which means he’s wearing his X-tra large Gabe Rodriguez “God’s Gift” Local H shirt. What does THAT mean? Find out on this week’s episode as we talk to Dave about spending over his half his life working at JAM Productions, living down the street from Gabe & Scott, litigious Local H shows,…

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From Finance to the Front Lines: Leading in Kentucky with Matt Robbins 33:09

7d ago33:09

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INTRO: In this episode, Matt Robbins is my guest. Matt is the Superintendent of the Daviess County Public Schools in Daviess County, Kentucky. What’s different about Matt is that he didn’t follow a traditional route to the superintendency. His background is in finance. In this episode, we talk a little about how his past experiences help him in his…

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Ep. 11 - Inside the Healthcare Maze: Expert Secrets with Jean Acevedo 56:00

16d ago56:00

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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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Vol. 14.25: Javy Guerra, Tech Trouble, Power Trax, Top July Performers, Rockin with Roki 31:52

8d ago31:52

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Reliever Javy Guerra of Hanshin is the guest before tech issues sabotage things and John finishes up solo, handling the Power Trax, Top July Performers, Rockin with Roki segments to avoid a no-show.

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182. LIFERS -Jim DeRogatis 1:32:26

11d ago1:32:26

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If you were at all worried that famed Chicago rock critic, SOUND OPINIONS co-host, and prickly pear-par excellence Jim DeRogatis might be mellowing with age — fear not! We’re here to assure you that Jim is just as fearless and opinionated as ever. And it’s a delight. On this episode he talks about being transformed by Lester Bangs and The Velvet Un…

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Hattie Tate is Building Bridges of Hope in Oakland 44:44

14d ago44:44

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Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. As Labor Day approaches, Season 3 will kick off. And I am so excited about THAT because Jamie Almanzán fro…

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Ep. 10 - Kevin Daley - Changing the Rules 43:51

23d ago43:51

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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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Vol. 14.24: All-Star Series Review, Claudio Rodriguez Joins for Midseason Special ... 1:02:41

16d ago1:02:41

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All-Star Series review, Claudio Rodriguez of Beisbol Japones joins our midseason special as we discuss the first-half surprises, top candidates for MVP and rookie of the year from each league, and frontrunners for the Sawamura Award.

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181. LIFERS - The “Stick To The Music” Episode 1:03:12

18d ago1:03:12

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In these hopelessly divided times, is it possible to come together and talk about our differences while understanding and revelling in our commonalities? Uhhh… Nope. So instead we talk about tiny alligators, old jokes, vegans, keyboard warriors, and farting in the tub. Viva la diplomacy!!!By The LIFERS Podcast

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Andrew Dolloff Turned Mascot Mayhem into a Culture of Courage 41:18

21d ago41:18

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Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. As Labor Day approaches, Season 3 will kick off. And I am so excited about THAT because Jamie Almanzán fr…

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Ep. 9 - Tamiko Yamatani – the Role of a Pharmacist and How to Make a Difference 42:54

30d ago42:54

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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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Tips to benefit from neuro... 2:13

1M ago2:13

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Thoughts on their own change biological makeup 3:27

1M ago3:27

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Some things are in our control 1:07

1M ago1:07

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Observer consciousness 3:20

1M ago3:20

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Make conscious rational choices 2:24

1M ago2:24

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Convincing yourself 1:53

1M ago1:53

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Bend reality become limitless 1:33

1M ago1:33

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Vol. 14.23: Anthony Kay of DeNA, All-Star Series Roster Posture, Crazy Endings, HighHeat ... 1:12:21

24d ago1:12:21

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First-year Yokohama DeNA lefty Anthony Kay is the guest, we talk about the rosters for the All-Star series, and the lack of Roki Sasaki on the Pacific League side, discuss some crazy endings to games and handle some HighHeat.

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Concepts of normality 1:11

1M ago1:11

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By Jim Rodriguez

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We all perceive differently 1:41:01

1M ago1:41:01

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Believe this 1:23:42

1M ago1:23:42

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By Jim Rodriguez

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Newly acquired disabilities 1:27:20

1M ago1:27:20

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Mental enhancement at homeBy Jim Rodriguez

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Walk like a master 5:42:24

1M ago5:42:24

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Know the less knownBy Jim Rodriguez

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180. LIFERS - Vic Bondi 1:30:49

25d ago1:30:49

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Let’s get political! This week we’ve got punk rock legend Vic Bondi on the show to scare the hell out of us and talk about the specter of fascism in America. Fun stuff! We also talk about Vic’s band Articles Of Faith, his other band Jones Very, Howard Zinn, Microsoft, KFC, The Clash, Chicago punk rock, John Haggerty, Reed Mullins, Husker Du, Redshi…

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Matt Hornbeck Redefines Public Education 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. As Labor Day approaches, Season 3 will kick off. And I am so excited about THAT because Jamie Almanzán f…

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Ep. 8 - Dr. Kenneth Homer: Final in 3-Part Series on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room 53:06

1M ago53:06

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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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Vol. 14.22: Franmil Reyes, Central League Standings Crunch, No-Hit Pitcher Profiles Past 20 Years, HighHeat ... 1:11:56

1M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Nippon Ham slugger Franmil Reyes is the guest, we talk about the Central League crunch-bunch standings, dive into the profiles of no-hitter-throwing pitchers the past 20 seasons and handle some HighHeat.

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179. LIFERS - Mike McIntyre 1:20:44

1M ago1:20:44

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“A bartender is the aristocrat of the working class”. Douglas Coughlin said that. And he could’ve been talking about Mike McIntyre. Like all great bartenders, Mike is an iceberg: You look behind the bar and you see a guy with a sharp sense of humor and wicked way with a cocktail shaker — but underneath the water is a hustler with gravitas and a shi…

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Dr. Avis Williams is Leading New Orleans Through Change 36:32

1M ago36:32

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Hello Imperfect Leaders! It's summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week's episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. As Labor Day approaches, Season 3 will kick off. And I am so excited about THAT because Jamie Almanzán f…

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Ep. 7 - Dr. Jim Goldenberg: Part 2 of 3 on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room 41:39

1M ago41:39

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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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Vol. 14.21: Andre Jackson, Playoff Versions of BayStars and Fighters, June Stars, Oppo Tacos, Stink-Eye Moment ... 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

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DeNA pitcher Andre Jackson is the guest, we talk BayStars and Fighters as viable threats in the playoffs, take a look at the top performers of June, serve up some numbers on oppo tacos and spend some time on the Tatsunami-Ogasawara stink-eye moment this past week.

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178. LIFERS - Alex Jacobs 1:18:48

2M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

“An art house version of ‘Friday The 13th’ from Jason’s point of view” is the kind of brilliantly simple movie hook that makes every armchair director slap their forehead and shout “Why didn’t I think of that?!?” And from the moment he was given the script to Shudder’s very fun horror hit IN A VIOLENT NATURE, editor Alex Jacobs knew he had to work …

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All Aboard the Energy Bus: Dr. Jim Van Allan's Road Trip to School Leadership! 34:23

1M ago34:23

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INTRO: Hop on the Energy Bus for our latest podcast episode! This week, we're thrilled to have Dr. Jim Van Allan, a nationally recognized speaker and co-author of The Energy Bus for Schools, take the wheel. Jim shares his expertise on school leadership, student engagement, and the power of positivity in education. In this episode, discover how Jim'…

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Ep. 6 - Dr. Madelaine Feldman: Part 1 of 3 on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room 53:10

2M ago53:10

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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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Vol. 14.20: Zelous Wheeler, Patrick Newman, Power Trax, Shutouts, Roki Rumors, Trade ... 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

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Yomiuri Giants coach Zelous Wheeler is the guest, we also have a special appearance by NPB Tracker Patrick Newman, hit our Power Trax power rankings segment, field more Roki Sasaki rumors and touch on a trade between the Lions and Giants.

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177. LIFERS - Dimitri Coats 1:23:43

2M ago1:23:43

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This week we’re all about rockers and their movies. After Scott engages in some hemming and hawing over the threat of competing “pseudo-narrative” concert films, the guys welcome rock and roll movie director Dimitri Coats to the show to talk about his new OFF! flick: FREE LSD. We touch on the upcoming final OFF! shows and his first band Burning Bri…

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Redefining School Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Dillon 35:42

2M ago35:42

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INTRO: Welcome to today's episode of An Imperfect Leader, where we sit down with Dr. Peter Dillon, a superintendent in Western Massachusetts. Peter shares his experiences working in a rural region serving, at one time, two school districts and the lessons he learned along the way. In this episode, he shares insights on leading multiple districts, t…

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Ep. 5 - Alerie Stiles: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Managers 46:35

2M ago46:35

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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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Vol. 14.19: Bo Takahashi of Seibu, Potential MVP Candidates, Interleague Stats, Roki Rumor, HighHeat ... 57:48

2M ago57:48

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Bo Takahashi of Seibu is the guest, we have a quick conversation about potential MVP candidates in both leagues, look at some interleague stats, touch on a Roki Sasaki rumor and handle some HighHeat.

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176. LIFERS - John Haggerty 1:23:06

2M ago1:23:06

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Some have claimed that Freud thought the Irish were impervious to therapy. While we may never know if he actually said that — we know for goddamn sure that John Haggerty is impervious to any of Scott’s lines of questioning. But that’s okay. Like all great heroes, John’s stoicism belies a heart of gold beating with generosity, fairness, and a firm b…

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Dr. Melvin Brown on Weighted Grades, Systemic Change, and Serving as a Lead Learner 30:31

2M ago30:31

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INTRO: In my third year as a superintendent, the AVID classes at one of my high schools invited me to the school library at 7:30 in the morning. That is EARLY for high school students accustomed to starting school at almost 9 o’clock, so it had to be important. Over donuts and juice, it was the students who led an activity called Philosophical Chai…

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Ep. 4 - Todd Blum: Scaling Success in Independent Medical Practices 38:46

2M ago38:46

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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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