Anish Patankar serves as Senior Vice President, GM, Oncology Informatics Software w/ Elekta.  Elekta is a global Swedish company that develops and produces radiation therapy and radiosurgery-related equipment and clinical management for the treatment of cancer and brain disorders. In this episode, Anish shared his insights and expertise on how AI is impacting care today, how AI can deliver better outcomes to patients in the future, and the pace of innovation. Connect with Anish on LinkedIn. Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn! #AI #AIinHealthcare #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthca ..read more

Thomas Cunningham currently serves as Director of Business Development at Physician Growth Partners where he and his colleagues help independent physicians explore and execute strategic partnership transactions with private equity and strategic acquirers. In this episode we explored why an independent practice may explore outside investment and the possible positive outcomes that ensue. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and see his work at https://www.physiciangrowthpartners.com/.  This PGP article was referenced during the show. #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast #surgerycen ..read more

Katherine Evans, DNP, FNP-C, GNP-BC, ACHPN, FAANP is President of the Novocardia/Novolink Division with Cardiovascular Associates of America. Katherine joined the show shine a light on value based care- what it is and how it works.  She also gave her perspective on cardiology in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in addition to how the right deployment of technology can augment a provider's value based care workflow. Connect with Katherine on X and LinkedIn.  See her work at CVAUSA.com. #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast #surgerycenter #ambulatorysurgery #outpatientsur ..read more

Shawna Alfano is the Director of Operations for Maverix Health and President of Inzio Consulting. She has over 20 years combined experience in business and in nursing, and has worked in acute environments as Charge Nurse as well as surgical and sub-acute environments. Shawna joined the show to discuss leadership, technology, & navigating a sometimes difficult ASC landscape. Get in touch with Shawna via email Shawna @ InzioGroup.com See her perspective at Becker's ASC. Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn! #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast #surgerycenter #ambulatorysu ..read more

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal we dissected the Becker's Spine Review article titled Outpatient spine: 10 insights, stats and more.   Plus, we shared our excitement to support the 21st annual Becker's  Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC conference.  Visit DocBuddy at booth #102 next week in Chicago! Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn! #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast ..read more

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we talked about where YOU can meet DocBuddy this summer and all of the "ooohs" and "ahhhs" we get from showing off our Op Note solution and its reporting functionality. Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn! #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast ..read more

In this episode we're looking for answers to the question of "why are we seeing less medical school students than ever?"  The obvious downstream effect of fewer medical school students is that there will be fewer residents and fewer physicians.  Compounding the issue of fewer new physicians is the fact that physicians are retiring earlier than ever! We looked at data that The Physicians Foundation published in their 2023 Survey of America's Current and Future Physicians to see what we can do, as an industry, to stem the tide.  You can view the report here. Be sure to Follow Do ..read more

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we break down Medscape's Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2024: We Have Much Work To Do.  To follow along, check out the report on the Medscape site. We explored familiar themes related to physician burnout like what's driving this sentiment, coping mechanisms, and potential solutions.  Medscape's data set offers different insights than what we covered in episode 63 of this show. Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn! #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast ..read more

Nicholas F. Alarif, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery’s* Washington, DC office, joined the show to discuss a variety of topics related to Stark Law, the False Claims Act,  Federal Anti-Kickback Statutes, and how provider organizations can successfully navigate the regulatory landscape while driving new and compliant revenue. Mr. Alarif will also be speaking on the Critical Strategies for Improving the PPM's Bottom Line panel next week at the 2024 McDermott Will & Emery PPM/ASC Symposium in Nashville, TN.  Learn more about this event. Connect with Nicholas on LinkedIn.   ..read more

In this episode we review the recent report from the KLAS Research Arch Collaborative titled "Understanding & Addressing Trends in Physician & Nurse Burnout 2024" and authored by Connor Bice & Miles Hepworth. In this episode you can expect to hear: Comparisons & contrasts from the 2023 report addressing provider burnout. The newest and most critical driver of burnout for physicians & nurses. The self-reported avenues to reducing burnout as shared by physicians & nurses. Be sure to Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn! #healthit #healthitpodcast #healthcarepodcast ..read more