As 2021 comes to a close, we reviewed critical data from 2021 and pull upcoming report data to tease 2022. On this episode, we share a few data sets and important trends to help you prepare for another unique year.  Follow on Social: Ben Gene Facebook Instagram Email: info@updocmedia.com  ..read more

How can a clinician best help their patient? The answer seems simple. Fix their problem. But what if the problem goes beyond a diagnosis. How can a clinician best help their patient? By caring about the human being in front of them. This takes empathy. But is empathy even real? On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Larry Benz, author of Called to Care. Hear his take on empathy and what he's learned over his career as a physical therapist and business owner.  Get your copy of Called to Care: https://www.calledtocarebook.com  ..read more

The world has dealt with an unprecedented health crisis for several months. In it's wake, COVID-19 has left death and change. Now, as we are preparing to take the next phase, you need to be ready.  Every business has been affected by COVID-19. As you prepare to open back up, make sure you follow best practices ..read more

It's time to look forward. Government bodies are looking at opening up the economy. Yet, the corona virus is still in full swing. We are battling man-made needs vs nature realities. On this episode, we discuss what businesses need to doing in order to prepare for opening while still dealing with COVID-19 realities.  Need to get in touch? Want to share your story? Connect with us: Gene: gene@updocmedia.com twitter: @therapyinsiders Ben: ben@updocmedia.com twitter: @drbenfung Cedric: cedric@updocmedia.com LinkedIn: Cedric Haddad  Website: www.updocmedia.com www.updo ..read more

The COVID-19 mini-series continues.  Join Dr. Gene Shirokobrod, Dr. Ben Fung, and Dr. Cedric Haddad in breaking down actionable business strategies to help guide you through the challenging landscape.    Connect with your questions and comments. Visit www.updocmedia.com Gene: gene@updocmedia.com Ben: ben@updocmedia.com Cedric: cedric@updocmedia.com Media requests: info@updocmedia.com  ..read more

We are living through historically unprecedented times. As a business, your options are drastically limited. Yet, opportunities do still exist. On this mini series, we will go over our analysis, data, suggestions, and thoughts on how to best navigate the current landscape.  Introduced in this episode, our guest Dr. Cedric Haddad. To reach Cedric, email cedric@updocmedia.com  To reach Gene, email gene@updocmedia.com To reach Ben, email ben@updocmedia.com  ..read more

You have 10 minutes to connect with someone in front of you. It's important.  How do you do it? If you want the best chance at a genuine connection, you tell a story.  I know. Stories have become a buzzword of sorts.  Yet, when told properly and authentically, stories are your best way to connect with someone else. That someone may be a person in front of you or many people over digital.  For physical therapists, or actually any clinician, you have 10 minutes to connect with new patients. When a person is sitting in front of you, sharing their concerns that resulted in a vi ..read more

At UpDoc Media, we've been hearing about and helping clinicians navigate burn out for over 5 years. It's a challenging topic that gets cyclical news coverage and headlines. The issue never goes away. On this episode of Insiders Hot Take, Dr. Gene Shirokobrod and Dr. Ben Fung share their takes on the burn out issue.  Give it a listen and share your thoughts!   ..read more

Do you remember your teenage years? Some of you probably just squirmed reading this. That's ok. Teenage years bring about many new experiences and transformative events.  The same is true for industries going through teenage years. Let's discuss how physical therapy looks going though the teenage years. Pimples and all.  ..read more

Entrepreneurship has become the sexy career path. Or is the idea of entrepreneurship? On this 10 minute Insiders HOT Take, we go over the Rise of Entrepreneurs.  Do you agree? Disagree? Let us know! Comment on www.facebook.com/updocmedia or tweet at us www.twitter.com/updocmedia  www.twitter.com/therapyinsiders -Gene www.twitter.com/drbenfung -Ben   ..read more