Overcoming Addiction Through Emotional Awareness and Healthy Choices with Dr. Andrew Seefeld, Addiction Specialist, & Medical Director, Emergency Department at Speare Memorial Hospital

Being told 'no' can motivate one to think differently and discover new paths In this episode, Brittany Strelow offers a unique perspective on PAs' evolving roles and their vital contribution to filling healthcare gaps, particularly in primary care and rural settings. She discusses the exciting potential of emerging trends such as telehealth, artificial intelligence, and hospital-at-home models to revolutionize patient care and shares invaluable insights from her extensive academic work and advocacy efforts in legislation into the future of healthcare and the endless possibilities for PAs to make a significant impact. Stay tuned and learn how PAs are addressing health disparities, pioneering new care models, and driving innovation in healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Brittany Strelow on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) on LinkedIn and the website. Check out the Journal of the American Academy of PAs (JAAPA) website!

One in three U.S. adults are pre-diabetic, yet 80% remain unaware of their condition. In this episode, Laurence Girard, the CEO and founder of Fruit Street Health, shares his journey as a healthcare entrepreneur, raising over $33 million in equity financing and delivering the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program via telehealth. Initially offering telemedicine software for dietitians, Fruit Street pivoted to diabetes prevention based on advice from a Fitbit executive, resulting in a program that reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by over 58% and is more effective than metformin. Despite facing a setback from a competing distributor, Fruit Street’s program, which includes live group video chats with dietitians, food tracking, and partnerships with LabCorp and Modified Health, has received Medicare funding and a grant from the American Diabetes Association. Laurence emphasizes the importance of good science, patient experience, and prevention in healthcare and encourages providers and payers to support CDC-recognized diabetes prevention programs to reverse prediabetes. Tune in and learn how Fruit Street is making strides in diabetes prevention and public health! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and follow Laurence Girard on LinkedIn. Learn more about Fruit Street on their LinkedIn and website.

Emotional sobriety means recognizing and transforming negative thought patterns, requiring a willingness to sit with and understand your emotions. In this insightful episode, Dr. Andrew Seefeld, Addiction Specialist, & Medical Director, Emergency Department at Speare Memorial Hospital, shares his personal journey of overcoming emotional and physical struggles through emotional sobriety, a concept focused on transforming negative thought patterns that lead to destructive behaviors. Dr. Seefeld explains that while emotions are automatic, feelings are conscious reflections that can be managed, and by addressing negative thought patterns, he has transformed his life and helped others through his work and the free app, myLifeLink. He emphasizes choosing healthy behaviors and his mission to help others achieve emotional sobriety, sharing his shift from emergency medicine to addiction medicine to educate and support those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Tune in and learn how emotional sobriety can transform your life and help you break free from negative thought patterns and behaviors! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Andrew Seefeld on LinkedIn and X. Learn more about myLifeLink on their LinkedIn and website. Download the myLifeLink app on the App Store and Google Play.

The future of health equity is within reach, and it's inspiring to see organizations like City of Hope driving change in the healthcare ecosystem. In this episode, Harlan Levine, President of Health Innovation and Policy at City of Hope, delves into the critical topic of health equity and access to optimal cancer care. Harlan shares insights into healthcare innovation, the value the City of Hope adds to health systems and patients, and the barriers to accessing optimal cancer care, particularly as they relate to health equity. Harlan also discusses potential solutions for eliminating these barriers and paints a compelling picture of the ideal future of health equity. He shares a focus on patient-centered care, collaboration, and innovation, reshaping the healthcare landscape to ensure equitable access to life-saving therapies.  Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration from Dr. Harlan Levine's vision for the future of healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Harlan on LinkedIn. Follow City of Hope on LinkedIn. Visit the City of Hope website here.

The future of healthcare demands a business-like approach with a focus on real-time data and decision-making processes. In this episode, Matt Seefeld, founder of myLifeLink and Executive Vice President of MedEvolve, underscores the significance of effective intelligence in navigating the healthcare sector's complexities, emphasizing the need to prioritize clinical outcomes over financial gains. Matt delves into the challenges facing health systems in terms of profitability and accountability, highlighting the importance of real-time data and task tracking for enhanced efficiency, while advocating for embracing innovative solutions within an antiquated health industry to drive positive change. Furthermore, he candidly shares his personal journey with addiction, underscoring the importance of community support and emotional sobriety, aiming to provide a platform through myLifeLink for individuals to connect, heal, and support one another on their recovery journeys. Matt also encourages listeners to seize opportunities for growth and innovation in healthcare revenue cycles and beyond, reflecting on the significance of actions and outcomes in achieving success.  Tune in and learn how to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape and contribute to positive change in the industry! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Matt Seefeld on LinkedIn. Discover more about MedEvolve on their LinkedIn and website. Listen to Matt’s previous interview on our podcast here. Learn more about myLifeLink on their LinkedIn and website. Download the myLifeLink app on the App Store and Google Play.

Envision a platform with the most trusted medical reference for clinical decision tools and content, trusted by millions of clinicians globally. In this episode, Dr. Graham Walker discusses his passion for responsible AI in healthcare and his involvement in crafting the Physicians’ Charter for Responsible AI. He also uncovers how he balances his clinical practice with his tech innovations and what drives him to enhance patient care through technology continually.  Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with insights on the intersection of medicine and technology! Resources: Connect and follow Graham Walker on LinkedIn. Follow The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. on LinkedIn. Discover The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. Website! Visit the Physicians’ Charter for Responsible AI here! Explore the MDCalc website!

Healthcare supply chains faced vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19, prompting a need for digital optimization. In this episode, Dr. Pearce McCarty, a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of DOCSI, explains how the company’s digital tools optimize surgical supply chains and enhance operational efficiency in healthcare settings. He emphasizes how the platform engages with physicians by leveraging machine learning algorithms to identify opportunities for improvement as well as the importance of addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The DOCSI platform ingests utilization data, cost data, and case volumes to create individualized dashboards for surgeons, who can then make informed decisions to reduce clinical variation and enhance cost-effectiveness. Dr. McCarty emphasizes the potential for collaboration with medical device companies to drive contract compliance and product development, highlighting the importance of engaging physicians in decision-making to bend the cost curve of healthcare, while underscoring the need to create a culture of fiscal stewardship and improve healthcare efficiency. Tune in and learn how DOCSI is revolutionizing healthcare supply chains for a more affordable and accessible future! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Pearce McCarty on LinkedIn. Discover more about DOCSI on their LinkedIn and website.

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by empowering patients and clinicians with knowledge and expertise. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Dr. Robert Pearl, the former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, known for his extensive experience and leadership in the medical field, to discuss his latest book, "ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients and Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine." Dr. Pearl shares insights into the inspiration behind his book, driven by the need for transformative change in healthcare, and explores the evolution of generative AI, distinguishing it from other forms of artificial intelligence. Through compelling examples and thoughtful analysis, he delves into the practical applications of generative AI in healthcare delivery and emphasizes the importance of leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in healthcare. Addressing concerns around privacy, security, and job displacement, Dr. Pearl also advocates for proactive engagement and collaboration to harness the full potential of this technology. Tune in and learn how generative AI can shape the future of medicine for the better! Resources:  Interviews and Podcasts: Watch the entire interview here. Listen to Dr. Pearl’s previous interview on our podcast here. Browse Dr. Pearl’s Fixing Healthcare podcast episodes here. Learn more about Dr. Pearl’s podcast, Medicine: The Truth, here. Social Media and Website: Connect and follow Dr. Pearl on LinkedIn and Twitter. Discover more about Dr. Pearl on his Website. Subscribe to Dr. Pearl’s newsletter here. Read Dr. Pearl’s articles on Forbes here. Books: Dr. Pearl’s newest book, ChatGPT, MD, here. Dr. Pearl’s book, Mistreated, here. Dr. Pearl’s book, Uncaring, here.

Leveraging digital solutions can revolutionize musculoskeletal care, enhancing patient outcomes and improving accessibility. In this episode, Donovan Campbell, CEO of MedBridge, explains how his team is focused on revolutionizing musculoskeletal care through innovative digital solutions. MedBridge underwent a gradual evolution from providing educational software for therapists to their current focus on expanding access to high-quality MSK care through their pathways platform. Throughout this conversation, Donovan delves into MedBridge's approach of integrating digital care seamlessly into existing clinical ecosystems, enabling both synchronous and asynchronous care delivery. He also highlights the importance of addressing the growing demand for musculoskeletal care and emphasizes the need for healthcare systems to proactively strategize and create additional capacity to meet this demand effectively. Tune in and learn how innovative digital platforms like MedBridge are transforming healthcare delivery, improving outcomes, and enhancing patient experiences! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Follow and connect with Donovan Campbell on LinkedIn. Learn more about MedBridge on their LinkedIn and website.

AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare requires a focus on responsible and trustworthy implementation. In this episode, Dr. David Rhew from Microsoft, along with Marcella Dalrymple and Dr. Michael Pencina from Duke Health, discuss the collaboration between Microsoft and Duke Health to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Dr. Rhew emphasizes the importance of responsible and trustworthy AI, acknowledging its limitations and the need for operationalizing key principles. Dr. Pencina outlines four principles for trustworthy AI: prioritizing the human person, defining AI use cases, anticipating consequences, and establishing governance. Marcella Dalrymple, with her community perspective, highlights the necessity of addressing public uncertainty and mistrust regarding AI development. The partnership aims to form a Center of Excellence for trustworthy AI, focusing on collaborative efforts to align with ethical values and engage the community bidirectionally. The guests stress the importance of a robust governance system, automation for efficiency, and continuous monitoring to ensure AI's intended impact. Tune in and learn how this collaboration strives to revolutionize healthcare responsibly through AI! Resources: Connect with and follow David Rhew on LinkedIn. Follow Microsoft on LinkedIn and visit their website. Connect with and follow Marcella Dalrymple on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Michael Pencina on LinkedIn. Follow Duke Health AI on LinkedIn and visit their website.