Hybrid Concierge Medicine [Interview][Transcript]

Wayne Lipton Hybrid Concierge MedicineGuest: Wayne Lipton
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: In 2005, Wayne Lipton founded Concierge Choice Physicians, LLC, where he
pioneered the innovative Hybrid Choice™ and FullFLEX™ models of concierge care. The models combine the best aspects of concierge care with the flexibility to blend seamlessly into an existing practice or to stand alone – whatever model best supports the physician and practice. Today, he is recognized as one of the most experienced and successful executives in concierge medicine.

Segment overview: Wayne Lipton talks about how hybrid concierge models can support groups/institutions and the consolidation of healthcare.

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The Danger of Urgent Care Centers [Interview][Transcript]

Wayne_Lipton_Concierge_MedicineGuest: Wayne Lipton
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: In 2005, Wayne Lipton founded Concierge Choice Physicians, LLC, where he pioneered the innovative Hybrid Choice™ and FullFLEX™ models of concierge care. The models combine the best aspects of concierge care with the flexibility to blend seamlessly into an existing practice or to stand alone – whatever model best supports the physician and practice. Today, he is recognized as one of the most experienced and successful executives in concierge medicine.

Segment overview: Wayne Lipton discusses the growing popularity of urgent care walk-in clinics, and how they can delay care for patients with more complex issues.

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The Health News – 25 January 2016

Overview:
• A small number of children with drug-resistant epilepsy will soon be able to access a new cannabis-based drug, “Epidolex,” in New South Wales which is showing promise in relieving the symptoms.

• When the doctor told Stuart Matchett he had a rare cancer he did not hear much else afterwards. It is this dilemma faced by so many cancer patients that Rare Cancers Australia is trying to solve. The charity has just released a new free mobile phone app called “Can.Recall.”

• The Mater Private Hospital in Brisbane has confirmed a patient has tested positive for Legionella bacteria infection. The Mater said it was unknown if the infection was acquired at the hospital and it was working with independent agencies to determine the source of the deadly infection.

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Konica Minolta: Medical Diagnostic Imaging and Design Thinking [Interview][Transcript]

Guillermo_Sander_Medical_Diagnostics_Design_ThinkingGuest: Guillermo Sander
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Guillermo Sander is Konica Minolta’s Senior Strategic Marketing Manager, The Americas, and responsible for introducing the latest premium Digital X-ray detectors in the AeroDR product family. He has been involved in healthcare and IT for more than 20 years and is considered by many as a thought leader in understanding customer needs and developing creative and practical solutions that gain widespread acceptance in the market. Prior to Konica Minolta, Guillermo held marketing and product management roles at GE Healthcare, Anixter International and the telecommunications division for Pirelli Cables.

Segment overview: Guillermo Sander from Konica Minolta talks about the Design Thinking approach and also shares some recommendations to clinicians about diagnostic imaging in their practices.

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Advances in Medical Diagnostic Imaging [Interview][Transcript]

Guillermo_Sander_Medical_Diagnostic_ImagingGuest: Guillermo Sander
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Guillermo Sander is Konica Minolta’s Senior Strategic Marketing Manager, The Americas, and responsible for introducing the latest premium Digital X-ray detectors in the AeroDR product family. He has been involved in healthcare and IT for more than 20 years and is considered by many as a thought leader in understanding customer needs and developing creative and practical solutions that gain widespread acceptance in the market. Prior to Konica Minolta, Guillermo held marketing and product management roles at GE Healthcare, Anixter International and the telecommunications division for Pirelli Cables.

Segment overview: Guillermo Sander from Konica Minolta discusses the recent advances in diagnostic medical imaging overall and the related IT platforms.

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Konica Minolta Diagnostic Imaging: Changing the Point of Care Environment [Interview][Transcript]

Guillermo_Sander_Primary_Imaging_Point_of_CareGuest: Guillermo Sander
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Guillermo Sander is Konica Minolta’s Senior Strategic Marketing Manager, The Americas, and responsible for introducing the latest premium Digital X-ray detectors in the AeroDR product family. He has been involved in healthcare and IT for more than 20 years and is considered by many as a thought leader in understanding customer needs and developing creative and practical solutions that gain widespread acceptance in the market. Prior to Konica Minolta, Guillermo held marketing and product management roles at GE Healthcare, Anixter International and the telecommunications division for Pirelli Cables.

Segment overview: Guillermo Sander from Konica Minolta discusses the shifts that are changing the point-of-care environment and why real time access to diagnostic primary images is so important to patients and providers.

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Morals, Ethics, and Nursing: Can a Nurse Refuse to Treat a Patient [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Leah_Curtin_Nurse_Code_of_EthicsGuest: Dr. Leah Curtin
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Leah Curtin is an internationally recognized nurse leader, ethicist, speaker, and consultant in the nursing field. A strong advocate for the nursing profession as well as the quality of patient care, Dr. Curtin has long been known for her contributions to the nursing community and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her audience. Dr. Curtin is the executive editor of American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and a clinical professor of nursing at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health.

Segment overview: Dr. Leah Curtin talks about the legal and ethical implications of refusing to administer an experimental drug. Nurse Code of Ethics

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Morals, Ethics, and Nursing: Loyalty to your Employer VS Loyalty to the Patient [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Leah_Curtin_Moral_Dilemmas_Patient_Life_ExtensionGuest: Dr. Leah Curtin
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Leah Curtin is an internationally recognized nurse leader, ethicist, speaker, and consultant in the nursing field. A strong advocate for the nursing profession as well as the quality of patient care, Dr. Curtin has long been known for her contributions to the nursing community and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her audience. Dr. Curtin is the executive editor of American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and a clinical professor of nursing at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health.

Segment overview: Dr. Leah Curtin discusses the question of doing good for the health care practitioner, when extending life comes at a terrible cost of pain and suffering for the patient.

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Morals, Ethics, and Nursing: The Right Thing to Do VS the Legal Thing to Do [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_ Leah_Curtin_Moral_Dilemmas_NursingGuest: Dr. Leah Curtin
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Leah Curtin is an internationally recognized nurse leader, ethicist, speaker, and consultant in the nursing field. A strong advocate for the nursing profession as well as the quality of patient care, Dr. Curtin has long been known for her contributions to the nursing community and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her audience. Dr. Curtin is the executive editor of American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and a clinical professor of nursing at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health.

Segment overview: Dr. Leah Curtin discusses the conflict between doing what is good and doing what is right, for the nurse, and the difference between what is legal and what is right.

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The Health News – 22 January 2016

Overview:
• During the trials, researchers at the University of Melbourne found a similar and significant, reduction in the frequency and intensity of hot flushes from real and fake acupuncture treatments.

• Professor Russell Keast from Deakin University’s Centre of Advanced Sensory Science said when a person had a high fat diet and was overweight, they would be less sensitive to the taste of fat.

• The study found more that 98 per cent of all stillbirths occurred in low to middle-income countries. But the researchers found that Australia’s stillbirth rates were significantly higher than other developed countries.

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