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Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast

Medical Economics

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast features lively and informative conversations with health care experts, opinion leaders, and practicing physicians about the challenges facing medical practices today. New episodes release every week. Brought to you by Medical Economics and Physicians Practice. Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast Staff Hosts: Keith Reynolds, Austin Littrell Contributors: Chris Mazzolini, Todd Shryock, Richard Payerchin, Austin Littrell Inquiries: Please email

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31:38

Special Report: 60 years of Medicare

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/30

This is an Off the Chart Special Report. 60 years ago today, on July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act — also known as the Social Security Amendments of 1965 — into law at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Years earlier, in 1945, it was President Harry S. Truman who first proposed a comprehensive national health insurance program to Congress. During the ceremony in 1965, President Johnson called Truman "the real daddy of Medicare," presenting

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20:59

S1 Ep75: Physician struggles, with AMA President...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA) joins the show to talk about what the AMA is doing for pressing issues like prior authorizations, private practice, artificial intelligence and scope of practice. This is part two of our conversation with Mukkamala. If you haven't already, be sure to check out part one, "From patient to president, with AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D.," to hear about his personal health journey, in addition to the AMA’s stance on primary

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24:53

S1 Ep74: From patient to president, with AMA...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA) joins the show to discuss the AMA's mission in the year ahead, health care policy, challenges facing primary care and his personal health journey.This is part one of a two-part interview with Mukkamala. Don't miss part two — where he talks about reimbursement struggles, prior authorization frustrations, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and physician autonomy — available next Monday, July 28, right

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14:57

S1 Ep73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr., with...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H., joins the show to talk about the recent lawsuit filed against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., by major medical groups — including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a "Jane Doe" pregnant physician — regarding the removal of the COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women and healthy children from the immunization schedules of the U.S. Centers for Disease

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28:15

S1 Ep72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Susan Dentzer, president and CEO of America's Physician Groups, joins the show to talk Medicare reform and the specific proposals included in America's Physician Group's latest report, "Medicare Done Right."Download the full report: https://www.apg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Medicare-Done-Right-Final-4.1.25.pdf Music Credits: PARIS DINNER by Bopper Beats - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note:

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23:00

S1 Ep71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Isaac Park, CEO of Keebler Health, joins the show to talk agentic AI and how it can be used in health care.Music Credits: Saxophonia by Offenbach Project - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools. Introduction and Pace of AI Change (00:00:00) Discussion on the unprecedented speed and velocity of technological change, especially with AI. Podcast

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34:06

S1 Ep70: The state of private practice with Paul...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Paul Berggreen, M.D., president of the American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA), joins the show to talk about the current state of private practice, as well as the findings of the American Medical Association's (AMA's) Physician Practice Benchmark Survey.Find the AMA survey here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-research/physician-practice-benchmark-survey Download the survey here: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2024-prp-pp-characteristics.pdf Music Credits: SMOOTH

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21:19

S1 Ep69: The physician shortage with Brian McKillop...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Brian McKillop, president of AMN Healthcare's locum tenens division, joins the show to talk projections, causes and solutions for the U.S. physician shortage.Find AMN Healthcare's latest report, "The Physician Shortage: Projections, Causes, and Solutions," here: 🔗 https://online.flippingbook.com/view/787974745/ Music Credits: MUCHOS BESOS by Bopper Beats - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note:

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26:02

S1 Ep68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Ericka L. Adler, J.D., a shareholder and manager of the health care group at Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to discuss the hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications — like semaglutide and tirzepatide — that physicians need to know, from ensuring informed consent to navigating long-term safety data.Music Credits: After Hours by Yigit Atilla - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note: Episode

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14:04

S1 Ep67: Immigration policy and the physician...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Thomas E. Price, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and the 23rd secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), joins the show with an idea to address the health care workforce shortage: legal, employment-based immigration.According to a recent Staffing Stream article, "An overlooked answer to the US healthcare crisis: Skilled immigration," by Ron Hoppe, there are: 10,000+ foreign trained physicians waiting overseas for U.S. visas; 15,000+ immigrant physicians already practicing in

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25:58

S1 Ep66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Mark Daly, chief technology officer of Digital Diagnostics, joins the show to unpack artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic tools, and what must be done to maintain both patient and physician trust.Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits: Feel Good Flow by Droppin Q - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note: Episode

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33:25

S1 Ep65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A. Singer, M.D.

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Jeffrey A. Singer, M.D., a general surgeon and senior fellow at the Cato Institute, joins the show to talk about patient autonomy — which also happens to be the subject of his new book, "Your Body, Your Health Care."For more from Singer, read his article in Medical Economics, or find a copy of his book here. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits: Midnight Serenade by MORRIX Holyhold -

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18:49

S1 Ep64: The new standard for malpractice with Daniel...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Daniel G. Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law, joins the show to talk about the American Law Institute's revised legal standard for assessing medical negligence.For more, check out Aaron's JAMA article, "A New Legal Standard for Medical Malpractice." Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits: Coffee Lo-Fi by Mit-Rich - stock.adobe.com Relaxing

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56:14

Physician panel: Navigating the 2025 vaccination crisis

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/07

2025 has brought new heights for vaccine innovation — and new lows in public trust. Medical Economics and Infection Control Today convened a panel of frontline physicians, policy leaders and infectious disease experts to unpack recent policy shifts, the impact of vaccine hesitancy and how we move forward with evidence, empathy and action. Panelists William Schaffner, M.D., Professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Charles Vega, M.D., FAAFP,

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33:35

S1 Ep63: Healthy eating with Chef Dr. Mike

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MAINE, PEMBA — the cardiologist and professional chef better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to talk about a healthy diet and the importance of nutrition in primary care. For more from Chef Dr. Mike, check out his deep dive on ultraprocessed foods and his recipe for pan-seared miso black cod with fresh fennel, broad beans and seafood broth on Medical Economics. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that

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30:04

S1 Ep62: Physician financial mistakes with The White...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/04/28

James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, founder of The White Coat Investor, joins the show to talk about common financial mistakes that physicians make — and what they should be doing instead.For more financial advice, check out Dahle's Medical Economics article, "Achieving financial success as a physician: Mastering 5 money activities." Also, learn how to "divorce-proof your marriage" with these eight tips from Physicians Practice. Oh, and be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news

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29:53

S1 Ep61: Prior authorization with Heather Bassett, MD

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Heather Bassett, MD, chief medical officer of Xsolis, joins the show to talk about prior authorizations and how artificial intelligence (AI) could change everything.Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits: Lo-Fi ChillHop by Mit-Rich - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced

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22:07

S1 Ep60: Strategic planning with Stephen A. Dickens...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, vice president of medical practice services at State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (SVMIC), joins the show to talk strategic planning and why it's so important for practices to stay prepared in times of uncertainty. Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits: Restless Minds by Yomoti - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by

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21:42

S1 Ep59: AI and claim denials with Neal K. Shah,...

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies and co-founder of Counterforce Health, joins the show to talk about claim denials and how AI can help fight them.Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. Music Credits: Cozy Evening Time Coffee by BJBeats - stock.adobe.com Relaxing Lounge by Classy Call me Man - stock.adobe.com COCKTAIL by Mythical Audio - stock.adobe.com Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript

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9:38

S1: Special Report: Medical Economics Insider

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Medical Economics Editorial Director Christopher Mazzolini and Senior Editor Richard Payerchin join the podcast to discuss the new issue of Medical Economics Insider, our brand-new premium interactive digital edition designed to provide physicians with the in-depth insights and practical tools needed to thrive in today’s evolving health care landscape.Music Credit: Cup of Coffee by Ionics - stock.adobe.com Medical Economics Insider:

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