Send us a textToday, we have a special guest, Dr. Nicholas Elwert, DO, MS, who wears many hats in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Elwert is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, where he also serves as the Stroke Rehabilitation Program Director and Associate Residency Program Director. With a deep passion for neuro-rehabilitation, and spasticity management, Dr. Elwert brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to today’s conversation.In this episode, we dive into the world of PM&R, exploring what a typical day looks like for Dr. Elwert, the kinds of patients he sees, and how his work makes a difference in their lives. We also discuss his roles at the University of Kentucky, from teaching residents to shaping the future of the PM&R program. For students interested in pursuing a career in PM&R, Dr. Elwert shares valuable insights on what it takes to match into this specialty, the qualities residency programs look for, and advice on preparing a competitive application.We also dive into Dr. Elwert’s personal journey through osteopathic medical school at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, his fellowship in OMM/Anatomy, and how these experiences shaped his career in academic medicine.

Tired of skyrocketing health insurance costs with little transparency? Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Who is Gentry Harris?03:18 – What Does "Breaking Free from Insurance" Mean?06:50 – The Basics of Self-Funded Plans11:24 – Pros & Cons: Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded18:01 – The Role of TPAs: Your Health Plan Quarterback21:37 – How PBMs Slash Drug Costs28:14 – Success Stories: Real Savings for Clinics33:45 – The Power of Transparency and Control40:00 – First Steps for Practice Owners45:20 – Gentry’s Parting ShotIn this episode, Gentry Harris of The Mahoney Group breaks down how PT practice owners can reclaim control over one of their biggest expenses—health insurance. Gentry dives into:The differences between fully insured plans and self-funded plansHow third-party administrators (TPAs) and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can drive down costsThe pros and cons of self-funding vs. traditional plansReal-world examples of saving thousands through innovative approaches like international drug sourcingWhy business owners hold the key to disrupting the status quo in healthcareIf you're a clinic owner frustrated with health insurance headaches, this episode is a must-listen. Discover actionable strategies to cut costs, improve employee benefits, and optimize your bottom line.

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 53. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be! Read the show notes and find the full episode here: https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/053-corals   With Dr Thom and The Professor busy prepping for their upcoming expeditions offshore, we had time to squeeze out one more episode before they set sail. We caught up with the legendary Di Tracey from NIWA to talk all things deep-water corals. How they live, what makes them different from their shallow water relatives, and how they are adapted to life in the deep dark ocean. Di's long career in deep-sea ecology is also intertwined with her extensive work in making the marine sciences a better place for women to work. She talks us through what it was like to begin her career offshore, often being the only woman on board, and how she helped change the industry for the better.    We’re really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us!   Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!   Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan’s beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com We’d love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   We are also on  Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic  Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic Bluesky: @@deepseapodcast.bsky.social   Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke) Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)    Instagram:  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)  Thom - @thom.linley (https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/)   Or Bluesky: Thom: https://bsky.app/profile/deepseapod.com   Read the show notes and find out more about us at: www.armatusoceanic.com --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image - The Deep-Sea Podcast PRESSURISED logo Edited by - Georgia Wells Glossary Aotearoa - The Māori-language name for New Zealand Te reo Māori - The Polynesian language of the Māori. Oocyte - A developing egg. Spermatocyte - A developing sperm cell. Scleractinia - Or ‘Stony corals’. A type of corals with hard skeletons made of calcium carbonate. They are often reef-like. Bamboo corals - Corals that make their skeletons from a mixture of calcium carbonate and gorgonian. Black corals - Chitinous corals, can be faster growing than the other two groups.

Hon arbetade tidigare som glasmålare tillsammans med bland annat Ulrica Hydman Vallien på Orrefors glasbruk. 2018 fick hon diagnosen Parkinsons sjukdom. Idag har hon egen ateljé i Broakulla i Småland. Hör Jenny Peterson om konsten, träningen och livet med Parkinsons sjukdom.Detta avsnitt av Parkinsonpodden har möjliggjorts med stöd av Navamedic, Transcutan AB, Merz Therapeutics Nordics AB och Abbvie. Navamedic, Transcutan AB,Merz Therapeutics Nordics AB och Abbvie, har ingen påverkan på programval eller innehåll.Programledare: Anders StålhammarTekniker/bollplank: Inge Amundsenhttp://www.parkinsonpodden.seanders@parkinsonpodden.sewww.alltomparkinson.se Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host, Mr. Donald Keating, along with residents, Drs. Lindsay Murphy and Zachary Meade, interview Dr. Melissa Coleman about the history of anesthesiology. Find out how understanding the specialty’s history benefits clinicians, the role residents have played in shaping anesthesiology, and more. Recorded October 2024.

Viju Jacob, MD, FAAP is the Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs at a large Federally Qualified Health Center in Bronx, NYC. His day-to-day work includes oversight of 12 school-based health practices, 2 family practice sites, and 6 school-based dental practices. Dr. Jacob also focuses on regulatory and policy aspects of school-based healthcare […] The post School-Based Health Centers: Health Literacy in Action (HLOL #254) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Kevin Folta interviews John Rizk, a pharmacist and epidemiologist, about M-Pox (formerly known as monkeypox). They discuss the emergence of M-Pox, its characteristics, transmission, symptoms, and recovery. The conversation also covers risk factors, diagnosis, vaccination strategies, treatment options, and the importance of health equity in access to vaccines. John emphasizes the need for more research and randomized control trials to better understand and manage M-Pox.

With Marc Ferrini, CH Saint Joseph and Saint Luc, Lyon - France and Henner Hanssen, University of Basel - Switzerland.   In this podcast, Henner Hanssen joins Marc Ferrini to discuss how to manage obesity-related cardiovascular risk through physical activity and exercise.

In the first portion of the episode, I talked about some executive moves and layoffs occurring in November in the healthcare world. During the second portion of the episode, I interviewed Claire Zangerle, who was just appointed as chief nurse executive at the American Hospital Association and CEO of its American Organization for Nursing Leadership.   Episode Resources Connect with Katie Adams https://medcitynews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-adams-450775141 moves@medcitynews.com Connect with Claire Zangerle https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairezangerle/ 

Jennifer Galvin, MD, and medical student Nadia Abbas invite Dolly Ann Padovani-Claudio, MD, PhD, and Ore-Ofe Adesina, MD, to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion and underrepresented individuals in medicine—specifically as it relates to pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. Drs. Padovani-Claudio and Adesina share their experiences and advice for ophthalmic trainees from underrepresented backgrounds, reviewing strategies to navigate challenges, find a niche in the field, and excel in patient care.