For a special release this week, we are jumping back to the AAPA conference in Nashville, where we will hear our mirco session with Randy Danielsen, to discuss PA malpractice claims. You'll also get some incredible insights from WIll Sullivan, co-host of the Let's Cover That podcast as well as the EVP and Chief Underwriting officer at CM&F Group.

Sponsored by CM&F Group: (https://www.cmfgroup.com/)

Learn more about Randy Danielsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-d-danielsen-82bb7a7/

In a recent episode of the "Let's Cover That" podcast, we welcome Daniel Hirsch CEO of Risk and Compliance Analytics.

Our guest: Daniel Hirsch CEO of Risk and Compliance Analytics

In this episode we discuss:

• Daniel's story of how he got to where he is today
• Compliance challenges for clinic owners and need to embrace technology
• What is Risk Compliance and Analytics
• Unlocking ROI on Compliance
• How Risk and Compliance Analytics personalizes it's approach
• What's next?

Learn more about Risk and Compliance Analytics: https://www.riskandcomplianceanalytics.com/

This episode is sponsored by: CM&F Group

Find the full episode here: https://sliceofhealthcare.com/lets-cover-that/

Let's Cover That is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network.

In a recent episode of the "Let's Cover That" podcast, we welcome Nicole Chrysler, Principal Owner of Achieve Health LLC with services out of Hawaii and California.

Our guest: Nicole Chrysler, Principal Owner of Achieve Health LLC

In this episode we discuss:

- Nicole's personal journey to where she is today
- Achieve Health LLC's unique approach to weight loss in Hawaii and California.
- Achieve Health LLC's adaptation to telehealth and the challenges faced.
- Challenges in starting a clinic in multiple states, including finding insurance.
- How Achieve Health LLC ensures long-lasting weight loss and client support.
- The center's focus on treating metabolic syndrome and obesity, and how success is measured.
- What is in the future plans?

Sponsored by CM&F Group: https://www.cmfgroup.com/

Learn more about Achieve Health: https://achieveyourhealth.com/

In a recent episode of the "Let's Cover That" podcast, we welcome Omar Nava, a seasoned emergency medicine physician assistant and VP of Advanced Practice provider services at Ivy Clinicians.

Our guest: Omar Nava, VP of Advanced Practice Provider Services, Ivy Clinicians

In this episode we discuss:

- Veteran emergency medicine PA Omar Nava emphasizes the evolving dynamics of emergency departments, stressing the impact of locale on patient load and types of illnesses.
- The transition from an apprenticeship model to an influx of PAs and NPs in emergency medicine underscores the pressing need for skilled professionals.
- Variability in PA training and the lack of a unifying residency pose challenges for both employers and employees, sometimes leading to mismatches.
- Nava identifies future expansion in the roles of PAs and NPs due to a shortage of emergency medicine physicians, considering various pathways for standardizing training.
- Through his podcast "Emergency Medicine, NPMPA Workforce," Nava aims to educate practitioners, supervising physicians, and employers on the ever-changing landscape of emergency medicine.

Sponsored by CM&F Group: https://www.cmfgroup.com/

Learn more about Ivy Clinicians: https://ivyclinicians.io/

In a recent episode of the "Let's Cover That" podcast, Sara Gallo, a visionary Physician Assistant and founder of Clinical Insighters Consulting, shares with us her journey from practicing PA to consultant.

Our guest: Sara Gallo, Consultant, Clinical Insighters Consulting

In this episode we discuss:

• Tell us about yourself and how you found yourself where you are in your career?
• How can access to care and digital transformation influence health equity either positively or negatively?
• How do PAs, as clinicians, contribute to improving health equity through their patient interactions?
• In what ways do PAs in leadership roles shape the impact of digital transformation on access to care?
• What strategies can PAs employ to ensure that the digital transformation in healthcare doesn't exacerbate health inequities?
• What is next for you?

Sponsored by CM&F Group: (https://www.cmfgroup.com/)

Learn more about Clinical Insighters: https://www.clinicalinsighters.com/

In a recent episode of the "Let's Cover That" podcast, Raquelle Akavan, MS, PA-C, shared the inspiring journey of PA Moms, a community that started as a Facebook group and has now grown into an AAPA special interest group.

Our guest: Raquelle Akavan, President and CEO of PA Moms

In this episode we discuss:

- Will inquires about the transformation of PA Moms from a Facebook support group to an AAPA special interest group, and its future progression.
- Raquelle Akavan is asked to detail the benefits offered to members of PA Moms, including the annual summit and scholarships.
- The discussion explores how PA Moms is tackling the issues of burnout, workplace violence, and other challenges faced by PAs, particularly those balancing family responsibilities.
- Raquelle Akavan is asked to provide advice for women aspiring to become PAs and how PA Moms supports them.

Full video and more: https://loom.ly/gZi2_6c

Sponsored by CM&F Group: (https://www.cmfgroup.com/)

Learn more about PA Moms: (https://www.pamoms.com/)

We had an amazing conversation featuring an industry expert in aesthetics, Jonathan McLean, the CEO of McLean Aesthetics. Take a moment to enjoy the episode and Let's Cover That!

Summary of what we cover:

• Jonathan's background in staffing and recruiting led him to discover a demand for talented professionals in the med spa and aesthetic industry, inspiring him to establish McLean Aesthetics.
• When selecting candidates, Jonathan seeks individuals who are passionate about building a brand and delivering exceptional results. Continuous training and skill development are vital in this field.
• Jonathan shared strategies for building a high-performing team, including defining goals, offering competitive compensation, and fostering a positive work environment aligned with the promises made during the hiring process.
• We discussed the challenges faced by entrepreneurs entering the med spa industry and emphasized the importance of understanding the business side of aesthetics. Community-building, diverse marketing efforts, and prioritizing staff well-being were highlighted as key factors for success.

This episode is sponsored by: CM&F Group

Find the full episode here: https://sliceofhealthcare.com/lets-cover-that/

Let's Cover That is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network.

Our guest: Erica Jain, Co-Founder and CEO at Healthie

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Overview of healthy and what's been going on since August?
• What are the new verticals within healthcare you've been expanding?
• How is Healthie  helping businesses scale out more quickly?
• Who do you see as meaningful partners that you have been collaborating with throughout the year and future-facing that you're excited about?
• Can you share any insights or lessons learned from the experiences of GetHealthy.com over the past year that might be valuable to other entrepreneurs or individuals looking to create their own healthcare platforms?
• When you're looking at priorities for you coming up, what do those kind of priorities look like and how are those different than what they could have been two years ago?

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

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Erica Jain - Healthie Website

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Our guest: Karlijn Burridge - Founder, Gaining Health

In this episode we discuss: 

• Karlijn's background in healthcare and what led her to Gaining Health
• Services Gaining Health provides
• Current obesity rates in the US and the projected trends for the future?
• Pathophysiology of obesity and how it affects appetite regulation and adipose tissue?
• Complications associated with obesity and how does treating obesity improve overall health outcomes?

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Karlijn and Gaining Health please use the links below:
 Karlijn Burridge - Gaining Health Website

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Our guest: Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL, Chief Clinical Officer of IntelyCare

In this episode we discuss: 

• Tell us a little bit about your background and what led you to IntelyCare?
• What is IntelyCare and how does it differentiate from other platforms in the market?
• How do you see the quality of care and patient care concerns in an environment where nurses join and leave different locations?
• How does IntelyCare work with the quality of care and address concerns of patient abandonment?
• How does IntelyCare help nurses with work-life balance and burnout?
• How does IntelyCare optimize the part-time or per diem nursing workforce?
• What advice do you have for future nurses coming into the profession?

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Gannon, Lavender and Ivy Psychiatry please use the links below:
Rebecca Love - IntelyCare LinkedIn - IntelyCare Website

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Our guest: Brighid Gannon, Founder of Ivy Psychiatry & Co-Founder of Lavender

In this episode we discuss: 

• Gannon's background in healthcare and what led her to found these two companies.
• How her experience shaped her as she shifted into founding her own companies.
• Can you tell us a little bit about how Ivy psychiatry came to be and what it is and how that led you into Lavender?
• How did your mindset shift? How did that evolve and has your tactic of onboarding evolved as an entrepreneur?
• And how does that differ from your work in lavender?
• Where do you see you evolving as an entrepreneur with these two kind of businesses unfolding?
• What do you think are the biggest hurdles today in the mental health realm and just getting access to care?
• What do you see as kind of the next milestone or big ticket items that you're just excited about for yourself and your teams?

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Gannon, Lavender and Ivy Psychiatry please use the links below:
Brighid Gannon - Lavender - Ivy Physchiatry

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Our guest: Dr. Annie DePasquale, Founder and CEO of Collaborating Docs

In this episode we discuss: 

• Dr. Annie tell us about her background in Healthcare and what lead her to Collaborating Docs.
• A rundown on Collaborating Doc, their service, and how they helping NPs
• How's the response been from collaborating doctors to the requirements you have set?
• The evolution of the NP profession over the years
• Top three things NPs need and how Collaborating Doc helps expedite the process
• Upcoming partnerships or milestones Dr. Annie is excited about

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Gigi and Hub International Hearing please use the links below:
Dr. Annie DePasquale - Collaborating Docs LinkedIn - Website 

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Our guest: Gigi Acevedo Parker, Hub International Limited

In this episode we discuss: 

• Parker's background and what she does day to day
• Parker's thoughts on interstate compacts
• Her thoughts on the evolution in healthcare with patient center needs with tele health
• Things for virtual care
• Three quick tips to give listeners

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Gigi and Hub International Hearing please use the links below:
Gigi Acevedo Parker LinkedIn Profile - Hub International Limited LinkedIn - Website 

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Our guest: Brian Taylor, Senior Director of Audiology at Signia Hearing

In this episode we discuss: 

• Tell us about your background in healthcare and what lead you to Signia
• What is Signia and how does it differ from other products in the same market? 
• How do you feel technology is impacting the healthcare space and driving better patient outcomes? 
• Are there any partnerships or milestones you are particularly excited to share? 
• What are some of the online capabilities with their hearing support and testing?

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Signia Hearing please use the links below:
Brian Taylor LinkedIn Profile - Signia Hearing LinkedIn - Website 

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Our guest: Allison Puryear, Founder and CEO of Abundance Practice Building

In this episode we discuss: 

• Puryear's background and what brought her to start her business.
• An understanding of how abundance practice building works.
• Top tips for starting a social work practice.
• Partnerships or upcoming milestones.

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Abundance Practice Building please use the link below:

LinkedIn - Website 

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Our guest: Patty Abrigo-Naidenoff, CEO of Integrated Therapeutic Healing

In this episode we discuss: 

• Abrigo-Naidenoff's background & what brought her to Integrated Therapeutic Healing
• Their “focus on prevention” methods
• The first steps to help someone get into holistic healing methods
• The most common challenges faced while treating patients 
• The most promising advancements or technologies in the physical therapy field, and how they can help you provide better care to your patients
• What's next? 

Sponsored by: CM&F Group

To learn more about Integrated Therapeutic Healing please use the link below:

- Website 

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Our guest: Dawn Morton-Rias, President & CEO at National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

In this episode we discuss: 

• Mortan-Rias' background & what brought her to NCCPA
• Key challenges facing the PA profession today, and how NCCPA is helping to address them
• How NCCPA assists the PA's in the organization with their growth & success
• How the pandemic has affected the role of PA's in healthcare, especially alongside the ongoing challenges facing the healthcare industry today
• The future of NCCPA

Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)

To learn more about NCCPA please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

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Our guest: Ryan Schwartz, CEO of Mental Health Match

In this episode we discuss: 

• Schwartz's background 
• What differentiates Mental Health Match from other platforms in the space? 
• Upcoming milestones for Mental Health Match
• What's next for Mental Health Match? 

Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)

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- Website - LinkedIn

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Our guest: Amanda Gorman, Founder & Chief Clinical Officer at Nest Collaborative

In this episode we discuss: 

• Gorman's background 
• The features and capabilities of the Nest Collaborative telehealth platform, and how it supports prenatal and postpartum lactation care
• How Nest Collaborative ensures patients receive high-quality care, and how they handle emergency situations or complications 
• How Nest Collaborative works with healthcare providers, such as OB/GYNs and lactation consultants to provide comprehensive care for patients
• What's next for Nest Collaborative? 

Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)

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Our guests: Aditi Gaur, CTO & Co-Founder of Mind&Match & Megan Rozanski, CEO & Co-Founder of Mind&Match

In this episode we discuss: 

• Challenges they have both faced in finding the right therapist for their mental health needs?
• How insurance coverage and geographic distribution of mental health professionals contributes to the challenge of accessing mental health treatment in the US
• Where we see the highest rates of anxiety and depression, and what the greatest unmet need was for mental health treatment during the pandemic
• How has the mental health crisis impacted them personally, as recent graduates of grad school 
• What's next?

Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)

To learn more about Mind&Match please use the links below:

- Website - LinkedIn

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