Your Practice Made Perfect

SVMIC's Katie Musacchio walks us through prior episodes that reveal tips and insights on the future of technology in the healthcare world post-pandemic. We hear from SVMIC's Michael Cash on details about telemedicine since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with his predictions for what the future may hold. We also hear conversations from an episode on Clinical IT with Dr. Kevin Johnson. He zones in on ways to utilize evolving technology in order to help patients in the future. Robbie Morris joined us in 2020 to speak on security and privacy tips for medical practice staff. Each full-length episode featured in today's show is linked in the show notes. To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 124: Physician Well-Being and Pandemic Burnout

SVMIC — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Now more than ever, physicians need to focus on their own well-being and stress management. To guide our conversation, we speak with Dr. Charlene Dewey about best approaches and prevention advice for dealing with mental health in the midst of a pandemic.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 122: Using Technology to Secure Your System

SVMIC — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600

In part two of our three-part series on Cybersecurity, we join IT security expert Brian Johnson to discuss how to utilize technology to protect your systems from threats and attacks.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode:120 When Country Tough Isn't Tough Enough with Katy Smith

SVMIC — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Host J. Baugh sits down with medical malpractice attorney Katy Smith to discuss a closed claim case with some valuable lessons surrounding a patient electing to undergo a weight loss surgery without the assistance of a sedative.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 118: Market Research, Know your Customer

SVMIC — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Mary Elzey joins J. Baugh to discuss some of the best practices for creating a better patient experience by using various types of data and applying a “customer first” approach to medical practices.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 116: Practice Marketing

SVMIC — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0500

Marketing expert Jarod Spiewak shares his digital and traditional tips and tricks for helping doctors promote and grow their practices through marketing.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 114: The Litigation Process

SVMIC — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:15:00 -0500

Nashville attorney Wendy Longmire breaks down how the litigation process works in malpractice suits so that physicians can be better prepared.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 112: Safety in Security

SVMIC — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0500

Host J. Baugh sits down with Daniel VanderSteeg to discuss financial planning for professionals and business owners, specifically with advice around the new SECURE Act.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 110: A Fact of Life

SVMIC — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0600

In this Closed Claim, Claims Attorneys Katy Smith and J. Baugh review the unfortunate tragedy of a woman’s stillborn child and the lengthy process it took to conclude the case.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 108: Adding Assumptions to the Wound

SVMIC — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:15:00 -0600

In this Closed Claim review, Claims Attorneys Katy Smith and J. Baugh discuss the dangers of assumptions when it comes to practicing medicine and diagnosing a case with a woman’s abdominal surgery.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 106: Technology Driving Clinical Care

SVMIC — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:15:00 -0600

Claims attorney J. Baugh sits down with Vanderbilt University Medical Center Biomedical Informatics Specialist, Kevin Johnson to talk about the fast-growing world of clinical IT, and how it can inform care.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 104: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

SVMIC — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Jean Byasse joins J. Baugh to discuss estate planning. They dive into the intricacies of creating a will and cover the basics of making sure your property makes it into the right hands after you’re gone.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 102: Hazardous Office Protocols

SVMIC — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Katy Smith joins J. Baugh once again to discuss a closed claim involving poor office systems and protocols. They discuss the importance of implementing organized and effective office systems, and also why tracking office procedures could save you both time and trouble.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 100: A Different Animal Altogether

SVMIC — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:15:00 -0500

In today’s episode, Wendy Longmire joins host J. Baugh to chat through providing care for people with service animals. They cover the best practices and unique needs of these often overlooked patients.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 098: Left To Their Own Devices

SVMIC — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:15:00 -0500

In this closed claim review, Katy Smith and J. Baugh of SVMIC dive into a case with multiple defendants regarding the proper use of medical devices in the operating room.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 096: Financial Planning for Physicians: Don’t Let Your Money Control You

SVMIC — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:15:00 -0500

J. Baugh and John Dameron discuss financial planning for physicians, including taking inventory of what you owe and what you own, thinking about how having a partner plays into your finances, and the importance of your financial goals.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 095: Gear Up for Burnout

SVMIC — Fri, 29 May 2020 00:15:00 -0500

At any given point, physician burnout affects up to 50% of the physician population across all ages and specialties. Dr. Greg Jones joins J. Baugh to discuss this and other factors impacting physician health and why it’s so important for physicians to seek help when they need it.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 094: A Multimodal Approach to Pain Management

SVMIC — Fri, 15 May 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. John McGraw and J. Baugh discuss the HHS Pain Management Best Practices Task Force and its efforts to address the opioid crisis with evidence-based conclusions surrounding pain management.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 093: Answers for Physicians During COVID-19

SVMIC — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:15:00 -0500

These unprecedented times have all healthcare professionals looking for answers. We’ve assembled a panel of some SVMIC’s best experts in their respective fields to cover some of the most frequently asked questions from our members. We discuss everything from Telemedicine coverage to managing a small business during this crisis. If you have a question about practicing medicine during COVID-19, there’s a good chance someone else has the same one. Tune in today and learn more.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 092: Communication is in the Eye of the Beholder

SVMIC — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Katy Smith and J. Baugh explore another closed claim. A 33-year-old woman with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt reported symptoms including blurred vision and headaches. After she underwent surgery, her vision continued to worsen until she was almost blind in one eye.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 091: Talking to Your Insurance Carrier

SVMIC — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Charmy Shrode joins J. Baugh to dive into some of today’s malpractice insurance issues like practicing outside of your specialty, the impact the opioid crisis is having on malpractice insurance, telemedicine, and more.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 090: The Renaissance Woman

SVMIC — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:15:00 -0600

Dr. Nancy Shipley sits down with J. Baugh to talk tackling fear, achieving balance, and being a Renaissance woman, which for her starts with identifying her values and making sure everything she does fits within those values.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 089: HR Issues: The Biggest Trouble Spot

SVMIC — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0600

In the third and final part of their HR discussion, Scott Hickman and J. Baugh go over the importance of honesty and performance improvement in employee reviews, onboarding and off-boarding, and wage issues.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 088: HR Issues: Compensation Laws and Workplace Harassment

SVMIC — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0600

Scott Hickman and J. Baugh continue their HR discussion, this time with a focus on employment classification and the impact on pay, comp time, and the Family Medical Leave Act as well as how to address harassment in the workplace.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 087: HR Issues: Doing Your Homework

SVMIC — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0600

Attorneys Scott Hickman and J. Baugh discuss common HR issues that come up in practices, including the importance of enlisting a professional on the front end with compliance questions, and essential elements to include in a personnel manual.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 086: Destroying Physician Burnout

SVMIC — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0600

Dr. Betty-Ann Svendsen shares her own personal experience surrounding physician burnout with J. Baugh, including its very real impact on her personal life. Svendsen shares how she was able to destroy burnout by making herself a priority and putting more focus on work-life balance.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 085: Not Everything Is As It Seems

SVMIC — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Brian Fortenberry sits down with Katy Smith and J. Baugh to dive into another closed claim. A 23-year-old male came in complaining of mysterious pain and was treated for a sprained ankle. Months later he suffers a sudden cardiac arrest.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 084: Quality Testing

SVMIC — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Anne Pontius joins J. Baugh to discuss operating an in-office laboratory. Anne weighs out the pros and cons of doing your own testing in-house versus using a commercial laboratory.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 083: Crucial Communication

SVMIC — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:15:00 -0600

SVMIC Attorneys J. Baugh and Katy Smith take a look at another closed claim in which a lack of communication led to a patient diagnosed with severe sleep apnea being given an excessive dosage of pain medication.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 082: Courtroom Combat

SVMIC — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Brian Fortenberry chats with lawyer Ryan Wood on how things typically play out in the courtroom and some of the questionable tactics used by both sides to argue their case.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 081: That’s Not My Job

SVMIC — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:15:00 -0500

J. Baugh sits down with Katy Smith to take a close look at a closed claim of an ER Physician who was asked to re-intubate a patient. The physician, trying to follow protocol, refused and the patient died shortly after.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 080: When Healthcare Goes Virtual

SVMIC — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Richard Moses sits down with host Brian Fortenberry to discuss telemedicine and telehealth, the legalities of practicing across state lines, and how to go about doing so if you wish to work in multiple states.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 079: Missteps in Medical Records

SVMIC — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Katy Smith joins J. Baugh to discuss three separate cases where critical oversights in patients’ medical records led to severe consequences, both physical and legal.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 078: Learning to Run

SVMIC — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Steve Dickens joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss the importance of a strong, active leadership model and how proper governance minimizes inefficiencies and maximizes strategic decision making.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 077: In Due Time

SVMIC — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Attorneys J. Baugh and Katy Smith join Brian for another review of a closed claim that took ten years to go to trial. A 55-year-old gentleman jumped off his truck injuring his knee and ankle, resulting in pain and foot drop.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 076: Back to the Heart of the Matter

SVMIC — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Brian Fortenberry sits down with J. Baugh and Katy Smith again to review a case of a 73-year-old with increasing back pain and a history of heart issues who wasn’t notified in time to catch a fatal heart attack.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 075: Out of Breath and Time

SVMIC — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Editor and founder of MedMalReviewer.com, Eric Funk, returns with Brian Fortenberry to review a malpractice case of a 31-year-old male who couldn’t receive a CT scan for physical reasons and got a misdiagnosis of bronchitis that resulted in a tragic outcome.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 074: A Site for Sore Eyes

SVMIC — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Host Brian Fortenberry chats with Emergency Medicine doctor, Erik Funk. Erik is the editor of the website MedMalReviewer.com, where physicians can get access to actual medical malpractice cases from legal databases. They discuss the multitude of resources that can be found on Dr. Funk’s site and when those resources can come in handy.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 073: Litigation 101

SVMIC — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Katy Smith and J. Baugh walk through the basics of Malpractice suit litigation. What to prepare for, the statistics around some of these suits, and how a good partner can help a physician be prepared.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 072: Data Driven Decisions

SVMIC — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0500

This week on Your Practice Made Perfect, Brian discusses stats and what role they play in malpractice insurance coverage and medical practices, with Kathy Cartwright and Divya Parikh - vice president of Research and Education at the Medical Professional Liability Association.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 071: The Case of the Right Knee

SVMIC — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0500

J. Baugh and Katy Smith, claims attorneys at SVMIC, sit down with Brian Fortenberry to review a malpractice case where a patient had the wrong knee operated on to repair a meniscus tear. They discuss the immediate discovery and the events that came as a result of a wrong-site surgery.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 070: Failure to Follow Up

SVMIC — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Attorney John Ryman takes Brian Fortenberry through a closed claim case of a 72-year-old male who died two years after a primary care visit. When it was discovered that the doctor failed to follow up on a recommended CT evaluation, the patient’s estate filed a lawsuit.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 069: Checks and Balances and Embezzlement

SVMIC — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:15:00 -0500

On this episode, Laura Watkins observes the frightening topic of embezzlement and how it might be more common than you think. Watkins walks you through what embezzlement looks like and steps to take to ensure that your practice doesn’t fall victim.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 068: Burning at Both Ends of the Candle

SVMIC — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt has a candid conversation with Brian about her accomplished career in medicine and how she manages the workload. Through building support systems and research, she has been able to show other women physicians how to avoid the all-too-common burnout.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 067: Putting Disaster Plans In Place

SVMIC — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Rana McSpadden and Brian Fortenberry talk about the various ways to prepare your practice for everything from tornadoes to cyber attacks. McSpadden explains the use of reverse planning to figure out your goals and the even bigger disaster of putting off the planning process.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 066: Microperforations, Macro Problems

SVMIC — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Katy Smith and J. Baugh join Brian Fortenberry this week to look at a closed claim case involving a 42-year-old John Doe with a 4+ year history of acute diverticulitis. The two discuss the patient’s trip to the ER and how a CT misreading led to the patient’s untimely death.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 065: With Great Power Comes Professional Responsibility

SVMIC — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Scott Fowler and Brian Fortenberry examine the personal topic of professionalism in the medical industry, and a doctor’s covenant with society. Dr. Fowler explains how the practice of medicine is not a business but a calling.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 064: Making Mergers Manageable

SVMIC — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Shannon Hampson joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss the exciting and potentially intimidating topic of mergers. Hampson explains why a merger may or may not make sense for your practice, as well as how to prepare for an impending merger should there be one.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 063: Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse

SVMIC — Fri, 31 May 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Rett Blake joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss the many angles of the opioid crisis. Dr. Blake explains abuse vs. misuse, the symptoms of addiction, and the reason people are overdosing and how to prevent it.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 062: When Small Concerns Become Big Problems

SVMIC — Fri, 17 May 2019 00:15:00 -0500

What started as a routine visit for diabetic medication turned into a case of gangrene and a lawsuit. In this closed claim case, Brian Fortenberry, Katy Smith, and J. Baugh remind us that communication and documentation are two of the most important tools for both physicians and patients.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 061: Healthcare in the Line of Duty - Part 2

SVMIC — Fri, 10 May 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Missy Givens returns with host J. Baugh to continue her discussion on advancements in military medicine. Dr. Givens explores the latest innovative methods for prehospital care such as stabilizing, resuscitating, and treating pain in patients.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 060: Healthcare in the Line of Duty - Part 1

SVMIC — Fri, 03 May 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Missy Givens joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss how the military is innovating modern medicine and emergency response methods to reduce mortality rates in the field, and how these methods carry over to civilian care.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 059: A Recipe for Disaster

SVMIC — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Katy Smith joins J. Baugh for another closed claim case. The two discuss a practice known in the industry as “cookbook medicine” and how this practice led to a patient’s death and a lawsuit.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 058: It’s All About Attitude

SVMIC — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Rebekah Bernard rejoins the podcast to continue discussing her book The Rock Star Doctors Guide: Change Your Thinking, Improve Your Life. She discusses the three A’s of patient care, as well as some key points from the book on how to be a rockstar physician for your patients.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 057: Mental Health for Health Experts

SVMIC — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. Rebekah Bernard, who literally wrote the book on physician burnout, joins host Brian Fortenberry to discuss a few key points from her book, The Rock Star Doctors Guide: Change Your Thinking, Improve Your Life.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 056: The Permanence of Posting

SVMIC — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:15:00 -0500

There is no doubt that social media can make or break businesses and individuals alike. Luckily, Dr. Katrina Hood is here to offer some pointers on things to be aware of and how to keep yourself out of trouble.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 055: Best Practices for Your Practice

SVMIC — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Establishing a business is one thing. Creating a healthy work environment is completely different. On this episode, Chris McCarty returns to discuss the importance of understanding employment laws and best HR practices to keep a business in check.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 054: Prepping Your Practice for Cybersecurity

SVMIC — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:15:00 -0500

Chris McCarty joins host Brian Fortenberry to shed light on the cybersecurity risks that face your business in today’s digital age. Chris gives advice on navigating the waters of disgruntled ex-employees, hacked email accounts, and hiring techies.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 053: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Weekend Retreats

SVMIC — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Esteemed MGMA members Sarah Ligon and Steve Dickens join host Brian Fortenberry to discuss setting goals for your practice. Sarah and Steve share some tips on how to prepare for goal-setting retreats and which questions to ask to ensure success.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 052: The Dangers of Miscommunication

SVMIC — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Brian Fortenberry explores the closed claim case of a patient who, through miscommunication on various levels, died from a dosage error. Licensed CPA and attorney J. Baugh joins to discuss where the fault may lie and how to avoid issues like this in the future.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 051: Keeping Calm in the Courtroom

SVMIC — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Dr. Jill Huntley-Taylor and Brian Fortenberry break down the process of preparing medical professionals for trial and eliminating surprises while going through the process. Huntley-Taylor discusses how to gather information, what jurors expect from the medical professional, and what kind of attitude to bring into the courtroom.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 050: Prescribing Opioids During an Epidemic

SVMIC — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Dr. Greg Mancini joins Brian Fortenberry to discuss opioids and narcotics and what could have caused the crisis. Mancini discusses the complications and side effects of the drug, as well as alternatives the medical community could utilize to control the issue without compromising patient care.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 049: Taking Your Practice Online

SVMIC — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Dr. Kevin Pho joins the podcast to discuss the pros and cons that social media has on the healthcare industry, clinician rating websites, and the importance of a physician’s online presence. Social media gives physicians the power to reach their patients directly, but more than this, it puts the power of knowledge at the patient’s fingertips.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 048: Get Better with Vantage

SVMIC — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Host Brian Fortenberry and Judy Musgrove, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications, discuss SVMIC’s brand new resource platform, Vantage. With Vantage, SVMIC brings their online service up to the same level of their personal service. This portal has everything that SVMIC offers online, for both policyholders and practice managers.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 047: The Case of Good Medicine, Management, and Documentation

SVMIC — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:15:00 -0600

In this closed claim case, a woman with a family history of breast cancer was closely monitored for 6 years. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the patient filed a lawsuit against her general surgeon. She alleged that her cancer should have been diagnosed at least eight months sooner. Learn how, in this case, it proves that even if all the right steps are taken, one is never immune to a lawsuit.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 046: Avoiding the Crash and Burn

SVMIC — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:15:00 -0600

Dr. Dike Drummond of The Happy MD speaks with Brian Fortenberry about physician burnout. Understanding burnout is not that simple, and Dr. Drummond helps doctors navigate circumstances that can lead to this state. He shares some practical tips on prevention and how to get out of the rut.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 045: Reviewing RVUs

SVMIC — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:15:00 -0600

Host Brian Fortenberry and guest Jackie Boswell discuss the ins and outs of Relative Value Units (RVUs), how they work, and how they're calculated. They discuss how important it is for physicians to be educated when it comes to RVUs, especially for compensation purposes. RVUs have a wider reach as well, being used to evaluate specialties, compare physicians, and assess practices across the nation.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 044: A Hard Pill to Swallow

SVMIC — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:15:00 -0600

Along with host Brian Fortenberry, Dr. Stephen Loyd discusses his intimate struggle with opioid addiction. For three years, Dr. Loyd was addicted to painkillers while working as a physician. In one hand, he had everything anyone would want in life. In the other, a handful of pills. He discusses how finding the Tennessee Medical Foundation helped get him out of addiction.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 043: Power to the Physicians

SVMIC — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:15:00 -0600

With host Brian Fortenberry, SVMIC Vice President of Corporate and Legal Sherie Edwards, and Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Tennessee Medical Association Yarnell Beaty, discuss medical legislation. When physicians get involved on Capitol Hill, it can really make a difference and turn the tide in legislation. They talk about how important it is to contribute to campaigns, get involved at the grassroots level, and establish relationships with elected officials so that physicians have a voice in what laws are being passed.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 042: The Case of Late Expectations

SVMIC — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:15:00 -0600

When pregnant Megan was admitted to the hospital with pain at 32 weeks, the staff failed to recognize fetal distress. This resulted in a C-section performed three hours too late and the infant suffering from severe neurological damage. Brian Fortenberry and attorney Alisa Wamble discuss this closed claim case and how tunnel vision created this sad situation.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 041: Controlling Controlled Substances

SVMIC — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:15:00 -0600

Brian Fortenberry and Dr. Walter Fitzgerald discuss opioids, prescriptions, and all issues that come with it. Dr. Fitzgerald brings his experience as both an attorney and a pharmacist to the discussion, covering everything from new laws regarding prescriptions to safely disposing of extra pills.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 040: Closing the Gap

SVMIC — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Michael Burcham, CEO of Narus Health, talks with Brian Fortenberry about care management. Michael discusses finding the gaps between payer, physician, patient, and hospital, improving those gaps, and giving stakeholders a better experience. He also discusses changing the experience that people have, so that instead of healthcare happening to them, it works for them.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 039: From Witness to Defendant

SVMIC — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Dan Himmelberg, SVMIC Assistant Vice President of Claims, and Brian Fortenberry discuss a closed claim in which a patient suffered an aneurysm after having an appendectomy. The patient's surgeon, who had been an expert witness in other cases, was taken to court himself, where he defended his care of the patient during over 8 years of legal proceedings.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 038: Doing It Right and Getting It Wrong

SVMIC — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500

In this closed claim review, a hike up a steep ravine sent William to the hospital with a “weird feeling” in his back. After his symptoms subsided and he was discharged, he passed away of an aortic dissection. Host Brian Fortenberry and SVMIC attorney Judy Reneau discuss the doctor’s defense and how William's symptoms did not lead to the underlying problem.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 037: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

SVMIC — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Surgeon Dr. Bruce Ramshaw and Brian Fortenberry discuss problems in healthcare and how new models for healthcare based on systems and data science could be applied. Dr. Ramshaw’s goal is to learn the real structural reasons that the global healthcare system is failing and what can be done to fix it.

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Episode 036: The Best Defense is a Good Offense

SVMIC — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Brian Fortenberry and attorney Wendy Longmire dig into the legal services that SVMIC provides. They discuss depositions, how to properly prepare physicians for testimony, and how mutually beneficial it is for a defendant to really become engaged in their own defense.

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Episode 035: Fear Factor

SVMIC — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Host Brian Fortenberry and attorney Jamie Wyatt discuss a closed claim case in which everyone in an operating room, except for the surgeon, was sued due to the complications experienced by the patient post-surgery. They explore this "no talking policy" implemented by the surgeon, and how it created a hostile work environment and a very adverse outcome.

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Episode 034: The Impact of Preconceived Notions

SVMIC — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Attorney Tim Behan and Brian Fortenberry discuss how the depersonalization and dissociation from a well-known patient can help provide more effective treatment. In this closed claim review, a 40-year-old woman with drug-seeking behavior is left with neurological damage due to assumptions made about her condition.

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Episode 033: Pain Points

SVMIC — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Brian Fortenberry talks to Dr. Stephanie Vanterpool, Director of Comprehensive Pain Services at University of Tennessee Medical Center and Medical Director of the University Center for Pain Management. They discuss targeted pain treatment options and how pain is a symptom of an underlying condition.

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Episode 032: The Malpractice Essentials

SVMIC — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Jim Smith, with 36 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance business, helps us understand medical insurance and what it means to be a part of a mutual insurance company. Join host Brian Fortenberry as they break down MPL and all that goes with it.

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Episode 031: The Case of the Black Box Warning

SVMIC — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:15:00 -0500

In this closed claim case, attorney Stephanie Deupree and host Brian Fortenberry examine a very tragic outcome that began with a man's fall from a six-foot ladder while trying to complete a home improvement project. A medication unfamiliar to the physicians prescribed for pain relief resulted in the man's death.

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Episode 030: The Importance of Belonging

SVMIC — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Dr. John Lytle, former President of Arkansas Orthopedics Society, discusses the importance of a physician's involvement in associations, membership groups, and committees. He talks to host Brian Fortenberry about being a part of the local community as well as taking care of other people in your profession.

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Episode 029: The Hypertension is Rising

SVMIC — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Join host Brian Fortenberry and Dr. Elise Schriver as they talk about pulmonary hypertension, its five clinical classes, and how it is being reported more and more on echocardiograms and CT scans. Dr. Schriver is the Associate Clinical Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the Director of the UT Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic in Knoxville.

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Episode 028: Don’t Leave the Rest Unwritten

SVMIC — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:15:00 -0500

In this closed claim review, Ken Rucker, Vice President of Claims for SVMIC, and host Brian Fortenberry discuss how easy it is to let the daily workload negatively impact the quality of medical documentation. Details forgotten can be hard to defend, especially when Dr. Andrew’s early discharge led to a patient's death one week later.

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Episode 027: No One is Too Good

SVMIC — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:15:00 -0500

A lifelong medical practice executive, Tom Stearns shares the wisdom he’s learned over the years as a manager and leader. With host Brian Fortenberry, they explore the role of a manager in a medical practice and how they should be standing behind their employees in a role of support, instead of cracking the whip.

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Episode 026: Care Off the Record

SVMIC — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Brian Fortenberry details and discusses a closed claim case with Claims Attorney, Zynthia Howse. Together, they review the fallout from a female infant’s routine “Well Baby” visit after the care providers failed to administer a vaccination and did not accurately document it in the medical charts.

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Episode 025: Navigating Care to Comfort

SVMIC — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:15:00 -0500

When treating someone at the end of their life, a doctor has more to consider than curing or healing a patient. General Internist, Dr. Daniel Ely, chats with Brian Fortenberry about what goes into palliative care, advanced care planning, and comfort at the end of life.

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Episode 024: Study Up to Sign Off

SVMIC — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:15:00 -0500

In this week’s episode, SVMIC employee Jackie Boswell details and defines what makes a good managed care contract. Ms. Boswell also offers physicians advice on how to negotiate a more beneficial contract and what process to take to ensure a better partnership within a practice.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 023: Treatment Pains

SVMIC — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Host Brian Fortenberry chats with Pain Medicine Physician, Dr. Rett Blake about the newer guidelines that relate to doctors providing pain treatment. Together, they cover the nationwide Opioid epidemic, where it’s rampant, and what’s been done at the national and local level.

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Episode 022: Talk it Out

SVMIC — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Host Brian Fortenberry and experienced claims attorney and risk reduction expert, Shelly Weatherly, talk about how to stay out of legal hot water amidst the stress and responsibility of patient care combined with the possibility of a lawsuit. Hear how clear communication and investing in the doctor-patient relationship can make all the difference.

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Episode 021: The Case of Cascading Conditions

SVMIC — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:15:00 -0500

This week, we review a closed case against a doctor who failed to give a timely diagnosis and treat Mary’s retroperitoneal hemorrhage following a cardiac catheterization. This led to a series of unfortunate medical complications. Senior Claims Attorney Tim Rector talks about this complicated case with Brian Fortenberry.

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Episode 020: Ready, Set, Start-Up

SVMIC — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Brian Fortenberry talks to Sheri Smith to learn more about setting up a private practice like a business. They discuss how SVMIC can offer recommendations on vendors and professionals, as well as providing a practice startup toolkit that includes checklists and medical records retention details for each state.

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Episode 019: Pushing the Limits

SVMIC — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Charmy Shrode, VP of Underwriting, continues to talk with Brian Fortenberry about policies for medical liability coverage. They discuss how far a policy can extend (from you as an individual to your solely-owned practice) and how some plaintiff attorneys prefer to sue an entire entity rather than an individual.

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Episode 018: Read the Coverage

SVMIC — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Join Brian Fortenberry as he talks to VP of Underwriting, Charmy Shrode, about the intricacies of policy documents, information, and coverage. A policy is a contract between the insured and the insurer—don’t be guilty of putting it away in a drawer without reading it first.

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Episode 017: The Technology Angle of Attack

SVMIC — Fri, 25 May 2018 00:15:00 -0500

As technology becomes even more integrated with healthcare and care management, security becomes a larger threat to medical professionals. In this episode, Kari Stern from NAS talks with host Brian Fortenberry about claims, coverage, and data management practices within Cyber Security.

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Episode 016: The Case of Nothing Noted

SVMIC — Fri, 18 May 2018 00:15:00 -0500

SVMIC Claims Attorney, J. Baugh discusses Eliza James’ malpractice case with Brian Fortenberry. Baugh thoroughly reviews the complete lack of continuity of care, including the multiple mistakes made by her providers, errors with her medical charts and labs, and overall poor communication with the staff which ultimately led to her death.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 015: Taking Great Pains

SVMIC — Fri, 11 May 2018 00:15:00 -0500

In this week’s episode of "Your Practice Made Perfect," Brian hosts Julie Loomis of SVMIC for a discussion on the opioid epidemic. Loomis, an expert in risk management, details the state-by-state legal and medical implications of opioid misuse and abuse.

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Episode 014: Get Down to Business

SVMIC — Fri, 04 May 2018 00:15:00 -0500

When practicing medicine, a doctor can be employed by a hospital system or large group, or they can run their own private practice. In this week's episode, Board-certified orthopedic physician, John Lytle chats with Brian about the particulars that come with running a private practice vs. being in a large hospital group.

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Episode 013: The Case of Reduction Results

SVMIC — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0500

This week, we review a closed case involving 18 year old Samantha Smith who suffered complications from a breast reduction surgery. SVMIC Vice President of Claims, Ken Rucker walks us through the ins-and-outs of Samantha's multiple procedures and the resulting deformities from infection.

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Episode 012: Mind Your Business

SVMIC — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0500

Steve Dickens is SVMIC's Medical Practice Services expert who consults doctors on the business side of practices. In this episode, he discusses recommendations on contract negotiations, interactions with colleagues, and thinking through exit strategies as it relates to employment agreements.

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Episode 011: No Pain Is The Game

SVMIC — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0500

In this week’s episode, we look at developments with pain management and pain medication with a specialist and medical expert. Dr. Blake discusses the Opioid epidemic as a national crisis, better and more appropriate treatments, and how physicians should approach patients struggling with pain.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 010: The Case of Time Ticking Away

SVMIC — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0500

Host Brian Fortenberry chats with SVMIC attorney Katy Smith about the closed claim where a toddler receives treatment due to a tick bite. Together, they review the communication issues between physicians, the lack of continuity in care, and the misdiagnosis that led to the patient dying from a related infection.

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Episode 009: The Case of Running Back Rundown

SVMIC — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0500

In this week’s episode, host Brian Fortenberry interviews former nurse and current malpractice attorney, Stephanie Deupree about a closed claim case. Ms. Deupree details the medical treatment and experience of a 16 year old football player who had their leg amputated after a severe injury on the field.

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Episode 008: Blame Boomerangs Back

SVMIC — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0500

Brian Fortenberry chats with SVMIC Attorney Jim Howell about another Closed Claim Case. They discuss the liabilities and the details of a bowel perforation that was initially missed in the doctor-ordered CT scans and led to the patient’s death.

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Episode 007: HIPAA Know-How – Part 2

SVMIC — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0500

In Part 2 of our 2 part series, we continue our chat with HiPAA expert, Loretta Duncan. Brian asks about the ins-and-outs of HIPAA’s requirements for security with electronic information.

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Episode 006: HIPAA Know-How – Part 1

SVMIC — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0600

In this week’s episode we take a deep dive into the world of HIPAA compliance with Loretta Duncan of SVMIC. In Part 1 of our 2 part series, we cover rules, requirements, and restrictions as it relates to protecting privacy with health information.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 005: Things to Consider Before You Commit: Joining a Group Practice

SVMIC — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0600

When joining a group practice, there is more to consider than salary and location. In this episode, Dr. Matt Perkins and host, Brian Fortenberry chat about what to think through before you partner up.

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Episode 001: The Case of the Cancelled Appointment

SVMIC — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600

Brian Fortenberry details the Henry Jackson case and discusses with Claims Attorney, J. Baugh. Together, they review Mr. Jackson’s sinus issues and the mishandling of his care through a faulty appointment tracking system with his ENT.

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Episode 004: Confessions of a Recovering Addict

SVMIC — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600

In this powerful episode, "Dr. Bob" shares his personal story with Brian. "Dr. Bob" has struggled with alcohol and drug addictions since his early youth all the way through medical school and well into his practice.

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Episode 002: The Balancing Act of Work and Life

SVMIC — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Brian Fortenberry chats Dr. Bob Berkompas. As a Primary Care Physician, Dr. Berkompas shares how he balances a hectic work life with three children, medical committees, professional associations, and being active in his church, all while still keeping his promise to his family.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

Episode 003: The Ins and Outs of Malpractice Policies

SVMIC — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600

Brian Fortenberry interviews Charmy Shrode, VP of Underwriting at SVMIC. Ms. Shrode explains the key differences between traditional insurance policies and malpractice insurance, the legal differences from state-to-state, and why medical professionals should prepare for the worst.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.