Surviving Healthcare Podcast

Andrew Gitschlag•survivinghealthcarepodcast.com

Healthcare is changing but is it for the better? In this podcast, you'll hear discussions about the healthcare system, its problems, possible solutions, and stories from leading physicians and experts in healthcare. Healthcare is more complex than the sound bites we hear. The changes, and possible solutions, will have wider impact than the sound bites you hear. Join us as we strive to Survive Healthcare

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Episodes

Ep. 36: Coordination of care technology with Asif Kahn

In this episode of the Surviving Healthcare podcast, we will continue this month’s discussion of technology and its place in healthcare with a conversation about how technology can help us better coordinate health care. Too often, a lack of coordination between the patient and family and various physicians and specialists can result in a very confusing situation. You’ll hear from Asif Khan who is the founder and CEO of CareMerge. His goal through CareMerge is to “forge meaningful connections bet...

Nov 24, 2015•39 min

Ep. 35: New models of rehabilitation through technology and gaming with Ted Spooner

In this episode of Surviving Healthcare, you will hear one way technology and health are partnering to achieve better outcomes. My guest for this episode is Ted Spooner. Ted is the co-founder and CEO of Respondwell, one of the best and most-honored physical rehabilitation software companies in the country. RespondWell is a leader in the area of fitness gaming and telerehabilitation. Ted is one of the best possible experts to talk with regarding the use of technology in the healthcare field. As y...

Nov 10, 2015•31 min

Ep. 34: Preparing for open enrollment with Sally Poblete

Open enrollment for health insurance begins November 1. Which means individuals under 65 that want to change their plan or need to get a plan, now is the time to enroll. With that in mind, for this episode of the Surviving Healthcare podcast, you will hear what factors to look for to get the most out of open enrollment and get the plan that works best for you. Joining me in this discussion is Sally Poblete, who is the founder and CEO of Wellthie, a company with a software platform that is design...

Oct 28, 2015•29 min

Ep. 33: Medicare’s annual open enrollment tips and tricks with Danielle Kunkle

In this episode of Surviving Healthcare, you will hear tips and tricks to surviving Medicare’s annual open enrollment period. This happens every year from October 15th to December 7th. This is a very important time of year for Medicare recipients, and this particular show aims to provide you with important information during this time as well as hints that you are on the right Medicare path. You will hear from Danielle Kunkle, who is a founding partner at Boomer Benefits, a Medicare insurance ag...

Oct 13, 2015•28 min

Ep. 32: How your business can lower their healthcare costs with Dr Stephen Schimpff

This episode of Surviving Healthcare is a continuation of direct primary care with practical applications. You will hear how business, both large and small, can implement direct primary care to both improve the healthcare of their employees and decrease what they are paying for medical costs. Joining me on the show again is Dr. Stephen Schimpff. Dr. Schimpff is an internist with training and board certifications in internal medicine, medical oncology and infectious diseases. Dr. Schimpff was a c...

Sep 29, 2015•38 min

Ep. 31: A return to relationship medicine through direct primary care with Dr Stephen Schimpff

In this episode of Surviving Healthcare, you’ll hear about a topic of huge importance and excitement, one that can have an enormous impact on our healthcare system. I’m talking about direct primary care. My guest for this show is Dr. Stephen Schimpff. Dr. Schimpff is a physician with tons of experience and insights into our healthcare system. He is internationally renowned as a cancer specialist and has held numerous leadership positions with the University of Maryland Medical System, one of the...

Sep 15, 2015•37 min

Ep. 30: Adolescent mental health issues with Dr Adelita Segovia

In this show you will hear a useful discussion for parents regarding the issue of adolescents and mental health, which I hope will help parents get this stage of their child’s life in a healthy, happy way. My guest for this discussion is Dr. Adelita Segovia, a board-certified psychiatrist at the Clayton Behavioral Center in St. Louis. Dr. Segovia focuses her practice on issues having to do with adolescent mental health and is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Washington University...

Sep 01, 2015•45 min

Ep. 29: The journey from an insurance based practice to direct pay with Dr Erik Korzen

This episode of Surviving Healthcare features an interesting conversation about one physician’s journey to open his own direct-pay practice after being in an insurance based practice. My guest for this episode is Dr. Erik Korzen, a chiropractic physician at Dynamic Physical Health, who also teaches Human Anatomy and Human Physiology at Wheaton College and the National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Korzen prides himself on taking an evidence-based approach to health care. Our discussion begi...

Aug 17, 2015•34 min

Ep. 28: The changing of chiropractic care with Dr Erik Korzen

In this episode of the Surviving Healthcare podcast, you will hear a very active and wide-ranging discussion of chiropractic care, including its origins, its status when it comes to medical care and its future. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Erik Korzen, a chiropractic physician at Dynamic Physical Health. Our conversation begins with the principles of chiropractic care and what that means, including the philosophy behind it, as well as its evolution. He explains the two schools of thought an...

Aug 03, 2015•34 min

Ep. 27: A better way to diagnosis celiac disease with Jama Lambert

In this episode of the Surviving Healthcare podcast, you will hear an enlightening discussion about the prevalence of Celiac Disease, and how gluten actually affects the body and overall health. With this show’s guest, Jama Lambert, you will discover and learn about a new test, the Array 3, that is far more effective in differentiating between Celiac Disease and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity. Ms. Lambert is the Director of Education at Cyrex Laboratories, which is where this new test was develop...

Jul 20, 2015•39 min

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