The DocBuddy Journal
How painful are the outdated, broken workflows you have to deal with everyday as a healthcare provider? Join host Erik Sunset for thought leadership from DocBuddy on ways healthcare providers and workers can streamline their workflows with technology, get the latest practical takeaways from the world of Health IT, and get updates from the leader in mobile workflow solutions for providers and their organizations, DocBuddy.
Episodes
101 episodes
Credentialing Chronicles: Paper Trails and Patient Safety
In this eye-opening episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Erik welcomes Shannen Aguayo and Nyleen Flores, hosts of the rapidly growing Credentialing Chronicles podcast. They dive deep into the ...
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Episode 100
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50:00
One World Surgery: Igniting the Spirit of Service and Transforming Lives
In this inspiring episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms interviews Dr. Peter Daly, an orthopedic surgeon, and his wife Lulu Daly, a pediatric nurse, about their remarkable journey founding One ...
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Episode 99
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47:04
Marc Ryan: Drug Prices, Medicare Challenges, and Provider Sustainability
In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, Marc Ryan, Chief Solutions Officer of Lilac Software, provides an in-depth analysis of the current U.S. healthcare landscape. From the complexities of drug pricin...
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Episode 98
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57:36
The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
In this powerful episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms welcomes Dr. Stefanie Simmons, Chief Medical Officer of The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. Dr. Simmons shares the foundation's origi...
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Episode 97
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35:11
John Williamson: Throwing The AI Party Healthcare Deserves
In this eye-opening episode of the DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with John Williamson, founder and CEO of Lockbox AI, to explore the frustrating state of healthcare technology and the revolutionary potential of AI solutions. ...
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Episode 96
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42:10
Bill Prentice: ASC Advocacy: New Administration, New Opportunities
In this episode, host Erik welcomes back Bill Prentice, President of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). Bill shares exciting updates on ASCA's initiatives, including their decision to make all virtual education free for members.&...
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Episode 95
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12:19
Eric Passon: The New Healthcare Playbook: Aligning Mission With Margins
In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Erik Sunset sits down with Eric Passon, founder and CEO of Ancore Health. They discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare in 2025, exploring how medical...
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Episode 94
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37:34
Steven Gorin DO: Bones, Bytes, and Bottom Lines
As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Steven Gorin, DO, is passionate about helping his patients of all ages at the Institute of Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics maintain acti...
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Episode 93
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42:51
John Yaft MD: Fixing Healthcare, Technology, & Burnout
Dr. John Yaft is a board-certified internal medicine physician that is currently the Chief Medical Officer for the Baylor Scott and White Irving Campus. Dr. Yaft also serves as medical director of Utilization review and holds an adjunct clinica...
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Episode 92
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37:15
Mark Schroeder: Maximizing Reimbursements, Strategic Contract Negotiation
Mark Schroeder is the VP of Growth at Aroris Healthcare. Aroris improves the viability of private practices and health systems by closing the gap between the value they provide and the revenue t...
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Episode 91
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33:31
Inflation + ASCs, Hidden Costs of ASC Transcription Services
In this episode we tackled two main topics:Inflation and ASCs in 5 Numbers via Becker's ASC.The Hidden Cost of ASC Transcription Service...
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Episode 90
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15:16
Dr. Alex Zusman: Unfolding Situation for ASCs THA/TKA PRO-PM
Dr. Alex Zusman is Chief Medical Officer at The Clinician where he oversees medical governance, develops clinical policies, and collaborates with product teams to ensure safety and compliance. He’s also a board certified Pediatrician who ...
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Episode 89
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50:23
Scott Becker: AI in Healthcare, 2025 Outlook, and Overcoming Physician Shortages & Burnout
The inimitable Scott Becker joined this episode of the show to cover a wide array of topics including:AI in healthcareThe outlook for 2025How to overcome the physician shortageGet all of the latest hea...
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Episode 88
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39:38
Improving the Documentation QA Process, Actionable Strategies to Reduce Burnout w/ Christine Munna MSN, AGNP-C
Christine Munna, MSN, AGNP-C is the Director of Quality Assurance and Staff Development with Abode Care Partners. Christine is also a long time
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Episode 87
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27:50
CMS 2025 Final Payment Rule Impact On ASCs w/ Michael McClain
Michael McClain, founder of Left-Coast Healthcare Advisors, LLC, is a broadly skilled executive and operations leader, and ambulatory specialist with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. Michae...
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Episode 86
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36:08
2024 Presidential Election Outcomes and Potential Impact on Healthcare Policy w/ Marc Ryan
Marc Ryan joined us again to discuss the potential impact the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential Election could have on healthcare. Get insights on:What could happen to healthcare policy with GOP control over the Presidency, ...
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Episode 85
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52:41
More On Cardio to the ASC, Key ASC Issues
In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we analyzed two recent articles shared on Becker's ASC shown below.There are interesting tie-ins with previous guests Dr. Dan Blumenthal and Bruce Feldman with respect to cardiology procedures mo...
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Episode 84
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16:48
“What’s Scaring You About The Future of ASCs”
In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal, we're back with the first solo episode in a while and we discussed:Where you can find the DocBuddy roadshow during the rest of 2024.Becker's ASC in ChicagoWASCA Annual Confer...
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Episode 83
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12:26
Overcoming Supply and Implant Cost Pressures with Data w/ Tim Burney
Tim Burney, Founder & CEO of Advantien, joined The DocBuddy Journal for a second time for another insightful conversation! We covered:DocBuddy & Advantien's newly announced
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Episode 82
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41:27
Finding Your Leadership Zone Of Genius w/ Sharissa Sebastian Deppen
Sharissa Sebastian Deppen is the CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance; a company specializing in supporting introverted servant leaders who are women in corporate leadership. She's a leadership...
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Episode 81
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53:19
The Big Picture On CMS, Checks & Balances, Future of Interoperability w/ Marc Ryan
Marc Ryan is the Chief Solutions Officer with Lilac Software. Marc has extensive leadership experience across health plans and healthcare technology. Most recently, Marc was a founding executive and President of MedHOK (MHK, acquired by H...
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Episode 80
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59:31
Cardiovascular Procedures in the ASC, Patient Strategies For Health & Care Plan Adherence w/ Daniel Blumenthal MD MBA
Dr. Dan Blumenthal is the Chief Quality Officer of Cardiovascular Associates of America. He is also a practicing board-certified non-invasive cardiologist and an instructor at Harvard Medical School.<...
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Episode 79
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44:47
ASC Evolution, Driving Facility Efficiency, and Growth w/ Lori Griffith MHA RN
Lori Griffith MHA RN is a consultant with Corazon Inc. who has over 20 years of surgical services and operations management across all of healthcare and including the ASC. Her expertise includes cost ...
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Episode 78
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Strategies To Prepare Your Organization for AI w/ Kyle Swarts
Kyle Swarts is the President of aiHealth where he oversees operations, client success, business development, marketing and strategic partnerships. He joined the show to discuss:Strategies to prepare and engage your organization for ...
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Episode 77
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39:51
How Elevating The Patient Experience Improves Your Bottom Line w/ Jessica Walker
Jessica Walker is the Founder and CEO of Care Sherpa. Her background is in hospitality, healthcare, and tech-enabled services, and she’s led Care Sherpa to boost new patient consults by 26% and increa...
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Episode 76
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