Your Practice Made Perfect
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
146 episodes of Your Practice Made Perfect since the first episode, which aired on February 1st, 2018.
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Episode 066: Microperforations, Macro Problems
June 21st, 2019 | Season 1 | 18 mins 8 secs
closed claim, diverticulitis, er, patient
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.
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Episode 065: With Great Power Comes Professional Responsibility
June 14th, 2019 | Season 1 | 30 mins 25 secs
clinical, doctor, medical, power, professional responsibility
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.
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Episode 064: Making Mergers Manageable
June 7th, 2019 | Season 1 | 18 mins 12 secs
acquisitions, mergers, practice management
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.
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Episode 062: When Small Concerns Become Big Problems
May 17th, 2019 | Season 1 | 18 mins 18 secs
diabetic, gangrene, lawsuit, malpractice
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.
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Episode 061: Healthcare in the Line of Duty - Part 2
May 10th, 2019 | Season 1 | 19 mins 56 secs
military medicine, resuscitating, stabilizing, treating pain
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.
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Episode 060: Healthcare in the Line of Duty - Part 1
May 3rd, 2019 | Season 1 | 20 mins 35 secs
emergency response, military, modern medicine
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.
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Episode 059: A Recipe for Disaster
April 26th, 2019 | Season 1 | 10 mins 16 secs
cardiac, closed claim, cookbook medicine, treatment
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.
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Episode 058: It’s All About Attitude
April 12th, 2019 | Season 1 | 18 mins
mental health, physician, the rock star doctors guide
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.
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Episode 057: Mental Health for Health Experts
April 5th, 2019 | Season 1 | 13 mins 5 secs
author, mental health, rockstar doctor
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".
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Episode 056: The Permanence of Posting
March 29th, 2019 | Season 1 | 18 mins 22 secs
post management, social media
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.
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Episode 055: Best Practices for Your Practice
March 22nd, 2019 | Season 1 | 16 mins 6 secs
best practice, employment law, hr, practice management, work environment
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.
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Episode 054: Prepping Your Practice for Cybersecurity
March 15th, 2019 | Season 1 | 17 mins 21 secs
cybersecurity, digital, ex-employees, hacked email, risk education
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.
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Episode 053: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Weekend Retreats
March 8th, 2019 | Season 1 | 22 mins 51 secs
goal setting, goals, practice management, retreats, swot analysis
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.
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Episode 052: The Dangers of Miscommunication
March 1st, 2019 | Season 1 | 16 mins 1 sec
chest pain, closed claim, communication, malpractice
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.
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Episode 051: Keeping Calm in the Courtroom
February 15th, 2019 | Season 1 | 21 mins 2 secs
juror, lawyer, mock trial, trial
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.
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Episode 050: Prescribing Opioids During an Epidemic
February 8th, 2019 | Season 1 | 22 mins 20 secs
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.