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 018: Read the Coverage
June 1st, 2018 | 19 mins 52 secs
malpractice, policies
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
May 25th, 2018 | 19 mins 4 secs
care management, claims, cyber attack, cyber security, healthcare
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
May 18th, 2018 | 19 mins 6 secs
closed case, death, malpractice, medical
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.
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Episode 015: Taking Great Pains
May 11th, 2018 | 24 mins 13 secs
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
May 4th, 2018 | 29 mins 11 secs
business, medical, physician, practice, private
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
April 27th, 2018 | 11 mins 26 secs
claims, infection, malpractice, medical, svmic
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
April 20th, 2018 | 19 mins 6 secs
business, doctors, malpractice, management, medical, practice, svmic
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
April 13th, 2018 | 18 mins 24 secs
epidemic, medical, opioid, pain, svmic, treatment
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.
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Episode 010: The Case of Time Ticking Away
April 6th, 2018 | 11 mins 18 secs
infection, medical, svmic, tick
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
March 30th, 2018 | 11 mins 34 secs
amputee, football, insurance, malpractice, medical, svmic
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
March 23rd, 2018 | 17 mins 56 secs
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
March 16th, 2018 | 19 mins 41 secs
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
March 9th, 2018 | 19 mins 28 secs
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.
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Episode 005: Things to Consider Before You Commit: Joining a Group Practice
March 2nd, 2018 | 19 mins 25 secs
case, group practice, insurance, medical
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 002: The Balancing Act of Work and Life
February 1st, 2018 | 20 mins 55 secs
balance, cancer, case, insurance, life, medical, sinus, work
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.
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Episode 001: The Case of the Cancelled Appointment
February 1st, 2018 | 16 mins 46 secs
cancer, case, insurance, medical, sinus
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.