Brian Fortenberry

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 004: Confessions of a Recovering Addict

February 1st, 2018  |  26 mins 34 secs

addiction, cancer, case, insurance, medical, recovery, sinus, stories

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.

Episode 003: The Ins and Outs of Malpractice Policies

February 1st, 2018  |  24 mins 37 secs

cancer, case, insurance, malpractice, medical, policies, policy, sinus

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.

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.