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Your Practice Made Perfect

Support, Protection and Advice for Practicing Medical Professionals

About the show

Conversations, interviews, and advice for today's practicing medical professionals brought to you by SVMIC's J. Baugh and guests. Learn more at SVMIC.com.

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Episodes

  • 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.