Your Practice Made Perfect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.