web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:32:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Your Practice Made Perfect - Episodes Tagged with “Insurance” https://svmic.fireside.fm/tags/insurance Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:15:00 -0500 Conversations, interviews, and advice for today's practicing medical professionals brought to you by SVMIC's J. Baugh and guests. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast">Learn more at SVMIC.com.</a> en-us episodic Support, Protection and Advice for Practicing Medical Professionals SVMIC Conversations, interviews, and advice for today's practicing medical professionals brought to you by SVMIC's J. Baugh and guests. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast">Learn more at SVMIC.com.</a> no SVMIC michael@foxfuelcreative.com Episode 040: Closing the Gap https://svmic.fireside.fm/episode-040-closing-the-gap 47fcb2ef-5dd8-46d6-859d-699aa7f729f9 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:15:00 -0500 SVMIC full 1 SVMIC Michael Burcham, CEO of Narus Health, talks with Brian Fortenberry about care management. Michael discusses finding the gaps between payer, physician, patient, and hospital, improving those gaps, and giving stakeholders a better experience. He also discusses changing the experience that people have, so that instead of healthcare happening to them, it works for them. 20:11 no Michael Burcham, CEO of Narus Health, talks with Brian Fortenberry about care management. Michael discusses finding the gaps between payer, physician, patient, and hospital, improving those gaps, and giving stakeholders a better experience. He also discusses changing the experience that people have, so that instead of healthcare happening to them, it works for them. <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/episode-040-closing-the-gap%22">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> malpractice, insurance, care management, clinical, narus health Michael Burcham, CEO of Narus Health, talks with Brian Fortenberry about care management. Michael discusses finding the gaps between payer, physician, patient, and hospital, improving those gaps, and giving stakeholders a better experience. He also discusses changing the experience that people have, so that instead of healthcare happening to them, it works for them.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Michael Burcham, CEO of Narus Health, talks with Brian Fortenberry about care management. Michael discusses finding the gaps between payer, physician, patient, and hospital, improving those gaps, and giving stakeholders a better experience. He also discusses changing the experience that people have, so that instead of healthcare happening to them, it works for them.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 039: From Witness to Defendant https://svmic.fireside.fm/episode-039-from-witness-to-defendant 3da24cbc-0d5f-4b28-ae7d-98124e0fa55b Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500 SVMIC full SVMIC Dan Himmelberg, SVMIC Assistant Vice President of Claims, and Brian Fortenberry discuss a closed claim in which a patient suffered an aneurysm after having an appendectomy. The patient's surgeon, who had been an expert witness in other cases, was taken to court himself, where he defended his care of the patient during over 8 years of legal proceedings. 15:53 no Dan Himmelberg, SVMIC Assistant Vice President of Claims, and Brian Fortenberry discuss a closed claim in which a patient suffered an aneurysm after having an appendectomy. The patient's surgeon, who had been an expert witness in other cases, was taken to court himself, where he defended his care of the patient during over 8 years of legal proceedings. <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/episode-039-from-witness-to-defendant%22">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> malpractice, insurance, medical, closed claim Dan Himmelberg, SVMIC Assistant Vice President of Claims, and Brian Fortenberry discuss a closed claim in which a patient suffered an aneurysm after having an appendectomy. The patient's surgeon, who had been an expert witness in other cases, was taken to court himself, where he defended his care of the patient during over 8 years of legal proceedings.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Dan Himmelberg, SVMIC Assistant Vice President of Claims, and Brian Fortenberry discuss a closed claim in which a patient suffered an aneurysm after having an appendectomy. The patient's surgeon, who had been an expert witness in other cases, was taken to court himself, where he defended his care of the patient during over 8 years of legal proceedings.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 038: Doing It Right and Getting It Wrong https://svmic.fireside.fm/episode-038-doing-it-right-and-getting-it-wrong 27d379b1-d206-49fa-b11b-be35e90a8e4f Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500 SVMIC full SVMIC In this closed claim review, a hike up a steep ravine sent William to the hospital with a “weird feeling” in his back. After his symptoms subsided and he was discharged, he passed away of an aortic dissection. Host Brian Fortenberry and SVMIC attorney Judy Reneau discuss the doctor’s defense and how William's symptoms did not lead to the underlying problem. 12:01 no In this closed claim review, a hike up a steep ravine sent William to the hospital with a “weird feeling” in his back. After his symptoms subsided and he was discharged, he passed away of an aortic dissection. Host Brian Fortenberry and SVMIC attorney Judy Reneau discuss the doctor’s defense and how William's symptoms did not lead to the underlying problem. <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/episode-038-doing-it-right-and-getting-it-wrong%22">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> malpractice, insurance, medical, closed claim In this closed claim review, a hike up a steep ravine sent William to the hospital with a “weird feeling” in his back. After his symptoms subsided and he was discharged, he passed away of an aortic dissection. Host Brian Fortenberry and SVMIC attorney Judy Reneau discuss the doctor’s defense and how William's symptoms did not lead to the underlying problem.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> In this closed claim review, a hike up a steep ravine sent William to the hospital with a “weird feeling” in his back. After his symptoms subsided and he was discharged, he passed away of an aortic dissection. Host Brian Fortenberry and SVMIC attorney Judy Reneau discuss the doctor’s defense and how William's symptoms did not lead to the underlying problem.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 037: One Size Doesn’t Fit All https://svmic.fireside.fm/episode-037-one-size-doesnt-fit-all 0e61c791-8646-4bca-a1b4-b6c79e924198 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500 SVMIC full SVMIC Surgeon Dr. Bruce Ramshaw and Brian Fortenberry discuss problems in healthcare and how new models for healthcare based on systems and data science could be applied. Dr. Ramshaw’s goal is to learn the real structural reasons that the global healthcare system is failing and what can be done to fix it. 20:28 no Surgeon Dr. Bruce Ramshaw and Brian Fortenberry discuss problems in healthcare and how new models for healthcare based on systems and data science could be applied. Dr. Ramshaw’s goal is to learn the real structural reasons that the global healthcare system is failing and what can be done to fix it. <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/episode-037-one-size-doesnt-fit-all%22">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> malpractice, insurance, medical, healthcare Surgeon Dr. Bruce Ramshaw and Brian Fortenberry discuss problems in healthcare and how new models for healthcare based on systems and data science could be applied. Dr. Ramshaw’s goal is to learn the real structural reasons that the global healthcare system is failing and what can be done to fix it.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Surgeon Dr. Bruce Ramshaw and Brian Fortenberry discuss problems in healthcare and how new models for healthcare based on systems and data science could be applied. Dr. Ramshaw’s goal is to learn the real structural reasons that the global healthcare system is failing and what can be done to fix it.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 036: The Best Defense is a Good Offense https://svmic.fireside.fm/episode-036-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense 9ea0b744-c14c-4c3c-8b1e-d311d4559fbf Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:15:00 -0500 SVMIC full SVMIC Brian Fortenberry and attorney Wendy Longmire dig into the legal services that SVMIC provides. They discuss depositions, how to properly prepare physicians for testimony, and how mutually beneficial it is for a defendant to really become engaged in their own defense. 26:27 no Brian Fortenberry and attorney Wendy Longmire dig into the legal services that SVMIC provides. They discuss depositions, how to properly prepare physicians for testimony, and how mutually beneficial it is for a defendant to really become engaged in their own defense. <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/episode-036-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense%E2%80%9D">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> malpractice, insurance, medical, testimony Brian Fortenberry and attorney Wendy Longmire dig into the legal services that SVMIC provides. They discuss depositions, how to properly prepare physicians for testimony, and how mutually beneficial it is for a defendant to really become engaged in their own defense.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Brian Fortenberry and attorney Wendy Longmire dig into the legal services that SVMIC provides. They discuss depositions, how to properly prepare physicians for testimony, and how mutually beneficial it is for a defendant to really become engaged in their own defense.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 032: The Malpractice Essentials https://svmic.fireside.fm/episode-032-the-malpractice-essentials 24065b97-2a7b-4213-9e98-4cec2b46d6ea Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:15:00 -0500 SVMIC full SVMIC Jim Smith, with 36 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance business, helps us understand medical insurance and what it means to be a part of a mutual insurance company. Join host Brian Fortenberry as they break down MPL and all that goes with it. 28:02 no Jim Smith, with 36 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance business, helps us understand medical insurance and what it means to be a part of a mutual insurance company. Join host Brian Fortenberry as they break down MPL and all that goes with it. <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/episode-032-the-malpractice-essentials%22">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> Jim Smith, with 36 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance business, helps us understand medical insurance and what it means to be a part of a mutual insurance company. Join host Brian Fortenberry as they break down MPL and all that goes with it.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Jim Smith, with 36 years of experience in the medical professional liability insurance business, helps us understand medical insurance and what it means to be a part of a mutual insurance company. Join host Brian Fortenberry as they break down MPL and all that goes with it.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 009: The Case of Running Back Rundown https://svmic.fireside.fm/the-case-of-running-back-rundown 5fa90c70-a274-45b8-8682-4f7282c6932c Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0500 SVMIC full 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. 11:34 no 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. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/the-case-of-running-back-rundown">To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> 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.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> 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.

To see this episodes show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 005: Things to Consider Before You Commit: Joining a Group Practice https://svmic.fireside.fm/things-to-consider-before-you-commit-joining-a-group-practice 867564ea-b6d9-4e09-a1d2-1a2e27989299 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0600 SVMIC full SVMIC 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. 19:25 no 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. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/11/things-to-consider-before-you-commit-joining-a-group-practice">To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 002: The Balancing Act of Work and Life https://svmic.fireside.fm/the-balancing-act-of-work-and-life ad646fea-4bc2-48ab-8869-0d6fa6793c29 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600 SVMIC full SVMIC 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. 20:55 no 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. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/2/the-balancing-act-of-work-and-life">To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 004: Confessions of a Recovering Addict https://svmic.fireside.fm/confessions-of-a-recovering-addict c39a07e8-dae5-4fd3-9108-1fafff5a9766 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600 SVMIC full SVMIC 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. 26:34 no 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. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/4/confessions-of-a-recovering-addict">To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 003: The Ins and Outs of Malpractice Policies https://svmic.fireside.fm/the-ins-and-outs-of-malpractice-policies 41423cf1-998c-42e6-8610-6672bec406c0 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600 SVMIC full SVMIC 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. 24:37 no 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. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/3/the-ins-and-outs-of-malpractice">To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> Episode 001: The Case of the Cancelled Appointment https://svmic.fireside.fm/the-case-of-the-cancelled-appointment 0698e53b-97ac-4cce-aa98-141f3ddf9e1e Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0600 SVMIC full SVMIC 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. 16:46 no 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. <a href="https://home.svmic.com/resources/podcast/1/the-case-of-the-cancelled-appointment">To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.</a> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

]]> 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.

To see this episode's show notes or to get more information, go to SVMIC.com.

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