Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast features lively and informative conversations with health care experts, opinion leaders, and practicing physicians about the challenges facing medical practices today. New episodes release every week. Brought to you by Medical Economics and Physicians Practice. Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast Staff Hosts: Keith Reynolds, Austin Littrell Contributors: Chris Mazzolini, Todd Shryock, Richard Payerchin, Austin Littrell Inquiries: Please email Host Keith Reynolds (mailto:kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com) with feedback, questions, guest suggestions and more.

Episodes

May 5, 2025 33 mins
Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MAINE, PEMBA — the cardiologist and professional chef better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to talk about a healthy diet and the importance of nutrition in primary care.

For more from Chef Dr. Mike, check out his deep dive on ultraprocessed foods and his recipe for pan-seared miso black cod with fresh fennel, broad beans and seafood broth on Medical Economics.
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James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, founder of The White Coat Investor, joins the show to talk about common financial mistakes that physicians make — and what they should be doing instead.

For more financial advice, check out Dahle's Medical Economics article, "Achieving financial success as a physician: Mastering 5 money activities."

Also, learn how to "divorce-proof your marriage" with these eight tips from Physici...
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Heather Bassett, MD, chief medical officer of Xsolis, joins the show to talk about prior authorizations and how artificial intelligence (AI) could change everything.

Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Stephen A. Dickens, JD, MAEd, FACMPE, vice president of medical practice services at State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (SVMIC), joins the show to talk strategic planning and why it's so important for practices to stay prepared in times of uncertainty.

Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies and co-founder of Counterforce Health, joins the show to talk about claim denials and how AI can help fight them.

Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Medical Economics Editorial Director Christopher Mazzolini and Senior Editor Richard Payerchin join the podcast to discuss the new issue of Medical Economics Insider,  our brand-new premium interactive digital edition designed to provide physicians with the in-depth insights and practical tools needed to thrive in today’s evolving health care landscape.

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Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, joins the show to talk about notable trends in patient safety.

Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Rohit Harve, a technical operations partner and health care expert with PA Consulting, joins the show to talk tariffs and their impact on the medical device industry.

Be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Zed Williamson, founder and CEO of Physician Growth Accelerator, joins the show to talk about common challenges physicians face in private practice, explaining how to manage a successful practice without sacrificing patient care. For more from Zed and his team, check out the Physician Growth Accelerator website, podcast, and YouTube channel.

Plus, starting this Wednesday, March 19, find new episodes of the Physician G...
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Ericka Adler, JD, of Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to discuss factors you should consider before selling your practice.

For more, be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Linda Stein Gold, MD, FAAD, discusses the late-breaking tapinarof cream 1% data from a new analysis of the ADORING-3 clinical trial. Interview recorded at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology conference in Orlando, Florida. 

Topics discussed include:
  • Key insights from the new analysis of the ADORING-3 clinical trial on the use of tapinarof cream, 1% in patients with atopic dermatitis. 
  • Long-term safety ...
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Norman K. “Kip” Beals, MD, is executive director of primary care for Independence Health System in western Pennsylvania. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. A physician practicing for 35 years, Beals has worked in independent practice and as a physician leader and chief innovation officer for health systems.

Beals joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of health care reimbursement —...
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Andrea Greco, senior vice president of health care safety at CENTEGIX, joins the podcast to discuss keeping practices safe and how failing to do so can impact patient care.

For more, be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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Yashaswini Singh, PhD, MPH, a health care economist and assistant professor at Brown University's School of Public Health, joins the show to discuss her recent research article, "Growth of Private Equity and Hospital Consolidation in Primary Care and Price Implications," published in JAMA Health Forum.

For more, be sure to check out Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in t...
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Ferhat Dikbiyik, chief research and intelligence officer at the  cybersecurity firm Black Kite, joins the podcast to discuss cybersecurity and the evolving structure and threat of ransomware gangs.
Music Credits:
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Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP, the owner and CEO of Big Trees MD, joins the show to talk direct primary care with Medical Economics Editorial Director, Chris Mazzolini. Concepcion shares the story of her own personal transition from traditional, fee-for-service medicine, to starting her own direct primary care practice.

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Anders Gilberg, senior vice president for government affairs with MGMA, joins us to discuss the second Trump administration and MGMA's policy wishlist.

MGMA's advocacy agenda

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Editor's note: Episode timestamps and transcript produced using AI tools.


Introduction and ov...
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Medical Economics Managing Editor Todd Shryock and Peter H. Reilly, North American health care practice leader and chief sales officer at HUB International, discuss the top risks that medical practices face in 2025, as detailed in HUB International's 2025 Healthcare Outlook and Insurance Market Rate Report, from malpractice insurance rates to cybersecurity to natural disasters.

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Medical Economics Senior Editor Richard Payerchin and Robert Kushner, MD, professor of medicine and medical education at Northwestern university talking about the latest advancements in treating obesity, and how physicians should approach the drugs making a splash across the industry.

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Medical Economics Assistant Editor Austin Littrell and Richard Miller, MD, a psychiatrist with Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island,  discuss how to talk to patients about health information they get from social media.

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