Curing Chronic Diseases — The Antidote to Our Healthcare Crisis

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with Michael Ellenbogen who was afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 39.  Michael has been leading the effort to raise money to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and he explains to us how curing chronic diseases is the best way to bend the healthcare cost curve.  Don’t miss this show!

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Unhappy EMR Customers — How Can You Cancel Your Contract?

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with healthcare expert Mark Anderson about customer satisfaction with EMR vendors and their products.  What percentage of EMR installations have failed?  What are the reasons for these failures?  How does a client cancel an EMR contract?  Don’t miss this show!

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Recent Trends on HIPAA/HITECH Enforcement

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with healthcare expert Dennis Melamed about recent trends on the HIPAA/HITECH enforcement.  Has the number of privacy and security breaches increased?  Is the government becoming more vigilant in enforcing HIPAA & HITECH regulations?  What does the healthcare community need to be thinking about regarding HIPAA & HITECH compliance?  Don’t miss this show!

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Future Predictions for Healthcare

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with healthcare expert David Jakielo about the future of healthcare.  Will the independent physician practice disappear?  How will physicians get paid for their services?  Will patients visit the doctor more or less?  Don’t miss this show!

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Hospital & Physician Alignment Strategies — Recipes for a Good Marriage

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with healthcare expert Aimee Greeter about hospital and physician alignment strategies.  What are the different types of hospital & physician alignment strategies?  Which strategies have worked and which have failed?  How are these strategies changing the healthcare landscape?  Don’t miss this show!

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How to Implement An Effective Billing Compliance Program

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with healthcare expert Sean Weiss about implementing an effective billing compliance program.  What are the components of a billing compliance program?  Does a billing compliance program help you if you are audited by the government?  Does a billing compliance program improve your operational efficiency?  Don’t miss this show!

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A Physician’s Primer to Buying or Leasing Office Space

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with real estate expert Marisa Manley about buying or leasing office space for a medical practice.  When does it make sense to buy or lease?  What are the important factors that need to be considered when deciding whether to buy or lease?  How does the current economic environment affect your decision?  Don’t miss this show!

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The Medical Malpractice Crisis – A View From the Patient’s Attorney

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with attorney Adam Cahn of Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss about medical malpractice reform.  Does a cap on malpractice damages control the increase in medical malpractice premiums?  Does the current malpractice system really protect patients?  Can specialized healthcare courts solve the malpractice crisis?  Don’t miss this show!

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Physician Referrals at Hospital Owned Multi-Specialty Groups

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with Dr. Daniel Fass about physician referrals at hospital owned multi-specialty groups .  Will physicians at these groups be restrained in referring patients to doctors at competing hospitals?  How can physicians at hospital owned groups ensure their independence to refer patients to the best specialist?  Is there an increased potential for lawsuits from referring patients to certain specialists?  Don’t miss this show!

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Hospital Mergers & Acquisitions — Current Impact and Future Outcomes

This week on the Healthcare Business Network – Ron Nyman talks with John Reiboldt, Managing Director of Coker Capital Advisors, about hospital mergers and acquisitions.  Why are hospital mergers and acquisitions on the rise?  Are we headed for a future where a few companies own the majority of hospitals around the country?  Will there be room for independent community hospitals?  Don’t miss this show!

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