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Aging population, escalating costs drive demand for care at home, but challenges remain  

In-home services will play a major role in primary care’s future 

Where will you go to learn more about medicine and the business of health care in 2025?

There are plenty of options all over the country, starting next week. Here’s a slideshow featuring a sampling of medical- and business-related conferences for the rest of this year.

Links to the event websites are in the text below each slide.

(If you have an idea about a gathering for medical professionals but it hasn’t been arranged yet, check out the 

event planning and management services offered by MJH Life Sciences

The landscape of medical and healthcare business education in 2025 offers numerous opportunities for professionals to expand their knowledge. Various conferences across the country provide platforms for learning and networking, with events scheduled throughout the year. These gatherings cater to both medical and business aspects of healthcare, offering insights into the latest industry trends and innovations. For those considering organizing their own events, MJH Life Sciences provides event planning and management services, facilitating the creation of impactful gatherings for medical professionals.

Where will you go to meet fellow professionals this year?

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Medical, health care and business conferences 2025 – a slideshow

Sheila P Burke explains how the Trump administration might approach the ACA

Sheila P Burke Trump Administration ACA

 will officially become the 47th President of the United States. After a plethora of health care nominations following the 2024 Presidential Election, questions about how this second Trump administration will approach health care 

 have risen. Sheila P. Burke shares how she anticipates the Trump administration will approach the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

 served for 19 years on Capitol Hill, notably serving as Deputy Chief of Staff and later Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, where she was involved in legislation related to Medicare, Medicaid and the Maternal and Child Health programs, among others. She was elected Secretary of the Senate in 1995, and served as a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) from 2000-2007.

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, discusses how she expects the Trump administration to approach the Affordable Care Act.

The Affordable Care Act under the Trump administration

Sheila P Burke discusses how the Trump administration could impact Medicare and Medicaid

Sheila P Burke Trump administration Medicare and Medicaid 

 have risen. Sheila P. Burke discusses what changes could be ahead for 

Sheila P. Burke, chair, Government Relations and Public Policy Group, Baker Donelson Law Firm, explains what changes could be made to Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration.

Medicare and Medicaid under the Trump administration

Medical Economics Editorial Director Chris Mazzolini and Eve Cunningham, MD, chief of virtual health and digital care at Providence and founder of MedPearl, discuss challenges with patient management and workflow.


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

Access Challenges in Healthcare (00:00:00)


Discussion on the growing access challenges in healthcare if not addressed.




Keith Reynolds introduces the podcast and its focus on healthcare challenges.




Dr. Eve Cunningham is welcomed to discuss patient management and workflow challenges.



Challenges in Patient Management (00:01:23)


Dr. Cunningham outlines the complexities of patient management and referral decisions for primary care physicians.



Overwhelming Medical Knowledge (00:01:27)


Discussion on the rapid increase of medical knowledge and its impact on clinicians.




Exploration of common referral dysfunctions and the need for optimized transitions.




Real-life examples illustrating the frequent misdirection in patient referrals.




Highlighting the shortage of doctors and its effect on access to care and clinician burnout.




Overview of MedPearl as a solution to the challenges faced by doctors.




Dr. Cunningham shares the story behind the development of MedPearl.



Communication Gaps in Healthcare (00:07:13)


Discussion on the knowledge-sharing gap between primary care and specialists.



Need for Clinician-Centric Technology (00:08:13)


Emphasis on creating technology that supports primary care clinicians effectively.




Description of MedPearl's capabilities and how it aids clinicians at the point of care.




Discussion on a case study highlighting the impact of MedPearl in clinical settings.




Review of pilot results demonstrating Med Pearl's effectiveness in referrals and patient care.




Description of MedPearl's scaling process and its growing user base.

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Discussion on enhancing referral quality and outcomes through MedPearl.



Burnout and Clinician Efficiency (00:15:10)


Exploration of how MedPearl addresses clinician burnout and improves efficiency.



Importance of Clinician Involvement (00:17:02)


Discussion on why clinician input is essential in developing effective healthcare solutions.




Dr. Cunningham shares upcoming implementations and goals for MedPearl.

The discussion centers on the challenges in patient management and workflow, emphasizing the growing access issues in healthcare. Dr. Eve Cunningham highlights the complexities faced by primary care physicians, including referral dysfunctions and the overwhelming increase in medical knowledge. MedPearl is introduced as a solution to these challenges, offering features that enhance clinician efficiency and improve referral quality. The conversation also addresses the importance of clinician-centric technology and the need for clinician involvement in developing effective healthcare solutions. Future plans for MedPearl's expansion and implementation are also discussed.

Eve Cunningham, MD, chief of virtual health and digital care at Providence and founder of MedPearl, joins the podcast to discuss challenges with patient management and workflow.

Ep 42: Patient management challenges with Eve Cunningham, MD, of Providence

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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Introduction to social media's Impact (00:00:00)


Discussion on the prevalence of social media and its role in shaping health perceptions.



Keith Reynolds introduces the podcast and the guests for the episode.



Miller shares his professional background and current practice details.



Misaligned patient expectations (00:02:28)


Exploration of how social media trends create unrealistic expectations for treatment options.



Addressing inappropriate treatment requests (00:04:45)


Strategies for physicians to manage patient requests for unproven treatments from social media.


Techniques for healthcare providers to handle misunderstandings and frustrations from patients.



Role of empathy in patient relationships (00:07:46)


Importance of empathy in maintaining strong patient-provider relationships amid misinformation.



Shared decision-making in treatment (00:09:42)


Discussion on how shared decision-making can help navigate patient concerns rooted in misinformation.



Educating patients on treatment plans (00:11:23)


Recommendations for healthcare providers to effectively educate patients about treatment options.



Improving patient education with social media (00:12:35)


Suggestions for healthcare providers to use social media as a tool for patient education.



Importance of reliable resources (00:14:17)


Advocacy for creating reliable resources to provide accurate health information to patients.



Closing thoughts on psychiatric treatments (00:15:18)


Miller emphasizes the benefits of modern psychiatric medications and treatment options.




Keith Reynolds wraps up the episode, thanking the guests and listeners.

Psychiatrist Richard Miller, MD, of Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, discusses how to talk to patients about health information they get from social media.

Ep. 46: Social media health information with Richard Miller, MD

 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, from malpractice insurance rates to cybersecurity to natural disasters.


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Overview of the podcast and introduction of speakers discussing healthcare risks for 2025.



Discussion on Healthcare Costs (00:02:23)

Peter H. Reilly, North American health care practice leader and chief sales officer at HUB International, joins the show to discuss risks that medical practices face in the year ahead. 

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