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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.

private equity and hospital consolidation

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, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know.

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

Workplace Violence is Unacceptable (00:00:00)


Discussion on the unacceptability of workplace violence in healthcare settings.


Host Keith Reynolds introduces the episode's focus on workplace safety in healthcare.

Impact of Workplace Violence on Nurses (00:00:54)


Andrea Greco explains how workplace violence affects nurse satisfaction and patient care.

Workplace Safety and Staff Retention (00:02:25)


Discussion on the importance of workplace safety for retaining healthcare staff, especially younger workers.


Strategies for fostering a culture of safety and well-being in healthcare organizations.

Situational Awareness for Incident Responders (00:05:33)


Importance of situational awareness and tools for employees to report incidents.

Barriers to Incident Reporting (00:07:42)


Exploration of barriers preventing effective incident reporting in healthcare settings.


Steps for primary care practices to enhance visitor management and reduce safety risks.


Key priorities for healthcare leaders to ensure a safe workplace moving forward.

Final Thoughts on Caregiver Support (00:12:31)


Emphasis on putting caregivers first and maintaining a supportive environment.

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Andrea Greco, SVP of health care safety at CENTEGIX, talks about keeping practices safe — and how failing to do so can impact patient care.

Ep. 53: Practice employee safety with Andrea Greco of CENTEGIX

 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)


Exploration of rising costs and decreasing reimbursements in healthcare.



Rural Hospitals and Financial Pressures (00:05:49)


Impact of financial strain on rural hospitals and the need for awareness among physicians.




Addressing the challenges of worker shortages and mental strain in healthcare practices.




Overview of the medical professional liability market and its financial pressures.



Mitigating Natural Disaster Risks (00:15:21)


Strategies for practices to prepare for natural disasters and minimize operational disruptions.



Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare (00:19:16)


Discussion on the increasing threat of cybercrime and the importance of data security.



Final Thoughts on Risk Management (00:23:32)


Encouragement for practitioners to understand and proactively manage risks in their practices.

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. 

Ep. 48: The top risks for medical practices in 2025 with Peter H. Reilly

Medical Economics Editorial Director Chris Mazzolini sits down with Bob White, president of The Doctors Company to discuss trends in malpractice litigation and what recent verdicts mean for the industry at large.

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Overview of the podcast and introduction of the speakers discussing malpractice caps.


Bob White explains what medical malpractice damage caps are and why they are significant for physicians.


Discussion on whether damage caps are linked to inflation and how they can change over time.


Overview of recent developments in Colorado regarding malpractice caps and their implications.


Details about the current cap in California and how it has changed over time.

Colorado's Legislative Changes (00:07:32)


Comparison of Colorado's recent legislation on malpractice caps to California's changes.


Discussion on the plaintiffs' bar's rationale for advocating higher damage caps.


Insight into how different states have varying laws regarding malpractice caps and potential trends.


Examination of the increase in large verdicts and its effect on the malpractice landscape.


Exploration of the effects on insurance companies and physicians when damage caps rise.


Discussion on how rising caps influence the decision-making process for settling lawsuits.

Historical Context of Verdicts (00:17:48)


Comparison of significant verdict amounts over the years and the implications for the medical profession.


Discussion on societal attitudes towards caps and their impact on the medical field.


Bob White shares best practices for physicians to protect themselves from malpractice claims.


Discusses the importance of patient-provider relationships for legal protection against lawsuits.

Transactional Healthcare Concerns (00:23:55)


Explores the shift towards transactional healthcare and its impact on physician-patient relationships.


Addresses the challenges of retail medicine in building rapport between patients and healthcare providers.


Highlights physicians' desire for strong relationships with patients as a primary reason for entering medicine.


Discusses the importance of understanding insurance options and the advocacy role of insurance companies.

Advocacy in Malpractice Insurance (00:27:12)


Emphasizes the need for insurers to advocate for doctors and engage in legislative matters.

Bob White, president of The Doctors Company, joins the podcast to discuss current trends in the world of malpractice litigation.

Ep 40: Malpractice caps and nuclear verdicts with Bob White, the Doctors Company

On this episode of Off the Chart with Medical Economics we feature an interview between Medical Economics Editor Richard Payerchin and U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter. He’s a Republican from Georgia, a career pharmacist and the owner of Carter’s Pharmacy in southern Georgia. They discuss the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and why it’s important for physicians to get involved in policy decisions.

U.S. Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter gives his views on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and why physicians should get involved with policy decisions.

Ep 34: U.S. Rep. Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter on physicians getting involved in policy

How one hospital system has made behavioral and mental health services available in its primary care practices, and why that has improved patients' clinical outcomes while enhancing health equity. 

Mary Gabriel, M.D., lead for collaborative care at University Hospital Health System (UHHS) in Cleveland, explains the clinical and health equity benefits UHHS has seen by making behavioral health services available through its primary care practices. 

How Cleveland's University Hospital Health System has made mental and behavioral health services available in its primary care practices, and why that has improved clinical outcomes while enhancing health equity. 

How behavioral health integration benefits primary care

How do we balance AI's potential for advancing medical research against the need to safeguard the privacy of individuals' health information? 

How AI threatens the privacy of patient health data

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Why has innovation in health care not kept pace with other sectors of the economy? Harman Dhawan, founder and CEO of Bikham Healthcare, offers his take and some possible solutions. 

Is too much regulation stifling health care innovation? 

Scott Rivkees, M.D., former head of the Florida Department of Public Health, describes how distrust of scientific expertise is undercutting state and local laws designed to improve public health. 

How scientific denialism undermines public health

It's not just money: why disparities in access to health care have been growing

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