Health Care Exec Deb Schoenthaler

The guest is Deb Schoenthaler, the Executive Director of Physician Performance LLC. They discuss the intricacies of healthcare systems, physician performance, and the ever-evolving landscape of primary care. Key topics include the financial challenges of primary care practices, the critical role of telehealth, the integration of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and the future of independent medical practices. Additionally, they address advocacy for policies benefiting healthcare providers. The episode is rounded out with in-depth discussions on current news in medicine, including the implications of antidepressant use, the Mediterranean diet, and innovations in pain management.

 

Topics

00:52 Introducing the Guest: Deb Schoenthaler

02:04 Career Background

04:01 Challenges in Primary Care and Accessibility

04:43 Understanding Physician Performance LLC

08:21 Telehealth: Benefits and Challenges

17:08 The Role of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

23:35 Supporting Independent Medical Practices

30:28 Future Challenges in Healthcare

36:38 In the News: Weight Loss Drugs and Antidepressants

42:29 Antidepressants and Cardiac Risks

46:16 Concierge Medical Care and Legal Risks

52:15 Lifestyle Factors and Dementia Risk

56:00 CPR: Timing Over Training

58:28 Mediterranean Diet: Health Benefits

01:04:39 New Non-Opioid Pain Treatment

01:09:58 NFL Draft Predictions

01:12:13 Conclusion and Social Media