Join BNG Executive Director Mark Wingfield and Benjamin Cole, ”The Baptist Blogger,” in a spirited discussion of the history, people and current issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention. Get the perspective from the right and the left, from the past and the present.
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Welcome to A Shot In The Arm Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the heart of global health. Since our launch in 2019, we've released over 150 episodes that illuminate the intersection of innovation and equity in healthcare. Join me, your host Ben Plumley—a global infectious disease strategist and passionate HIV advocate, along with our expert team of co-hosts, as we engage in compelling, character-driven conversations with a diverse array of guests from around the world. Together, we ex ...
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Concierge Medicine Today's "DocPreneur Leadership Podcast" has become a trusted voice and is a recorded history of membership medicine in all it's various forms. From Concierge Medicine to Direct Primary Care (DPC) and everything in between it unpacks unique entrepreneurial insights in healthcare ranging from hospitality in healthcare from a patient perspective to interviewing healthcare leaders, Physicians, PAs, NPs, insurance and payor connections, attorneys, interior designers and more. T ...
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78th World Health Assembly Recap with Yvette Raphael
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46:13Cohosts Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley unpick the major news coming out of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. – from the new pandemic treaty, to WHO budget and staffing cuts, to increases in membership fees and voluntary contributions. They ruminate on how the current seemingly-unstoppable geopolitical chaos is affecting the ability of globa…
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(New Ep!) Legal Expert Weighs In on Today's Versions of Membership Medicine
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1:22:36Today our guest is an old friend, a musician and an expert in cash healthcare and compliance, Jim Eischen, Esq. James Eischen, Esq (Jim Eischen) is a licensed California attorney with over 32 years of experience handling complex corporate, business planning, health care and real estate matters. He received his J.D. from the University of California…
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Ben and Mark give a preview of what to expect at the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.By Baptist News Global
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A New Dawn in Global Health: Technology & AI, Security & Solidarity, One Health and Governance, with Dr Mike Reid IGHS, UCSF
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44:13While the global health community wrenches its clothes and gnashes its teeth in Switzerland at the 78th World Health Assembly, Dr Mike Reid, Associate Director of the Center for Global Health Diplomacy, UCSF joins Ben in an entertaining and wide ranging exploration of a positive, forward-looking agenda for global health. Topics include global healt…
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Episode 15: What Happened While We Were Gone
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1:09:57Ben and Mark discuss a range of church affairs, including the SBC's Cooperative Program, a rocky pastoral transition at Second Baptist Houston, abuse at Camp Kanakuk, the use of NDAs, the resurrection of Southwestern Baptist, the future of international seminary students, the latest church stats from Ryan Burge, church finances and enrollment, and …
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Communities Deploy AI to Expand Affordable Healthcare with Solange Baptiste ITPC Executive Director
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51:14Host Ben Plumley is joined by Solange Baptiste of ITPC, an influential non-profit expert in strengthening healthcare access in developing countries, employing the strengths and minimizing the risks of new technology, particularly AI. Its an even more urgent challenge in the wake of massive funding cuts from the US. Solange shares her insights on th…
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New Legal Considerations Ep. 🎙️ Concierge Medicine is Creating a Splash from the Windy City 💨 to the Sunshine ☀️😎 State:
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1:10:51Jonna D. Eimer is a health law and corporate attorney and shareholder at Roetzel & Andress in Chicago, Illinois. She represents numerous concierge medicine practices and has extensive experience with other innovative practice models. She also advises her clients – including physicians and physician groups, dentists, behavioral health clinicians, an…
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🎙️(New Legal Insights Chat!) Cash 💰 Healthcare: How Does It Actually Work???
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1:22:36Today our guest is an old friend, a musician and an expert in cash healthcare and compliance, Jim Eischen, Esq. James Eischen, Esq (Jim Eischen) is a licensed California attorney with over 32 years of experience handling complex corporate, business planning, health care and real estate matters. He received his J.D. from the University of California…
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Rewarding Undetectability to End HIV with SHINE's Co-Founder & CEO Mackenzie Copley
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41:23Ben revisits the application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV. We meet Mackenzie Copley, Co-Founder & CEO of SHINE, who shares his journey from a young volunteer to creating a groundbreaking app that incentivizes HIV patients …
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Breaking! Yvette Raphael receives the AAAS Mani L Bhaumik Breakthrough Award
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38:16In this special episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, hosts Ben Plumley and Yvette Raphael share the exciting news of Yvette receiving the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They discuss the significance of African women's involvement in clinical trials, particularly the Global Advisory …
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Be a Man about it: Redefining Healthy Masculinity with Kenyan Celebrity Anto NeoSoul
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50:28Ben Plumley is joined by musician, DJ, and influencer Anto NeoSoul to explore the evolving concept of masculinity in the 21st century. Reflecting on their personal experiences and societal observations from Kenya to the UK, Ben and Anton discuss the impacts of traditional gender roles, the rise of toxic masculinity, and the importance of gender equ…
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CMT Spotlight: Baptist Health Concierge, first hospital-based concierge med program, Palm Beach Cty.
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1:20:06Baptist Health South Florida Concierge Medicine offers a personalized healthcare experience with a proactive approach to your health and wellness. We give you extended one-on-one time, offering a concierge medicine environment that combines a comprehensive physical examination with exclusive personal services. By Editor-in-Chief, Concierge Medicine…
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Resilience and Realignment: Preventing Global Infectious Disease with AVAC’s Mitchell Warren
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49:24Mitchell Warren, AVAC's Executive Director, joins Ben to scope out a forward-looking infectious disease prevention strategy. It is urgently needed, amidst political and economic turmoil caused by the dismantling of US aid and declines in funding from European donors. With HIV as the poster child of what once was global health solidarity, it is an o…
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Kennedy vs. Braidwood: ACA Free Prevention Services Go Back to the Supreme Court
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31:48In this episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, Ben Plumley discusses an ongoing potentially highly significant legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act with Eric Waskowicz, Senior Policy Manager at the United States of Care. The case involves a small group of employers in Texas seeking to eliminate mandates for free preventative services, positing…
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Finance as a Function in your Practice
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1:08:42Eunicia is an accomplished wealth strategist and business owner with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, her hands on involvement having delivered over $500M in savings across hundreds of clients. As the founder of the Excelstra, Eunicia and her team provide unbiased wealth strategy coaching and hands on consulting to 7 …
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CMT Spotlight on Concierge Medicine FOR "the Global Citizen" - HealthClic (U.K.)
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1:06:30Priyanka founded HealthClic in 2015, with a desire to create a concierge medical practice that offers families unparalleled access to a distinguished HealthClic physician. An expert who dedicates their full expertise to the well-being of you and your family. Someone who knows you so well that they anticipate your medical needs, advocate for you, an…
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Novelist Spotlight: The Playbook, by author Gary Parker, PhD
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1:20:29"It touches on a lot of topics: Finding peace with our past. Gender. Race. Grief. Relationships. Growth. Living in a small town. It speaks to other common experiences for us adults and for teenagers." ~David, January 2025, Book Review, Amazon By Editor-in-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today, Host, The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast I love to read! Like …
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AI and the Future of Healthcare: Innovation and Transformation with Prof. Eyal Zimlichman
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39:02In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, Ben Plumley talks with Professor Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for the Sheba Medical Center in Israel. They discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in global healthcare, from innovations that reduce mortality rates to AI-driven diagnostic t…
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Global Health Diplomats - Is Trump's Global Health Strategy Emerging?
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49:09Join Eric Goosby and Ben Plumley as they delve into the latest global health news coming out of Washington DC, including funding cuts from the US government to key international health programs, whether the administration will abide by the continuing resolution passed by Congress to fund all global health programs approved by Congress for 2025, and…
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What is ‘bespoke care’? What is ‘concierge’ care? Are they the same? Different?
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18:19Bespoke care and concierge care are both innovative approaches to healthcare, but they serve different purposes. By the Editor-in-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today. Words are my passion. While I’m not perfect at grammar (obviously!), I do manage every now and then to string a few thoughts together that resonate with some Physicians out there. I’m als…
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Impact of US Aid Cuts on South Africa's Healthcare
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34:52In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, hosts Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley discuss the resilience of South Africa's healthcare system amidst U.S. aid cuts, particularly through USAID and PEPFAR. They highlight the devastating impacts on HIV treatment, TB care, and broader healthcare services due to the sudden cessation of funding. But the c…
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Healthcare's Villains, Allies, Obstacles and Heroes.
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Functional Nutrition Explained with Asher Allen of NutriDyn
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1:01:30"My work with NutriDyn enables me to support functional medicine doctors and their patients in optimizing health through evidence-based nutritional supplements. I offer corporate wellness services, both in person and through telemedicine, designed to enhance the health and productivity of professionals in high-stress industries." By Editor, Concier…
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Global Health Diplomats - The Fight to Keep Global Health Alive
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49:11Hosted by Ben Plumley & Professor Ambassador Eric Goosby Episode Summary In this episode of Global Health Diplomats, Ben Plumley and Eric Goosby take a hard look at the state of global health in the wake of major funding shifts and policy changes. With U.S. global health programs facing an uncertain future, can they be salvaged, or are we witnessin…
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DPC Shop Talk: Navigating the Future of Subscription-Based Healthcare
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1:19:41Today we catch up with Zak Holdsworth! LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE ... ACCESS ALL THE LATEST PODCASTS AND CMTs BACK CATALOG ... Our conversation touched on the following (and much more!): DPC Simplified: What sets DPC apart and why it’s worth considering, plus addressing common misconceptions. Scaling Success: Strategies for streamlining operations, ove…
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Encouraging innovation in healthcare at all price points, not discouraging it.
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41:12CONCIERGE MEDICINE TODAY IS THE INDUSTRY'S TRADE PUBLICATION, EST. 2007. DISCLAIMER: THIS SITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. © 2024 CONCIERGE MEDICINE TODAY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS CONTENT/SITE IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR OR OMISSIONS.By Concierge Medicine Today LLC
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"Keep the Body Moving" with Maria Angelova
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52:26Maria founded Rebellious with the intention to help people live and age with vitality, alignment and balance in all areas of life. By Editor, Concierge Medicine Today Today our podcast guest is a close friend and colleague of yours in concierge medicine, Maria Angelova. Maria collaborates closely with healthcare providers, corporate leaders, and en…
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Hosts: Ben Plumley, Yvette Raphael Guest: Gregg Gonsalves Recorded in: Tembisa Mall, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa & New Haven, Connecticut, USA Welcome to the first A Shot in the Arm podcast of 2025! In this powerful episode, Ben Plumley is joined by co-host Yvette Raphael and Yale professor & activist Gregg Gonsalves to unpack critical globa…
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Ben and Mark discuss their Sunday School experiences and what makes a Baptist church tick. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.By Baptist News Global
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Global Health Diplomats | Two weeks of Trump: Our Reaction
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46:29Global Health Diplomats | Two weeks of Trump: Our Reaction Welcome to Global Health Diplomats, a special project of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, brought to you with the support of the John Martin Foundation. Host Ben Plumley joins Ambassador Eric Goosby to discuss the shocking recent announcements from the U.S. administration regarding foreign aid, g…
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Episode 13: Post Inauguration Reflections
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1:07:08Ben and Mark discuss their opposite political views and how they see things 10 days after Trump's second inauguration. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.By Baptist News Global
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"In this book, I am giving away all my secrets, sharing my tried-and-true steps to creating the private practice of your dreams, so you can build a profitable business centered around excellent patient care. This is about starting a private practice that truly promotes you and your areas of expertise." DR. BROOK CHOULET'S NEW BOOK IS HERE! THE ULTI…
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Global Health Diplomats: HIV Isn’t Over - Pressing Needs in Biomedical Innovation Post 2030
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52:24Co-hosts Ben Plumley and Ambassador Eric Goosby press the case for continued major investments in biomedical innovation to treat, diagnose, prevent and ultimately cure HIV disease. While excited by the potential of new medicines, there’s still no short term end to one of the most deadly epidemics of the modern era. A renewed strategic focus on bala…
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(Podcast) Concierge Physician Spotlight: Meet Dr. Steven Murphy
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52:47At Concierge Medical Associates, we redefine healthcare and longevity medicine by merging traditional expertise with modern innovation. Led by Dr. Murphy, a board-certified concierge physician and specialist with training from Yale and Mount Sinai, our practice stands at the forefront of precision medicine. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Mur…
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My wife often jokes that I read 4-5 books simultaneously. It’s true! If you own a digital book reader or use an audiobook app like Audible to consume books, then you've probably jumped between a title or two as well, depending on your mood. By Editor, Concierge Medicine Today I personally love bouncing between a few titles and topics. I think the s…
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In this first episode of 2025, A Shot in the Arm Podcast host Ben Plumley explores the major global health challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. He covers topics like politics in global health, innovations in HIV treatment, pandemic preparedness, and strategies for building trust in healthcare systems. Discussion Highlights: [00:00:00] I…
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Week 1 in Concierge Medicine: Tools Needed to Start
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39:46My wife often jokes that I read 4-5 books simultaneously. It’s true! If you own a digital book reader or use an audiobook app like Audible to consume books, then you've probably jumped between a title or two as well, depending on your mood. By Editor, Concierge Medicine Today I personally love bouncing between a few titles and topics. I think the s…
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Navigating a Stressful Job Transition #FORDoctors #ConciergeMedicine
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53:02You and I can’t always choose how or when to leave a job. And sometimes life isn’t fair. The point is that today, considering the legacy you’re about to leave behind [at your current workplace], you honor the people you’ve worked beside and the patients you’ve served. A message from the Editor-in-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today A Sept. 3, 2024, MGM…
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The Future of the Global HIV Response: A Post-World AIDS Day Reflection
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56:31A Shot in the Arm Podcast is proud to bring you another installment of Global Health Diplomats! In this compelling episode, co-hosts Ben Plumley and Eric Goosby dive deep into the future trajectory of the global HIV response. Following World AIDS Day, the discussion spans a 38,000-foot view of where the HIV epidemic stands, its critical challenges,…
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'Tis the Season for Marketing Your Practice!
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26:06“If it’s not already obvious, I’m absolutely convinced thank you notes are one of the best over-the-counter remedies a medical office can use to apply first aid for treating those stressed out, grouchy, grinch-like moods [during the holidays] that happen in almost every practice." By Editor, Concierge Medicine Today The holiday season is like a gol…
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World AIDS Day 2024: Human Rights In Action Against HIV
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32:24Episode Title: World AIDS Day 2024: Human Rights In Action Against HIV Guests: Hon. Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director of the HIV and Health Group, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Description: In this powerful episode of A Shot in the Arm Podc…
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2024 UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report: The Rights Way to End the Epidemic?
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47:24Episode Title: 2024 UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report: The Rights Way to End the Epidemic? Host: Ben Plumley, Global Health Strategist Guest: Christine Stegling, Deputy Executive Director, UNAIDS Episode Summary: Welcome to A Shot in the Arm Podcast! In this first of a set of special World AIDS Day 2024 episodes, host Ben Plumley chats with Christine St…
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Special Edition: Physician-to-Physician Bullying
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Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants: A Conversation with Dr. Joanne Liu
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53:03Title: Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Liu Host: Ben Plumley Guest: Dr. Joanne Liu, Pediatric Emergency Physician and Former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Episode Summary: In this episode, Ben Plumley interviews Dr. Joanne Liu, a pediatric emergency physician from Montreal, …
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What Happens to Membership Medicine Offices after the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting?
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Integrating Diagnostics for Global Health Equity with Dr. Ben LaBrot
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47:44Ben Plumley sits down with Dr. Benjamin LaBrot to discuss innovation and equity in global health diagnostics, focusing on diagnostics' pivotal role in addressing HIV Disease. The conversation covers key themes in diagnostic integration, barriers in middle-income countries, and the critical role of diagnostics in disease prevention and management fo…
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Marketing 101: Holiday and Seasonal Medical Office Ideas
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Meet Dr. Chris Loo, MD, PhD | Income Stream Options For Doctors Outside Your Clinical Practice
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42:50Dr. Christopher Loo is a orthopedic surgeon, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. He received his MD-PhD from the medical scientist training program offered through the joint Baylor College of Medicine and Department of Bioengineering at Rice University. In his mid-thirties, Dr. Loo achieved fast,…
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In this episode, Ben reflects on the recent US Presidential Election and its implications for democracy and global health. Key points discussed include: Democracy in Action: The election showcased the importance of daily democratic engagement in a divided country. Transition Team Priorities: The new administration must focus on health, including re…
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How to make your medical practice just 1% better
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