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Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network
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S5E44 Beyond the Bedside: Bolstering Support for Caregivers
In the newest episode of the miniVHAN podcast, we sit down with Terrell Smith, MSN, RN, the recently retired senior director of Patient and Family Engagement at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.…
S5E43 Reshaping Dental Care: Discover How Interfaith Dental Transforms Lives and Strengthens Its Community
This episode of the miniVHAN spotlights the work of Interfaith Dental, a Middle Tennessee nonprofit that helps vulnerable populations achieve and sustain a healthy smile. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi, DMD,…
S5E42 Insights on the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model Designation
In this episode, we explore the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model with our guest, Liz Pierce, MD, pediatric regional medical director for the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network. With over…
S5E41 Rethinking Antibiotics for Kids - Tips for Parents and Providers
We're hitting the road with Elizabeth Randolph, MD, from Green Hills Pediatric Associates, to explore the growing problem of antibiotic resistance and how it's making infections harder to treat.…
S5E40 Turning Hope into Action with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Join us as we welcome Paul Augustyniak, board chair for the Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Paul highlights the organization's mission to save lives and…
S5E39 Beyond the Clinic: Building Healthier Communities Through Human Connection
With close to 90% of health outcomes affected by patients' conditions outside of the clinic walls, the intersection of medical care and community health plays a vital role in meeting people where…
S5E38 Patients at the Helm: Redefining Roles in Value-Based Care
Join us in the miniVHAN as we welcome Cecelia Theobald, MD, Chief of Staff for Corporate Clinical Affairs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Theobald, an internist, is also the attending…
S5E37 Beyond the Bottom Line: Dr. Michael Kobernick on Employers' Role in Care Transformation
Can employers really transform health care quality and costs? Join us in the miniVHAN for an eye-opening conversation with Michael Kobernick, MD, Senior Medical Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of…
S5E36 Everyone Plays a Role: CJ Stimson on Revolutionizing Care Delivery
Imagine a world where health care is as personalized and easy to use as your favorite streaming service. That's the vision of CJ Stimson, MD, urological surgeon, Executive Vice President of…
S4E35 Decoding Health: The Role of Precise Coding and Risk Adjustment in Patient Care
Coding is an often overlooked but critical aspect of health care. Dr. Victor Legner, a geriatrician with a wealth of knowledge in clinical documentation and coding integrity, unravels the intricate…
S4E34 What Patient-Centered Health Care Looks Like: Dr. Mitch Kaminski's Vision for Population Health
Mitch Kaminski, MD, MBA, has thrived in the health care industry for over 40 years – and continues to make meaningful contributions. He's not only a family physician and professor; he's also a leader…
S4E33 3 Ways to Maximize Medication Adherence
There's a good reason Medicare triple-weights medication adherence as a performance measure. Prescriptions aren't effective if patients can't access them easily or take them routinely. One way VHAN's…
S4E32 From Quantity to Quality: Navigating Health Care Transition
VHAN Director of Network Operations Matt Duckworth joins the miniVHAN to peel back the layers of health care's monumental shift from volume to value in the past 10-plus years. Duckworth leans on his…
S4E31 The Role of Community Health Workers in Tennessee's Health Care Transformation
Local communities across the state are in serious need of compassionate, problem-solving health professionals who can build bridges between doctors and patients and ensure every individual receives…
S4E30 Coping with Grief: Navigating Loss in Personal and Professional Life
In this thoughtful discussion, we navigate the landscape of grief and bereavement, shedding light on its many forms, common disruptors, and signs that indicate the need for intervention. Listen in as…
S4E29 Invisible Wounds: A Conversation on Childhood and Adult Trauma
In this episode, we unravel the complex subject of childhood and adult trauma with guests Tasia York, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Sophie Bell,…
S4E28 'All Brains Are Good': A Closer Look at Autism and ADHD
Join us on a journey through the world of neurodiversity in our latest episode, as we explore autism and ADHD across the lifespan. Kelly Geelan, LCSW at Vanderbilt Health, guides us through the…
S4E27 The Road to Mental Wellness: A Conversation With Health Care Experts on Anxiety and Depression
Welcome back to a brand-new season of the miniVHAN podcast, where together we learn more about mental health across the lifespan—and how physical, mental and emotional health are all interconnected.…
S3E9 What's Ahead? Exploring the Future of Pharmacy
In the last road trip of the series, our guests will share their insights on the future of pharmacy and its deeper integration into the care delivery model. We'll also investigate current trends,…
S3E8 Why Antibiotic Stewardship Matters – and How to Build a Program
Pharmacy-led programs are critical to improving chronic conditions, reducing unnecessary utilization and lowering the total cost of care—all while keeping patient goals top of mind. Join us in the…
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miniVHAN has published 42 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
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