Delaware Health Care Reality
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The podcast is dedicated to providing insightful and engaging discussions on the latest healthcare challenges and innovations affecting Delaware. Hosted by the Medical Society of Delaware, each episode features interviews with leading healthcare professionals, policymakers, and experts who share their unique perspectives and expertise on a variety of topics.
The Medical Society of Delaware Podcast aims to:
Inform: Keep healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public informed about current issues, trends, and changes in the healthcare landscape.
Engage: Foster a community of engaged listeners who are passionate about improving healthcare in Delaware and beyond.
Educate: Provide educational content that enhances the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Advocate: Highlight legislative and policy matters that impact healthcare delivery, advocating for positive changes that benefit patients and providers alike.
What to Expect:
Expert Interviews: Conversations with leading physicians, healthcare administrators, and industry experts.
Healthcare Policy: Analysis and discussion on how state and federal policies affect the healthcare system in Delaware.
Clinical Insights: Practical advice and insights on various medical specialties and patient care.
Innovations in Healthcare: Exploration of new technologies, treatments, and best practices in the medical field.
Community Focus: Stories and experiences from local healthcare providers and patients, shedding light on the unique aspects of Delaware’s healthcare community.
Join us on this journey to explore the evolving world of healthcare in Delaware. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, medical student, or simply interested in healthcare, our podcast offers valuable insights and information to help you stay informed and engaged.
The Medical Society of Delaware Podcast aims to:
Inform: Keep healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public informed about current issues, trends, and changes in the healthcare landscape.
Engage: Foster a community of engaged listeners who are passionate about improving healthcare in Delaware and beyond.
Educate: Provide educational content that enhances the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Advocate: Highlight legislative and policy matters that impact healthcare delivery, advocating for positive changes that benefit patients and providers alike.
What to Expect:
Expert Interviews: Conversations with leading physicians, healthcare administrators, and industry experts.
Healthcare Policy: Analysis and discussion on how state and federal policies affect the healthcare system in Delaware.
Clinical Insights: Practical advice and insights on various medical specialties and patient care.
Innovations in Healthcare: Exploration of new technologies, treatments, and best practices in the medical field.
Community Focus: Stories and experiences from local healthcare providers and patients, shedding light on the unique aspects of Delaware’s healthcare community.
Join us on this journey to explore the evolving world of healthcare in Delaware. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, medical student, or simply interested in healthcare, our podcast offers valuable insights and information to help you stay informed and engaged.
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2024 • 14min
Episode 3 – Prior Authorizations, Where Do I Begin? | Dr. Nicholas Biasotto
Nicholas Biasotto, DO tackles critical issues facing health care in Delaware. In this episode, Dr. Biasotto addresses the contentious topic of prior authorization in medicine.
Prior authorization is a process requiring physicians to obtain approval from insurance companies before certain treatments, medications, or procedures can be administered or prescribed. Dr. Biasotto explores how this practice:
Challenges physician expertise by second-guessing treatment decisions
Causes significant delays in patient care
Imposes substantial administrative burdens on medical practices
Can lead to adverse health outcomes for patients due to treatment delays or denials
The discussion highlights the growing concern among health care professionals about the negative impact of prior authorization on patient care quality, practice efficiency, and overall health care delivery. Dr. Biasotto provides insights into how these processes can undermine the physician-patient relationship and potentially compromise patient health.
This episode offers a professional, in-depth examination of a critical issue affecting both physicians and patients in Delaware, aligning with the podcast's mission to inform listeners about pressing healthcare challenges and innovations in the state.
Jun 7, 2024 • 36min
Episode 1 - Delaware Healthcare Challenges & Solutions | Dr. Nicholas Biasotto & Dr. Robert Varipapa
In this discussion, Dr. Nicholas Biasotto, a board-certified family medicine physician, shares insights on Delaware's healthcare landscape alongside Dr. Robert Varipapa, president of the Medical Society of Delaware. They tackle pressing issues like physician shortages and reimbursement challenges, emphasizing the critical need for educational transparency in the healthcare system. The conversation sheds light on the impact of prior authorizations and the importance of physician engagement in shaping healthcare legislation. Their expertise aims to foster a better understanding of these vital topics.
Jun 7, 2024 • 34min
Episode 2: Delaware Health Care Insights with Mark Thompson | Medical Society of Delaware
In the second episode of "Delaware Health Care Reality," Dr. Nick Biasotto welcomes Mark Thompson, Executive Director of the Medical Society of Delaware. Mark discusses his background in health care administration and his journey to becoming the Executive Director. The conversation explores the comprehensive role of the Medical Society in supporting physicians and patients in Delaware. Key topics include non-profit and for-profit initiatives, legislative advocacy, and programs like the VIP initiative for high-risk patients. The episode highlights the importance of physician engagement and the benefits of society membership.
