Ep 27: Meredith Hirsh: Navigating the Healthcare World as a Patient or Patient Advocate

About Meredith HirshMeredith Hirsh, MBA, FACMPE As Co-Founder and Vice President of The Hirsh Center, Meredith is the catalyst behind the practice's growth from one rheumatologist and four employees to a team of 40 healthcare professionals dedicated to the patient experience. Responsible for the management of the clinical, administrative, and billing departments, Meredith oversees business development, employee relations, and contracting at The Hirsh Center.Born in North Miami Beach and raised primarily in the Midwest, Meredith returned to her Florida roots to graduate with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida with high honors in Advertising; she later returned to obtain her Master’s in Business Administration. With her extensive educational background, Meredith has integrated her diverse knowledge of business and valuable management experience to support The Hirsh Center’s mission to provide precision joint care through state-of-the-art imaging techniques and compassionate healthcare, offering patients a better quality of life.Meredith prioritizes community involvement by participating in a multitude of professional organizations where she shares her journey with others and provides insight on how to establish and develop a successful medical practice. Meredith is a speaker for the American College of Rheumatology, Florida Society of Rheumatology, Medical Group Management Association, and Palm Beach County Medical Society, as well as an adjunct faculty member of Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business.She also launched, Working Healthcare, a podcast that educates people to be empowered in dealing with an upside-down industry. Show Notes: Hersh Center: https://www.thehirshcenter.com/Meredith's Podcast: Working Healthcare https://open.spotify.com/show/7rIcCVsgjVY4V7IKCVsZnw?si=ef81f1487c5648deSteffany's Episode in Working Healthcare: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Laebf5wSMye0iUNQyeSgq?si=wcWeuKLIRYaqEpZM9np7kgWorking Healthcare Episode Discussing the American Healthcare System: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02FihN9pbwIHAS4LFcMUFr?si=aeXioP6KR5OxsQAtLr5LNQClaimable : https://www.getclaimable.com/Private Yoga Therapy with Dr. Steffany Moonaz https://www.arthritis.yoga/store-yoga-for-arthritis/coaching