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MedAxiom HeartTalk
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Cardiovascular leaders discuss today’s most innovative ideas and pressing challenges, with the goal to transform cardiovascular care for all. Top cardiologists, hospital administrators, industry experts and consultants talk patient care, physician culture, financial management, new technology, legislation and more. Executive Producer: Candice Reineke. Host: Melanie Lawson. Producers and Editors: Laura Bragg and Megan Fox.
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Designing AI For Cardiology: Building Trust & Reducing Burden
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS is joined by Paula Furcron, director of Specialty Solutions at NextGen Healthcare, to discuss how AI can be designed specifically for cardiology to reduce administrative burden while building physician trust. The conversation explores the role…
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The Generational Shift: Gaps in Training & Fellowship Trends
As the demands of cardiovascular care continue to evolve, preparing the next generation of cardiologists requires a new approach to training. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson is joined by Ana Mercurio-Pinto, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom, and Doreen...
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Elevating Patient Care with Cardiac PET Imaging
Cardiology practices are under pressure to deliver high-quality patient care while navigating complex workflows, operational challenges and the realities of running a sustainable practice. In this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Patrick O’Keefe of Upbeat...
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Freeing Your Team From Endless Admin: How Basata Gives You AI Superpowers
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Jacob Corbell, MBA, CEO of Midwest Cardiovascular Institute, about the administrative strain pulling time away from patient care. Corbell shares how partnering with Basata helped his team cut call abandonment to 1% and reduce hold...
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AI is the Easy Part: The Hard Work of Transforming CV Care
How much time do you spend looking at a screen when you’d rather be making eye contact with your patient? In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, FACC, FAHA, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine, shares how AI is helping clinicians stay focused on patients and uncover insights...
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Advancing Patient Care Through Remote Cardiac Monitoring
In this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS speaks with Byron Lee, MD, professor of medicine and cardiology at Stanford, about the growing importance of remote cardiac monitoring in patient care. Dr. Lee shares how extended 30-day monitoring helps improves arrhythmia detection...
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AccuCode CV: A Force Multiplier for Transforming Cardiovascular Care
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, is joined by Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom; Nathan Myers, president and CEO at AccuCode AI; and Joe Sasson, PhD, chief commercial officer and...
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Meet the Experts: Nicole Knight, Jammie Quimby and Joline Bruder
In this “Meet the Experts” HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with MedAxiom’s Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services, along with Jammie Quimby, CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS-P, CPMA, CRC, CDEO, CPCO, director of coding,...
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Educational Insights: Implementing Shared Cardiac PET Services
On this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS sits down with April Mann, MBA, CNMT, NCT, RT(N), MASNC, FSNMMI-TS, stakeholder engagement lead at GE HealthCare. Together, they discuss a collaborative two-part webinar series establishing shared cardiac PET services. Learn about...
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Everybody Wins: How MedAtlas CV Is Revolutionizing CV Care Delivery
Ready to explore a cardiovascular ASC strategy? Contact us: [email protected] Cardiovascular ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are no longer a future concept — they are quickly becoming a critical part of care delivery. In this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson talks…
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Meet the Experts: Lori Walsh and Karen Wilson
In this “Meet the Experts” HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with MedAxiom’s Lori Walsh, MHSA, executive vice president of Member Services and Operations, and Karen Wilson, MHA, vice president of Member Services. Lori shares why the relationships she built as a member still matter and...
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The Small (But Mighty) Changes That Transform a Cardiology Practice
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Jasen Gundersen, MD, CEO and Christie Yoder, COO at CardioOne. Together, they explore practical strategies for immediate growth in cardiology practices, emphasizing small, achievable changes over long-term planning.
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Investing in APPs: Education, Onboarding & Workforce Sustainability
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Maureen Knechtel, DMSc, PA-C, academic coordinator and associate professor of physician assistant studies at Milligan University, and Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, president and CEO of MedAxiom. They challenge the idea that...
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Improving Access & Outcomes: Exploring ALYKA's Digital Heart Health App
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Ali Rahimi, MD, MPH, CEO of ALYKA Health, about a revolutionary digital platform enhancing patient access and outcomes. Together, they discuss how this personalized solution bridges care gaps, improves engagement, and creates a...
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Meet the Experts: Nicole Dellise
In this "Meet the Experts" HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS speaks with Nicole Dellise, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, CHFN, CCK, FACC, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. With an extensive background in advanced heart failure and structural heart care, Nicole shares…
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Comprehensive CV Care: Improving Outcomes and Efficiency Through Referral Pathways
In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS sits down with Craig Strauss, MD, MPH, vice president of Quality, Innovation and Advanced Analytics at Minneapolis Heart Institute. They explore the innovative "C5 program," developed for comprehensive cardiovascular care, that offers 24/7...
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Rewriting the Business Model of Cardiology: Thriving Beyond Inpatient Care
Cardiology is shifting from inpatient to outpatient care. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Amy Brownell, MSN, FNP-C, FACC, cardiovascular service line director at Ascension Illinois Market about strategies for expanding ASCs and office-based labs while maintaining...
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Care Transformation in Action: Kootenai Health's Success Story
Cardiovascular programs often evolve over time — but without intentional structure, silos can form, creating operational and strategic challenges. In this episode, Joel Sauer, MBA, executive vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom, is joined by Kootenai Health’s Kevin…
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Care Transformation in Action: Heartflow's Success Story
Explore the strategic partnership between MedAxiom and Heartflow, as Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Care Transformation Services and Revenue Cycle Solutions at MedAxiom, sits down with Cara Santillo, senior vice president of Market Access and Reimbursement at...
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Ablations in the ASC: What's on the Horizon?
A major change in outpatient cardiac care is underway. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with David Kenigsberg, MD, FACC, FHRS, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist based in Northern Broward County, Florida. Together, they unpack the shift toward performing ablation...
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Meet the Experts: Katie Willerick
In this “Meet the Experts” HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Katie Willerick, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom, to explore what it really takes to move from dashboards to better patient care. Katie shares why “trust in the data” is essential to driving...
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Emergency Department-Cardiology Synergy: Smarter Care, Smoother Flow
Cardiology and emergency medicine teams are coming together to transform cardiovascular care. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, is joined by David Wohns, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, division chief of cardiology at Corewell Health, and Meredith Busman, MD, emergency physician at...
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Meet the Experts: Joel Sauer
In this “Meet the Experts” HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Joel Sauer, MBA, executive vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom, about building trust, aligning physicians and hospitals, and moving beyond purely transactional relationships. Joel reflects on what…
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Expanding ECMO Access: Improving Patient Outcomes and Hospital Finances
What does it really take to build a successful ECMO program? In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with John Mehall, MD, president of Integration Health and senior vice president of Heart & Vascular Partners, about the expanding role of ECMO in cardiac care. Dr. Mehall...
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Population Health in Action: How Technology is Shaping CV Care
Population health strategies and technology are reshaping cardiovascular care. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS sits down with Chanel Swartz, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, vice president of value-based care operations at US Heart and Vascular. They explore how remote patient monitoring...
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Meet the Experts: Jenny Kennedy
In this “Meet the Experts” HeartTalk episode, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Jenny Kennedy, DNP, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, FACC, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. She explains the importance of being intentional when setting up remote heart failure programs and lessons from...
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Quantifying Health: Data, Discovery and the Path to Longevity
In this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Clay Marsh, MD, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, to explore his unique perspective on redefining health. Dr. Marsh discusses the powerful role of biological age, mindset,...
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Meet the Experts: Jerry Blackwell
On this “Meet the Experts” HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with MedAxiom President and CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, for a candid conversation about leadership, teamwork, and service – drawing lessons from both medicine and his early days in sports. He shares how trust and...
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When One Size Doesn't Fit All: Using MedAxcess to Drill Into Subspecialty Differences
In this episode of HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson is joined by MedAxiom's Joel Sauer, MBA, executive vice president of Consulting, and Karen Wilson, MHA, vice president of Member Services, to explore the complexity of subspecialty performance metrics in cardiovascular care. The conversation…
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Closing Generational Gaps: Leading Change and Alleviating Burnout
Often referred to as the “sandwich generation,” today’s clinical leaders face a diverse set of challenges in navigating generational dynamics. In this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS addresses common leadership hurdles with Ana Mercurio-Pinto, vice president of Care Transformation...
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Using AI For Operational Efficiency And Revenue Growth
In this episode of HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, is joined by Paula Furcron, director of specialty services at NextGen Healthcare, for a discussion on the growing role of AI in cardiovascular care. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is enhancing patient engagement,...
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Meet The Experts: Ana Mercurio-Pinto
In this "Meet the Experts" HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with Ana Mercurio-Pinto, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. With a rich background in academic medicine, cardiovascular service line operations, and research management, Ana shares how her work is...
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Reimagining Chronic Care: The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote patient monitoring is reshaping chronic care management. On this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with Patricia Dickson, director of operations at Capital Cardiology Associates; Jude Hebert, vice president of Clinical Programs at Cardiovascular Logistics; and Samson…
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The Ideal Compensation Plan: A Dyad Leadership Approach
What makes the dyad leadership model so effective in cardiovascular care? On this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, is joined by Joel Sauer, MBA, executive vice president of Consulting at MedAxiom and Jeff Carstens, MD, MBA, FACC, medical director of the Cardiovascular Service Line at...
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Meet The Experts: Jamie Warren
In this "Meet the Experts" HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS is joined by Jaime Warren Ed.D., MBA, BHS, CNMT, NCT, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. With over two decades of clinical and executive experience, particularly in imaging services and hospital operations…
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Intensive Cardiac Rehab for Clinical, Operational and Financial Success
As cardiac rehab evolves, innovative care models are key to better outcomes and financial sustainability. In this special episode of HeartTalk, vice presidents of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom, Denise Busman, MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC, and Jenny Kennedy, DNP, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, FACC sit down...
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Meet The Experts: Denise Busman
In this "Meet the Experts" HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS speaks with Denise Busman, MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC, vice president of Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. With over 30 years of nursing and quality leadership experience, Denise shares her journey into healthcare and what it takes to...
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Choosing The Right Path To Practice Independence
In this episode of HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Alex Struck, chief growth officer, and Dan Jensen, chief financial officer at CardioOne, to explore the growing challenges facing independent cardiology practices. They discuss the shifting landscape of hospital employment and...
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From the Fields to the Frontlines: Team-Building Lessons from the Gridiron
Lessons from the football field can translate to healthcare leadership. On this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with John Erwin III, MD, MBA, MACC, FACP, FAHA, the chair of medicine at Prisma-Health Upstate, as he explores parallels between successful sports teams and...
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Using AI to Identify and Improve CV Patient Outcomes
Gaps in cardiovascular care have sparked the need for a better solution. On this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Ben Peterson, MD, MPH, Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director at Heart and Vascular Research Institute. They discuss the use of an AI tool to support...
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Meet The Experts: Nicole Knight
In this "Meet the Experts" HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, sits down with Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services at MedAxiom. Known for her deep expertise in cardiovascular operations, revenue cycle optimization…
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Revenue Recovery: Prolonged Care Services
Welcome to the seventh episode of our HeartTalk podcast series, Revenue Recovery. Host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with Linda Gates-Striby, CCS-P, ACS-CA, Revenue Cycle Solutions consultant. They dive into how to appropriately capture Prolonged Care services and offer practical examples for your...
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Leading From The Heart: Cathie Biga's Trailblazing Leadership Journey
In April 2024, Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, made history as the first non-physician president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). On this episode of HeartTalk, Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with Cathie about her 40+ years of experience as a leader in cardiovascular care. She shares personal,...
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Adopting AI in Your CV Program
On this episode of MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for cardiovascular care with guests Effie Andrikopoulou, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, associate professor at the University of Washington and medical director at…
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Device Clinic Essentials for the Care Team
It’s becoming increasingly important to ensure your care team stays up to date with best practices for managing patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) in the device clinic. On this MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with James Allred, MD, FACC, CEO and...
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Revenue Recovery: Interprofessional Consultation
Click here for the Revenue Recovery cheat sheet: https://hubs.ly/Q02yqht40 Welcome to the next episode of our HeartTalk podcast series, Revenue Recovery. Host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with MedAxiom’s Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care...
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Revenue Recovery: 99211 for Established Patient Visits
Click here for the Revenue Recovery cheat sheet: https://hubs.ly/Q02x7ncv0 Welcome to the next episode of our HeartTalk podcast series, Revenue Recovery. Host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with MedAxiom’s Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care...
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Revenue Recovery: Home Health Certification & Recertification
Click here for the Revenue Recovery cheat sheet: https://hubs.ly/Q02531_L0 Welcome to the fourth episode of our HeartTalk podcast series, Revenue Recovery. Host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with MedAxiom’s Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and…
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Revenue Recovery: Advanced Care Planning
Click here for the Revenue Recovery cheat sheet: https://hubs.ly/Q023rDk50 Welcome to the third episode of our new HeartTalk podcast series, Revenue Recovery. Host Melanie Lawson, MS, speaks with MedAxiom’s Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president of Revenue Cycle Solutions and...
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Treating Patients Before It's Too Late
Four out of five people don't know that they have cardiovascular disease until they end up in the emergency room. MedAxiom HeartTalk host Melanie Lawson speaks with Rahul Sharma, MBBS, FRACP, the director of structural interventions at Stanford Healthcare and the senior scientific advisor for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cardiovascular leaders discuss today’s most innovative ideas and pressing challenges, with the goal to transform cardiovascular care for all. Top cardiologists, hospital administrators, industry experts and consultants talk patient care, physician culture, financial management, new technology, legislation and more.
Executive Producer: Candice Reineke. Host: Melanie Lawson. Producers and Editors: Laura Bragg and Megan Fox.
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