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Get ready to learn about the world of non-clinical careers for physicians on this episode of the Talk2MeDoc podcast with host Andrew Tisser and special guest Dr. John Jurica! In this informative episode, Dr. Jurica shares his wealth of knowledge on the various opportunities available for physicians who want to pursue non-clinical careers without doing a residency or after completing one. From medical director to chief medical information officer, there are plenty of exciting career paths to explore. Dr. Jurica also discusses his Non-Clinical Career Academy and the new online community, NewScript, which offers mentorship programs, online courses, and live stream events for healthcare professionals transitioning to non-clinical careers. In addition, tune in to discover the possibilities in consulting and pharma and learn about the benefits of joining the New Script community to combat burnout and make a successful career transition.
 
In this episode you will learn:
·         Non-clinical careers available for physicians without residency or after completing a residency
·         Opportunities for physicians in medical director, system medical director, associate medical director, chief medical officer, and chief medical information officer positions
·         Dr. Jurica's Non-Clinical Career Academy and NewScribt HPP, which offer mentorship programs, online courses, and livestream events for healthcare professionals transitioning to non-clinical careers
·         Non-clinical job options for physicians in consulting and pharma, including healthcare consulting and becoming a medical science liaison (MSL)
·         Benefits of joining New Script, a community of clinicians aimed at addressing burnout and career transition
·         And so much more!
 
About Dr. John Jurica:
Dr. John Jurica, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAPL is a board certified Family Physician and Certified Physician Executive. He is a medical director, blogger, and podcaster who has pursued non-clinical careers throughout his career. Dr. Jurica is also the founder of the Non-Clinical Career Academy and the online community, NewScript, which offer mentorship programs, online courses, and livestream events for healthcare professionals transitioning to non-clinical careers. He has served on the boards of hospitals, county health departments, and hospices and has had a significant impact on the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of patients. Dr. Jurica completed a master’s degree in public health and business courses through the American Association for Physician Leadership.
Connect with Dr. John Jurica on:
Website: https://nonclinicalphysicians.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-jurica/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnvjurica/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnvjurica/
  

Join us as we explore the ongoing debate between direct care and traditional primary care with family physician and Atlas MD's co-founder, Dr. Josh Umbehr. Learn about the key differences between the two options, and gain insights into what to consider when choosing the right path for your medical career.
Introduction of Dr. Josh Umbehr, a board-certified family physician and co-founder of Atlas MD.Discussion of the ongoing debate between direct care and traditional primary care.Explanation of the key differences between direct care and traditional primary care, including their benefits for both doctors and patients.Insights into what to consider when choosing between direct care and traditional primary care for your medical career.Description of Dr. Umbehr's journey to opening Atlas MD, his ideal medical practice that focuses solely on patient needs without the burdens of government and insurance regulation.Conclusion and call-to-action for listeners to consider their options and make an informed decision when choosing between direct care and traditional primary care for their medical career.About Josh Uhmbehr:
Josh majored in human nutritional sciences with a minor in biology. He also did extensive research on the effects of vitamin A on lung cancer. He then graduated from The University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. After completing training and becoming a board certified Family Physician, Josh opened Atlas MD, a practice that he had been dreaming about for nearly a decade. Atlas MD represents his ideal medical practice where he’s able to shrug off the burdens and restrictions of government and insurance regulation so he can focus solely on his patients and their needs.
Connect with Josh Uhmbehr:
Website: https://atlas.md/wichita/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshumbehrmd
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Join host Andrew Tisser as he sits down with Amanda Hill, a healthcare expert based in Austin, Texas. With extensive experience in government and healthcare groups, Amanda provides valuable guidance and counsel to physicians and healthcare management. From her law firm to her latest venture, Guard My Practice, Amanda is dedicated to helping doctors feel safe in medicine. In this episode, Amanda will share her knowledge of the legal issues of running a medical practice, including employment law, agreements, and investments. Listen in as Amanda delves into the importance of seeking legal advice, corporate compliance, sexual harassment policies, and the role of a company attorney. She also sheds light on doctors' challenges, such as dealing with complex patients and navigating medical board complaints.
 
In this episode you will learn:
·        Legal issues that arise in running a medical practice and how they can affect doctors
·        Investment opportunities for doctors
·        Corporate compliance, sexual harassment policies, and the role of a company attorney
·        Changing the perception of doctors in society and the challenges they face
·        Amanda's passion for helping doctors and providing training and guidance.
·        And so much more!
 
About Amanda Hill:
Amanda Hill is a healthcare attorney in Austin, Texas. She worked for the U.S. Government defending large hospitals before becoming General Counsel for several large groups. She has worked with physicians and health care management her entire career, providing guidance, training, and counsel. Amanda authored the Fraud and Abuse Manual as well as Build your Compliance Plan for the Texas Medical Association.
 
 In 2015, Amanda founded her own law firm for healthcare organizations and specializes in physician practices in Texas. www.hillhealthlaw.com Since Amanda started her law firm, she discovered was bombarded with the same questions from physicians and providers, and started thinking of a better way to educate doctors about the basics of contract negotiation, business formation, compliance and other issues that affect their practice. She also discovered she loved training and helping doctors not only in Texas, and not only as clients of her law firm, but more generally providing consulting across the country.
In 2022, she launched a new company and Guard My Practice was born. This new venture provides 15 min videos on topics that affect physicians to help them feel safe and protected. The cost is $825/year, which is less than two hours of her billable hourly rate and you get a YEAR’s worth of content. You get a video each week from Amanda on topics such as: contracts, fraud and abuse, employment issues, partnership concerns, HIPAA, dealing with difficult patients, and more.
Sign up here: www.guardmypractice.com
 
Connect with Amanda Hill on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-b-hill-7093ab4/
Website: https://hillhealthlaw.com/
 
 
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Several physicians sometimes feel like they do not have any leverage or do not have power. According to Kyle Claussen, our guest for this episode, this feeling is often the cause of burnout and frustration that leads to physicians leaving employment. However, he shares that before these things happen, they should ask for the essential things, find out, and have a dialogue with their employer about making things work. If you want to learn more about renegotiating your contract, tune in to this episode with your host, Andrew Tisser.
In this episode, you will learn:
·       Who is Kyle Claussen
·       When to renegotiate your contract
·       Cost of living adjustments and inflation
·       What are the pitfalls of renegotiation?
·       When to bring an attorney into the process.
About Kyle Claussen:
Kyle Claussen is the CEO at Resolve. He’s a visionary and constantly encourages his team to think outside the box and be better than yesterday. He empowers his team members to make autonomous decisions, values efficiency and productivity, and is passionate about leveling the playing field for physicians as they navigate their careers.
Connect with Kyle Claussen:
Website : https://www.resolve.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaussen/

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Join Dr. Andrew Tisser and guest Dr. Ronald Hirsch as they discuss what a Physician advisor is, its duties and responsibilities, and why it is an essential role in the hospital. Dr. Hirsch shares that a physician advisor determines the correct admission status for the patient so that the hospital gets paid for the care, the physicians get paid for the care, and the patients are in the correct status. From that, it grew into involving a whole bunch of other things. One of the most significant duties now with physician advisors is to work with the Clinical Documentation Integrity Team, working with medical terms and teaching doctors how to use them properly. In addition, they stand as case managers, especially in complex cases like disagreements between family members and physicians, where they act as a neutral body to read the chart and help the family understand what's happening. So, if you want to learn more about this fantastic career, tune in and enjoy!
In this episode, you will learn:
·       Dr. Ronald Hirsch's background
·       What is a physician advisor?
·       The process of becoming a physician advisor.
·       The importance of having a physician advisor
·       His advice to early career physician
About Dr. Ronald Hirsch:
Leader in health care quality and management with a particular focus on Inpatient and Outpatient care and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. Board certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians with Physician Advisor sub-specialty designation. Member of the Advisory Boards of the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) and the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI). Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.
Co-author of The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review, published by HCPro. Editorial Board member of RACmonitor.com with a weekly segment on Monitor Monday. Course director for Athena Forum. Internal Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Board-certified in Internal Medicine.
Been a keynote speaker at multiple conferences but would never put that in my title line. 

Connect with Dr. Ronald Hirsch:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-hirsch-md-facp-chcqm-chri/
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