Best Christopher Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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MGMA Insights: Optimizing Ambulatory Space Through Digital Health Transformation 21:06

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Join host Daniel Williams on the MGMA Insights Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Alpesh Amin, Associate Dean for Clinical Transformation at UCI Health. Dr. Amin previews his upcoming session at the 2025 MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando while sharing practical strategies for leveraging digital health and virtual care. Learn how to optimize ambulato…

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Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists 29:43

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We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 35 00:05 Introduction 01:52 Matt's Apology 06:55 Just Life... 12:34 Matt's Foodie Corner 14:01…

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Naval Ravikant: Predictable Polemics and Empty Aphorisms 3:08:40

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In this watery simulation of an episode, Matt and Chris uncover the true purpose of Scott Adams’ existence: not to shape reality, but to provide training data for future AIs working on plumbing-related problems. Somewhere in a cosmic server farm, Scott is endlessly confronted with blocked drains, dripping faucets, and municipal water conspiracies, …

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The Start of Something New 1:05:38

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The Seattle Seahawks debuted their new offense with Sam Darnold and the rest of the starters in a 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down Seattle’s performance with an emphasis on the new-look run game; the offensive line seemingly being transformed under the new coaching staff; Jake Bobo’s big night; the lack …

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#110 Legal Considerations for OT (Part 2) with with Alyson Stover and Monika Lukasiewicz 55:02

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OT reimbursement from traditional models is on the decline, while the need for OT services on the rises Thus, entering into private practice is an important avenue for OTs to consider. But, with this comes all kinds of legal considerations. In the first part of this two part series, we talked about choosing a legal entity, working with your full sc…

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MGMA Insights: A Strategic Approach to Building High-Performing Teams 30:20

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In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, Dr. Michael Neal, a practicing optometrist and founder of Build My Team. Dr. Neal shares his transformative approach to healthcare hiring while addressing critical challenges like staff turnover, burnout and creating a high-performing practice culture. Drawing from lessons learned in his own practice an…

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#573: A Philosophy of Elite Performance Nutrition – Daniel Davey 55:03

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In this episode, performance nutritionist Daniel Davey discusses how his approach to elite sports nutrition has evolved over his career. Davey reflects on his decade working with top Irish teams (Dublin GAA/football and Leinster Rugby) and how stepping away from those environments led him to rethink the role of a nutrition practitioner. The central…

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599. The Clarion Writers' Workshop (with Tom Gerencer) 1:30:11

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop by Kate Wilhelm. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Exploring the Manosphere with James Bloodworth 1:19:39

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In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the potent juices of the manosphere with British journalist and author James Bloodworth. James recently published Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere and takes us on a whirlwind tour of various misogynistic and anti-feminist subcultures, including pickup artists, incels, and the blue, red, a…

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Physical Philosophy 1:04:11

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Seattle unveiled Klint Kubiak’s new offense it its 23-23 tie against the Raiders to open the preseason. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the game, highlighting Pete Carroll’s return to Lumen Field; Kubiak’s offensive identity shining through thanks in part to Robbie Ouzts; Jalen Milroe’s first taste of action; Mike Macdonald’s defense causi…

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MGMA Insights: Leadership Insights for Navigating Modern Healthcare Challenges 32:26

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In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams joins Mark Noon, a retired US Air Force medical leader and founder of LEADERSHIPTEN to explore leadership challenges amid cultural adaptations in the post-pandemic workplace. With extensive experience coaching healthcare organizations, Mark shares critical leadership strategies for …

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

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We drown in waves of ideological fluidity as the gurusphere continues to crash all around us. Supplementary Material 34 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Irish Stew and Dog Exercise Report 03:45 A new 276 IQ Genius 11:47 Fresh and Fit Antisemitism 16:51 Are things getting dumber? 21:22 Asmongold on the Epstein Files 24:53 Epstein Conspiratorial Discourse he…

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#572: Can You Trust Industry-Funded Nutrition Studies? Here’s How to Tell 1:09:40

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Nutrition science plays a pivotal role in shaping public health advice, but the influence of industry funding on research has become a pressing concern. In this episode we want to examine whether we can trust nutrition studies funded by food and beverage companies, and how you can discern study credibility. The discussion is highly relevant in toda…

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Scheme Driven 1:37:44

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With over a week of training camp practices in the books, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss early impressions from Seahawks practice. Addressing listener questions via voicemail and social media, Chris and Mike dive into the ways Klint Kubiak’s scheme will help the offensive line; the early outlook for the 2025 draft class; Tory Horton’s athlet…

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#109 Cancer Rehab for Young Adults with Vanessa Monique Yanez 55:01

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Unfortunately, rates of cancer have been on the rise for young adults in multiple cancer types—including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. Cancer rehab for these individuals introduces multiple special considerations given their age and life stage. In this one hour webinar, we will use our clinical decision support page to walk through asses…

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

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In this exhausting deep dive, Matt and Chris take a break from counting their billionaire stipends to devote (what some might call) an inordinate amount of time to Gary Stevenson’s recent appearance with a challenging interviewer: Tomás from Despolariza. They grapple with the indeterminacy of Schrödinger’s Gary, who oscillates between being an econ…

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MGMA Business Solutions: Alleviating Provider Burnout with AI and Automation 26:57

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In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, Dr. Michael Blackman, Chief Medical Officer at Greenway Health, explores how AI and automation can help reduce provider burnout and improve medical practice efficiency. The conversation highlights Greenway's Clinical Assist technology while offering insights for medical practice leaders lookin…

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#571: Is Zone 2 Training Actually Best for Health? – Prof. Brendon Gurd 38:27

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In recent years “Zone 2 training” has gained immense popularity in fitness and health circles, often being proclaimed the “best” cardiovascular training for metabolic health. Zone 2 training is sustained, low-intensity exercise below the lactate threshold that is commonly employed by many elite level endurance athletes, with a variety of proposed p…

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598. The Story of Elden Ring (with Matt London) 1:29:14

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Matt London joins us to discuss narrative design, George R. R. Martin, and the new book Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring by George Truscott. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

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In this mini-decoding, Matt and Chris examine Sabine Hossenfelder's recent fervent defence of Eric Weinstein and her sharp rebuke of his critics, including Sean Carroll. Sabine suggests that Eric poses a genuine threat to the physics establishment and that he is terrifying them by exposing their weak points. Moreover, according to Sabine, Geometric…

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Episode 80 - Atlantis & Lost Worlds 1:09:36

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The book we reference is called Tesla and the Pyramid and can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221592339-tesla-and-the-pyramidBy Against All Oddities

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Take It Up a Notch 1:08:53

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As training camp begins, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the Seahawks' decision to release Noah Fant and what it means for the tight end room; Why all eyes will be on Sam Darnold, JSN, Riq Woolen and Boye Mafe this season; Whether JSN is a WR1 and a top-10 receiver; Who may be the Seahawks' next stars; Potential paydays and more.Interested in…

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MGMA Business Solutions: Cracking the Code on Healthcare Workforce Retention 22:28

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In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Chris Franklin, President of LocumTenens.com, and Alison Sawyer, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, to unpack recent research on clinician workforce trends. The conversation reveals surprising findings about job satisfaction, retention and what truly…

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#570: Fructose: Metabolism, Claims & Context for Risk – Scott Harding, PhD 56:52

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Fructose has often been labeled a uniquely damaging nutrient, blamed for obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. But does fructose truly have unique harmful effects or are the risks associated with it related to context and quantity? The episode explores how fructose is metabolized in the body, why it gained a reputation for being problema…

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MGMA Insights: Managing Disruptive Physician Behavior with Dr. Christopher Kodama 20:31

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In this MGMA podcast episode, host Daniel Williams talks with Dr. Christopher Kodama, MD, MBA, founder of EverSpark, about managing disruptive physician behavior. They define what disruptive behavior looks like in healthcare settings, discuss its impact on practice culture, and outline actionable strategies for addressing it—covering preparation, c…

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MGMA Week in Review: Medicare Fee Schedule Changes, Digital Forms Frustration, and The Pitt’s Emmy Nominations 12:55

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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett share the latest healthcare industry news, including proposed changes to Medicare payments, healthcare consumer experience trends, and an Emmy-nominated medical drama. Plus, they highlight a leadership story from MGMA Connection Magazine and spotlight MGMA…

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

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In this packed supplementary episode, we tackle all of the urgent global issues, ranging from Epstein file conspiracies to Matt’s immense love of a fantasy game where dwarves punch ducks for fun. Along the way, we’re joined by a stellar cast of commentators, including some old favourites. Strap in… it’s a long one. Supplementary Material 33 00:00 I…

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#108 Legal Considerations for OT with Alyson Stover and Monika Lukasiewicz 1:04:14

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While many therapists dream of private practice, the risk of hitting a legal landmine holds many back. In this episode, we are going to zoom in on one OT who is looking to partner with a doctor who is providing concierge dementia services. We’ll use this as a case example to talk through what legal considerations OTs need to make when starting a pr…

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MGMA Business Solutions: Transforming Primary Care with Human-Centered AI 22:25

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In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Phill Tornroth, Vice President of Engineering at Elation Health. Together, they explore the revolutionary impact of AI on primary care, discussing how technology can reduce clinician burden, streamline workflows and bring human-centered design to healthcare …

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SNP42: Is Vitamin A Good or Bad for Bone Health? 8:52

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Vitamin A is often one of the less-discussed micronutrients in relation to bone health, taking a back seat to nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. Yet this fat-soluble vitamin plays a fundamental role in skeletal development, remodeling, and mineral homeostasis. It influences gene expression in both osteoblasts and osteoclasts, and contributes to …

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MGMA Member Spotlight: Linda Carroll on MGMA's Resource Group for AAPI Healthcare Leaders 25:06

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In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams talks with Linda Carroll, a certified medical practice executive and co-facilitator of MGMA’s AAPI Healthcare Leaders Resource Group. The discussion explores Linda’s work and life in Alaska, the value of resource groups, and the importance of culturally responsive leadership…

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597. Matthew Kressel, author of Histories Within Us and Space Trucker Jess 1:28:40

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Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss his short story collection Histories Within Us and his new novel Space Trucker Jess. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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MGMA Week in Review: Healthcare Policy, Rural Hospital Challenges, and Private Practice Growth 13:34

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On this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett dive into key updates shaping medical group practices. They explore how healthcare leaders—especially Chief Nursing Officers—are becoming central to advocacy efforts, examine the mounting pressures on rural hospitals, and break down how real estate decisio…

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MGMA Business Solutions: Streamlining Post-Acute Care Coordination 20:31

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In this episode of the MGMA Business Solutions Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Kate Warnock and Maja Vojnovic from Forcura to explore the challenges medical practices face in post-acute care documentation and coordination. The conversation reveals insights from a recent survey that highlights the administrative burdens practices experi…

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#569: The History of Fat, Cholesterol & Heart Disease 1:16:29

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The idea that saturated fat might be harmful to our health has sparked controversy for decades. In recent years, counter-narratives have surged: suggesting that concerns over saturated fat were overblown, that LDL cholesterol doesn’t matter, or that the original diet-heart hypothesis has been debunked. These claims have become especially popular in…

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Ask MGMA: Is It Ethical to Limit Patients Based on How Visits Are Billed? 9:17

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In this Ask MGMA episode, hosts Daniel Williams and Cristy Good tackle a question that often trips up medical practices: Can a provider turn away a patient because of the patient’s insurance or the billing method? They lay out the ethical stakes, compliance rules, and legal pitfalls of selective scheduling. Drawing on CMS guidance and professional …

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MGMA Week in Review: Medicaid Cuts, Bathroom Cleanliness, and a Happy 4th of July! 14:36

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In this special Fourth of July edition of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett share timely healthcare insights alongside some holiday cheer. They start with a major policy development: a Senate-approved tax bill that could cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid—posing serious implications for hospitals, rural pr…

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MGMA Insights: Transforming Patient Care Through Behavioral Health Integration 29:47

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In this MGMA Insights podcast episode, host Daniel Williams discusses behavioral health integration with clinical health psychologist and consultant Dr. Jonas Bromberg, Psy.D, of Crossroads Health Consulting. Dr. Bromberg explains how medical practices can incorporate mental health support and bridge the gap between physical and emotional healthcar…

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Required Readings: Buddhism - A Journey Through History 28:53

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In this episode of "Decoding Academia: Required Readings", Chris and Matt take a joint stroll through the history of Buddhism through Donald S. Lopez Jr.'s latest book, 'Buddhism: A Journey Through History.' We discuss the unexpected historical and cultural facets of Buddhism, how modern interpretations can often romanticise ancient practices, and …

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Mind, Culture & Visual Illusions: Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone on Visual Illusions 1:06:48

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In this academic-themed interview episode of Decoding the Gurus, Matt and Chris sit down to chat with Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone (@chazfirestone) about their recent paper 'Is Visual Perception WEIRD? The Müller-Lyer Illusion and the Cultural Byproduct Hypothesis.' In a conversation that serves as a welcome tonic to the endless lamentations of th…

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#568: Does the Maternal Diet Impact Risk of ADHD & Autism? – David Horner, PhD 45:01

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To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child’s later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, e…

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MGMA Member Spotlight: Inside the Early Careerist Resource Group 17:49

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In this episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight podcast, host Daniel Williams talks with the leaders behind MGMA’s Early Careerist Resource Group — a supportive space for emerging healthcare leaders to connect, grow, and navigate the challenges of stepping into their first leadership roles. Guests Agnes Edukere, MHA (Melody Health), Melinda Mastel, MB…

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Episode 79 - T.M. Part Deux 1:26:36

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Raphael YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@raphaelreiter?si=L7otEGzJfioHCJKd Premeditation exercise to help with trauma: https://youtu.be/TG5UIFIrf-0?si=bhGZJrI1Ie8-nSTr Link to Chris birthday present in case listeners want to get one: https://a.co/d/79yU0k5By Against All Oddities

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Supplementary Material 32: A Shower of Bastards 37:24

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We wallow in the mud with some of the worst gurus of the gurusphere. Join us and lament the guru paradise that we all live in. Supplementary Material 32 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:22 Old Squeaky and Daily Life 03:53 Matthew McConaughey Episode Recap 08:13 The Liver King Controversy 16:14 Nazi Propaganda on YouTube 21:11 Historical Revisionism…

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MGMA Week in Review: ACA Mandate Upheld, Clinician Retention Challenges, and Cybersecurity Priorities 15:49

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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Colleen Luckett cover five top stories impacting medical group leaders this week. Topics include the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the ACA’s preventive services mandate, new data on clinician job satisfaction and turnover risk, operational insights on patient encount…

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#107 OT and Purpose with Alix Sleight 1:06:37

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Here’s a question I can’t stop thinking about: Is “sense of purpose” the true secret ingredient that makes occupational therapy unique and effective? I ran a survey of my OT peers earlier this year, and I was shocked that 17% of respondents selected “sense of purpose” as the main treatment area they address—second only to “daily activities,” which …