Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM serves as the host on her Paint The Medical Picture Podcast series. The series is focused on providing listeners with the latest healthcare industry news in medical coding, medical billing, auditing, compliance, and reimbursement. It dives into best practice tips to improve clinical documentation and coding accuracy to garner correct reimbursement levels the first time around. The series will also include updates on cases of fraud, waste, and abuse to h ...
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Sonal Patel Podcasts
S2M Health presents stories from across the healthcare landscape, chronicling personal and professional journeys that shape the industry. In "Healthcare Journeys," we highlight the experiences of professionals, from executives, clinicians and coders, who play a vital role in improving patient care and the business of healthcare. Through these stories, we showcase the triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned along the path to healthcare innovation and improvement.
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Empower Your Teen Girl | Parenting Teens | Raising Teen Girls | Empowering Girls
Sonal Patel | GCSE Prep I English & Empowerment Tutor
Are you a parent of a teen girl 11 to 14 and want her to thrive through the ups and downs of her life? If so, The Empower Your Teen Girl Podcast is the place to be for tips on how to help your teen daughter be happy. Hi, I’m your host, Sonal Patel. After 8 years working in London NHS hospitals as a dentistry student and pharmacy technician, I became a school teacher. I then left school teaching to prepare students for their 11+ and 13+ entrance exams. It was because of a life-changing accide ...
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Join Teen Services Librarian Kathy and Children's Library Assistant Valmai as they talk books, reading and more with community leaders.
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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula
Sarah Roselinda Trott
My name is Sarah Trott. I'm a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I've benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about t ...
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Ep.15 - Sonal Patel I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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37:24Send us a text Meet Sonal Patel 🎙️ A certified professional medical auditor, coder, and educator, Sonal Patel is a seasoned healthcare professional who understands the business of medicine and helps organizations transform their coding and compliance practices to optimize revenue and reduce risk. Her expertise spans a wide range of specialties, inc…
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Newsworthy Month of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, Trusty Tip on E/M Scrutiny Part II, and Mary Anne Radmacher's Spark
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26:56Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 16th Season starts up and Episode 4 features New…
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Ep.17 - Ganesh Padmanabhan I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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40:33Send us a text Meet Ganesh Padmanabhan 🎙️ From a small town in Southern India to the cricket field, from mechanical engineering to a long career in tech across Asia and Corporate America, and now as a founder — Ganesh Padmanabhan has lived a journey defined by relationships, resilience, and reinvention. Today, he is building the most ambitious proj…
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Ep.16 - Ganesh Nathella I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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22:40Send us a text Meet Ganesh Nathella 🎙️ With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry—18 of those dedicated to healthcare—Ganesh Nathella brings unmatched expertise in guiding organizations through strategy, growth, and large-scale digital transformation. As Executive Vice President – HLS Business at Persistent Systems, Ganesh counsels…
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Ep.14 - Anand Naik I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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32:36Send us a text Meet Anand Naik 🎙️ As CEO and Co-founder of Sequretek, Anand is on a mission to simplify security and empower enterprise growth without fear. Sequretek delivers end-to-end cybersecurity through its AI-driven Percept Cloud Security Platform, combining enterprise threat monitoring, incident response, device protection, and identity gov…
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Ep.10 - Chenniappan Solaiyappan I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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31:29Send us a text Meet the man shortening a 17-year problem in healthcare. Welcome to Episode 10 of Healthcare Journeys, where we spotlight leaders transforming the way care is delivered. Today’s guest is Chenniappan Solaiyappan, Senior Director, Product Management & Strategy for Government & Quality Solutions — and a trailblazer in turning healthcare…
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Ep.13 - Peter Horadan I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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34:29Send us a text Meet Peter Horadan 🎙️ As CEO of Vouched, Peter is reshaping how organizations think about identity. Vouched makes identity verification simple, secure, and seamless—helping fintech, healthcare, and digital platforms onboard users with confidence. Today, Vouched powers hundreds of banks, fintechs, hospitals, healthcare systems, and le…
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Ep.12 - Andy Schoonover I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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29:22Send us a text Meet Andy Schoonover 🎙️ After a deeply personal experience exposed the flaws of the U.S. health insurance system, Andy set out to build something better. When his daughter suffered recurring ear infections and a ruptured eardrum, he followed every step “by the book”—only to receive an $8,000 bill later labeled “medically unnecessary.…
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Ep.11- Jennifer McNamara I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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27:35Send us a text Meet Jennifer McNamara 🎙️ With 22 years of experience in healthcare compliance and data analysis, Jennifer leads Healthcare Inspired LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping medical practices optimize performance, elevate patient care, and achieve strategic goals. Holding multiple credentials — CCS, CPC, CDEO, CRC, CPMA, COSC, CGS…
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Rediscovering Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh
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1:07:12Becoming a parent changes a lot - including how we connect with our partners. On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, I'm joined by my co-host Esther Gallagher as well as special guest Dr. Shoshanna Bennett, a pioneer in perinatal mental health, to talk about what intimacy really looks like after a baby arrives. Full show notes fourthtrime…
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Newsworthy Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Trusty Tip on Orthopedic Footwear, and Robert F. Kennedy's Spark
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15:34Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 5 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 16th Season starts up and Episode 3 features a…
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Newsworthy OIG Work Plan for August 2025, Trusty Tip on Proof of Delivery, and Elizabeth Edwards' Spark
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12:49Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 5 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 16th Season starts up and Episode 2 features a Newsworth…
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Fuel Your Baby’s Growth and Success Through Optimal Newborn Nutrition
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28:12This is a wonderful conversation with experienced nutritionist Argavan Nilforoush about feeding and nourishing your baby, especially when there are specific dietary concerns. Argavan is a registered dietitian nutritionist and she is based in the San Francisco Bay area. She brings years of experience working with families, infants and children acros…
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Newsworthy Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Trusty Tip on E/M Scrutiny, and Shane Koyczan's Spark
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20:08Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 5 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 16th Season starts up and Episode 1 features a N…
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Newsworthy Month of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse & Rupi Kaur's Spark
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26:36Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 17 features News…
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Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn - Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie
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43:39On this episode we are joined by Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist, board-certified lactation consultant, and the author of the The Baby Bonding Book: Connecting With Your Newborn. We discuss medical as well as practical and emotional aspects of bonding, including why and how to bond with your newborn. This is great listening for parents, …
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Newsworthy National Wellness Month, Trusty Tip on TPE & Appeals Process, and William Shakespeare's Spark
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15:31Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 16 features a Ne…
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Newsworthy OIG Work Plan for July 2025, Trusty Tip on E/M Compliance, and Dylan Thomas' Spark
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34:41Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 15 features a Newsworthy…
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Fourth Trimester Economics with Pediatrician Dr Sonal Patel
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41:01Dr. Sonal Patel is a board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, lactation specialist, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of NayaCare: Fourth Trimester Clinic. With a passion for improving maternal and infant health, she offers curated talks designed to empower professional women navigating the intersection of career, motherhood, and personal well-…
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Newsworthy Children's Eye Health & Safety Month, Trusty Tip on E/M FAQ Update, and Maya Angelou's Spark
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15:33Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 14 features a News…
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Newsworthy Month of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse - 2025 National Takedown, and Seneca's Spark
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35:32Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 13 features Newswo…
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VBACs and Cesarean Recovery Tips with Petra Cruz Doula
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42:37Petra is a birth & postpartum doula, birth educator, and fierce advocate for women reclaiming their power in birth. After undergoing three Cesareans, she set off on a transformative journey that led to her vaginal birth after three Cesareans (VBA3C). That experience reshaped not only how she viewed birth but also how she found her voice—one that ha…
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Newsworthy Proposed Rule CY 2026, Trusty Tip on Claim Error Codes, and Jonas Salk's Spark
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20:39Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 12 features a News…
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Newsworthy UV Awareness Month, Trusty Tip on ABA Services, and T.S. Eliot's Spark
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16:49Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 11 features a Newswo…
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How to Prepare for Hospital Birth (and Avoid Unnecessary Interventions) with HeHe Stewart
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38:46Here's a prep guide for hospital births that will help you feel more confident, and empower you with information that could help you avoid unnecessary procedures that can result in trauma and/or injury. Our guest is HeHe Stewart, a birth doula and founder of The Birth Lounge, a non-judgmental, evidence-based childbirth education online platform kno…
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Newsworthy OIG Work Plan for June 2025, Trusty Tip on Drug Modifiers, and Norman Vincent Peale's Spark
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28:02Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 10 features a Newsworthy u…
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Ep.O9 - Veer Gidwaney I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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23:23Send us a text Meet Veer Gidwaney — our guest on the 9th episode of Healthcare Journeys. Veer is the CEO & Founder of Ansel Health, a bold new approach to supplemental health coverage designed to ensure health hardships don’t become financial burdens. Ansel covers over 13,000 conditions, paying benefits when people need it most. Before Ansel, Veer …
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Newsworthy National Minority Mental Health Month, Trusty Tip on Medicare and Mental Health, and Audrey Hepburn's Spark
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14:49Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 9 features a Newsworth…
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Ep.O8 - David Meyer I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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35:05Send us a text Meet David Meyer — a truly seasoned healthcare executive, health-tech founder, and managed care government business operator with over 20 years of industry experience, and current Founder & CEO of Cogent Advisors and Meyer Kim Group. David plays dual leadership roles, guiding organizations across both payer and provider ecosystems: C…
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Returning to Work Transition Guide - Michelle Olsen, MA, CPCC
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38:15This Returning to Work Transition Guide is led by Career coach Michelle Olsen who specializes in helping women find clarity and purpose during career transitions. Michelle holds a Master’s in Organizational Psychology and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) Covered on this episode: Making the back to work transition with intention Fi…
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Newsworthy Month of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, Trusty Tip on Phishing Scams, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Spark
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34:02Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 8 features Newsworthy up…
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Newsworthy Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Trusty Tip on Diagnosis Coding, and Christopher Reeve's Spark
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16:13Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 7 features a Newsworthy …
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Redefining Motherhood for More Joy and Freedom with Dr Gertrude Lyons
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34:48Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a leading expert in holistic women’s development with over 20 years of experience. We explore how rewriting our beliefs about motherhood can lead to more joy, freedom, and self-love. This episode is about learning how breaking free from outdated expectations can transform not only your parenting but your entire sense of self. …
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Ep.O7 - Danielle Bagnell I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast
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31:34Send us a text Meet Danielle Bagnell who is the founder of MCDE. Risk Adjustment Educator. Provider Whisperer. And the voice behind Episode 7 of Healthcare Journeys by S2M Health. Danielle isn’t just teaching medical coding— She’s transforming how healthcare organizations approach education, documentation, and value-based care outcomes. From buildi…
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Newsworthy OIG Work Plan for May 2025, Trusty Tip on Modifier 22, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Spark
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14:23Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 6 features a Newsworthy upda…
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Newsworthy Cataract Awareness Month, Trusty Tip on Cataract Surgery Documentation, and Langston Hughes' Spark
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15:23Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 5 features a Newsworthy sp…
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The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer
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36:37So here's what happens when a seasoned birth doula becomes a first-time mom. Carson Meyer, a sought-after doula, joins us to share her personal journey into motherhood. With years of experience supporting parents through birth and postpartum, Carson brings a unique perspective on what she thought she knew versus what she learned firsthand. In this …
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Newsworthy Month of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, Trusty Tip on Group Counseling, and Thomas Jefferson's Spark
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25:03Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 4 features Newsworthy upda…
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Newsworthy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Trusty Tip on Modifiers, and Vera Wang's Spark
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11:53Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/ Sonal's 15th Season starts up and Episode 3 features a Newsworthy spot…
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Prevent and Manage Gestational Diabetes With Certified Diabetes Educator Lily Nichols, RD
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50:50Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian and the author three books designed to support healthy conception, birth and postpartum, including how to prevent and manage gestational diabetes. Her books are Real Food for Fertility (co-authored by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food For Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily shares important …
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