Episode #22: Checking in with the Billing and Coding Guru (and his thoughts on the future of independent GI in California)

05/18/21 • 23 min

Dr. Michael Weinstein of Capital Digestive Care checks in with Dr. Glenn Littenberg of inSite Digestive Health Care, the largest GI practice in California, with offices from San Francisco to Irvine. Dr. Littenberg discusses updates in billing and coding and what the future may hold for independent GI practices in California. Join Dr. Weinstein and Dr. Littenberg as they discuss what it takes to build a thriving GI practice and what billing and coding trends private practices should pay attention to. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Original score by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 22

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Episode #21: Educating and Advocating on Behalf of IBD Patients and Caregivers (diversity and inclusion are mission critical)

This week, Kevin Harlen talks with Michael Osso, president and CEO of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation about its mission to cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and to improve the quality of life for children and adults affected by these diseases. A recent study which found that Black patients presenting with textbook symptoms of IBD like iron deficiency and chronic diarrhea are significantly less likely to get an appropriate work-up for IBD. Join Kevin and Michael as they discuss the downstream effects of disparities in IBD and how independent GI practices can help to increase education and awareness about IBD. Join Kevin and Michael to hear how you can help support the foundation's mission and get involved in improving care and quality of life for people living with IBD. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Original score by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 21

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Episode #23: You Say Follow Your Heart, I Say Go With Your Gut (providing guidance for early career GI physicians)

This week, Dr. Lisa Mathew connects with Dr. Peter Liang of NYU Langone Health, a long-time friend and colleague to hear about his work with early career physicians and fellows as chair of the American Gastroenterology Association's (AGA) Trainee and Early Career Committee. Dr. Liang shares his path to academic gastroenterology and how the AGA is providing resources to young physicians through the Trainee and Early Career Committee and how younger GIs can also become involved through its Young Delegates program. Join Dr. Mathew and Dr. Liang for some great advice on navigating career choices and how independent practices can approach and attract young physicians to private practice. Produced by Andrew Sousa and Hayden Margolis for Steadfast Collaborative, LLC Original score by Hayden Margolis Gastro Broadcast, Episode 23