The Power of Leadership and Operational Excellence: A Conversation with John DeLucci

08/27/24 • 52 min

Whats Best For The Patient Is Best For Business

In this episode, Jerry sits down with John DeLucci, a seasoned leader in the healthcare industry, to dive deep into the importance of operational excellence and its impact on both patient care and business success. John shares his insights from over a decade of experience in management, highlighting the critical role that efficient operations play in creating a well-oiled machine that benefits everyone—patients, clinicians, and the entire team.

Together, they explore topics such as the significance of hiring the right people, the balance between individual check-ins and group meetings, and the often-overlooked value of empowering front desk staff. John emphasizes the need for collaboration, transparent communication, and a culture that embraces continuous improvement and learning from failures.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a manager, or simply interested in leadership and operations, this episode offers valuable takeaways on how to build a cohesive, high-performing team that drives both clinical and business success.

Book mentioned in this episode: Waking Up a Leader: The Five Relationships of Success by Daphne Scott

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Book mentioned in this episode: Waking Up a Leader: The Five Relationships of Success by Daphne Scott

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

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Making an Impact in Healthcare with AI - Interview with Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD, Founder Prediction Health

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Pedro Teixeira, founder and CEO of Prediction Health, for an in-depth conversation about how AI is revolutionizing healthcare documentation and patient care. Pedro takes us through the innovative journey of Prediction Health, starting from its inception to its current state-of-the-art tools like Practice Intel and Sidekick, which are transforming how clinicians work.

Pedro shares the mission behind Prediction Health and how it all started with a passion for computer science and AI long before these technologies became mainstream. We explore how their tools are integrated seamlessly with existing EMR systems, making documentation faster, more accurate, and less burdensome for healthcare providers.

We also discuss the broader impact of these tools on patient outcomes, clinic efficiency, and even the hiring process in healthcare. Pedro dives into the significant reduction in documentation time, improved billing accuracy, and the potential to reduce clinician burnout—benefits that make Prediction Health a game-changer in the industry.

Finally, we talk about the future of AI in healthcare, including exciting features like the HIPAA-compliant Ask AI tool, and how these advancements are setting a new standard for patient care. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, clinic manager, or just curious about the intersection of AI and healthcare, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Tune in to learn how Prediction Health is helping clinicians focus on what they do best—caring for their patients—while AI takes care of the rest.

Key Topics:

The evolution of Prediction Health and its mission
How Practice Intel and Sidekick are changing the game in healthcare documentation
The role of AI in improving patient outcomes and clinician efficiency
The future of AI in healthcare, including the HIPAA-compliant Ask AI tool
How Prediction Health can help reduce clinician burnout and improve the work-life balance of healthcare providers
Don’t miss this episode if you’re interested in the future of healthcare technology and how it can improve your practice.

Pedro L. Teixeira, MD, PhD, is the co-founder and CEO of PredictionHealth, a healthcare technology company using AI to streamline clinician workflows and reduce administrative busywork. With a PhD in biomedical informatics and an MD from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Teixeira set out with colleague and co-founder Dr. Ravi Atreya, MD, PhD, to leverage machine learning and natural language processing to make it easy for clinicians to deliver the best care to every patient every time, and together they founded PredictionHealth in 2017. Under their leadership, PredictionHealth has developed AI-powered solutions to improve PT/OT efficiency and documentation compliance, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care.

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

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Building a Thriving, Patient-Centered Healthcare Practice - Interview with Michael Silva

In this episode, Jerry Durham sits down with Michael Silva, a seasoned physical therapist and former clinic owner, to explore the journey of building a patient-centered practice. Michael shares his experiences, from starting a cash-based clinic to growing it into a thriving multi-location business, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.

Listeners will hear how Michael’s dedication to creating a connected and engaging experience for patients set his clinics apart in a competitive market. He discusses the strategies that made his practice successful, including hiring the right team members, implementing effective systems, and focusing on the full patient journey.

Throughout the conversation, Michael emphasizes the importance of motivation, engagement, and consistently delivering on promises. He also delves into the significance of breaking stereotypes in healthcare and surprising patients with outstanding service.

Jerry and Michael explore valuable lessons on leadership, the critical role of understanding the patient experience, and why it's essential to prioritize the majority of patients who truly appreciate the care they receive.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, clinic owner, or simply interested in the nuances of providing exceptional service, this episode offers actionable insights that can elevate any practice and enhance patient satisfaction.

Tune in to discover how thoughtful actions can make a significant difference in both patient satisfaction and business success.

If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!