Healthcare Now

Today on Health Care Now we feature Doctor Mark and Larry  looking at the latest developments in tech and medicine! When your doc is using AI does he just fire up a random chatbot? What are the real innovations behind health care now? How has value-based care worked out in the long term? What's the real deal behind all those drug patents? Somebody other than Japanese executives using fax machines? And learn about an inspiring new book available now! 

Today on Health Care Now we feature Doctor Mark and Larry  looking at the latest developments in tech and medicine! When your doc is using AI does he just fire up a random chatbot? What are the real innovations behind health care now? How has value-based care worked out in the long term? What's the real deal behind all those drug patents? Somebody other than Japanese executives using fax machines? And learn about an inspiring new book available now! 

Today on Health Care Now it’s a special episode with Ken Peach joining Larry Jones in the studio! Ken’s been a hospital administrator and now he’s on the cutting edge of home healthcare with MobileMedix Plus! This week we look at the current state of the industry, and where the future is heading!  How are the new emergency rooms working out? Longer health? Better health? What about the feds targeting Florida for fraud investigations? All this and more as we take you behind health care now! 

Today on Health Care Now it’s a special episode with Ken Peach joining Larry Jones in the studio! Ken’s been a hospital administrator and now he’s on the cutting edge of home healthcare with MobileMedix Plus! This week we look at the current state of the industry, and where the future is heading!  How are the new emergency rooms working out? Longer health? Better health? What about the feds targeting Florida for fraud investigations? All this and more as we take you behind health care now! 

This time on Healthcare Now we take a look at cancer screenings! The future of primary care coverage in your area just one of the ways Larry and Doctor Mark take you behind health care now! How much does it cost to make tomorrow's doctor? What's the latest about RFK Jr and MAHA, and how is Doctor Mark in-the-loop! There's a look at  vaccination legislation in Tallahassee and a rare appearance by _Professor_ Mark as well! 

This time on Healthcare Now we take a look at cancer screenings! The future of primary care coverage in your area just one of the ways Larry and Doctor Mark take you behind health care now! How much does it cost to make tomorrow's doctor? What's the latest about RFK Jr and MAHA, and how is Doctor Mark in-the-loop! There's a look at  vaccination legislation in Tallahassee and a rare appearance by _Professor_ Mark as well! 

This time on Healthcare Now it's another informative week exploring the world of the medical industry! What's the future of Alzheimer's treatments? What's a real problem, and what's just a senior moment? Who are the companies behind the brands? Doctor Mark and Larry talk TrumpRX and the long-term diagnosis for the web site! What are the real differences between the generics and the branded stuff! Catch the only show (not about California history) to cover Jack-In-The-Box and Ronald Reagan in the same episode! 

This time on Healthcare Now it's another informative week exploring the world of the medical industry! What's the future of Alzheimer's treatments? What's a real problem, and what's just a senior moment? Who are the companies behind the brands? Doctor Mark and Larry talk TrumpRX and the long-term diagnosis for the web site! What are the real differences between the generics and the branded stuff! Catch the only show (not about California history) to cover Jack-In-The-Box and Ronald Reagan in the same episode! 

​Larry Jones is the Executive Director of the IP Network,  and CEO of HPOF Holdings, LLC, doing business as Independent Healthcare Partners, a healthcare company headquartered in Maitland, Florida. 

As the CEO of HPOF Holdings/IHP, his main mission is to preserve and protect the independent practice of medicine.  

Larry has been on both the payer and provider side of healthcare. He served  on the Business Advisory Board of Seminole County Public Schools for 12 years, representing the insurance committee and 9000 employees' lives and almost $60M in premium. 

He is a founding  board member of the Florida Association of ACOs. 

His organization currently runs our large Multi Specialty IPA - the IP Network - and Physicians Trust MSO,  overseeing two Commercial ACO contracts and four Medicare  Advantage Plan agreements for our Network.

Larry has spoken all over the Country on physician issues and opportunities.

​He is a true physician advocate.

Mark Steven Chaet, M.D. serves as the Orlando Regional Campus Dean. In this role, he oversees all campus functions including supervising clerkship directors, student education and performance, and student counseling. The regional campus dean's role at the FSU College of Medicine is unique as he plays an expanded role with students, including direct contact, comprehensive mentoring, and one-on-one interaction when needed. Additionally, fundraising is an increasingly important role of the campus dean in efforts to fund local operations and scholarships for students.

Dr. Chaet, a pediatric surgeon on staff at both Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Advent Health Children’s Hospital, has been practicing in the Orlando area since 1997. Serving as an FSU Orlando community faculty member since 2003, Dr. Chaet has shown a commitment to education throughout his career. He has served on the teaching faculty for general surgery residents at both Orlando Health and Advent Health, been a preceptor for physician assistant and nurse practitioner candidates from Nova Southeastern University, the University of South Florida, and the University of South Alabama, and continues to serve as faculty for the Surgical Intern Program at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Chaet has shown great community involvement over the years, both on a local and national level, serving on various committees in the Orlando area and working as consultant for opioid reduction. As a Lt. Colonel in the United States Army and Reserve from 1991-2007, Dr. Chaet trained as a field trauma surgeon and supported medical deployments during both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. Chaet has been involved in a number of research efforts over the years focusing on pediatric surgery and gastroenterology and continues to display a commitment to leadership and ongoing professional development.

​Larry Jones is the Executive Director of the IP Network,  and CEO of HPOF Holdings, LLC, doing business as Independent Healthcare Partners, a healthcare company headquartered in Maitland, Florida. 

As the CEO of HPOF Holdings/IHP, his main mission is to preserve and protect the independent practice of medicine.  

Larry has been on both the payer and provider side of healthcare. He served  on the Business Advisory Board of Seminole County Public Schools for 12 years, representing the insurance committee and 9000 employees' lives and almost $60M in premium. 

He is a founding  board member of the Florida Association of ACOs. 

His organization currently runs our large Multi Specialty IPA - the IP Network - and Physicians Trust MSO,  overseeing two Commercial ACO contracts and four Medicare  Advantage Plan agreements for our Network.

Larry has spoken all over the Country on physician issues and opportunities.

​He is a true physician advocate.

Mark Steven Chaet, M.D. serves as the Orlando Regional Campus Dean. In this role, he oversees all campus functions including supervising clerkship directors, student education and performance, and student counseling. The regional campus dean's role at the FSU College of Medicine is unique as he plays an expanded role with students, including direct contact, comprehensive mentoring, and one-on-one interaction when needed. Additionally, fundraising is an increasingly important role of the campus dean in efforts to fund local operations and scholarships for students.

Dr. Chaet, a pediatric surgeon on staff at both Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Advent Health Children’s Hospital, has been practicing in the Orlando area since 1997. Serving as an FSU Orlando community faculty member since 2003, Dr. Chaet has shown a commitment to education throughout his career. He has served on the teaching faculty for general surgery residents at both Orlando Health and Advent Health, been a preceptor for physician assistant and nurse practitioner candidates from Nova Southeastern University, the University of South Florida, and the University of South Alabama, and continues to serve as faculty for the Surgical Intern Program at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Chaet has shown great community involvement over the years, both on a local and national level, serving on various committees in the Orlando area and working as consultant for opioid reduction. As a Lt. Colonel in the United States Army and Reserve from 1991-2007, Dr. Chaet trained as a field trauma surgeon and supported medical deployments during both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. Chaet has been involved in a number of research efforts over the years focusing on pediatric surgery and gastroenterology and continues to display a commitment to leadership and ongoing professional development.

Dennis P.H. Mihale, MD MBA CHCQM, is an ER physician, healthcare executive and chief medical officer who has been delivering care for over 35 years. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Upward Health and is an Assistant Professor at University of South Florida Medical School. Prior to joining Upward Health, he served as the Chief Medical Officer of Consolidated Health Plan, where he was responsible for developing the medical management strategy and creating a Patient Centered Medical Home strategy. He has also served as the CMS Physician Champion for ICD-10 in Florida, founded and led two managed care companies and has served as Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director to more than 15 companies. Denniss biomedical and healthcare technology experience includes working with the IBM Watson Center, NASAs Technology Transfer Team, SMRxT and PatientKeeper. He serves on the advisory boards for Datacys and Revasurrant, and other healthcare technology companies. Dennis received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from SUNY Buffalo, an M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine and an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. He retired as a Major from the US Army Reserve MC. His awards include CEO of the Year: Tampa Bay Forum; Entrepreneur of the Year: USF College of Business Administration; Physician Business Leader of the Year: Medical Business Journal and is a Fellow of the National Science Foundation.

Dennis P.H. Mihale, MD MBA CHCQM, is an ER physician, healthcare executive and chief medical officer who has been delivering care for over 35 years. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Upward Health and is an Assistant Professor at University of South Florida Medical School. Prior to joining Upward Health, he served as the Chief Medical Officer of Consolidated Health Plan, where he was responsible for developing the medical management strategy and creating a Patient Centered Medical Home strategy. He has also served as the CMS Physician Champion for ICD-10 in Florida, founded and led two managed care companies and has served as Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director to more than 15 companies. Denniss biomedical and healthcare technology experience includes working with the IBM Watson Center, NASAs Technology Transfer Team, SMRxT and PatientKeeper. He serves on the advisory boards for Datacys and Revasurrant, and other healthcare technology companies. Dennis received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from SUNY Buffalo, an M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine and an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. He retired as a Major from the US Army Reserve MC. His awards include CEO of the Year: Tampa Bay Forum; Entrepreneur of the Year: USF College of Business Administration; Physician Business Leader of the Year: Medical Business Journal and is a Fellow of the National Science Foundation.

     It's cool outside, clinical inside! This week Healthcare Now looks at value-based care! Find out about flu season! Dr Mark and Larry chat about the challenges of childhood care and CHIP! Learn the inside story behind healthcare now, as Dr Mark tells of some of his experiences training the next generation of doctors! Information about insurance and the industry is just part of the show today! Did that spray can _really_ take out COVID? Plus even more awesome anniversary announcements from major medical minds!

        It's cool outside, clinical inside! This week Healthcare Now looks at value-based care! Find out about flu season! Dr Mark and Larry chat about the challenges of childhood care and CHIP! Learn the inside story behind healthcare now, as Dr Mark tells of some of his experiences training the next generation of doctors! Information about insurance and the industry is just part of the show today! Did that spray can _really_ take out COVID? Plus even more awesome anniversary announcements from major medical minds!

Dr Mark and Larry celebrate five years of Healthcare Now! We hear well-wishes from previous guests and luminaries from the medical world, but there’s still lots of great learning! Considering care concerns, talking testing troubles, gabbing getting GLPs and more! It’s another informative look at the realities behind the headlines as Healthcare Now guides you through your health and its care!

Dr Mark and Larry celebrate five years of Healthcare Now! We hear well-wishes from previous guests and luminaries from the medical world, but there’s still lots of great learning! Considering care concerns, talking testing troubles, gabbing getting GLPs and more! It’s another informative look at the realities behind the headlines as Healthcare Now guides you through your health and its care!

January continues as Dr  Mark and Larry talk about the ACA numbers from last year to this, and if you made the deadline to register for `26!
How did the last government shutdown affect us? How would the next possible shutdown affect YOU?
We saw a big outage from one of the leading cell providers, what did it mean for health care groups!
AI and medicine: will it eliminate jobs or create new opportunities?
We also take a look at the outlook for healthcare in 2026!

New Year Same Problems
Value based care 2026

January continues as Dr  Mark and Larry talk about the ACA numbers from last year to this, and if you made the deadline to register for `26!
How did the last government shutdown affect us? How would the next possible shutdown affect YOU?
We saw a big outage from one of the leading cell providers, what did it mean for health care groups!
AI and medicine: will it eliminate jobs or create new opportunities?
We also take a look at the outlook for healthcare in 2026!

New Year Same Problems
Value based care 2026

It’s a new year with new health care issues! Doctor Mark and Larry talk about the challenges that affect your ability to access care, and ways for you to access health care in a cost efficient manner.

Are you relying on fake news when making your new year’s resolutions? Discover how the insurance industry uses your tax dollars and what happens next with ACA rates! Where will the federal government take nutrition and diet with RFK jr's new guidance? What's the real deal with all those different fats and processed foods!

Get informed about all this and more as Healthcare Now takes on `26!

It’s a new year with new health care issues! Doctor Mark and Larry talk about the challenges that affect your ability to access care, and ways for you to access health care in a cost efficient manner.

Are you relying on fake news when making your new year’s resolutions? Discover how the insurance industry uses your tax dollars and what happens next with ACA rates! Where will the federal government take nutrition and diet with RFK jr's new guidance? What's the real deal with all those different fats and processed foods!

Get informed about all this and more as Healthcare Now takes on `26!