Healthcare Now

This time on Healthcare Now the temperature's rising! It's hot here in Orlando as Doctor Mark and Larry talk with Luke Raymond about Mental Health Awareness Month! What can we do to improve how society addresses mental health? What can we do to improve our personal mental health? We find time to throw in a reminder about keeping kids out of those hot car!
 
Mental Health Awareness Month
Reaching Out 

This time on Healthcare Now the temperature's rising! It's hot here in Orlando as Doctor Mark and Larry talk with Luke Raymond about Mental Health Awareness Month! What can we do to improve how society addresses mental health? What can we do to improve our personal mental health? We find time to throw in a reminder about keeping kids out of those hot car!
 
Mental Health Awareness Month
Reaching Out 

Value based care and personal accountability was discussed.

Healthcare was the topic of discussion.

This time on Healthcare Now it’s the return of Doctor Mark! He and Larry finally find another burger place to talk about, kicking things off with a discussion of what that “tallow” stuff really is! How are the insurance companies more than just insurance? Are they monopolies? When can ultrasound be used instead of x-rays? Doctor Mark explains how an MRI works (the short, SHORT version!) and we learn more about how AI can be used for medicine! Who’s IRMAA and why is she dipping into people’s pockets? April 15th is in the rear view mirror but we manage to squeeze in some tax talk! 

This time on Healthcare Now it’s the return of Doctor Mark! He and Larry finally find another burger place to talk about, kicking things off with a discussion of what that “tallow” stuff really is! How are the insurance companies more than just insurance? Are they monopolies? When can ultrasound be used instead of x-rays? Doctor Mark explains how an MRI works (the short, SHORT version!) and we learn more about how AI can be used for medicine! Who’s IRMAA and why is she dipping into people’s pockets? April 15th is in the rear view mirror but we manage to squeeze in some tax talk! 

This week on Healthcare Now we've got a special guest! Larry Jones is joined by Harriet Wallsh! She's not just a nurse, she's also Director of Clinical Enablement at Cigna! We talk about her taking her knowledge about patient care and bringing it to the business side of the house! What's the importance of preventative care? What happens when care is fragmented? Processed foods? Ultra-Processed foods? Harriet walks us through some of the payment methods in the world behind health care now! And what's the latest about that burger joint! 

This week on Healthcare Now we've got a special guest! Larry Jones is joined by Harriet Wallsh! She's not just a nurse, she's also Director of Clinical Enablement at Cigna! We talk about her taking her knowledge about patient care and bringing it to the business side of the house! What's the importance of preventative care? What happens when care is fragmented? Processed foods? Ultra-Processed foods? Harriet walks us through some of the payment methods in the world behind health care now! And what's the latest about that burger joint! 

This time on Healthcare Now we hear Doctor Mark and Larry Jones talk about access to care and how to pay for it! Doctor Mark pulls the curtain back to talk firsthand about the realities of the numbers behind healthcare now and how rural medicine is handled! What’s going on with quality of care in the USA compared to other nations? All this and snakes, too!

This time on Healthcare Now we hear Doctor Mark and Larry Jones talk about access to care and how to pay for it! Doctor Mark pulls the curtain back to talk firsthand about the realities of the numbers behind healthcare now and how rural medicine is handled! What’s going on with quality of care in the USA compared to other nations? All this and snakes, too!

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.