Dr. Tommy Show

EXPLORING ATLAS.MD AND THE GROWTH OF MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE Dr. Josh of AtlasMD and Dr. Tommy discuss how Atlas.MD EMR is the most affordable and remarkable EMR for membership medicine practices. Did you know that Atlas.MD converts 9 software solutions into 1 web-based membership medicine electronic medical record that include billing, charting, scheduling, communication including text and video, and more? Also we discuss why membership medicine, direct care and concierge medicine, is providing patients involved in the ‘Buyer’s Journey’ the last step in their journey toward better health. Find out about ways doctors and patients can learn about membership medicine through conferences and interest groups. Dr. Josh Umbehr is the founder of AtlasMD a leading direct care practice located in Wichita, KS. In addition to a medical practice with multiple locations and an EMR, AtlasMD offers a free curriculum for doctors looking to start a direct care practice. Find out more at http://Atlas.md Get a 60 day free trial

HOW COMPANIES SAVE MONEY BY SELF-INSURING McKensie Dopps isn’t your typical insurance broker. Working in a field dominated by older men, she has carved out a niche by helping companies find the most affordable health plans for their employees. Self-insured companies do not have to comply with the dictates of the Affordable Care Act, so they can create custom plans that save money on such things as prescription drugs, hospital benefits, and primary care. Mid to large employers can realize significant savings by utilizing a self-insured insurance plan instead of a fully insured plan. Learn how a fully insured plan is similar to renting an apartment while utilizing a self-insured plan is like building and owning a home. What is a third-party administrator? Learn about employee ‘premium’ holidays that can occur when the insurance plan saves the company money. McKensie is a group benefits and self-insured strategist with Thomas McGee. She comes from a family full of healthcare professionals and she is specialize

HOW TO DO BUSINESS NETWORKING Mark O’ Donnell, President of RGA Network, comes on the show to give some tips on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. What is an ‘elevator speech’ and how do you develop a good one? What should you do with business cards as soon as you get them? What is the best way to follow-up with someone you’ve met how do you ‘break-up’ with a networking associate? How specific should you be when asking for referrals? RGA, Revenue Generation Activities, was founded in 2010 with the intention of providing an affordable and effective networking venue for local business professionals and entrepreneurs. Get to know RGA by attending meetings where you can meet and get to know business professionals who are committed to created opportunities for all. Membership is easy and affordable. Wall Street Networking at Main Street pricing! http://RGAnetwork.net

SOCIAL NETWORKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, & BEING A DAD Matt Sweetwood USA President and CEO of beBee, Inc. joins the show to talk about a new kind of social networking that combines elements of LinkedIn with elements of Facebook with other completely new features to create a professional networking platform that allows you to create a personal brand. Learn how the algorithms that work on Facebook and LinkedIn limit your contact with followers where beBee does not which allows you to reach more people to connect with. We also discuss The Man-Up Project. Matt created The Man-Up Project to help men navigate their lives in a way that is healthier, happier and more fulfilling. The Man-Up Project modules include Parenting and Fatherhood, Divorce, Dating, and Big Life. Matt created the Project because he felt single fathers have traditionally had very little support in our society. We discuss the problem of bias and identity politics in society. Also discussed is photography as a hobby and form of therapy. Matt is a Panas

SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Marleen Geyen, President and CEO of Geyen Group South, joins the show to share about how a rare condition called SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) caused her to have a heart attack. Learn about the symptoms of heart attack and why you should not ignore suspicious symptoms just because you don’t fit the profile of someone who has heart disease. Geyen Group South is a commercial textile cleaning company. Learn why having your textiles cleaned routinely improve the environmental health of your office. Learn how a properly cleaned carpet cleans impurities from air and cleans the air for employees and customers. How often should you have your carpets cleaned? That answer is it depends on foot traffic and what parts of your office get the most use. http://geyengroupsouth.com/

FIVE HUMAN RESOURCES TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Paula Mathews talks about the steps that business owners should take when hiring and managing employees. What is a pre-employment process? How do you do a background check. How do you properly document an employee’s conduct to protect yourself from legal action upon termination? Learn how to develop a company culture that allows your business to thrive. Paula Mathews is the president of HR Compliance 101. She brings more than 30 years of experience to HR Compliance 101, including 14 years as a Human Resource Manager for a major corporate division with 260 employees. She has an undergraduate degree in education and is certified to train in forklift safety and other industry programs. http://HRCompliance101.com

THE MORAL BASIS FOR THE CONSTITUTION Dr. Jenna Ellis joins the show to discuss the Constitution and why it is important for individuals to learn about it in order to preserve their freedom and liberty. Is the Constitution’s duty to ‘preserve and protect the rights granted by God’ taken seriously by DC or is it just a historical document to give legislators and judges some guidance on how to rule over citizens? Dr. Tommy and Dr. Ellis discuss the Convention of the States Project that will use Article Five to help states and citizens reassert their sovereignty. and the founding fathers’ differing opinions on the Bill of Rights. Why are the the 9th and 10th amendments included in the Constitution and are they followed today. What is http://LevinTV.com and are we in a ‘post-constitutional period’ as Mark Levin proposes?   Jenna Ellis is an attorney, professor of law, and international speaker. She specializes in and teaches Constitutional Law. She also specializes in criminal defense practice and is a former

SAVE MONEY ON INSURANCE The Insurance Lady, Paula Blanda joins the show to talk about how things are looking up for insurance customers. Learn what you should look for in your insurance policy and what you can take advantage of during home renovations to save money with your insurance policy. What is Citizens Insurance and how do you benefit from having a yearly review of your policy? Paula is the daughter is of NFL quarterback Paul Blanda and niece of NFL quarterback and kicker George Blanda. Find out about all the famous ‘Blandas’ including those who are serving our country in the US Military. http://www.tampabayinsurance.com/about-us/meet-our-staff/

PODCAST PRODUCTION 101 Audio producer Roy Stegman joins the show to share his expertise on selecting the right equipment and software to start your own podcast. Roy is an audio producer and musician who got started in production by recording his own compositions. Learn the difference between recording with a USB mic and a XLR mic. When do you use a mixer and what are recommendations to learn more about podcast production. http://completeaudioproducer.com http://echelon-health.com/Ask-Dr-Tommy/podcasters/

BOTOX, FILLERS, AND FACELIFTS Dr. Anahita Azharian joins the program to discuss what options are available to patients seeking cosmetic facial improvements. When would you use Botox vs. a filler. What is the recovery period for a facelift? What is a eye lift, what is a forehand lift? Also Dr. Azharian and Dr. Tommy discuss joint appointments for patients seeking guidance on weight loss and plastic surgery following significant weight loss. http://magnoliapsc.com

GET IN SHAPE, TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL FIGURE MODEL Alana Hernandez is an IFBB Figure Professional Competitor and personal trainer. Alana uses her years of experience to help her clients optimize their genetic potential by improving their body composition. Alana shares the challenges of being a professional athlete and how being in top shape can be challenging for the body. Dr. Tommy and Alana discuss what your target heart should be when training, how much protein you should eat while training, and how to get into your fat burning zone. What is your basal metabolic rate and how does it relate to changing your body through exercise? How long should you work out before you see results and what type of diet should you be on? http://Hellanahernandez.com

INDEPENDENCE DAY SALUTE We celebrate freedom every podcast on the Ask Dr. Tommy Show and it’s our honor to reflect on the words that established freedom as an unalienable right on this July 4 greater than 240 years later. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html

SALES AND MARKETING TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS Brian Cogan, business development manager for Blue Dot Promotions joins the program to give us ideas gleaned from 20+ in sales in marketing. We discuss cold calling, promotional items, and other creative ways businesses can conduct B2B sales. What is lumpy mail and whats the best way to deal with rejection when you are in sales. Brian also talks about customer acquisition, customer retention, and using the internet to network. Learn how to use LinkedIn, Manta, and even Facebook to reach new customers. http://bluedotpromos.com

MAKING YOUR OWN WAY IN BUSINESS Cynthia Factor joins the show to discuss how she was able to transition from careers in laboratory medicine to computer systems to working for herself as executive manager for Arbonne International. We discuss how the pressure to increase volume in a patient care business can lead to lower quality and potentially cause medical errors. Also discussed are the chemicals that are found in products and what it means to have an ‘organic’ or ‘vegan’ label on a personal care product. We also discuss network marketing and whether or not it is a ‘pyramid scheme’ or a pure form of capitalism. How much does it cost to become a consultant? (Hint: it’s not a fortune) and why does it pay to buy local? http://www.arbonne.com/pws/cynthiafactor/tabs/shop-arbonne.aspx

MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE FOR PATIENTS AND BUSINESS Dr. Robert Steves returns to the show to talk about how he is helping businesses in Tennessee save money while improving medical care. Dr. Steves shares how membership medicine is returning medical practice to the way medicine used to be. Dr. Steves and Dr. Tommy also talk golf: drivers and putters. Dr. Steves, and avid golfer, gives sage advise to Dr. Tommy, a rank amateur. http://thetowndr.com

MEMBERSHIP MEDICINE TO THE PRIMARY CARE RESCUE Founder and CEO of Diamond Physicians, Dr. James Pinckney joins the program to explain how and why membership medicine is disrupting a stagnant primary care world. Dr. Pinckney explains how he went from being a surgery resident to a CEO of growing medical group that is expanding across the country. Dr. Tommy and Dr. James also the Godfather movies and how movies ostensibly about the mafia actually portray family and business values of everyday Americans. Which is better Part 1 or Part 2? http://diamondphysicians.com

RISING TO OPTIMAL HEALTH Chris Babulall shares his story from being a healthy young man to being bedridden with multiple medications after a health scare. Chris talks about how he overcame a TIA to be successful businessman who loves to travel. Dr. Tommy and Chris discuss what makes a good supplement stand out from the rest and the controversy surrounding vitamins and supplements being sold by healthcare providers. Chris is distributor for IDLife which provides personalized supplement products. Also discussed are luxury pet resorts and the movie Best in Show, which is a must see if you haven’t seen it. http://YourIDFit.com

WHELTON MYOFASCIAL REFERRAL TECHNIQUE™ TO RELIEVE PAIN Ryan Whelton, DPT, joins the show to describe his discovery that allows patients to enjoy quicker recovery and almost instant pain relief. He also discusses how some are skeptical. What do you think? Watch his videos and judge for yourself. Dr. Whelton is a physical therapist who has worked with the New England Patriots in the NFL and is the owner of his own private practice. Also discussed is how his growing family has made life more interesting and how important the concept of strength in numbers is. Dr. Whelton practices in Tampa, Florida and is available for physical therapy treatment and teaching of his technique. http://wheltonmrt.com/ http://ptandpainrelief.com/

TRANSFORMING MEDICAL CARE DELIVERY CONTINENTS AWAY Brian McKenzie SVP of Patient Integration at MEDx eHealthCenter joins the show from Kyrgyzstan to discuss healthcare innovation. Brian is working to achieve improved medical care delivery by providing access to a healthcare provider, telemedicine services, and payment services all via a mobile delivery service without CPT codes, ICD codes, or meaningful use tripwires. MEDx E-Health is a personal medical Patient Records portal that provides document portability, provider network access, easy electronic payment channels and medical Second Opinion / Referral protocols across the countries of Africa. There is always talk of developing an ‘Uber’ for healthcare, and maybe this is it. In addition to being a consultant with a MPA in healthcare, Mr. McKenzie is a senior military intelligence specialist, motorcycle enthusiast, and writer. Follow him on BeBee.com https://medx.care/en/ https://www.bebee.com/@brian-mckenzie

A LADY GATOR RISES UP IN THE TREE BUSINESS Paola Rodriguez joins the show to share how she went from the College of Business at the University of Florida to Director of Operations at Miller and Sons Tree Service in Tampa. Paola’s journey from UF to ADP to Miller and Sons is continuous yet unpredictable. Learn how a chance game of kickball led to her current position as a lady in a predominantly male industry. When is the best time to have your trees trimmed? Should you do it before storm season? Do you need a permit to cut down a tree? Fellow Gators Paola and Dr. Tommy reminisce about Gainesville and what’s become of Maui Teriyaki and other little gems that made it a true college town. How much were haircuts in 1996 and what’s happened on campus recently. How is Coach McElwain doing, and why can’t you find parking on campus?! http://millerandsonstrees.com/