Talk! with Audrey

There’s a new way to experience doctor visits both virtually and in-office with new technology that allows clinicians to better connect with patients to capture the full patient story using Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX). My guests are Kenneth Harper; Vice President/General Manager of Ambient Clinical Intelligence and Virtual Assistants and Hal Baker, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital & Chief Information Officer of WellSpan.

Are you ready to dip your toe back into travel but unsure of where to go? American travellers looking for a destination rich with culture, cuisine and outdoor adventure don’t need to go far. Consider Nova Scotia, Canada’s foremost seacoast vacation destination, Tourism expert and Nova Scotia native Pam Wamback joins me with her list of must-do Nova Scotia experiences to add to your bucket list.

According to a new study from financial services firm Edward Jones, Americans are at crossroads with how they view the current state of the U.S. economy. Mona Mahajan, Senior Investment Strategist at Edward Jones has results from the survey and talk about the factors that contribute to emotional investing, decision making and expectations of financial advisors.

According to a recent Bank of America survey, nearly half (40%) of Americans resolved to build up their savings. Now is the time to examine your savings behaviour and commit to a healthy financial future. Erin McCullen, Bank of America Head of Deposit Products . . .  . . . Savings Tips and Insights for a Healthy Financial Future

Asthma is a public health issue with rates increasing every year in the U.S.1 Of the 25 million people living with asthma in the U.S., there are more than 1 million Americans living with the most severe form of the disease, joining me with information about a new FDA -approved biologic for severe asthma . . .  Dr. Neal Jain and Melody, a patient with severe asthma   . . . 

Parents of teenagers who are starting to drive now have a new resource to turn to for expert advice on safely navigating this milestone. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are launched a series of downloadable guides on everything from choosing the right vehicle for your teen to understanding state laws and setting appropriate rules.

Has your business left pandemic relief funds on the table?  Jay Woods, Founder, and CEO of omega accounting solutions has information about who may still be eligible for the employee retention credit program.

Kenneth Harper, Vice President, General Manager of Ambient Clinical Intelligence and Virtual Assistants and Dr. Hal Baker, Senior Vice President Chief Digital and Chief Information Officer of WellSpan, join me to talk about new technology that allows doctors to better connect with patients to capture the full patient story.

Are you ready to dip your toe back into travel but unsure of where to go? American travellers looking for a destination rich with culture, cuisine and outdoor adventure don’t need to go far. Consider Nova Scotia, Canada’s foremost seacoast vacation destination, Tourism expert and Nova Scotia native Pam Wamback shares her list of must-do Nova Scotia experiences to add to your bucket list.

According to a new study from financial services firm Edward Jones, Americans are at crossroads with how they view the current state of the U.S. economy. Mona Mahajan, Senior Investment Strategist at Edward Jones has results from the survey and the factors that contribute to making emotional decisions when it comes to personal finances.

According to research conducted by OnePoll, 51% of Americans snore. While it can sometimes be seen as something to laugh about, 39% of Americans who snore or live with someone who snores say their sleep is disrupted between one and three times each week. To  tell us More About the Impacts Snoring Has on Sleep and a possible Solution to Breathing Easier, Snoring Less and Sleeping Better,  “The Sleep Doctor” Michael J. Breus.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its effort to ‘spring forward’ to safety by encouraging consumers to check their vehicles for safety recalls twice a year—timed conveniently with the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. Dr. Steven Cliff, Deputy Administrator of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) talks about Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and share how using their simple lookup tools, and getting recalls fixed for free by your dealer, can keep your loved ones and fellow motorists safe.

Adrian Council, Publisher of The Positive Community, and Editor in Chief, Jean Wells join me to talk about the the only faith-based lifestyle magazine targeted to the African American consumer in New York and New Jersey market, and their 3rd Annual Emancipation Day Awards Celebration to launch, The Conversation-Emancipation Day In America: From Celebration to Reparation.

Accenture launched the Black Founders Development Program to help black technology entrepreneurs grow their businesses through greater access to venture capital, corporate mentorship and strategic connections. With more, Kathryn Ross, Global Lead, Open Innovation and Black Founders Development Program, Accenture Ventures Horace Flournoy, CEO, Founder of SwayBrand, the first startup to receive investment through the program.

Judith Newman, Author and contributing writer to more than fifty publications including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, joins me to talk about an article she wrote for The Continental, a new quarterly literary review that addresses sexual prejudice against people with disabilities,  I’m here, I’m Disabled, Get Used to It.

Medical expert, Dr. C.K. Babcock, Clinical Associate Professor at Marshall University in West Virginia joins me to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated and ways to stay healthy as the pandemic moves into a new phase.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread across the nation and cases surge, hospitals are filling up again, mostly with unvaccinated people. Vaccines continue to decrease the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID. Infectious disease physician at Northern Light Health in Bangor, ME, Dr. Mark Abel, talks with me about the impact of the Omicron variant and ways to stay healthy and the three W’s of Covid 19 Boosters: Who, When and Why another shot will help.

Each January brings a new wave of high healthcare costs as deductibles reset, premiums increase, and formularies change. That means many people are stuck paying more out-of-pocket. In fact, it’s estimated that it now takes the average American almost half a year to satisfy their deductible so they can shoulder less of the financial burden. As you plan for the new year, make a resolution to take control of your healthcare costs without having to sacrifice the quality of care. Cindy George, is the Personal Finance Editor for GoodRx and has tips to help you reduce your healthcare costs.

Automation technology has become a powerful tool to help businesses in any industry run more efficiently and find new opportunities for value. Intelligent automation goes one step further, bringing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to reinvent business processes, guide better decisions and free up employees to take on more challenging and creative work.  RAJENDRA PRASAD, is a senior managing director and global lead for Automation at Accenture and the co-author of The Automation Advantage; we talk about how automation can benefit businesses and employees.

Veterinarians from around the world gathered recently at the NAVC’s annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) 2022 to learn the latest innovations in veterinary medicine that are helping animals of all kinds live longer, better quality lives. Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer, The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and Gene O’Neill, CEO, The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) join me to talk about the unsung heroes in veterinary practices -- veterinary technicians/nurses who perform essential lifesaving and enhancing roles.