Host: Maurice Pickard, MD

Guest: Andrew Vickers, PhD

How does the scientific researcher open his data yet still protect himself and advance his career? Dr. Andrew Vickers talks about data access, data sharing and the lack of a code of conduct for physicians releasing data. He reminds us that many scientific advances would not have occurred if not for shared data. Join host Dr. Maurie Pickard for an ethical discussion about open data.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD

Guest: Andrew Vickers, PhD

Dr. Andrew Vickers discusses the continuing trend of medical reseachers refusing to release raw data after publication. What impact does this make on delaying the advancement of science? Are doctors viewing these results as their personal property? Is there a danger that the public's perception will be that clinical trials are for the benefit of the scientist's career rather then the patients? Join host Dr. Maurie Pickard for an interesting discussion.

Host: Paul Raeburn

Guest: Prof. John Kastelein, Chief Scientific Officer, NewAmsterdam Pharma

This special report from the 2008 American College of Cardiology conference features highlights of several leading research studies unveiled at the meeting, including the first release of scientific details of the ENHANCE trial. Several leading cardiologists, including ENHANCE trial principal investigator, Dr. John Kastelein, give host Paul Raeburn their candid reactions to the ENHANCE findings.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: David Feldman, PhD

Guest: Andrew Lasher, MD

During this segment, Dr. David Feldman and Dr. Andrew Lasher offer expert advice about end-of-life care from their book, The End-of-Life Handbook. Susan Dolan hosts.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: David Feldman, PhD

Guest: Andrew Lasher, MD

During this segment hear the coauthors of The End-of-Life Handbook, Dr. David Feldman and Dr. Andrew Lasher, offer their best advice for handling challenging issues surrounding the end of life.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: David Feldman, PhD

Guest: Andrew Lasher, MD

During this segment coauthors Dr. David Feldman and Dr. Andrew Lasher, explain how their book, The End-of-Life Handbook, helps patients and families facing life threatening illnesses.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD

Guest: Bill Crounse, MD

Imagine monitoring your chronically ill patients while they're at home and you're away from the office. Advances in telemedicine are making this scenario a part of the everyday practice of medicine. Host Dr. Larry Kaskel talks with Microsoft's Senior Director of Worldwide Health, Dr. Bill Crounse, about the latest applications of telemedicine. Dr. Crounse discusses its impact on global health, the need for payers to cover it, and new products and services that promote telemedicine.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD

Guest: Robert Lowes

Senior Editor for Medical Economics Magazine, Robert Lowes talks about the large number of HER systems on the market. Should you consider a web-based system or an in-house system? Are there efficient and more cost effective ways to implement an EHR system? Which systems can talk to the local hospital, and should you adopt one that does? Join host Dr. Larry Kaskel to learn the answers to these questions and more.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD

Guest: Robert Lowes

Senior Editor for Medical Economics Magazine, Robert Lowes, explains the basics of Electronic health records systems to host Dr. Larry Kaskel. Is it time for your office to jump in? What is the costs? What are the benefits? What is the impact of putting off the inevitable?

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Francois deBrantes

The Medical Home has been around for 40 years, “Why are we discussing it again now?” Francois DeBrantes, CEO of Bridges to Excellence, a national not-for-profit designing programs to recognize physician for quality care, addresses this question and many others during his conversation with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg. What is the ‘ideal’ medical home and how will achieving this ideal improve quality and decrease costs to our healthcare system? Join us to find out.