Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: Michael Schiesser, MD

Tiered, or narrow health plan networks are designed to steer patients towards a group of physicians that the insurer defines as more “efficient” than others. This approach appears to make common and fiscal sense. But does it work? Washington internist Dr. Michael Schiesser shares his story about pay for performance with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: Ronald Pies, MD

As neurologists and psychiatrists, we both deal with the brain. We have the same board administering our exams, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. We often prescribe the same medications. Neurologists diagnose depression, psychiatrists diagnose dementia. We have subspecialties called neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology. So why don’t we just merge into one specialty? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Ronald Pies to discuss the convergence of psychiatry and neurology.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: Ronald Pies, MD

Maimonides, the 12 century physician and philosopher said, “The physician does not cure a disease, he cures a diseased person.” Is there a neurobiology of spiritual purpose? Poet, philosopher and psychiatrist Dr. Ronald Pies joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss the neurobiology of spiritual purpose.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: Ronald Pies, MD

Studies have shown that often the first and even second and third antidepressants do not adequately treat depression in our patients. What strategies can we use to treat the difficult to treat patients? Dr. Ronald Pies shares with host Dr. Leslie Lundt the lessons he has learned from consulting with the most treatment refractory patients.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: Ronald Pies, MD

Psychiatrist Prakash Masand has been quoted as saying, “The difference between a good clinician and a great clinician is that a great clinician is better at managing side effects”. How can we improve our psychotropic side effect management? Dr. Ronald Pies discusses important tips on how to treat the most common psychotropic side effects.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: David Muzina, MD

For most of us, the possibility that patients may kill themselves is the most emotionally wrenching part of treating psychiatric disorders. Having at one’s fingertips a practical approach to suicide assessment is mandatory for all clinicians. Dr. David Muzina from the Cleveland Clinic outlines the B-SAFE plan for host Dr. Leslie Lundt.

Host: Renee Matthews, MD

Guest: Ian Smith, MD

In this segment, Dr. Ian Smith discusses his career as a medical correspondent.

Host: Renee Matthews, MD

Guest: Ian Smith, MD

In this segment, Dr. Ian Smith discussed his 50 million pound challenge for the African American community to improve their health.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: Beth Tarini, MD. MS

Dr. Beth A. Tarini, clinical lecturer in the Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, discusses the application of tandem mass spectrometry in newborn screening with host Susan Dolan.

Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD

Guest: Beth Tarini, MD. MS

Hear Dr. Beth A. Tarini, clinical lecturer in the Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as she discusses with host Susan Dolan the past, present and future of newborn screening.