In The Trenches

Could Medicare reimbursement changes threaten the future of mobile wound care?Kelly McFee, DNP, a wound care nurse practitioner, talks about the growing challenges facing physicians and nurse practitioners who treat patients with chronic wounds.She discusses declining reimbursement, barriers to rural healthcare, patient health literacy, nutrition and wound healing, and why access to specialized wound care could become increasingly difficult.Connect with Kelly McFee https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mcfee-dnp-mha-fnp-c-cws-cwcn-ap-faccws-87861346/Connect with us: linkedin.com/company/inthetrenchespodcast

What makes patients trust their doctors, and why do some patients struggle to follow medical advice?On In the Trenches, Dr. Steve Helschien speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Scales, a dermatologist with nearly 30 years in private practice, about physician-patient trust, treatment adherence, barriers to healthcare access, medical misinformation, and the importance of treating the whole patient.Dr. Scales also shares his thoughts on medical education, physician wellness, and finding work-life balance.Learn more about Dr. Scales: https://nccdermatology.com/Connect with us: linkedin.com/company/inthetrenchespodcast

Are insurance companies, hospital demands, and administrative burdens taking control of your medical practice?On In the Trenches, Dr. Steve Helschien interviews Dr. Craig Wax, DO, a family physician with 30 years of experience, about physician independence, private practice, direct primary care, and restoring the doctor-patient relationship.Dr. Wax also shares how he motivates patients to take responsibility for their health and why physicians should have more control over how they practice medicine.Connect with Dr. Craig Wax:Website: HealthIsnNmberOne.comBook: Health Is Number One (available on Amazon)Podcast: Health Is Number One, available on Spotify, Apple, etc. Radio: WWDB, Philadelphiahttps://www.instagram.com/drcraigwax/X: https://x.com/drcraigwaxTAIGA Medical Billing: https://taigabilling.com/

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Psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Arwen Podesta explains why traditional approaches to patient care often fall short and how physicians can encourage meaningful, lasting behavior change.Dr. Podesta discusses motivational interviewing, active listening, patient resistance, lifestyle habits, and the importance of addressing underlying contributors to illness. She also explores how stigma, insurance barriers, and fragmented healthcare affect patient outcomes.Connect with Dr. Arwen Podesta:Website: https://www.drarwen.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arwenpodestamd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctorarwenpodestaWant to be interviewed? Email us at [email protected]

Dr. Orvil Martinez discusses what years of primary care and clinical research have taught him about preventing chronic disease before it starts. He shares his approach to lifestyle change, continuous glucose monitoring, obesity and diabetes, patient education, and how AI may help identify people at risk earlier.Dr. Martinez practices at Centro de Medicina Avanzada San Claudio in Puerto Rico and is also involved in clinical research through Advanced Medical Research Center.Medical Practice: https://www.saludcma.comPhone: 787-748-9955Research: https://www.advanceresearchpr.com

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Doctors Are Losing Money They Already Earned. Here’s Why. Michelle Ronfeldt, RHIT, explains how documentation gaps, coding errors, payer rules, and denied claims can quietly drain revenue from medical practices- even after the care has already been provided. She also explains why physicians are often expected to navigate an increasingly complicated system they were never trained to manage.Learn more about Michelle and ARPro Medical at ARProMedical.vip.

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Dr. Dickson Thom , DDS, ND, has spent nearly six decades working with patients. He explains why he believes the answer often isn't another test, supplement, medication, or treatment. Instead, he looks at whether the body is actually capable of responding to what you're asking it to do.Learn more about Dr. Dickson Thom: drdicksonthom.com

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What actually keeps people healthy as they get older? Dr. Ravi Iyer, an internal medicine physician based in Sterling and Herndon, VA, shares the inexpensive habits he believes provide some of the greatest health benefits; why walking may be one of the most important lifelong exercises; how GLP-1 medications may change a person’s relationship with food, relationships, body image, and motivation to maintain a healthy weight; and his concerns about the economics of the U.S. healthcare systemConnect with Dr IyerWebsite IyerHealth.comWebsite DrIyer.com YouTube:  @driyermd 

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What do healthcare professionals notice about the people who stay healthier over time? Dr. Annalee Kitay shares what she has learned from years of working with patients and the habits she believes can make a difference in everyday health.

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How much does stress affect the way we feel, think, and function? Dr. Ronald Dushkin discusses what decades of medical practice have taught him about stress, health, and the mind-body connection. Our conversation also explores holistic medicine, homeopathy, the role of mindset in patient care, and why Dr. Dushkin believes physicians should see patients as people first rather than simply as a diagnosis.

Dr. Dushkin is the author of Manage Your Stress, Manage Your Life.

Learn more about Dr. Ronald Dushkin at DrDushkin.com

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