Memphis MedCast by Memphis Medical Society

The MMS-UTHSC Money and Medicine club organized an amazing physician panel to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a physician executive. Panelists included: Kathleen Forbes, MD - Executive Vice, Academic Group | Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Reginald Coopwood, MD - Chief Executive Officer | Regional One Healthcare R. Brad Canada, MD - Chief Medical Officer | University Clinical Health

Memphis Medical Society CEO Clint Cummins interviews Dr. Andrew Watson, who is running for TMA President-Elect in 2022.

Dr. James Beaty with Campbell Clinic speaks with CEO Clint Cummins on Campbell Clinic's new textbook, clinic updates in a COVID-19 world, and the benefits of membership with Memphis Medical Society.

Would you like a physician from your practice to be interviewed? If so, send us an email at info@mdmemphis.org. Interviews are published via YouTube and wherever podcasts can be found. 

The latest in local, state and national healthcare information most relevant to physicians.

Doctors’ Orders is a weekly podcast designed to give physicians and other listeners concise news and information relevant to the practice of medicine. You can find Doctors’ Orders almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

This week we touch on COVID-19, education, bias in healthcare, balance billing, burnout and more.

Memphis Medical Society CEO Clint Cummins interviews several candidates for state elections in the Memphis area. The interviews are focused on healthcare issues such as scope of practice, along with general economic questions.

An interview with William B. Howard, one of the country’s top financial advisors for physicians. Financial essentials 101 for medical students, residents and physicians. 

William is President of William Howard & Co. with 40 years of experience advising clients on financial matters. As expert, author, and leader, William brings financial skills and seasoned knowledge to his clients and his community. By 1994, Worth Magazine had already listed him as one of the top 60 financial planners in the USA. He has been included over ten times as part of Medical Economics Magazine’s list of “Top 150 Advisors for Doctors.” He has been named annually as a Memphis Magazine 5 Star Wealth Manager since 2008, and the Dental Practice Report has listed William as one of “Best Financial Advisers for Dentists” for the past six years.  Mr. Howard has published articles in Medical Economics, American Medical News, Physician’s Management, and the Journal of Financial Planning. He is also a financial columnist for Medical Society Quarterly, a publication of the Memphis Medical Society.  He has been frequently quoted in the press publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Week, Medical Economics, and Investor’s Business Daily. Local news networks have interviewed William on financial related topics, and he was a regular guest panelist for a local cable television investment series. His firm’s success story has been featured in local and national media. 

William received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi, continuing on to receive the Charted Financial Consultant and Certified Financial Planner® professional designations. He is a founding board member, past president and chairperson of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Memphis. He is a member of the editorial review board for the Journal of Financial Planning and a past member of the adjunct faculty of the College for Financial Planning. He is a member of the Memphis Planned Giving Council and the Financial Planning Association. William was selected Memphis Executive of the Year in 2009 by the International Association of Administrative Professionals. He enjoys spending time with his children, exercising, listening to music, and playing guitar. 

An interview with Dr. Clay Jackson from West Cancer Center on the topic of physician burnout. The episode also introduces Thrive, a well-being program for its members. 

With special guest, Ben Simpson, Associate Director of Government Affairs at Tennessee Medical Association. We cover 2018 healthcare advocacy issues and what's on the horizon for 2019.