The New Age Discrimination?
Episode # 4009

Guests: R. Scott Oswald, Managing Partner of the Employment Law Group; James Urban, Partner at the Jones Day Law Firm Office; Sandy Gross, Founder and Managing Partner of Pinetum Partners LLC. In today's struggling economy, it is not unusual to find prospective workers who have been unemployed for a few months. Some companies, however, are practicing what many believe to be a new form of discrimination by not allowing currently unemployed workers to apply for job openings. This has become a particularly worrisome trend for older workers. We take a look at new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations and their overall impact on age discrimination laws. Joining us for a panel discussion are Scott Oswald and James Urban, two lawyers who testified on the opposite side of the EEOC's age discrimination hearing. Also joining us is Sandy Gross, a veteran job recruiter who speaks with Lark McCarthy regarding her dealings with companies and older job applicants.

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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Hospitals: Havens Or Hazards
Episode # 4016

Guests: Leah Binder, President & CEO of The Leapfrog Group; Gabrielle Redford, Editorial Project Manager for "AARP the Magazine"; Gerald McClinton, Son of hospital malpractice victim. Although a hospital's primary role is to care and provide for its patients, it is estimated that preventable hospital mistakes contribute to over 180,000 American deaths every year. The staggering number has led many institutions to rethink safety implementation in the hopes of reducing the chance of a mishap. Seattle's Virginia Mason Medical Center, a leader in hospital safety who was recently voted safest hospital of the decade by the Leapfrog Group, began its climb to safety perfection after the preventable death of one of its patients. We are joined in the studio for a panel discussion by Leah Binder, President and CEO of the Leapfrog Group, and Gabrielle Redford, Editorial Project Manager for "AARP the Magazine." Our guests share with Lark the Leapfrog Group's criteria for its Hospital Safety Score, as well as giving us a scope of the problem on preventable deaths in hospitals. We also speak with Gerald McClinton, whose mother died from an avoidable mistake at Virginia Mason, and whose death became a positive catalyst for change. Segment 3: The Poll - Whom Do You Trust?

Sunday, May 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Cutting The Cost of Care
Episode # 4010

Guests: Dr. Eric Holmboe, Chief Medical Officer at the American Board of Internal Medicine; Dr. David Newman, ER physician, author of "Hippocrates' Shadow: Secrets from the House of Medicine". We take a close look at the Choosing Wisely campaign, a new effort by the American Board of Internal Medicine to educate patients about common medical procedures. The guidelines, issued by the ABIM, are from nine different medical specialties, each suggesting restrictions on five commonly used diagnostic tests/treatments. The goal of the ABIM is to slow requests of overused medical procedures, while at the same time reducing the healthcare costs of patients. Although the program is a refreshing take on health expenditure, not everyone backs the campaign. Opponents of Choosing Wisely believe that it is one step away from giving the federal government the power to ration healthcare. On this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Eric Holmboe, the Chief Medical Officer at the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr Holmboe details to Lark McCarthy the overall goals of the Choosing Wisely guidelines and its impact on the future of healthcare. We also hear from Dr. David Newman, an emergency room physician in New York City who also authored, "Hippocrates' Shadow: Secrets from the House of Medicine." In his book, Dr. Newman stresses the importance of re-establishing strong doctor/patient relationships, while curtailing heavy reliance on modern medical technology.

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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Brain Health
Episode # 4017

Guests: Dr. Majid Fotuhi, Medical Director of The Neurology Institute for Brain Health and Fitness; Dr. Sandra Chapman, Chief Director of the Center for BrainHealth at University of Texas; Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science. Research now shows that some memory loss attributed to aging can be slowed, or even prevented. Growing older does not necessarily mean growing forgetful or having to be affected by 'senior moments.' There is now evidence that mental stimulation can improve your mental wellbeing. Whether using "brain games" or other logistical exercises, you can now help your brain be stronger and healthier. Lark McCarthy is joined in our studios to discuss the present state of brain research by doctors Majid Fotuhi and Sandra Chapman, both leading experts in neuroscience. Also on our show, Lark is put to the test by Dr. Henry Mahncke, when she is challenged to play a variety of online brain games. Segment 3: Healthy Resolutions.

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 29 min
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Alzheimer's @ Work

Episode # 4008

Guests: Holly Warlick, Head Coach of the University of Tennessee's Women's Basketball; Julie LeBlanc, Associate Director of Clinical Services at Harris, Rothenberg International; Dr. Dan Marson, Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Center at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Alzheimer's disease is increasingly becoming the signature disease of the baby boomer generation. The debilitating illness affects close to 200,000 working-age Americans, a statistic that not only reflects the health crisis, but also impacts the US job market. As boomers progressively postpone retirement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says within the next seven years one quarter of the labor force will be aged 55 and older. It's certain the incidence of Alzheimer's in the work place will grow. Among the public figures who are battling the disease while still trying to maintain their careers are Coach Pat Summit of the Lady Vols, and musician Glen Campbell. However, what is the reality for the average every-day worker suffering from Alzheimer's? Just how prepared are businesses to deal with an employee who exhibits cognitive deficiencies, and what are worker's rights if diagnosed with the illness? Joining us on this episode of Inside E Street is Holly Warlick, the newly appointed head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team. Ms. Warlick has worked alongside Pat Summit, the legendary coach who has just become head coach emeritus, for over 27 years. She gives us an inside glimpse at Pat Summit's last year as head coach while battling Alzheimer's. We also have a panel discussion with Julie LeBlanc, Associate Director of Clinical Services at HRI, and Dr. Dan Marson, Director of the Alzheimer's disease Center at UAB.
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
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New American Diet

Episode # 4015

Guests: Dr. John Whyte, author of "AARP's New American Diet"; Albert Hollenbeck, PhD, Senior Research Advisor, AARP; Pam Anderson, Food Expert for AARP and best-selling author. With the CDC reporting that 70% of Americans over the age of 45 are overweight, and a third obese, it's no wonder that we're always looking for that new fad diet. It's now time to start looking at a different type of trend when it comes to dieting. The New American Diet, developed by Dr. John Whyte and AARP, looks at 17 years of scientific research to help develop guidelines for a healthier way to eat. Diets aren't about vanity, they're about healthy lifestyles. We are joined on our studio by Dr. John Whyte, author of, "AARP's New American Diet," and Albert Hollenbeck, Senior Research Advisor for AARP. Our guests share with Lark some of the key findings from their studies, as well as some dos and don'ts when it comes to healthy eating. We also take a trip to the kitchen, where Dr. Whyte and AARP Food Expert Pam Anderson show us what a day's worth of healthy food and drink looks like. Segment 3: The Poll - US Postal Service.


Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Dying Well

Episode # 4007

Guests: Ezekiel Emanuel, M.D., Oncologist, Bioethicist at the University of Pennsylvania; Ira Byock, M.D., Director Palliative Care Service, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Author of "The Best Care Possible". About a third of all Americans over 65 have had aggressive surgery during the last year of their life. Medicare has spent about $113 billion a year, or a quarter of its budget on people 65 and older. What the statistics aren't showing is the pain and suffering that many of these patients experience. Some physicians are now questioning whether it is humane to subject frail patients to aggressive treatments with medical technology that may not extend life.
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Sunday, May 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Battle for Benefits

Episode # 4014

Guests: Elizabeth Dole, Former North Carolina Senator; Alan Alford, VP, Fighting for our Heroes Foundation; Debbie Burak, CEO & Founder of VeteranAid.org. With over 22 million military veterans in the United States, there is little to no publicity on the everyday struggles faced by their caregivers. Whether dealing with a massive backlog of benefit claims from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or receiving little support while being an integral support system to our veterans, military caregivers have their work cut out for them. Lark McCarthy is joined by former North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole to discuss her new organization, Caring for Military Families, and its work to support veteran caregivers. We also meet Alan Alford, military veteran and VP of Fighting for Our Heroes Foundation, and Debbie Burak, Founder of VeteranAid.org. Ms. McCarthy discusses with our guests the present state of the VA's benefits backlogs, as well as which benefits you might be eligible for, and how to obtain them. Segment 3: A Mother's Moving Tribute.


Sunday, May 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Silent Epidemic

Episode # 4006

John Ward, MD, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Director of Viral Hepatitis Program; Douglas Dieterich, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Professor in Division of Liver Diseases. It is estimated that over 3 million Americans are infected with the Hepatitis C virus; the majority don't even know it. Hepatitis C, the leading cause of liver disease, has the ability to lie dormant in the body for decades, without so much as showing a single symptom. The bulk of the infected population is made up of the baby boomer generation, and they are only now beginning to find out about it. Dr. John Ward, the Director of Viral Hepatitis Program at the CDC, talks with Lark McCarthy regarding this debilitating virus. Also joining us is Dr. Douglas Dieterich, a former Hepatitis C patient, who has made it his life goal to help others battle this disease.
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Length : 26 min
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The Age of Longevity

Episode # 4013

Guests: J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., former CEO of Marriott International; Ramsey Lewis, multi Grammy Award-winning Jazz pianist and composer. On this very special episode, we take a look at two gentlemen who have pursued their passions for decades. We spotlight the life of Bill Marriott Jr., who after forty years as CEO of Marriott International, recently stepped down from the role held only by himself and his father. Mr. Marriott was instrumental in turning the Marriott family business from a small restaurant chain to one of the most recognizable names in the lodging industry. Also on our show, we take a look at the life of multi-Grammy award-winning Jazz pianist and composer, Ramsey Lewis. The legendary Mr. Lewis shares with Lark McCarthy what his life has been like since striking it big with his cover of Dobie Gray's, "The In-Crowd," in 1965. Mr. Lewis has devoted his life not only to Jazz, but also to educating and inspiring youth in Chicago through the Ravinia Jazz Mentorship program. A refreshing look that proves that growing older does not mean fading into obscurity.


Sunday, April 28, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Too Many Meds

Episode # 4012

Guests: Todd Semla, PharmD, Co-Chair, Beers Criteria Update Panel; Dr. Thomas Finucane, Professor, Geriatric Medicine, Johns Hopkins University; Dr. Barbara Paris, Director, Geriatrics, Maimonides Medical Center. Polypharmacy, the act of taking various different medications by a single person, has become the rule rather than the exception for older Americans. Close to ninety percent of those aged sixty and over are taking at least one prescription, with more than a third taking five or more. Throw into the mix the use of over-the-counter medications, and it could be a recipe for disaster. The use of different doctors, and a lack of communication, could lead to negative adverse effects, including death. On this episode of Inside E Street, we look at the current medication culture of the elderly, and whether or not we are taking, "Too Many Meds." We are joined for a panel discussion by Todd Semla, author of the Beers Criteria List, which looks at medicine interactions, and by Dr. Thomas Finucane, a professor of geriatric medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Also joining us on this episode is Dr. Barbara Paris, from the Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Paris stresses the importance of open communication between patients and their doctors, imploring all patients to let their primary care physician know exactly which medicines they are taking.


Sunday, April 21, 2013
Length : 26 min
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The Alzheimer's Generation

Episode # 4005

Guests: Dr. Howard K. Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Eric Topol formerly of the Cleveland Clinic; David Hyde Pierce, currently serving on the Health and Human Services' Advisory Council on Alzheimer's, Research, Care and Services / spokesperson and board member for the Alzheimer's Association for over a decade. There are currently 5.4 million Americans living with the disease and, as baby boomers age, this number is expected to surge to as high as 16 million, tripling by mid-century. As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, there is still no way to prevent, cure or slow down its progress. The National Alzheimer's Project Act was signed into law in 2011 by President Obama. The law created an advisory council with an urgent mission: help develop a coordinated national plan to fight the condition that is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The council is made up of prominent Alzheimer's researchers, healthcare experts, and federal employees from Health and Human Services, tasked with stopping the trajectory of this disease. To discuss the current and future state of this growing epidemic on the Baby Boomer generation, Inside E Street's Lark McCarthy welcomes Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and actor David Hyde Pierce, who has been a board member and spokesperson for The Alzheimer's Association for over a decade and whose grandfather suffered from Alzheimer's
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Work + Care Giving = Stress

Episode # 4011

Guests: Ellen Bravo, Executive Director of the Family Values at Work Coalition; Ellen Galinksy, President of Families and Work Institute; Wendy Breiterman, Director of Global Work Life Strategies at Johnson &Johnson. A large percentage of the US workforce provides eldercare for a relative, while at the same time attempting to balance the strenuous demands of a job. So what rights do workers have in taking time off to care for an ailing family member? Using an antiquated definition of what a "family" really means, many caregivers are left holding the bag when it comes to taking care of other adult relatives. Joining us are Ellen Bravo, Executive Director of the Family Values at Work Coalition, and Ellen Galinksy, President of Families and Work Institute. Ms. Bravo and Ms. Galinksy take a look at the laws currently in place for caregivers, as well as ways in which the government can alleviate some of the pressures faced by those juggling eldercare and a job. Also joining us in the studio is Wendy Breiterman, the Director of Global Work Life Strategies at Johnson & Johnson. She shares with us why her company has had taken on the work/life balance issue.


Sunday, April 14, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Power Play

Episode # 4004

Guests: Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen Energy Program; Ken Malloy, Executive Director of CRISIS & energy markets. The deregulation of electric utilities became a hot-button issue in the late 90s, with many states allowing companies to operate in the open market. In theory, this move would foster an environment of competitive pricing and better customer service. The reality, however, has allowed for significant price increases, as well as negatively impacting some state's economy and consumer use. This Inside E Street takes a look at consumer advocates who claim residential energy prices have sky -rocketed, as well as the electric company representatives who support this deregulation. So just how broken is the electric utility industry, and what does it mean for you, the consumer?
Rebroadcast

Sunday, April 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Cutting The Cost of Care

Episode # 4010

Guests: Dr. Eric Holmboe, Chief Medical Officer at the American Board of Internal Medicine; Dr. David Newman, ER physician, author of "Hippocrates' Shadow: Secrets from the House of Medicine". We take a close look at the Choosing Wisely campaign, a new effort by the American Board of Internal Medicine to educate patients about common medical procedures. The guidelines, issued by the ABIM, are from nine different medical specialties, each suggesting restrictions on five commonly used diagnostic tests/treatments. The goal of the ABIM is to slow requests of overused medical procedures, while at the same time reducing the healthcare costs of patients. Although the program is a refreshing take on health expenditure, not everyone backs the campaign. Opponents of Choosing Wisely believe that it is one step away from giving the federal government the power to ration healthcare. On this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Eric Holmboe, the Chief Medical Officer at the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr Holmboe details to Lark McCarthy the overall goals of the Choosing Wisely guidelines and its impact on the future of healthcare. We also hear from Dr. David Newman, an emergency room physician in New York City who also authored, "Hippocrates' Shadow: Secrets from the House of Medicine." In his book, Dr. Newman stresses the importance of re-establishing strong doctor/patient relationships, while curtailing heavy reliance on modern medical technology.


Sunday, April 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2