On this week’s episode with Medical Association of Georgia, healthcare law expert, Liz Schoen stopped by to share information regarding compliance with current healthcare law and regulations on Top Docs Radio.
Liz Schoen has more than 25 years of experience in the health care field. She serves as a legal and business advisor for health care providers and businesses. Schoen began her legal career as an assistant regional counsel for the U.S. Department of Health, Human Services in Atlanta. Later, she served as the general counsel and chief compliance and privacy officer at the Harbin Clinic – a large multi-specialty, physician-owned medical practice in northwest Georgia.
While there, she was responsible for advising the executive team, board of managers, physicians, and staff on a variety of federal and state complex legal and regulatory matters related to health care and compliance. Schoen drafted, reviewed, and negotiated the majority of contracts for the organization as well as developing and enhancing its compliance and privacy programs and protocols.
She also worked as hospital counsel for the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, and she was the vice president of compliance and assistant general counsel for the Georgia Hospital Association. Schoen has a law degree from Emory University School of Law.
Complying with the staggering number of complex federal and state laws and regulations is a daunting task for physicians and their staff, regardless of the medical practice’s size. Distinguishing between marketing “hype” from outside consultants versus practical reality is another challenge faced when trying to allocate proper resources that don’t appear to directly impact patient care.
The first step for medical practices is understanding what compliance issues are and how they pose risk to their practice. The laws continuously change and the next step is understanding how and where to prioritize staff time and resources. Lastly, physicians and their staff need to understand what best practices are and compare such best practices to what is in their own shop and proactively develop solutions to fill-in any gaps.
Special Guest:
Liz Schoen, Attorney, E.S. Schoen & Affiliates
Adam Gaslowitz and Robert Port discuss Financial Management and Life Care Options for Seniors on this episode of “Wealth Matters“. Guests include Miles Hurley, Partner at Hurley Elder Care Law; Barbara Scurry, Owner at Senior Partners; and Chris Foster, Executive Director at A Hand to Hold.
Miles Hurley/Hurley Elder Care Law
Miles Patrick Hurley is an Elder Law attorney in private practice in Atlanta, serving the legal needs of the elderly population on issues related to aging; including retaining independence,quality of life and financial security. Mr. Hurley is one of ten attorneys in the state of Georgia to receive the Elder Law Attorney Certification (CELA), and one of approximately 400 nationwide.
Miles is committed to making the process of planning for the future – our own and that of those we love – as pain-free as possible. His firm holds the philosophy that dedicated client service and individualized plans can actually make this difficult process empowering and even rewarding.
Miles has undergraduate degrees from Emory University and University of Tennessee and a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law.
Barbara Scurry/Senior Partners
Barbara Scurry grew up in Minneapolis, MN but has lived in the Atlanta area since late 2000. She graduated cum lade with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University and had a corporate career in marketing in the manufacturing, financial services, and geriatric healthcare industries.
While doing sales and business development in nursing homes and marketing for a Continuing Care Retirement Community and a private-duty home care company, she developed a passion for working with senior citizens. In 2011, Barbara started Senior Partners (formerly The Money Moxie) to be a financial advocate that provides peace of mind to seniors who are struggling with their daily life and money matters.
With her skill at organizing chaos, Barbara and her staff of three Senior Partners, get things done for their clients, protect them from fraud, help keep them independent, and save them money. Senior Partners specializes in providing above and beyond personalized, concierge-type services for their clients.
Barbara lives in Norcross and part-time in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband Darryl and has recently taken up yoga and cardio boxing as her outlet for stress.
Chris Foster/A Hand to Hold
As an inspirational business leader, Chris Foster brings 25 years of business management in the Atlanta market to A Hand To Hold, one of Georgia’s largest private duty home care agencies. As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) & Gerontologist, Chris is an expert in the field of aging and senior care. With extensive experience in business management, marketing, public speaking and leadership, Chris strives to bring inspirational messages, timely information and reliable resources to the seniors of Georgia.
About Gaslowitz Frankel:
Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.
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SANDY SPRINGS, GA–(Marketwired – May 19, 2016) – Hundreds of small business leaders from across the Metro Atlanta area will descend on the Hyatt Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina this Friday May 20 for the Small Business Matters 2016 Conference. Small Business Matters President Tim Fulton previewed the event with host Ryan McPherson on Atlanta Business Radio.
Fulton describes the Small Business Matters conference as an exclusive, TED-like venue for growth-minded small business operators to gain new ideas and insights that they can apply to their own strategic thinking. The conference will feature world-class speakers, facilitators and sponsors.
The conference promises to “exceed the expectations of participants,” Fulton says, “by providing an exceptional experience of growth, connecting and fun.”
Fulton tells Atlanta Business Radio he got the idea to start the Small Business Matters conference after many years as a small business coach, consultant, counselor and professor.
The conference is in its fourth year, but maintains its original objective: enhancing the lives of small business owners by dedicating a day to new ideas, reflection, collaboration and fun.
To learn more about the Small Business Matters 2016 Conference, listen to the full interview on Atlanta Business Radio.
About Atlanta Business Radio:
Each week, LIVE from the Business RadioX® studio in Sandy Springs, Ryan McPherson interviews Atlanta, Georgia’s top businessmen and businesswomen to learn what makes them the best at what they do. Podcasts are also available at Atlanta Business Radio.
About Business RadioX®:
Business RadioX® interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses Get the Word Out about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. With a pro-business slant and a long-form interview format, guests don’t have to worry about being ambushed or talking in “sound bites.” Guests have enough time to tell their whole story and to share their insights and experience without interruptions. Business RadioX® hosts are business professionals interviewing their peers, drilling down on the critical issues, and delivering practical information to an engaged business audience. Business topics that are frequently covered include: Law, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Venture Capital, Training and Development and other issues impacting the business community. For more information, visit: https://businessradiox.com.
Amy Hoover / Talent Zoo 
Amy Hoover has been with Talent Zoo since 1998. First as Executive Recruiter then Recruiting Director, she orchestrated and oversaw advertising and marketing hiring activity across North America for more than 12 years. Now President of the company and operating the job board on TalentZoo.com, she’s a full-fledged web geek in addition to monitoring hires from hundreds of companies each month.
Considered an expert on hiring trends and staffing issues, Amy is frequently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Adweek, Advertising Age, and many other notable publications. She’s also been interviewed for CNBC’s “On the Money” speaking about industry salary trends.
Linecia Gilmore / The Gilmore Law Firm 
Linecia L. Gilmore is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Gilmore Law Firm, LLC, where she is a business attorney. She has represented major corporations and individuals in matters involving business-to-business negotiations, commercial and government contract matters, commercial loan matters, business counseling and formations, and sports and entertainment contractual matters. Linecia is an experienced transactional attorney, having worked with the Global Marketing and Licensing Legal Division of The Coca-Cola Company, a nationally recognized sports agency, and companies doing business with the federal and local governments. Ms. Gilmore created The Gilmore Law Firm, LLC with the purpose of combining her legal expertise with her business experience. As a business attorney, Ms. Gilmore conducts seminars and presentations in order to educate business owners on the importance of understanding basic contractual legal principles.
Marc Schwartz / Schwartz International
Partner
Marc is cheerleader-in-chief with so much energy the firm’s coffee machine has to work overtime so the others have a chance to keep up. Marc loves to be outdoors and is always moving, frequently participating in long-distance swims and runs and whatever else lies in wait.
The founding partner at Schwartz International, Marc teams with a variety of U.S. and foreign individuals and business clients, providing strategic tax and financial solutions to help his clients achieve their goals.
Marc has lived and worked in the U.S. and abroad in both governmental and private sector roles. His diversified experience enables him to bring a practical global perspective to the individuals and businesses he serves. He began his career at a Big 6 accounting firm in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, where he built a strong foundation in federal, state/local and international tax over several years. He then transferred to one of the firm’s non-U.S. offices in Latin America where he continued to serve European, Asian, Latin American and U.S. clients.
A geographically diverse client base has allowed Marc to gain significant experience with tax treaties, outbound/inbound planning, repatriation, foreign tax credits, real estate investments/FIRPTA, branch taxes and audit defense. He has taught a graduate-level international tax course at the Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City and continues to lecture on international tax issues. In addition, Marc is a recognized author who contributes articles on international tax matters and legal issues to several trade publications.
Marc earned his BA from Colgate University, a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a law degree from Emory University. He is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of Portuguese.
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Stafford Huff / BNKJ (babush, neiman, kornman & Johnson)
Partner
Stafford’s many years of experience in public accounting, combined with his impressive and unique education, have contributed to his very strong and thorough understanding of the common and uncommon challenges facing growing businesses and their owners.
From the beginning of his accounting career in 1986, Stafford has benefited from his involvement in a wide variety of tax and accounting engagements. He prides himself on developing practical solutions and earning the trust of clients, associates and other members of the professional services team.
Stafford focuses his service efforts in taxation and business consulting. He is particularly knowledgeable in the areas of:
Stafford is a native of Atlanta and has earned degrees from the University of Georgia and the State University of West Georgia. He currently serves as Secretary on the Board of the Atlanta Tax Forum, and is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSPCA)
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Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk (Host)/ bbr Marketing
President
Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk has been a member of the creative and marketing services community for over 20 years and does not appear to be leaving it anytime soon. As president of bbr marketing, she has relished the challenges of entrepreneurship as she worked to grow and nurture a new business. Since the firm’s inception in 2009, Bonnie has led the young company to become widely recognized and respected within the professional services marketing niche, with award-winning client websites and an outstanding history of business success having worked with clients in 23 states and 2 Canadian provinces.
CDR Michael S. Kohler / NBHC Belle Chasse
Rock N Fly – Promoter
The Blue Angels Rock N Fly Half Marathon and 5K will begin at 8 a.m. Both races start and finish in the heart of NAS Pensacola on Radford and Fred Bauer (at the Starbuck sign). The half marathon course takes you through and around various landmarks such as the glorious Barrancas National Cemetery, the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Light House, Sherman Cove, and great waterfront views of Pensacola Bay and the entry to the Gulf of Mexico. It may be too much for some but for a Rock N Fly runner could it get any better?
Every participant in the half marathon or 5K will receive a t-shirt and poster! In addition, half marathon athletes will take home a finishers medal. Start training today for this event. The Rock N Fly Hippie tour will surely sell out in 2016.
For participants just wanting to show off hippie or rocker gear we are ready to see what you got. Just remember these awards only go three deep for the best hippie and rocker costume awards. In addition, we will have the hula championship for the longest individual to hula hoop. After the race, stick around for our huge post-race party!!! Jam out with our bands and enjoy food, fun, and music! You think you have what it takes to Rock N Fly?
Rock N Fly proceeds will benefit the Navy Ball and Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. If running for a cause matters when picking your racing events then the Rock N Fly is must event to schedule into your calendar.
Ben Murphy / Murphy Werx Productions
Owner
Beth McClean / Web Analytics Specialist
App River
Ann Novakowski / Communications for Digital Transformation
Robyn S. Philips / Sr. Channel Sales Advisor
App River
Beth McClean
Web Analytics Specialist at AppRiver
Marketing liaison for ITEN Wired planning committee
With a diverse background in digital marketing, research and online business development, Beth McClean enjoys working in the thriving field of web analytics and advanced search engine tactics to help drive marketing success, especially in the TECH arena. When she’s not intensely engaged in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) /SEM (Search Engine Marketing) efforts, she enjoys spending time with her family and teaming with her husband to manage his photography business, Barrett McClean Photography.
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Ann Novakowski is a project manager, web designer, and marketer. She has taught workshops on effective email communication and development, HTML/CSS for beginners, and social media marketing for small business and non-profits. When not working at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship coworking lab, she can be found studying for full-stack development certification or at local tech and women’s empowerment groups such as Free Code Camp and the Junior League of Pensacola.
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But just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s easy. We’ve worked hard to earn the trust of over 47,000 customers worldwide – and keep 93 percent of all our customers since we launched the business. We’re still working hard to provide the best customer service in the business because keeping our customers happy today (and tomorrow) is all that matters!
Tune into Change Leaders Exclusive as we discuss the barriers change agents are breaking and the changes they are making. Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks, and Art Hopkins, Executive Recruiter at Russell Reynolds Associates, join James with today’s topic of “How to Handle the Personal and Professional Challenges of Leading Change”. James discusses the challenges both faced in their respective careers as well as what they look for when making change initiatives in their companies.
Steve Koonin was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena on April 13, 2014. Koonin, who also has an equity position within the ownership group, oversees all business, financial and strategic operations of the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena, and represents the owners as the head of the organization.
Koonin, a longtime entertainment and marketing veteran, joined the Hawks after spending the previous 14 years with Turner Entertainment Networks, most recently serving as the division’s president. As president, he oversaw programming, marketing, scheduling, strategy and operations for top-rated networks TNT, TBS, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, as well as Peachtree TV. Under his leadership, the networks have won numerous Emmy Awards and Peabody Awards, as well as established ratings records and critical acclaim. He was also instrumental in the programming and media rights acquisition processes around the NBA and NCAA, and helped build strong brand franchises in “Inside the NBA” and “NBA on TNT”.
During his Turner career, he was selected for TV Guide’s “The Power List” and named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the “Smartest People in Television”.
Prior to his stint at Turner, Koonin was at the helm of presence marketing and worldwide advertising at The Coca-Cola Company, where he spent over a decade. While serving as Coca-Cola’s vice president of sports and entertainment marketing, he was named Sports Executive of the Year by Sports Business Journal.
A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Koonin serves on the boards of Emory Healthcare, the Georgia Aquarium, the Fox Theatre, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and is a trustee of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. He is also on the board of GameStop, the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer.
Art Hopkins advises clients within the Technology Sector, focusing on the Information Officers Practice. He is based in Atlanta.
Expertise: Technology and Technology Officers
Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Art was with Macquarium, an Atlanta-based experience design and strategy firm, most recently as CEO and earlier as President. There, he was responsible for leading the transformation of the firm from a regional interactive agency to an industry-leading Customer Experience firm. Prior to this, he spent ten years with Blackwell Consulting Services as Vice President, Consulting, where his responsibilities included management of the consulting organization and leadership of key client initiatives. Earlier, he was with William James & Associates as a Consultant, building and integrating custom software solutions for financial institutions. Art began his career as a Supervisor, Participant Accounting at NBD Trust Co. of Illinois.
Art is very active in the community and has a personal interest in matters related to education. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Information Technology Senior Management Forum and the Executive Board of Directors for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, he has served on Georgia’s Commission for School Board Excellence, Junior Achievement of Georgia, and as the Board Chair of the W.E.B. DuBois Society.
Art received his B.A. in Finance from the University of Maryland College Park.
