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TMBS E35 Wright Lassiter 111, Pres/CEO Henry Ford Health

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Wright Lassiter III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health System 

BACKGROUND: 

 At its third-annual combined gathering of CEOs, CHROs and CDOs, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ (CEO Action) will host more than 300 signatory organizations on November 14, 2019, in New York City. Key CEOs will be available for interviews to discuss the significance of this gathering, coalition impact and their role in advancing diversity and inclusion in the business community. 

 The November 14 sessions will be a series of intimate and candid closed-door, CEO-to-CEO, action-based discussions, framed by acclaimed diversity and inclusion experts and other provocative speakers. This is a rare opportunity for the nation’s business leaders to collaborate, share ideas and otherwise make progress on their shared mission to drive change and promote equity. 

 The CEO Action coalition is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace, representing more than 800 CEOs and presidents of America’s leading businesses, academic institutions, and nonprofits. Signatory organizations collectively represent more than 14 million employees. Each signatory pledges to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected; employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion; and where best-known actions can be shared across organizations. Learn more at ​CEOAction.com​ and on Twitter: ​@CEOAction​.  

  SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: 

• What was your ‘aha’ moment that motivated you to join the coalition? 
• What is the CEO’s role in promoting diversity and inclusion within their organization and in the business community? 
• Why is CEO-to-CEO collaboration important in advancing diversity and inclusion? 
• What do you think is the first step leaders can take in addressing D&I issues in the workplace? 
• What actions will your organization take to better promote inclusivity in 2020? 

Cate Kortzeborn – Deputy Regional Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) San Francisco Office. Ms. Kortzeborn will discuss everything your audience needs to know about the Medicare Open Enrollment period. Medicare Open Enrollment began on Tuesday, October 15 and ends at midnight on Saturday, December 7.

If you have a Medicare health or prescription drug plan, you only have until the end of Open Enrollment, December 7, to make changes to your 2020 plan. Medicare’s new Plan Finder makes it easy to review and compare Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. Plan Finder provides a personalized experience to help you learn about different options and select the coverage plan that best meets your needs. Even if you are happy with your current Medicare coverage, comparing plans pay. Every year, Medicare health plans change in cost, coverage, and participating providers. You might find something that better fits your needs, or you may be able to save on prescriptions and other costs. If you miss the December 7 deadline, you will likely have to wait a full year before you can make changes to your plan. 

For more information visit: www.medicare.gov/plan-compare

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TMBS E33: Julie Morgenstern, Benefits of a Smart Lifestyle

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THE BENEFITS OF ADOPTING A “SMART LIFESTYLE” 

Julie Morgenstern, Organizing and Productivity Consultant, New York Times Best-Selling Author 

ORGANIZING EXPERT SHARES HOW TO GET CONNECTED TO YOUR LIFE THROUGH SMART TECHNOLOGY  

Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker.

For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world through practical, dynamic workshops and coaching sessions. Julie and her team help organizations around the globe identify what’s holding their people back and get on the road to fulfilling their mission quickly.

Julie has written columns for O Magazine, Redbook, and Wells Fargo, helping readers solve problems by inspiring order in their lives. She has shared her expertise on countless TV and radio outlets, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The National Public Radio and now Tucson Business RadioX and The Business RadioX Network!

She is quoted and featured regularly in a wide variety of publications and has been seen in The New York Times, Time Magazine, USA Today, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, Best Life, O Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Fitness Magazine, and Men’s Health.

Julie is the author of the New York Times bestselling Organizing from the Inside Out and Time Management from the Inside Out, both of which have been developed into popular specials for PBS.

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TMBS E32: Dr. David Aron, @ Cleveland VA Medical Center

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Dr. David Aron, Director, Clinical Program Research & Education, Cleveland VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs. He is with us today to discuss the exciting advances in VA research on the topic of Diabetes research and all the new scientific discoveries from within the VA, as well as the multitude of research that takes place at VA medical centers across the country.  Research results and advances greatly impact the treatment and prevention of diabetes and disabilities, not only for Veterans but all Americans. 

BACKGROUND: 

VA researchers are studying innovative strategies and technologies, including group visits, telemedicine, peer counseling, and internet-based education and case management, to enhance access to diabetes care and to improve outcomes for patients. In addition, VA researchers are working to develop better ways to prevent or treat diabetes, especially in special populations such as the elderly, amputees, minorities, spinal cord-injured patients, and those with kidney or heart disease. The disease affects nearly 25% of VA’s patient population and is the leading cause of blindness, end-stage renal disease, and amputation. Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the CDC, and 84 million more Americans are at risk to develop the disease. 

  VA recognizes November as being American Diabetes month and is thankful to all Veterans for their service to the nation. VA’s research breakthroughs would not be possible without the Veterans who have volunteered to participate in VA studies.  

 For more information please visit: www.research.va.gov 

More About Dr. David Aron: 

David Aron, MD, MS, is Director of Clinical Program Research and Education at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. He is a clinical endocrinologist, health services researcher, and leader of the VA Quality Scholars Fellowship Program – a training program in quality improvement.  He is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. He is also Adjunct Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management where he teaches a class on Managing Complex Systems. A former laboratory bench researcher, his current research interests are eclectic and have included health services and implementation research related to quality measurement and improvement, especially diabetes-related, and most recently, applications of principles of complex systems. He recently authored a book: “Complex Systems in Medicine: A Hedgehog’s Tale of Complexity in Clinical Practice, Research, Education, and Management.” However, as has often been the case in the past, exactly what he will be working on, even in the not too distant future, cannot be predicted with any certainty. 

 To arrange an interview please contact: Ted Birkey – 347-414-1388 

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TMBS E31: Kirk Langley, Hitting this Road This Winter

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WINTER? “TREAD” SAFELY! 

Learn the Importance of Upgrading Your All-Season Tires For Winter Tires And How It Will Keep You Safe On The Road 

 Kirk Langley is a regional vice president with Discount Tire covering the Minnesota region. Kirk Langley is a regional vice president with Discount Tire covering the Minnesota region.

Having worked his way up over the course of 18 years in the tire industry, Kirk is today one of Discount Tire’s leading experts on tire safety.

INVEST IN QUALITY: Prior to the winter season, consider replacing all four tires with quality winter tires. Winter tires are designed to maintain more traction and gripping capabilities in temperatures 45 degrees or below. 

CHECK YOUR TREAD: Tread depth determines a vehicle’s safe stopping distance. You can check it by sticking a penny upside-down in a tread groove – it’s time to replace if Lincoln’s head is visible. 

ROTATE YOUR TIRES: To increase tread life, rotate your tires every 6,000 miles or earlier if irregular wear develops. 

PROPER AIR PRESSURE: As the outside temperature drops, so does tire inflation pressure. For every 10 degrees drop in ambient temperature, your tires lose 1 PSI and can trigger your TPMS alarm.  Consider keeping a tire pressure gauge in your vehicle so you always have one on hand to check.

For more information, please visit: www.discounttire.com 

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TMBS E30, Gene Goldman, CIO Cetera Investment Mgmt. 

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GUEST:

Gene Goldman, CFA – Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research, Cetera Investment Management 

Gene Goldman is responsible for the strategic direction and continued growth of the firm’s research offerings. His role includes setting the vision for superior capabilities and enabling the delivery of objective investment advice. He provides day-to-day oversight of Cetera Investment Management, with a focus on providing unbiased research about the economy and financial markets, asset allocation strategies, mutual funds, and other investment-related topics. Mr. Goldman also helps oversee the investment committee and their commitment to delivering thought leadership on the economy, financial markets and investment strategies, as well as implementation and practice recommendations for advisors.  Mr. Goldman received his Bachelor of Science in engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA, and his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Northeastern University in Boston. 

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TMBS E29; Dr. Zee, Sleep Difficulties Effect Quality of Life

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About Dr. Phyllis C. Zee: 

Dr. Phyllis C. Zee is the Benjamin and Virginia T. Boshes Professor in Neurology and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where she is also Associate Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology. 

A fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and a member of the American Neurological Association, Dr. Zee has served on numerous national and international committees, NIH scientific review panels, and advisory boards. She is President of the Sleep Research Society, past Chair of the NIH Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, and a Deputy Editor for the journal SLEEP. Dr. Zee is the recipient of the 2011 American Academy of Neurology Sleep Science Award. 

Call in #: 312-280-7675  

Backup: 312-540-5400 

Producer: Dan Jacobs cell: 516-524-2746 

SUBJECT DISCUSSED: NEW SURVEY UNCOVERS HOW INSOMNIA/SLEEPING DIFFICULTIES AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE 

Veterans Day Tie-in:   In a recent John Hopkins study over 74% of veterans reported having insomnia, a figure that’s even higher in veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

GUEST: Phyllis C. Zee, MD, Ph.D., Chief of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University 

Background:  A new survey entitled “How America Sleeps and Wakes” has uncovered that 90% of patients with insomnia or sleeping difficulties agreed that “having a good night’s sleep” means having a “good day” the next morning.1 The survey, recently presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress, explores the impact of insomnia or sleeping difficulties on individual performance, interpersonal relationships and psychosocial behavior. The data also shows that next-day functioning is of high importance to people with insomnia or sleeping difficulties, yet most do not wake ready. 

• Approximately two-thirds of patients rated “waking up refreshed and ready to start the day” and “being able to function normally throughout the day” as “very important” in managing their insomnia or sleeping difficulties (63% and 64%, respectively).1 
• When they wake up the next day after not having a good night’s sleep, 67% of patients reported feeling tired or fatigued, and only 7% reported feeling “ready to start their day.”1 
• Approximately 93% of patients who experienced sleepiness or grogginess in the morning reported having these difficulties at least two to three times per week.1 

The survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll, on behalf of Eisai Inc., between February 14 and March 8, 2019, among over 1000 adults. 

On November 11, 2019, Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD, Chief of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, and a “How America Sleeps and Wakes” survey advisor, will share the findings of the survey with your viewers, which also demonstrate that household cohabitants are negatively impacted in unexpected ways.

• More than eight in 10 cohabitants (85%) agreed that they themselves are more likely to have a good day when the person with insomnia or sleeping difficulties in the home has a good night’s sleep.1  
• Over half of cohabitants (53%) whose relatives experienced morning sleepiness or grogginess rated these difficulties as very or somewhat bothersome for themselves.1 

• When their partner or relative does not have a good night’s sleep, a quarter of cohabitants (26%) reported feeling tired or fatigued themselves.

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TMBS E28, Mr. Corbridge, MD, Adj. Prof. of Medicine

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Thomas C. Corbridge, M.D., is a medical expert for GSK and pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois

Thomas C. Corbridge, M.D., is a medical expert for GSK and pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois, affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor of pulmonary and critical care at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice for almost 30 years.

LIVING WITH COPD DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN A LIFE OF BREATHLESSNESS. 

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD affects nearly every aspect of daily life. Yet, nearly half of the 27 million living with the condition wait years before receiving a proper diagnosis and managing symptoms.  

 The symptoms – feelings of breathlessness or shortness of breath – can worsen over time and potentially lead to hospitalization and even death. In fact, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Nine out of 10 people with COPD admit they are not completely open with their doctor when discussing their symptoms. Even more concerning, one in four patients hospitalized for a COPD flare-up to die within a year.  

While many people with COPD accept breathlessness and difficulties completing daily activities as part of normal aging, these can be a sign of COPD disease progression and should be discussed with a physician. So, what should people living with COPD do? There is a need to speak openly about the impact that COPD symptoms have on day-to-day life. 

 Visit www.COPD.com for additional information about COPD, which includes information and resources that patients and their loved ones can use to better manage COPD. 

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TMBS E27, Michelle McLellan, Sr. Product Mgmt Exec. at BofA

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Michelle McLellan, Senior Product Management Executive at Bank of America   

Nearly 80 percent of homes in the U.S. are at least 20 years old according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. And some much older than that. Aging homes means many homeowners either want to bring their homes up to date, or they need to replace well-worn parts of their homes.  

They’re taking remodeling into their own hands to make their home fit their lifestyle. Whether it’s fashion or home design, we’ve all made trendy choices that make us look back and cringe. Wood paneling may have been on-trend in the 70s, but today it makes a room look dull and dated. And, if you still have a Tuscan-inspired kitchen, it’s overdue for a refresh. After all, reviving your space can help you feel more at home in a place you’ve already grown fond of. And while we see so many design ideas we’d like to try, we don’t get much information when it comes to paying for all these fun changes. For the big items, a trusty credit card isn’t necessarily a financially savvy choice. There are other ways to finance your home renovations, like a home equity line of credit (HELOC), but they can be a bit intimidating until you uncover the mystery). 

Relevant research from the 2018 Houzz & Home Study: Role of Secured Financing in U.S. Home Improvement in Collaboration with Bank of America: 

• Homeowners choose to finance the big projects – A typical homeowner using secured (e.g. home equity line of credit, cash-out refinance) financing spent $32,000 on 2017 renovations, three times more than a renovator paying with cash ($13,000). 
• Home equity lines of credit provide flexibility – Those surveyed said they were motivated to use a HELOC by its ease of use (39%), low cost (38%), quick funds (30%) and tax deductions (29%).