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Inside the Practice

Hosted by KZA KAST · business · EN · 11 episodes

About this Podcast:

Inside the Practice is our monthly podcast featuring longer, in-depth conversations with physicians, practice leaders, and industry experts. Each episode dives into the real challenges and opportunities facing medical practices today, offering insights and strategies to help you stay informed, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.

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Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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Questions about Inside the Practice

What is Inside the Practice about?

Inside the Practice is our monthly podcast featuring longer, in-depth conversations with physicians, practice leaders, and industry experts. Each episode dives into the real challenges and opportunities facing medical practices today, offering insights and strategies to help you stay informed, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.

Who hosts Inside the Practice?

Inside the Practice is hosted by KZA KAST. The show has published 11 episodes to date.

What has Inside the Practice covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Beyond the Operating Room: With Guest Dr. Bruce Gomberg" (14 October 2026, 47 minutes), "The Evolution of AI in Medical Coding: with Guests Zach and Eric with Maia" (16 September 2026, 26 minutes), and "Revenue Cycle - Busting Myths & Scanning the Horizon: with Hosts Liv and Matt" (18 August 2026, 35 minutes).

How often does Inside the Practice publish?

Inside the Practice publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 11 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Inside the Practice?

Booking probability for Inside the Practice is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Inside the Practice requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Inside the Practice's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Inside the Practice?

The strongest fits for Inside the Practice are Doctors & Physicians. Inside the Practice has a business audience.

About the host

KZA KAST hosts Inside the Practice, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #11

    Beyond the Operating Room: With Guest Dr. Bruce Gomberg

    Oct 14, 202647 min

    What happens when a physician trades the operating room for the business side of medicine? In this episode of Inside the Practice , hosts Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt welcome Dr. Bruce Gomberg, orthopedic surgeon and the...

  • Episode #10

    The Evolution of AI in Medical Coding: with Guests Zach and Eric with Maia

    Sep 16, 202626 min

    AI is rapidly changing medical practice operations—but adopting the latest technology requires more than simply choosing a new tool. In this episode of Inside the Practice , Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt are joined by...

  • Episode #9

    Revenue Cycle - Busting Myths & Scanning the Horizon: with Hosts Liv and Matt

    Aug 18, 202635 min

    Revenue cycle isn’t just a billing department function—it begins before the patient ever walks through the door and continues until the final balance reaches zero. In this episode of Inside the Practice , hosts Olivia...

  • Episode #8

    Governance & Leadership: with Hosts Liv & Matt

    Jul 15, 202649 min

    What separates a practice that simply grows from one that grows sustainably? In this episode of Inside the Practice, hosts Liv Wolf and Matt Shortt sit down to explore the critical role governance plays in the long-term...

  • Episode #7

    Empowering Practices Through the No Surprises Act: with Guests Joey Rapine & Chris Foley

    Jun 17, 202629 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Inside the Practice, Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt sit down with Joey Rapine and Chris Foley to unpack the complex world of the No Surprises Act (NSA) and the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR)...

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  • Episode #6

    Early 2026 Trends: With Hosts Liv and Matt

    May 13, 202640 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Inside the Practice, Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt unpack some of the biggest trends already shaping healthcare in early 2026—including patient access strategies, payer complexity, AI adoption, and...

  • Episode #5

    Host Spotlight: With Guest Olivia Wolf, MBA

    Apr 15, 202652 minS0

    <p>In this special Inside the Practice episode, Matt Shortt turns the mic toward co-host Olivia Wolf to explore her unconventional leadership journey and the experiences that shaped her approach to leading in...

  • Episode #4

    Payments Made Simple: with Guests Nikki Slusher & Michelle Chouinard, Thrive Payments

    Mar 18, 202628 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Inside the Practice, Olivia Wolf and Matt Shortt sit down with Nikki Slusher and Michelle Chouinard of Thrive Payments to talk about one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of medical...

  • Episode #3

    Host Spotlight: with Guest Matt Shortt, PA-C

    Feb 18, 202642 minS0

    <p>In this special Inside the Practice episode, Olivia Wolf turns the mic toward her co-host, Matt Shortt, for a candid conversation about his path through healthcare. From working the front desk in high school to a...

  • Episode #2

    Embrace Your Rebel - with Guest Karen Simonton, CPA

    Jan 14, 202634 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Inside the Practice, we’re joined by Karen Simonton, CEO of The OrthoForum, for a wide-ranging conversation on collaboration, advocacy, and what it will take for independent physician practices to...

  • Episode #1

    The Future of KZA - with Guest Cathy McDowell, BSN, MBA

    Dec 16, 202525 minS0

    <p>In the pilot episode of Inside the Practice, we sit down with Cathy McDowell, President and CEO of KZA, to explore where KZA has been—and where it’s headed next. With more than 40 years of history supporting...

Guest Appearances

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Chris Foley

financial advisor, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation

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Zach Ruhl

Maia

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Nikki Slusher

Thrive Payments

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Karen Simonton

The OrthoForum

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