Vascular surgeon Paula Muto discusses her article "Give the health care dollar back to patients." Paula argues that the government shutdown over health care funding misses the real issue of administrative bloat consuming 75 percent of spending. She explains how corporate consolidation and third-party administrators have turned patient coverage into…
Pediatrician Trevor Cabrera discusses his article "Locum tenens: Reclaiming purpose, autonomy, and financial freedom in medicine." Trevor explains how choosing the path of an independent contractor allowed him to pay off massive student debt while exploring the country on his own terms. He challenges the misconception that temporary staffing is…
Psycho neuroimmunology explains why your thoughts can change your body faster than you think. This isn't self-help fluff. It's science showing how psychological states connect to real physiological functions. In this video, you'll see how a single belief can set off a neurochemical cascade that shapes your energy, your stress,…
Postdoctoral researcher Wei Zhang discusses the article "Peripheral artery disease prevention: Saving limbs and lives." Wei explains how peripheral artery disease acts as a silent burden on the "life-highway" vessels of the body and why amputation rates are tragically rising by nearly 9 percent annually despite medical advancements. The conversation…
Gaslighting recovery steps can feel impossible when the person doing it wears a white coat. This conversation starts where most advice stops - after you realize it happened. A physician shares how a major surgery turned into a painful lesson in being dismissed by a peer. Not a stranger. The…
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Why CPT coding ambiguity harms doctors." Muhamad analyzes the landmark case of United States v. Ron Elfenbein, where a federal judge acquitted a physician of fraud charges because the underlying CPT rules were "unquestionably ambiguous." He…
Criminal defense attorney advice can save you in the first 5 minutes after investigators show up. One wrong sentence to police can follow you for years, even if you think you are helping yourself. This video walks through the simplest move that protects your rights fast - invoke the Fifth…
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Why doctors must stop waiting and reclaim their lives." Jessie explains how medical training conditions doctors to view endurance as a virtue and delay their own basic needs for the sake of the profession. She argues that the health care…
Calm a tense room in seconds with one simple leadership habit - and it starts with your breath. Most people feel the tension and pretend it is not there. That silence can quietly do more damage than the conflict itself. In this video, you will see how a visible pause…
Physician, author, and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "Accountable care cooperatives: a community-owned health care fix." David outlines a transformative plan to replace the fragmented U.S. insurance system with member-owned, nonprofit cooperatives that integrate medical treatment with housing, nutrition, and social support. The conversation explores…
Digital fluency for doctors is not optional anymore, and the next wave of medicine will reward the clinicians who lead. This video is a wake-up call for any physician, resident, or med student who wants to stay relevant in digital health and new medical technology. Because the real risk is…
Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article "Why every physician needs a sabbatical (and how to take one)." Christie reveals the harsh reality that while sabbaticals exist on paper, unwritten rules often prevent doctors from accessing this critical recovery tool until it is too…
Pancreatic cancer symptoms can hide in plain sight, even when the CT scan looks normal. This story from hospital rounds at Brown shows how one persistent spouse changed the entire outcome. The patient had painless jaundice, a classic warning sign for pancreatic adenocarcinoma in the head of the pancreas. The…
Otolaryngologist Alan P. Feren discusses his article "How system strain contributes to medical gaslighting in health care." Alan explores why encounters that patients experience as dismissive or manipulative often stem from communication breakdowns driven by productivity pressures rather than clinician malice. He examines the cognitive reality of modern practice where…
Empathy in clinical communication can change a tense moment in seconds. When emotions spike, it can look like values are colliding when they are actually closer than they seem. This video shows how to stay curious without setting yourself aside. You will see how to use your tone, your questions,…
Board-certified internist with a long-standing focus on public health, tobacco control, and preventive care Edward Anselm discusses his article "The economic case for investing in tobacco cessation." Edward reveals that while smoking rates have hit historic lows, 19.5 percent of adults still use tobacco, with significant disparities persisting across race,…
Pancreatic cancer guidelines are behind the data, and the gap is costing lives. In this video, we talk about why what clinicians see every day is not matching what the official recommendations say. The numbers are not new. The experience in families and communities is not new either. You will…
Family physician Kelly Bain discusses her article "Why physician business literacy matters." Kelly explains that while doctors are trained to diagnose and treat patients, they are rarely prepared to navigate the complex financial realities of the modern health care industry. She argues that bridging this educational gap is essential for…
Virtual telemedicine for common infections is changing what a family doctor can be. After 30 years in rural family medicine, I refused to let someone else define the future for me. I chose to build it. That meant pivoting into a virtual care company called Chat RX. It is designed…
Psychiatrist Sarah Hollander, clinical psychologist Kelly D. Holder, and physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey discuss their article "Joy in medicine: a new culture." Sarah, Kelly, and Kim explore how the culture of medicine must evolve from a system of endurance to one of meaningful well-being. They examine the…
De-escalation skills in healthcare start with one move most people skip - staying curious when tension spikes. In this video, you will see why strong emotions in a clinical moment often mask core values. That shift changes everything about how you respond, even when someone seems polarizing. You will learn…
Pancreatic cancer awareness starts to feel different when the losses have names and faces. This video comes from personal grief, and a pattern that became impossible to ignore. One family member was taken on Christmas Eve in 2013. He was also battling cholangiocarcinoma at the same time. Then the news…
Board-certified pediatrician, certified coach, and mindfulness and yoga teacher Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Pediatrician vs. grandmother: Choosing love over medical advice." Jessie explores the internal conflict she faced between her medical training and her role as a grandmother when her twin granddaughters were born at home. She examines how…
Internal medicine physician Shirisha Kamidi discusses her article "Small habits, big impact on health." Shirisha explains why prevention is often more powerful than treatment when addressing conditions like diabetes and hypertension. She shares a real-world example of a patient who normalized high blood pressure through simple lifestyle adjustments rather than…