Physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey, physician coach Erin Hurley, and patient advocate Dawn Veselka discuss their article, "Spreading hope one card at a time: How small acts of kindness can make a big difference for doctors." They highlight the emotional toll of medicine, noting a concerning shift in…
Imagine getting to 40 and realizing you don't know what a Roth IRA is. Wild, right? That's exactly where I found myself, and it got me thinking about the financial education I never had. Flash forward to me joining some physician groups and having light bulb moments left and right.…
Interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres discusses his article "The key to longevity: fitness, mindset, and nutrition." He challenges societal assumptions about inevitable decline after age sixty, arguing that joy, vitality, and strength can thrive with the right approach. Francisco emphasizes a combination of factors: tailored fitness routines incorporating strength, cardiovascular,…
Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians." He argues that physicians, historically pillars of trust, are increasingly being targeted and criminalized under regulations like the Controlled Substances Act and health care fraud statutes. Muhamad details several cases, including those…
Can you imagine working a 24-hour shift? Sounds crazy, right? That's just a regular day in the life of a doctor. Most of my friends can't even wrap their heads around it! I mean, when you're deep in the medical world, it all just feels normal. But step outside, and…
General surgeon Arthur Williams discusses his article "A surgeon's battle with ketamine-induced hallucinations." He shares an account from his novel of an experience needing a pacemaker for a "janky heart" prone to atrial fibrillation and bradycardia (sick sinus node), complicated by a low ejection fraction. Arthur vividly describes the anxiety…
Internal medicine and infectious disease physician and author Joshua D. Hartzell discusses his article "Leading with care: How health care leadership can transform patient and provider well-being." He addresses the crisis of burnout and attrition in health care, arguing that leaders often fail to extend the same level of care…
Understanding how money flows in healthcare is like having a roadmap to making informed decisions. Without it, you're just guessing, right? Change is hitting every industry hard, especially healthcare. It's like the only thing you can count on these days. So, whats really driving these changes? In this video, you'll…
Surgeon and author Jeffrey A. Singer discusses his article "The FDA's outdated prescription rules are failing women and opioid users." He argues that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's requirement for prescriptions for certain safe medications, specifically hormonal contraceptives and the opioid antidote naloxone, creates significant barriers to access and…
Talking about family and wealth can be a bit daunting, right? But here's the thing, transferring wealth across generations isn't just about the money. It's about passing down values and teaching your kids about money in a way that's meaningful and lasting. Imagine a family that doesn't just pass down…
Health care executive Gavin Magaha discusses his article "Advancing drug discount programs starts with collaboration and clarity." He outlines how the 340B drug discount program, established over 30 years ago, has not evolved with modern health care delivery, leading to complexity, poorly defined standards, compliance issues, and misaligned incentives that…
Feeling stuck and just getting the same old advice from everyone around you? I totally get it. You seek out the best experts, hoping for a breakthrough, only to walk away with nothing but empty platitudes that make you feel even more lost. Imagine pouring your heart out to the…
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "How to get physician wellness programs funded: a proven path forward." Drawing on nearly two decades of experience navigating institutional hurdles and five years designing wellness programs, she provides a practical roadmap for securing funding. Jessie asserts that funding is possible,…
Health care executive Jeffry A. Peters discusses his article "Ending physicians' addiction to unhappiness," focusing on the systemic factors fueling widespread dissatisfaction among doctors. Jeffry outlines how declining reimbursement, increased patient volume, and reduced support staff have turned physicians into disempowered production workers. He offers a blueprint for reversing this…
Child psychiatrist Ellen K. Feldman discusses her article "How social media is shaping teen mental health and what we can do about it," highlighting the growing concerns about social media's impact on adolescents. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring social media usage, setting screen time limits, and teaching digital literacy…
Ever felt overwhelmed by the stress of medical malpractice litigation? You're not alone. It's a unique kind of stress that blurs the line between genuine concerns and looming fears. Imagine being in a constant state of crisis, where every personal issue magnifies, making it hard to tell what's real and…
Medical student Christopher Nmai discusses his article, "Leaving medicine is not a failure: It might be the change you always needed." Christopher shares his deeply personal decision to forgo residency and explore non-clinical paths, highlighting the toll that chronic illness and burnout took during his training. He contextualizes his story…
Anesthesiologist Colleen Naglee discusses her article, "We should tip health care workers too." Colleen reflects on the rise of tipping culture in everyday services and questions why health care workers—who risk violence, burnout, and underpayment—are left out of these gestures of appreciation. She highlights the realities of declining Medicare reimbursements,…
Ever wondered about the hidden dangers lurking in unlicensed medical spas? Well, trust me, you don't want to miss this story. Meet a young woman who bravely shared her chilling experience on my podcast. She went to a medical spa in California, thinking it was legit. But things took a…
Family nurse practitioner Bettina Reed discusses her article, "The hidden crisis in health care: How corporate greed is destroying patient care." Drawing from four decades of experience across hospitals, private practices, FQHCs, hospice, and corporate medicine, Bettina shares a powerful account of how the health care system has been dismantled…
Ever wonder why the mental load often falls on women, especially when it comes to healthcare screenings? Let's chat about it. In this video, we explore the unspoken responsibilities many women face, especially as the family matriarch. It's about time we recognize and address this. - The role of women…
Psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care." Muhamad explores how the integration of genetic research, biomarkers, electrophysiology, and artificial intelligence is transforming psychiatry into a more precise and preventative field. He explains how advances in pharmacogenomics and…
Physician executive Tim Wetherill discusses his article, "Why AI is the perfect neutral arbiter for health care claims." Tim explores how deeply embedded incentives, inefficiencies, and subjectivity in the current claims adjudication process create opportunities for manipulation and inefficiency. He explains how AI, when trained on clear, bias-free rules, can…
We have a special sponsored episode from Set for Life Insurance. Joining us today is Jamie Fleischner. She is the founder and president of Set for Life Insurance. With over 32 years of experience in the industry, Jamie has helped countless clients protect themselves from life's biggest risks. In this…