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Health care executive Ashish Mandavia discusses his article “Why U.S. health care pricing is so confusing—and how to fix it.” Ashish explains how systemic misaligned incentives, opaque insurance practices, and weak enforcement …
Why U.S. health care pricing confusion demands bold solutions [PODCAST]
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Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Why so many physicians struggle to feel proud—even when they should.” Jessie explains how medical training conditions doctors to downplay success, deflect compliments, …
Why physicians struggle to embrace pride and why it matters for leadership [PODCAST]
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Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article “Why kratom addiction is the next public health crisis.” Muhamad explains how kratom, a botanical imported from Southeast Asia, has …
Why kratom addiction is emerging as a hidden public health crisis [PODCAST]
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Licensed counselor and certified coach Mary Remón discusses her article “How doctors can turn criticism into collaboration.” Mary explains why physicians often react defensively to suggestions from colleagues, citing hierarchy, malpractice fears, …
How physicians can turn criticism into collaboration for better teamwork [PODCAST]
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Clinical psychologist Faust Ruggiero discusses his article “How to rewire your brain with positive language.” Faust explains how the words we use internally shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and why negative …
How to transform your mindset by rewiring your brain with positive language [PODCAST]
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Maternal-fetal medicine fellow Frank I. Jackson discusses his article “Affordable postpartum hemorrhage solutions every OB/GYN should know.” Frank explains how postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal mortality, especially in low-resource …
Affordable postpartum hemorrhage solutions every OB/GYN can use worldwide [PODCAST]
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Family physician Amir Atabeygi discusses his article “Building trust in dyad leadership partnerships.” Amir explains why trust is the foundation of successful dyads, highlighting how implicit follow-through and consistent communication turn a …
How trust and communication power successful dyad leadership in health care [PODCAST]
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Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Learning to trust your body again: Healing the hidden wounds of medical training,” exploring how the culture of medicine conditions physicians to ignore their basic bodily …
Healing from medical training by learning to trust your body again [PODCAST]
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Medical student Devin Behjatnia discusses his article “The case for a standard pre-med major in U.S. universities.” Devin outlines why he believes a unified pre-medical studies major would better prepare students for …
Why U.S. universities should adopt a standard pre-med major [PODCAST]
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Health care executive David Fischel discusses his article “How robotics are reshaping the future of vascular procedures.” David explains how robotic-assisted systems are overcoming long-standing challenges in endovascular care by improving precision, …
How robotics are transforming the next generation of vascular care [PODCAST]
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Health care executive Max Rollwage discusses his article “The promise and perils of AI in health care: Why we need better testing standards.” Max highlights the risks of relying on AI systems …
Why AI in health care needs stronger testing before clinical use [PODCAST]
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Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article “The business lesson new doctors must unlearn.” Stanley explains why the habits of being a “good soldier” during residency—such as accepting excessive workloads, never questioning compensation, …
How doctors can think like CEOs [PODCAST]
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Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Why physicians struggle with caregiving and how to cope with grace,” reflecting on the unique challenges doctors face when caring for aging parents and ill family …
Why doctors struggle with family caregiving and how to find grace [PODCAST]
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Board-certified nurse practitioner Shabeena Hirani discusses her article “From nurse practitioner to quality improvement leader in sleep medicine,” sharing her journey from clinical care to driving systemic change. Shabeena explains how her …
From nurse practitioner to leader in quality improvement [PODCAST]
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Health care executive Shelli Pavone discusses her article “Why retail pharmacies are the future of diverse clinical trials,” highlighting the urgent need to improve representation in clinical research. Shelli explains how barriers …
Why retail pharmacies could transform diversity in clinical trials [PODCAST]
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Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article “Integrating vitamin education in mental health care,” highlighting the growing evidence that nutritional deficiencies can profoundly impact psychiatric outcomes. Scarlett explains how deficiencies in …
Why vitamins should be part of the mental health conversation [PODCAST]
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Physician Daryna Bahriy discusses her article “How Ukrainian doctors kept diabetes care alive during the war,” sharing how medical teams in western Ukraine adapted to protect vulnerable patients amid the chaos of …
How Ukrainian doctors sustained diabetes care during the war [PODCAST]
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Neurologist Vikram Madireddy discusses his article “How Japan and the U.S. can collaborate for better health care,” examining the parallels and contrasts between two of the world’s most influential health systems. Vikram …
How Japan and the U.S. can learn from each other to strengthen health care [PODCAST]
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Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article “Why sleep is the missing pillar in modern health care,” emphasizing the urgent need to treat sleep as essential to overall wellness alongside diet and …
Why sleep must become a central pillar in modern health care [PODCAST]
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Nephrologist Timothy Pflederer discusses his article “How value-based care transforms chronic kidney disease management,” highlighting how value-based care (VBC) is reshaping the treatment of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Timothy …
How value-based care reshapes kidney disease management for better outcomes [PODCAST]
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