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The voices behind health care: stories from the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from.

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Asking what love would do transforms leadership [PODCAST]

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February 21, 2026Feb 21, 2026

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Leading with love: a physician’s guide to clarity and compassion." Jessie shares how a personal crisis involving her husband's severe depression forced her to abandon her training in logic and control…

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Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Leading with love: a physician’s guide to clarity and compassion.” Jessie shares how a personal crisis involving her husband’s severe depression forced her to abandon her training in logic and control for a more intuitive approach. She explains how the simple …

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Bureaucracy now consumes most of your health care spending [PODCAST]

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February 20, 2026Feb 20, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Locum tenens offers physicians a path to freedom [PODCAST]

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February 19, 2026Feb 19, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Early screening saves limbs from silent vascular disease [PODCAST]

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February 18, 2026Feb 18, 2026

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…

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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

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Ambiguous billing rules threaten every doctor in practice [PODCAST]

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February 17, 2026Feb 17, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Waiting for the system to change causes burnout [PODCAST]

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February 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Community ownership transforms the broken health care system [PODCAST]

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February 15, 2026Feb 15, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Sabbaticals provide a critical lifeline for sustainable medical careers [PODCAST]

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February 14, 2026Feb 14, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Systemic strain creates the perfect environment for medical gaslighting [PODCAST]

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February 13, 2026Feb 13, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Tobacco cessation offers untapped revenue for medical practices [PODCAST]

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February 12, 2026Feb 12, 2026

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…

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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, …

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Business literacy empowers physicians to lead sustainable health systems [PODCAST]

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February 11, 2026Feb 11, 2026

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.…

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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 …

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Teaching joy transforms the future of medical practice [PODCAST]

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February 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Doctors often struggle to separate professional advice from family love [PODCAST]

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February 9, 2026Feb 9, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Simple choices prevent chronic disease [PODCAST]

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February 8, 2026Feb 8, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Weaponizing food allergies in entertainment endangers lives [PODCAST]

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February 7, 2026Feb 7, 2026

Leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article "When TV shows use food allergy as murder." Lianne examines the dangerous trend in popular media where severe reactions like anaphylaxis are used as plot…

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Leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article “When TV shows use food allergy as murder.” Lianne examines the dangerous trend in popular media where severe reactions like anaphylaxis are used as plot devices for violence without consequence. She critiques a recent miniseries …

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AI censorship threatens the lifeline of caregiver support [PODCAST]

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February 6, 2026Feb 6, 2026

Certified coach and medical educator Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "AI moderation of online health communities." Kathleen shares the harrowing personal story of having her social media account disabled when an algorithm mistook compassion for abuse. She explores how online…

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Certified coach and medical educator Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article “AI moderation of online health communities.” Kathleen shares the harrowing personal story of having her social media account disabled when an algorithm mistook compassion for abuse. She explores how online support groups act as critical public health infrastructure for families …

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Primary care offers unexpected financial and emotional wealth [PODCAST]

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February 5, 2026Feb 5, 2026

Primary care physician Jerina Gani discusses their article "The hidden rewards of a primary care career." Jerina challenges the common narrative that general practice is merely a stepping stone filled with paperwork and low wages. She explains how physicians can…

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Primary care physician Jerina Gani discusses their article “The hidden rewards of a primary care career.” Jerina challenges the common narrative that general practice is merely a stepping stone filled with paperwork and low wages. She explains how physicians can unlock scalable income and schedule flexibility to build a prosperous …

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Remote second opinions bridge the gap in rural cancer survival [PODCAST]

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February 4, 2026Feb 4, 2026

Practicing oncologist, adjunct professor at Duke University, and chief medical officer at AccessHope Yousuf Zafar discusses his article "Remote second opinions for equitable cancer care." Yousuf explains how a patient's zip code often dictates their survival odds despite biology showing…

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Practicing oncologist, adjunct professor at Duke University, and chief medical officer at AccessHope Yousuf Zafar discusses his article “Remote second opinions for equitable cancer care.” Yousuf explains how a patient’s zip code often dictates their survival odds despite biology showing that rural and urban patients have identical potential for recovery …

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Smart design choices improve patient care outcomes [PODCAST]

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February 3, 2026Feb 3, 2026

Physical therapists Ziya Altug and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article "Why your clinic waiting room may affect patient outcomes." Ziya and Shirish explore how the ambiance of a medical office significantly impacts patient anxiety and emotional well-being before treatment even…

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Physical therapists Ziya Altug and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article “Why your clinic waiting room may affect patient outcomes.” Ziya and Shirish explore how the ambiance of a medical office significantly impacts patient anxiety and emotional well-being before treatment even begins. They examine evidence-based strategies to transform functional spaces into …

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Medical expertise does not prevent caregiving grief [PODCAST]

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February 2, 2026Feb 2, 2026

Triple board-certified physician in adult and geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine, and the founder of The Aging Parent Coach Barbara Sparacino discusses her article "Why caring for a parent is hard for doctors." Barbara shares the personal struggle of navigating…

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Triple board-certified physician in adult and geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine, and the founder of The Aging Parent Coach Barbara Sparacino discusses her article “Why caring for a parent is hard for doctors.” Barbara shares the personal struggle of navigating end-of-life care for her own parents despite her extensive professional …