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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.

2,314 episodes · Since May 2020 · About 15 minutes each

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How robotics are transforming the next generation of vascular care [PODCAST]

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September 13, 2025Sep 13, 2025

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, reducing variability, and easing the physical strain on…

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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, reducing variability, and easing the physical strain on clinicians. He outlines the technical and practical barriers that limited …

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Why AI in health care needs stronger testing before clinical use [PODCAST]

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September 12, 2025Sep 12, 2025

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 that are evaluated through artificial scenarios or even…

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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 that are evaluated through artificial scenarios or even other AI models, emphasizing the dangers of circular validation in …

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How doctors can think like CEOs [PODCAST]

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September 11, 2025Sep 11, 2025

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, and suppressing dissatisfaction—can harm physicians as they transition…

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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, and suppressing dissatisfaction—can harm physicians as they transition into attending roles. He discusses the importance of reframing one’s …

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Why doctors struggle with family caregiving and how to find grace [PODCAST]

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September 10, 2025Sep 10, 2025

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 members. Jessie explains how medical training, far from…

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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 members. Jessie explains how medical training, far from easing the role, can intensify stress through hyperawareness, overresponsibility, and …

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From nurse practitioner to leader in quality improvement [PODCAST]

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September 9, 2025Sep 9, 2025

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 experiences in internal medicine, pulmonology, and sleep medicine…

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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 experiences in internal medicine, pulmonology, and sleep medicine revealed gaps in follow-up care, underdiagnosed conditions, and barriers to …

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Why retail pharmacies could transform diversity in clinical trials [PODCAST]

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September 8, 2025Sep 8, 2025

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 like mistrust, cost, and lack of access have…

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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 like mistrust, cost, and lack of access have historically excluded women and minority populations, leading to less effective …

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Why vitamins should be part of the mental health conversation [PODCAST]

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September 7, 2025Sep 7, 2025

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 vitamin D, B12, and folate are common in…

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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 vitamin D, B12, and folate are common in patients with depression, and how targeted supplementation can dramatically improve …

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How Ukrainian doctors sustained diabetes care during the war [PODCAST]

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September 6, 2025Sep 6, 2025

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 conflict. Daryna explains how disrupted supply chains threatened…

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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 conflict. Daryna explains how disrupted supply chains threatened insulin access, how doctors rapidly coordinated resource redistribution, and how …

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How Japan and the U.S. can learn from each other to strengthen health care [PODCAST]

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September 5, 2025Sep 5, 2025

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 explains how Japan's universal Social Health Insurance model…

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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 explains how Japan’s universal Social Health Insurance model emphasizes preventive care, affordability, and trust, while the U.S. excels …

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Why sleep must become a central pillar in modern health care [PODCAST]

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September 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025

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 exercise. Carlos explains how poor sleep contributes to…

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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 exercise. Carlos explains how poor sleep contributes to chronic conditions, highlights the scale of untreated sleep disorders like …

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How value-based care reshapes kidney disease management for better outcomes [PODCAST]

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September 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025

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 explains how VBC encourages continuity of care through…

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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 explains how VBC encourages continuity of care through interdisciplinary teamwork, empowers long-term patient engagement, and addresses health inequities …

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Why doctors should rethink investing compared to the average U.S. investor [PODCAST]

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September 2, 2025Sep 2, 2025

Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article "Why physicians are unlike the 'average' investor," highlighting why doctors face unique financial challenges compared to most U.S. investors. David explains the significant income and tax liability differences physicians must…

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Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article “Why physicians are unlike the ‘average’ investor,” highlighting why doctors face unique financial challenges compared to most U.S. investors. David explains the significant income and tax liability differences physicians must navigate, the complexity of their net worth, and the critical …

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Exploring the science behind burnout [PODCAST]

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September 1, 2025Sep 1, 2025

Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks," making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not token perks or quick…

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Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks,” making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not token perks or quick fixes. Jessie highlights the essential role of lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, …

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Few people realize this common infection can cause serious complications [PODCAST]

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August 31, 2025Aug 31, 2025

Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor's radar," revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in…

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Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article “Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor’s radar,” revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in medical training, prenatal counseling, and public health policy. Kathleen explains …

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Federal shakeup of vaccine policy and the battle for public trust [PODCAST]

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August 30, 2025Aug 30, 2025

Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article "How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust," highlighting the unprecedented removal of expert members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its replacement with individuals lacking clinical experience, some holding anti-vaccine…

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Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article “How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust,” highlighting the unprecedented removal of expert members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its replacement with individuals lacking clinical experience, some holding anti-vaccine views. Janet explains the downstream risks to immunization standards, insurance …

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Doctors reclaiming their humanity in a broken system [PODCAST]

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August 29, 2025Aug 29, 2025

Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article "True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system that challenges it," sharing firsthand accounts of the cultural rift in modern medicine and the toll of corporate…

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Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article “True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system that challenges it,” sharing firsthand accounts of the cultural rift in modern medicine and the toll of corporate models on patient care and physician well-being. Alae, Kim, and …

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Reframing self-care as required maintenance for physicians [PODCAST]

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August 28, 2025Aug 28, 2025

Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why self-care must become medicine's new standard." She challenges the long-held belief in medical culture that self-sacrifice is noble and that self-care is an indulgence. Jessie argues that caring for…

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Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, “Why self-care must become medicine’s new standard.” She challenges the long-held belief in medical culture that self-sacrifice is noble and that self-care is an indulgence. Jessie argues that caring for oneself is not a luxury but a responsible, non-negotiable standard …

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An ER nurse explains why the system is collapsing [PODCAST]

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August 27, 2025Aug 27, 2025

Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, "America's ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within." Using the TV drama "The Pitt" as a reference point, she argues that the reality of the emergency…

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Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, “America’s ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within.” Using the TV drama “The Pitt” as a reference point, she argues that the reality of the emergency department is exponentially more chaotic and dangerous …

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This isn’t burnout, it’s moral injury [PODCAST]

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August 26, 2025Aug 26, 2025

Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, "The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care." He shares the story of a young physician who was told to remove her most complex patients from her panel to protect the health system's…

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Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, “The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care.” He shares the story of a young physician who was told to remove her most complex patients from her panel to protect the health system’s performance metrics. Jonathan uses this powerful example to explain moral …

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How peer support can save physician lives [PODCAST]

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August 25, 2025Aug 25, 2025

Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical careers." Drawing from her personal experience of losing three colleagues to suicide and overdose, Maire makes a powerful case for…

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Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, “Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical careers.” Drawing from her personal experience of losing three colleagues to suicide and overdose, Maire makes a powerful case for peer support as a direct antidote to the isolation that …