The Podcast by KevinMD

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

2,305 episodes · Since May 2020 · About 15 minutes each

Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

Episodes, page 26

Spreading hope one card at a time for doctors’ well-being [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 22, 2025Apr 22, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Fitness, mindset, and nutrition: Unlocking longevity after 60 [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 21, 2025Apr 21, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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, …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Healers or criminals: the alarming trend of physician prosecution [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 20, 2025Apr 20, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

A surgeon’s startling ketamine experience [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 19, 2025Apr 19, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Leading with care: a new approach to health care leadership for well-being [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 18, 2025Apr 18, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Why the FDA’s outdated prescription rules hinder access to birth control and naloxone [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 17, 2025Apr 17, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Reforming the 340B drug discount program through data, clarity, and collaboration [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 16, 2025Apr 16, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Funding physician wellness: a guide to getting programs approved [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 15, 2025Apr 15, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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, …

The Podcast by KevinMD

How to build a culture where physicians feel valued [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 14, 2025Apr 14, 20252

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Managing social media for better teen mental health [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 13, 2025Apr 13, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Why more medical students are leaving medicine before residency [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 12, 2025Apr 12, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Why health care workers deserve more than a thank you [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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, …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Why health care is collapsing under corporate greed [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 10, 2025Apr 10, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

How AI and genetics are revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 9, 2025Apr 9, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

The Podcast by KevinMD

How AI can eliminate bias and inefficiency in health care billing [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 8, 2025Apr 8, 2025

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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

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 …

Disability insurance done right: the financial lifeline every physician needs

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 7, 2025Apr 7, 2025

This article is sponsored by Set for Life Insurance. 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…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

This article is sponsored by Set for Life Insurance.

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, …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Why SIBO is often misdiagnosed as IBS [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 6, 2025Apr 6, 2025

Gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel discusses his article, "SIBO and IBS: the hidden link keeping millions in pain." Mark explains how small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked due to its symptom overlap with other GI conditions, particularly irritable…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

Gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel discusses his article, “SIBO and IBS: the hidden link keeping millions in pain.” Mark explains how small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked due to its symptom overlap with other GI conditions, particularly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He outlines the evolution of diagnostic tools …

The Podcast by KevinMD

How systemic racism impacts health outcomes across a lifetime [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 5, 2025Apr 5, 2025

Physician coach Seema Pattni discusses her article, "Why racism in health care is still an emergency." Seema reflects on a painful encounter with an eight-year-old Black patient who wished to be white, illustrating the devastating impact of systemic racism. She…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

Physician coach Seema Pattni discusses her article, “Why racism in health care is still an emergency.” Seema reflects on a painful encounter with an eight-year-old Black patient who wished to be white, illustrating the devastating impact of systemic racism. She outlines the profound racial disparities in health outcomes from birth …

The Podcast by KevinMD

How to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 4, 2025Apr 4, 2025

Health care executives Susan L. Montminy and Marlene Icenhower discuss their article, "Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department." Susan and Marlene explore the complex, high-pressure nature of ED environments and the often-overlooked…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

Health care executives Susan L. Montminy and Marlene Icenhower discuss their article, “Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department.” Susan and Marlene explore the complex, high-pressure nature of ED environments and the often-overlooked dangers of diagnostic error, which can result in severe injury …

The Podcast by KevinMD

Starting a pediatric critical care transport program from scratch [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD

April 3, 2025Apr 3, 2025

Pediatric critical care physician Kyle Willsey discusses his article, "When every second counts: the evolving challenges of pediatric transport." He shares the high-stakes realities of transporting critically ill children, from his experience stabilizing a severely injured toddler during fellowship to…

Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Listen and followApple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeMore apps · Browse all episodes

Pediatric critical care physician Kyle Willsey discusses his article, “When every second counts: the evolving challenges of pediatric transport.” He shares the high-stakes realities of transporting critically ill children, from his experience stabilizing a severely injured toddler during fellowship to his current role in building a pediatric transport team from …