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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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How innovation can reduce disparities in cancer care [PODCAST]

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March 2, 2025Mar 2, 2025

Physician executive Shamar Young discusses his article, "Geographic disparities in advanced cancer care: a call for innovation," highlighting the uneven access to emerging cancer treatments across different health care systems. Shamar explores the impact of geography on advanced therapies like…

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Physician executive Shamar Young discusses his article, “Geographic disparities in advanced cancer care: a call for innovation,” highlighting the uneven access to emerging cancer treatments across different health care systems. Shamar explores the impact of geography on advanced therapies like theragnostics and transarterial radioembolization (TARE), emphasizing how disparities in expertise, …

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How innovative partnerships are reshaping patient safety [PODCAST]

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March 1, 2025Mar 1, 2025

Physician executive Timothy McDonald discusses his article, "How innovative partnerships are transforming patient safety in health care," highlighting the role of collaboration in reducing preventable harm. Timothy explores how data sharing within and across health systems can uncover insights to…

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Physician executive Timothy McDonald discusses his article, “How innovative partnerships are transforming patient safety in health care,” highlighting the role of collaboration in reducing preventable harm. Timothy explores how data sharing within and across health systems can uncover insights to enhance safety measures, emphasizing the importance of Patient Safety Organizations …

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Emergency departments as primary care safety nets [PODCAST]

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February 28, 2025Feb 28, 2025

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "The ER doctor who became the new PCP." In this compelling conversation, Pamela explains her transition from emergency medicine back to primary care, driven by a growing shortage of primary care providers that…

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Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, “The ER doctor who became the new PCP.” In this compelling conversation, Pamela explains her transition from emergency medicine back to primary care, driven by a growing shortage of primary care providers that leaves many patients with no choice but to seek care …

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Enhancing early language skills with focused attention [PODCAST]

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February 27, 2025Feb 27, 2025

Pediatrician John D. Michael discusses his article, "How attention therapy transforms speech delay in young children." In this engaging conversation, John explains that sustained attention is crucial for developing effective speech and conversation skills in young children. He outlines how…

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Pediatrician John D. Michael discusses his article, “How attention therapy transforms speech delay in young children.” In this engaging conversation, John explains that sustained attention is crucial for developing effective speech and conversation skills in young children. He outlines how attention therapy teaches children to focus on adults rather than …

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Tobacco tactics in modern cannabis marketing [PODCAST]

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February 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025

Pediatrician Gary Kirkilas discusses his article, "Cannabis advertising takes a page from the tobacco playbook." In this conversation, Gary explains how legal cannabis companies are adopting tactics once used by tobacco companies to target young users, drawing parallels between historical…

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Pediatrician Gary Kirkilas discusses his article, “Cannabis advertising takes a page from the tobacco playbook.” In this conversation, Gary explains how legal cannabis companies are adopting tactics once used by tobacco companies to target young users, drawing parallels between historical cigarette advertising and current cannabis marketing practices. He highlights the …

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Exploring the long-term impacts of physician suicide on patients and doctors [PODCAST]

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February 25, 2025Feb 25, 2025

Physician advocate Kim Downey and family physician Todd Otten discuss their article, "Long-term impacts of physician suicide on patients and doctors." In this engaging conversation, Kim shares her personal experiences with the departure of trusted health care professionals and the…

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Physician advocate Kim Downey and family physician Todd Otten discuss their article, “Long-term impacts of physician suicide on patients and doctors.” In this engaging conversation, Kim shares her personal experiences with the departure of trusted health care professionals and the resulting emotional impact on patient care, while Todd reflects on …

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Rethinking time management: Finding balance in a physician’s life [PODCAST]

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February 24, 2025Feb 24, 2025

Family physician Laura Suttin discusses her KevinMD article, "An argument against time management." In this episode, Laura explores the pressures physicians face in trying to adhere to strict time management practices, which often lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout.…

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Family physician Laura Suttin discusses her KevinMD article, “An argument against time management.” In this episode, Laura explores the pressures physicians face in trying to adhere to strict time management practices, which often lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout. She shares her personal struggles with balancing work and personal …

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Why are only physicians prosecuted under HIPAA? [PODCAST]

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February 23, 2025Feb 23, 2025

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his KevinMD article, "The criminal enforcement of HIPAA." In this episode, Muhamad delves into the escalating electronic breaches of protected health information and the lack of accountability for large organizations responsible for…

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Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his KevinMD article, “The criminal enforcement of HIPAA.” In this episode, Muhamad delves into the escalating electronic breaches of protected health information and the lack of accountability for large organizations responsible for these violations. He highlights several high-profile cases where physicians have faced criminal charges for HIPAA breaches, while health system executives and insurers have not been similarly prosecuted …

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Navigating the complexities of at-home hormone tests [PODCAST]

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February 22, 2025Feb 22, 2025

Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her KevinMD article, "The rise of at-home hormone tests: a double-edged sword for patients." In this episode, Yemi explores the surge in popularity of at-home hormone testing kits and the complexities they introduce to patient…

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Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her KevinMD article, “The rise of at-home hormone tests: a double-edged sword for patients.” In this episode, Yemi explores the surge in popularity of at-home hormone testing kits and the complexities they introduce to patient health care. She highlights how these tests can lead to …

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Innovative training strategies to reduce physician burnout [PODCAST]

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February 21, 2025Feb 21, 2025

Orthopedic surgeon Yoshihiro Katsuura discusses his KevinMD article, "It's not a normal job, folks: How 3 elemental forces of reality shape the profession of medicine." In this episode, Yoshihiro, along with premedical students Andrew Roos and Rebecca Hu, explores the…

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Orthopedic surgeon Yoshihiro Katsuura discusses his KevinMD article, “It’s not a normal job, folks: How 3 elemental forces of reality shape the profession of medicine.” In this episode, Yoshihiro, along with premedical students Andrew Roos and Rebecca Hu, explores the cultural, economic, and natural forces that uniquely …

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Enhancing physician practice with strategic AI tools [PODCAST]

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February 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025

Dermatologist Michael Sherling discusses his KevinMD article, "Where physicians need to implement AI first." In this episode, Michael examines the potential of artificial intelligence to alleviate administrative burdens in health care, such as documentation management and patient collaboration. He emphasizes…

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Dermatologist Michael Sherling discusses his KevinMD article, “Where physicians need to implement AI first.” In this episode, Michael examines the potential of artificial intelligence to alleviate administrative burdens in health care, such as documentation management and patient collaboration. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing AI tools that deliver high value …

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Enhancing vaccine uptake for pan-respiratory viruses [PODCAST]

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February 19, 2025Feb 19, 2025

Pediatrician Christina Suh discusses the KevinMD article, "More than just the flu: Helping families and doctors prepare for pan-respiratory viruses." In this episode, Christina addresses the challenges of the current pan-respiratory season, including RSV, COVID, and the flu, emphasizing the…

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Pediatrician Christina Suh discusses the KevinMD article, “More than just the flu: Helping families and doctors prepare for pan-respiratory viruses.” In this episode, Christina addresses the challenges of the current pan-respiratory season, including RSV, COVID, and the flu, emphasizing the critical role of vaccines in saving lives. She explores the …

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Balancing technology and personal care in modern health care [PODCAST]

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February 18, 2025Feb 18, 2025

Emergency physician Drew Remignanti discusses his KevinMD article, "High tech should not replace high talk and high touch in health care." In this episode, Drew examines the limitations of artificial intelligence and high-tech solutions in addressing the complexities of the…

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Emergency physician Drew Remignanti discusses his KevinMD article, “High tech should not replace high talk and high touch in health care.” In this episode, Drew examines the limitations of artificial intelligence and high-tech solutions in addressing the complexities of the U.S. health care system. He emphasizes the irreplaceable value of …

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Managing litigation and medical malpractice stress [PODCAST]

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February 17, 2025Feb 17, 2025

Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, "Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS)." In this episode, Gail explores the prevalence of MMSS among physicians, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the significant impact it…

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Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, “Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS).” In this episode, Gail explores the prevalence of MMSS among physicians, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the significant impact it has on both individual doctors and their legal cases. She …

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Exploring the rapid impact of AI on modern medicine [PODCAST]

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February 16, 2025Feb 16, 2025

Internal medicine physician Melvin Speisman discusses his KevinMD article, "How AI is transforming medicine faster than ever before." In this episode, Melvin explores the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence within health care, including the approval of over 950 AI medical…

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Internal medicine physician Melvin Speisman discusses his KevinMD article, “How AI is transforming medicine faster than ever before.” In this episode, Melvin explores the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence within health care, including the approval of over 950 AI medical devices by the FDA as of October 2024, the deployment …

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Understanding social credit scores in health care enforcement [PODCAST]

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February 15, 2025Feb 15, 2025

Internal medicine physician and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses the KevinMD article "The role of social credit scores in the enforcement of health care regulations." They explore the expansion of predictive algorithms like Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) in health…

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Internal medicine physician and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses the KevinMD article “The role of social credit scores in the enforcement of health care regulations.” They explore the expansion of predictive algorithms like Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) in health care, the emergence of social credit scores as tools for …

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Strategies to reduce EHR burden for women in medicine [PODCAST]

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February 14, 2025Feb 14, 2025

Internal medicine physician and physician coach Diane W. Shannon discusses her KevinMD article, "Why women doctors spend more time on EHRs and what it means for patient care." She explores key points such as the increased time women physicians spend…

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Internal medicine physician and physician coach Diane W. Shannon discusses her KevinMD article, “Why women doctors spend more time on EHRs and what it means for patient care.” She explores key points such as the increased time women physicians spend on electronic health records, the impact on patient care, the …

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Supporting family caregivers: insights from a rare medical crisis [PODCAST]

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February 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025

Scott Bane, senior program officer, discusses his KevinMD article, "How a family caregiver saved my life during a rare medical crisis." He explores the challenges and triumphs of family caregiving, and the impact of federal policies like the RAISE Act…

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Scott Bane, senior program officer, discusses his KevinMD article, “How a family caregiver saved my life during a rare medical crisis.” He explores the challenges and triumphs of family caregiving, and the impact of federal policies like the RAISE Act and shares actionable strategies for supporting caregivers in the U.S. …

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Auto-brewery syndrome: Navigating diagnosis and advocacy [PODCAST]

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February 12, 2025Feb 12, 2025

Nurse researcher Barbara Cordell discusses her KevinMD article, "My husband's rare drunken disease made me an international advocate." She explores the complexities of auto-brewery syndrome, including diagnosis challenges, treatment options, and the importance of advocacy for those affected. Key topics…

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Nurse researcher Barbara Cordell discusses her KevinMD article, “My husband’s rare drunken disease made me an international advocate.” She explores the complexities of auto-brewery syndrome, including diagnosis challenges, treatment options, and the importance of advocacy for those affected. Key topics include the role of the gut microbiome, the risks of …

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Understanding the testosterone surge: risks, trends, and solutions in men’s health [PODCAST]

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February 11, 2025Feb 11, 2025

Internal medicine physician Scott Selinger discusses his KevinMD article, "The testosterone surge: Are men chasing solutions or creating new risks?", delving into the rise of testosterone therapy, its trends, and associated risks. Scott highlights findings from recent studies, addressing the…

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Internal medicine physician Scott Selinger discusses his KevinMD article, “The testosterone surge: Are men chasing solutions or creating new risks?“, delving into the rise of testosterone therapy, its trends, and associated risks. Scott highlights findings from recent studies, addressing the shift in demographics using testosterone therapy, safety concerns with injectables, …