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Can local health care survive in a world of mega-corporations? [PODCAST]

We delve into the evolution of health care with our guest, Brian R. Jackson, a pathologist. Once a local industry where doctors and hospitals were deeply integrated into their communities, health care has now become a major business dominated by…

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We delve into the evolution of health care with our guest, Brian R. Jackson, a pathologist. Once a local industry where doctors and hospitals were deeply integrated into their communities, health care has now become a major business dominated by large corporations. We explore the implications of this shift, examining the …

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Can local health care survive in a world of mega-corporations? [PODCAST]

Health policy

Migrant health in crisis: How we can lead the way in inclusive care

"I'm sorry, but we're unable to accept this patient into the program right now due to a shortage of Spanish-speaking workers." I have lost count of the number of times I've had to say this statement to the various referral…

“I’m sorry, but we’re unable to accept this patient into the program right now due to a shortage of Spanish-speaking workers.”

I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had to say this statement to the various referral sources that call me daily, requesting services for immigrant patients.

Jane is a single parent from Guyana. She traveled to New York to visit family with her daughter, who was

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Migrant health in crisis: How we can lead the way in inclusive care

Physician voices

Navigating profit-driven metrics: Upholding core values in medicine

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As physicians, many of us were drawn to the medical field by a profound desire to serve humanity and alleviate suffering. We hear buzzwords in corporate work about values-led teams, but in the house of medicine, we have always been…

As physicians, many of us were drawn to the medical field by a profound desire to serve humanity and alleviate suffering. We hear buzzwords in corporate work about values-led teams, but in the house of medicine, we have always been led by a strong sense of values. This calling propelled us through the rigorous demands of medical training—endless hours of study, countless lectures, sleepless nights, and missed personal milestones. We …

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For treatment, please call Dr. Congressman

Recent regulatory changes create a national staffing level for nursing facilities. Despite the much-needed rule change and the well-known stench of understaffed nursing homes that many Americans dread going to, most of the news cycle has portrayed this as a…

Recent regulatory changes create a national staffing level for nursing facilities. Despite the much-needed rule change and the well-known stench of understaffed nursing homes that many Americans dread going to, most of the news cycle has portrayed this as a negative development. This is but one example where our patients are being manipulated into beliefs and actions that are contrary to their best health care interests. Recently, the same lies …

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Health policy

The unseen impact of Miami’s homeless crackdown

17th Street – nestled between Jackson Memorial, a major U.S. safety net hospital, and Camillus House, the largest homeless shelter in South Florida – is empty. There are no bicycles or tents belonging to the individuals who typically inhabit the…

17th Street – nestled between Jackson Memorial, a major U.S. safety net hospital, and Camillus House, the largest homeless shelter in South Florida – is empty. There are no bicycles or tents belonging to the individuals who typically inhabit the area. There is no line outside of the Three Sisters where people usually wait for a meal. The street is quiet and desolate.

We visit 17th Street every Saturday morning with …

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The unseen impact of Miami’s homeless crackdown

Health policy

Why the U.S. must urgently address maternal health disparities for Black women

It is no secret that the U.S. lags greatly behind other developed nations in maternal health outcomes. When we hear the stories of women like Shalon Irving, who died three weeks after giving birth and whose pleas for help prior…

It is no secret that the U.S. lags greatly behind other developed nations in maternal health outcomes. When we hear the stories of women like Shalon Irving, who died three weeks after giving birth and whose pleas for help prior to her death were all but ignored, or the story of Kira Johnson, who was left hemorrhaging for ten hours in the hospital after what was supposed to be a …

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Why the U.S. must urgently address maternal health disparities for Black women

Health policy

Why health care organizations must be accountable to local communities

In the not-too-distant past, health care was a local industry. If you saw a doctor, they were likely a solo practitioner. If you went to the hospital, it was probably run by a local religious order or non-profit. Health care…

In the not-too-distant past, health care was a local industry. If you saw a doctor, they were likely a solo practitioner. If you went to the hospital, it was probably run by a local religious order or non-profit. Health care leaders and board members shopped at the same stores as their patients did, socialized in the same community groups, and sent their children to the same schools. Today, though, health …

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Why health care organizations must be accountable to local communities

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Korean resident doctors mass resignation: a cry for change [PODCAST]

Join us for a discussion on the recent wave of resident physician resignations in South Korea and the underlying issues within the country's health care system. Our guest, Joo-Young Lee, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, provides expert insights into the…

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Join us for a discussion on the recent wave of resident physician resignations in South Korea and the underlying issues within the country’s health care system. Our guest, Joo-Young Lee, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, provides expert insights into the factors driving young doctors to despair and resignation. We delve into …

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Korean resident doctors mass resignation: a cry for change [PODCAST]

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Health care costs: Looking in the mirror for solutions [PODCAST]

Join us for a discussion on the complexities of the U.S. health care system with orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia. We'll delve into the evolving perceptions surrounding health care, exploring factors contributing to its perceived shortcomings. From societal priorities to individual…

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Join us for a discussion on the complexities of the U.S. health care system with orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia. We’ll delve into the evolving perceptions surrounding health care, exploring factors contributing to its perceived shortcomings. From societal priorities to individual responsibility, we’ll examine the blame game and discuss innovative solutions. …

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Health care costs: Looking in the mirror for solutions [PODCAST]

Health policy

America’s broken health care system: Can doctors lead the fix?

America's health care system, much like Congress, is broken, and doctors have to be part of the solution. I don't know a single doctor who doesn't wish to improve our ability to increase access and the delivery of health services…

America’s health care system, much like Congress, is broken, and doctors have to be part of the solution. I don’t know a single doctor who doesn’t wish to improve our ability to increase access and the delivery of health services to our patients. Maintaining and/or improving the health of patients is our goal. That should be the goal of anyone associated with the health care …

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America’s broken health care system: Can doctors lead the fix?

Physician voices

Forced immigration and the American dream: a physician’s story

My grandfather was forced to immigrate from Japan to Canada in 1910. As I learned, he owned many sake factories in Japan, which were nationalized in a government takeover of certain businesses. Governments do that. The family was heavily burdened,…

My grandfather was forced to immigrate from Japan to Canada in 1910. As I learned, he owned many sake factories in Japan, which were nationalized in a government takeover of certain businesses. Governments do that. The family was heavily burdened, and the government pressured them to move across the Pacific.

Over the next century, our family prospered under the Canadian government, with some family members coming to the United States.

One reflection …

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Forced immigration and the American dream: a physician’s story

Health policy

Health insurers are ignoring price transparency rules at the expense of private practice

Since January 1, 2023, the Transparency in Coverage Rule required health insurance providers and health insurers to provide price information to participants in a publicly accessible place. This means consumers should, in theory, be able to go to any payer's…

Since January 1, 2023, the Transparency in Coverage Rule required health insurance providers and health insurers to provide price information to participants in a publicly accessible place. This means consumers should, in theory, be able to go to any payer’s website and see what different doctors, hospitals, and health systems are charging for the same services. The law was meant to allow consumers the ability to shop for health care …

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Health insurers are ignoring price transparency rules at the expense of private practice

Health policy

Uncovering health care’s true challenges: beyond doctor-patient dynamics

There are frequent accusations against physicians and other health care professionals regarding their behavior and/or education: they cannot communicate, are misogynist, racist, and ageist, and are poorly educated, despite American physicians training longer than those in other developed countries. But…

There are frequent accusations against physicians and other health care professionals regarding their behavior and/or education: they cannot communicate, are misogynist, racist, and ageist, and are poorly educated, despite American physicians training longer than those in other developed countries. But are these complainants aiming at the most obvious, though not most significant, target? There are more pressing problems than patient-provider relationships, as serious as they are, weightier concerns that are …

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Uncovering health care’s true challenges: beyond doctor-patient dynamics

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Proposition F and equity in San Francisco [PODCAST]

Join medical student Elizabeth Picazo to explore the intersection of health care and politics. Elizabeth shares her insights on the implications of Proposition F in San Francisco, discussing its impact on marginalized communities and the role of physicians in advocating…

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Join medical student Elizabeth Picazo to explore the intersection of health care and politics. Elizabeth shares her insights on the implications of Proposition F in San Francisco, discussing its impact on marginalized communities and the role of physicians in advocating for equitable health care policies.

​Elizabeth Picazo is a medical student.

She …

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Proposition F and equity in San Francisco [PODCAST]

Medical education

Supporting migrant adolescents

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There is a public health crisis in America right now among the migrant population. Chicago is dealing with a measles outbreak. Many parts of America are similarly affected, according to the CDC Measles Dashboard. Health care for migrant children and…

There is a public health crisis in America right now among the migrant population. 

Chicago is dealing with a measles outbreak. Many parts of America are similarly affected, according to the CDC Measles Dashboard.

Health care for migrant children and adolescents in Chicago and other sanctuary cities needs greater focus with increased federal funding.

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Supporting migrant adolescents

Health policy

Harnessing U.S. health care’s resources to navigate the next decade

American health care faces persistent issues with consolidation, workforce shortages, integration of new technologies, and unrelenting economic pressure. In 2023, technologies such as clinical decision support (CDS) and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools continued to emerge rapidly, offering both promise…

American health care faces persistent issues with consolidation, workforce shortages, integration of new technologies, and unrelenting economic pressure. In 2023, technologies such as clinical decision support (CDS) and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools continued to emerge rapidly, offering both promise and risk. Meanwhile, even as long-standing care and business models are upended, the ripple effects of COVID-19 continue. Physician shortages are growing, especially in primary care, though advanced practice clinicians …

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Harnessing U.S. health care’s resources to navigate the next decade

Health policy

The Supreme Court must consider science, not pseudo-science, in public health rulings

Measles is on the rise in more than a dozen states, an alarming surge for a vaccine-preventable disease eliminated in the United States nearly 25 years ago. Meanwhile, young women exposed to relentless unscientific deception by social media algorithms are…

Measles is on the rise in more than a dozen states, an alarming surge for a vaccine-preventable disease eliminated in the United States nearly 25 years ago. Meanwhile, young women exposed to relentless unscientific deception by social media algorithms are abandoning hormonal contraception in favor of significantly less effective methods that result in more unwanted pregnancies. In Louisiana, women with nonviable …

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The Supreme Court must consider science, not pseudo-science, in public health rulings

Conditions and diseases

Navigating organizational dysfunction: lessons from Boeing

If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going—at one time, public opinion of an engineering company run by engineers. Today, perception is a little different. The multinational conglomerate and defense contractor owns some staggering recent mishaps—safety systems, door plugs, unclear technical…

If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going—at one time, public opinion of an engineering company run by engineers. Today, perception is a little different. The multinational conglomerate and defense contractor owns some staggering recent mishaps—safety systems, door plugs, unclear technical issues. A disconnect between senior management and hands-on employees is reported. Analysts consider recent events symptoms of longer-standing organizational pathology, finally coming to light.

In American business, executives win leadership positions …

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Navigating organizational dysfunction: lessons from Boeing

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Medicine is not apolitical: Your vote dictates your ability to practice medicine

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It's Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. The day after Super Tuesday. I am sitting in the library, taking a break from writing a final paper for my health economics class, when I see a Politico article: "San Francisco's Proposition F passed."…

It’s Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. The day after Super Tuesday. I am sitting in the library, taking a break from writing a final paper for my health economics class, when I see a Politico article: “San Francisco’s Proposition F passed.”

3,000 miles away from my hometown and my medical school, all I can think about are the patients I served in the hospital who were barely …

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Medicine is not apolitical: Your vote dictates your ability to practice medicine

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Health care waste exposed [PODCAST]

We are joined by Edward Hoffer, an internal medicine physician, to explore the alarming levels of waste plaguing the U.S. health care system. Together, we shine a light on the various culprits behind this inefficiency, ranging from unnecessary treatments to…

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We are joined by Edward Hoffer, an internal medicine physician, to explore the alarming levels of waste plaguing the U.S. health care system. Together, we shine a light on the various culprits behind this inefficiency, ranging from unnecessary treatments to bloated administrative costs. Edward sheds light on the root causes of …

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Health care waste exposed [PODCAST]

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