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Rethinking patient payments: Why billing is the new frontline of patient care

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Blake Walker discusses his article, "From caregivers to collectors: Navigating the new landscape of patient payments." He descri...

Why funding cuts to academic medical centers impact all of us

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Orthopedic surgeon Adil S. Ahmed discusses his article, "Academic medical centers under threat: the impact of funding cuts." He outlines the essential...

Navigating physician non-competes: a strategy for staying put

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article, "5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family." He shares his personal experience o...

Mindful negotiation: practical strategies for physician self-advocacy

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why physicians find negotiating challenging—and what they can do to negotiat...

Understanding therapy beyond crisis management

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anesthesiologist and psychotherapist Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why real therapy isn't just about crisis." She challenges the common misc...

Misconceptions about food allergy safety in the skies

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapist and food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "Flying with food allergies: Combating misconceptions and advoca...

Navigating the path from physician burnout to career balance

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Kara Pepper discusses her article, "From burnout to balance: 5 stages of career transformation." Drawing from her own jour...

Survival strategies for marginalized physicians

06 May 2025

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Family physician Atharva Joshi discusses his article, "How the system hunts physicians who refuse to kneel." He argues that the health care system oft...

Avoiding leadership pitfalls: strategies for success in health care

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Management consultant and author Roger A. Gerard discusses his article, "10 ways health care leaders sabotage their own success—and how to stop." He...

Understanding the ADHD brain: support, empowerment, and managing challenges

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Why ADHD kids struggle and how we can truly help," sharing insights from her perspective as...

Acknowledging the silent grief of vanishing twin syndrome

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Research scientist Nichole Cubbage discusses her article, "The silent grief of vanishing twin syndrome: Why words matter in health care." She explains...

C. Everett Koop's defining stand against the tobacco industry

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, "C. Everett Koop's fearless fight against the tobacco industry," drawn from his biography ...

Focusing on medicine's core, not administrative chores

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Grace E. Terrell discusses her article, "Physicians must innovate and focus on medicine's core, not chores." She introduces the co...

Pandemic reflections: a nurse anesthetist on trauma, loss, and finding hope

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nurse anesthetist Christine King discusses her article, "The heartbreaking pandemic story I will never forget." Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic fi...

Ditching insurance: How direct pay models enable personalized patient care

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Jay K. Joshi discusses his article, "Why patients and doctors are ditching insurance for personalized care." He explains that as trad...

Overcoming the curse of knowledge: Why doctors need to translate medicine

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Communications consultant and attorney Heather Hansen discusses her article, "Why every doctor needs a translator." Drawing on her background as a med...

Practical advice for physicians seeking joy and well-being

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palliative care physician and author Alen Voskanian discusses his article, "Discover the secrets to regaining joy in medicine," based on an excerpt fr...

Addressing the crisis in rural health care access and outcomes

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Edward Hoffer discusses his article, "Can rural health care be saved?" He outlines the significant health care disparities...

Buying into a medical practice: key legal and financial checks for physicians

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "What every physician should know before buying into a medical practice." He emphasizes that ...

Customer relationship management tools to beat physician burnout and regain practice control

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Child psychiatrist and entrepreneur Marissa Caudill discusses her article, "How a customer relationship management tool (CRM) can help physicians rega...

Taking a break from medicine: a physician assistant's journey from burnout to world travel

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician assistant David Olson discusses his article, "Taking a break from medicine: a journey to rediscover joy and purpose." He describes feeling t...

Spreading hope one card at a time for doctors' well-being

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey, physician coach Erin Hurley, and patient advocate Dawn Veselka discuss their article, "Spreading...

Fitness, mindset, and nutrition: Unlocking longevity after 60

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres discusses his article "The key to longevity: fitness, mindset, and nutrition." He challenges societal a...

Healers or criminals: the alarming trend of physician prosecution

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians." He argues tha...

A surgeon's startling ketamine experience

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

General surgeon Arthur Williams discusses his article "A surgeon's battle with ketamine-induced hallucinations." He shares an account from his novel o...

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

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine and infectious disease physician and author Joshua D. Hartzell discusses his article "Leading with care: How health care leadership ...

Why the FDA's outdated prescription rules hinder access to birth control and naloxone

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Surgeon and author Jeffrey A. Singer discusses his article "The FDA's outdated prescription rules are failing women and opioid users." He argues that ...

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

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Gavin Magaha discusses his article "Advancing drug discount programs starts with collaboration and clarity." He outlines how the...

Funding physician wellness: a guide to getting programs approved

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "How to get physician wellness programs funded: a proven path forward." Drawing ...

How to build a culture where physicians feel valued

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Jeffry A. Peters discusses his article "Ending physicians' addiction to unhappiness," focusing on the systemic factors fueling w...

Managing social media for better teen mental health

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Child psychiatrist Ellen K. Feldman discusses her article "How social media is shaping teen mental health and what we can do about it," highlighting t...

Why more medical students are leaving medicine before residency

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Medical student Christopher Nmai discusses his article, "Leaving medicine is not a failure: It might be the change you always needed." Christopher sha...

Why health care workers deserve more than a thank you

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anesthesiologist Colleen Naglee discusses her article, "We should tip health care workers too." Colleen reflects on the rise of tipping culture in eve...

Why health care is collapsing under corporate greed

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family nurse practitioner Bettina Reed discusses her article, "The hidden crisis in health care: How corporate greed is destroying patient care." Draw...

How AI and genetics are revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care." Muhamad explor...

How AI can eliminate bias and inefficiency in health care billing

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Tim Wetherill discusses his article, "Why AI is the perfect neutral arbiter for health care claims." Tim explores how deeply embed...

Disability insurance done right: the financial lifeline every physician needs

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lif...

Why SIBO is often misdiagnosed as IBS

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel discusses his article, "SIBO and IBS: the hidden link keeping millions in pain." Mark explains how small intestinal b...

How systemic racism impacts health outcomes across a lifetime

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician coach Seema Pattni discusses her article, "Why racism in health care is still an emergency." Seema reflects on a painful encounter with an e...

How to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executives Susan L. Montminy and Marlene Icenhower discuss their article, "Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error ...

Starting a pediatric critical care transport program from scratch

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric critical care physician Kyle Willsey discusses his article, "When every second counts: the evolving challenges of pediatric transport." He s...

How endometriosis affects fertility and what you can do

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her article, "Endometriosis and fertility: What every woman should know." She explores how endometri...

Data accuracy failures in health care

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How data accuracy failures are costing lives and money in health care." He explor...

Why it's OK to feel conflicted about motherhood

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist and author Margo Lowy discusses her article, "Maternal ambivalence: the side of motherhood no one talks about." She explores the often...

Why hand washing isn't enough to stop infections in hospitals

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency physician W. Frank Peacock discusses his article, "What if a doctor didn't wash their hands between patients?" He explores the critical role...

How diversity transforms health care and patient outcomes

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "Why diversity in medicine saves lives." Pamela shares powerful stories from her career, like ...

Rebuilding after disaster: lessons in community resilience

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician Derek W. Moss discusses his article, "How natural disasters reveal resilience and the power of community." Derek reflects on the aftermat...

Mastering the language of medicine

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician." Paige compares master...

Why doctors love AI scribes—and the risks they bring

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urologist David Canes discusses his article, "Why AI scribes are changing medicine and the hidden risks you must know." He shares insights from using ...

Protecting immigrant families: a pediatrician's call to action

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Developmental pediatrician Fiorella Castillo discusses her article, "Advocating for immigrant children: a doctor's perspective." Fiorella shares her f...

Transforming patient care with motivational interviewing

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroenterologist Steven Pearce, health care consultant Bruce A. Berger, and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "How motivational i...

Essential skills for physician leaders in health care

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Susannah Eastwick discusses her article, "Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care....

Adventure as medicine: the wellness benefits of travel

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician Stacey Funt discusses her article, "The healing power of travel: How adventure transforms mind, body, and spirit." Stacey explores how trave...

Match Day 2025: Safeguarding the future of medical students amid crisis

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, "Match Day 2025: Protecting our students' futures." She explores the unpreced...

Pain as a messenger: What your skin is telling you

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Osteopathic physician Amelia L. Bueche discusses her article, "From skin to soul: What pain reveals about our health." In this episode, Amelia delves ...

Why abuse in health care is forcing doctors to leave the profession

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatrist Devina Maya Wadhwa discusses her article, "How abuse in health care is driving doctors out of medicine." In this episode, Devina shares h...

Why leaving medicine feels like escaping a cult

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former OB/GYN resident and physician coach Chelsea Turgeon discusses her article, "Why does leaving medicine feel like escaping a cult?" In this episo...

Raising financially savvy kids: a doctor's guide to empowering future leaders

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric gastroenterologist Michele Cho-Dorado discusses her article, "Empowering our children with financial literacy: Raising bold thought leaders ...

Addressing systemic challenges behind rising ER wait times

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Aiden Feng discusses the article, "Rising ER wait times signal larger health system challenges." In this episode, Aiden examines h...

How The Far Side reshaped my view of science and medicine

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Ryan McCarthy discusses the article, "What The Far Side taught me about belonging in science." In this episode, Ryan refle...

Embracing compassion in family medicine

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Dan Muntean discusses the article, "The heart of family medicine: a doctor's journey of compassion and care." In this episode, Dan sh...

Compassionate solutions for food allergies in air travel

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lianne Mandelbaum, a leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers, discusses the article, "Navigating the uncertai...

Rising health insurance costs challenge small medical practices

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Tony Gerk discusses the article, "Even medical practices aren't immune from the high cost of employer-provided health insurance." In ...

Unpacking the Faustian bargain of modern medicine

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Corinne Rao discusses the article, "The Faustian bargain of modern medicine." In this episode, Corinne explores the modern...

Improving type 1 diabetes screening awareness among women

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Board-certified pediatric endocrinologist, field medical director for type 1 diabetes immunology (T1D) at Sanofi, and T1D survivor Shara Bialo discuss...

Navigating long-term parental leave for fathers in medicine

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neurohospitalist and clinical neurophysiologist Franklyn Rocha Cabrero discusses the article, "Missing prescription: long-term parental leave for fath...

How vague termination clauses can ruin a doctor's career

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health law attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "Doctors beware: How vague contracts put your job at risk," revealing how poorly defined termi...

How generative AI can transform cardiovascular disease prevention

07 Mar 2025

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Cardiology and preventive medicine fellow Anand Shah discusses his article, "The role generative AI can play in cardiovascular education for patients,...

How illegal cosmetic procedures are putting patients at risk

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician and author Kate Dee discusses her article, "Medspa madness: How illegal practices are putting patients in peril" and book, Med Spa Mayhem: T...

How poor doctor-patient communication leads to worse outcomes

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "How poor communication is killing patients and burning out doctors," exploring the devastatin...

How to combat the rise of health care ransomware

04 Mar 2025

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Health care executive Cecil Pineda discusses his article, "Under siege: the escalating ransomware crisis in health care," examining the alarming rise ...

Why physicians must uphold their oath in challenging times

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, "Doctors, grounded in our oath, must act now more than ever," reflecting on t...

How innovation can reduce disparities in cancer care

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Shamar Young discusses his article, "Geographic disparities in advanced cancer care: a call for innovation," highlighting the unev...

How innovative partnerships are reshaping patient safety

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Timothy McDonald discusses his article, "How innovative partnerships are transforming patient safety in health care," highlighting...

Emergency departments as primary care safety nets

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "The ER doctor who became the new PCP." In this compelling conversation, Pamela explains her t...

Enhancing early language skills with focused attention

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician John D. Michael discusses his article, "How attention therapy transforms speech delay in young children." In this engaging conversation, ...

Tobacco tactics in modern cannabis marketing

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician Gary Kirkilas discusses his article, "Cannabis advertising takes a page from the tobacco playbook." In this conversation, Gary explains h...

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

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician advocate Kim Downey and family physician Todd Otten discuss their article, "Long-term impacts of physician suicide on patients and doctors."...

Rethinking time management: Finding balance in a physician's life

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Laura Suttin discusses her KevinMD article, "An argument against time management." In this episode, Laura explores the pressures phys...

Why are only physicians prosecuted under HIPAA?

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his KevinMD article, "The criminal enforcement of HIPAA." In this episode, Muhamad d...

Navigating the complexities of at-home hormone tests

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her KevinMD article, "The rise of at-home hormone tests: a double-edged sword for patients." In this...

Innovative training strategies to reduce physician burnout

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Orthopedic surgeon Yoshihiro Katsuura discusses his KevinMD article, "It's not a normal job, folks: How 3 elemental forces of reality shape the profes...

Enhancing physician practice with strategic AI tools

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dermatologist Michael Sherling discusses his KevinMD article, "Where physicians need to implement AI first." In this episode, Michael examines the pot...

Enhancing vaccine uptake for pan-respiratory viruses

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician Christina Suh discusses the KevinMD article, "More than just the flu: Helping families and doctors prepare for pan-respiratory viruses." ...

Balancing technology and personal care in modern health care

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency physician Drew Remignanti discusses his KevinMD article, "High tech should not replace high talk and high touch in health care." In this epi...

Managing litigation and medical malpractice stress

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, "Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome ...

Exploring the rapid impact of AI on modern medicine

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Melvin Speisman discusses his KevinMD article, "How AI is transforming medicine faster than ever before." In this episode,...

Understanding social credit scores in health care enforcement

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses the KevinMD article "The role of social credit scores in the enforcement of h...

Strategies to reduce EHR burden for women in medicine

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician and physician coach Diane W. Shannon discusses her KevinMD article, "Why women doctors spend more time on EHRs and what it...

Supporting family caregivers: insights from a rare medical crisis

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Bane, senior program officer, discusses his KevinMD article, "How a family caregiver saved my life during a rare medical crisis." He explores th...

Auto-brewery syndrome: Navigating diagnosis and advocacy

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nurse researcher Barbara Cordell discusses her KevinMD article, "My husband's rare drunken disease made me an international advocate." She explores th...

Understanding the testosterone surge: risks, trends, and solutions in men's health

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Scott Selinger discusses his KevinMD article, "The testosterone surge: Are men chasing solutions or creating new risks?", ...

How the ARISE model transforms feedback into professional growth

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alicia DiGiammarino, an expert in health professions education innovation and research, discusses her KevinMD article, "Transform feedback into growth...

How physicians can address pain and recovery with empathy and resilience

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Bueche, an osteopathic physician, discusses her KevinMD article, "This perspective will change how physicians address pain and recovery." Ameli...

Transforming dementia care with better detection tools

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neuroscientist Adrian Owen discusses his KevinMD article, "A wake-up call for dementia detection: the urgent need for precision tools across health ca...

Physician suicide: Understanding the silent epidemic and finding solutions

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Muhamad Aly Rifai, a psychiatrist, discusses his KevinMD article "Physician suicide: Addressing the silent epidemic." In this episode, Muhamad delves ...

Marijuana's hidden threat to fertility and family planning

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her KevinMD article, "Why is no one listening? The urgent impact of marijuana on fertility." In this...

Breaking free from perfectionism: a healing journey

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jillian Rigert, an oral medicine specialist and radiation oncology research fellow, discusses her KevinMD article, "Is perfectionism something to stri...

How to excel in dermatology residency: a program coordinator's guide

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A dermatology program coordinator, Christina Iwanik, discusses the KevinMD article, "Ways that one can succeed in dermatology residency: words of wisd...

Why the U.S. health care system is failing and how to fix it

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Featuring cardiologist Mark Goldfarb, who discusses his KevinMD article "Why the U.S. health care system is failing patients—what every American sho...