Podcasts about access to care

Dr. Brooke Salzman discusses Antiracist Approaches to Clinical Care, which she wrote as part of the free Antiracism Module funded by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation. She talks about how to recognize and focus on biases; admitting and addressing our own biases, which is a critical step in becoming antiracist; the importance of diversifying the healthcare workforce by including representation, which is an effective way to improve access to care and reduce disparities; interprofessional teamwork; competencies to foster mutual respect; responding to racist patients; the necessity for organizations to have clear policies that protect staff, among other topics.    

Raising awareness about disparities in cancers impacting women, screening among Indigenous populations, and barriers to accessing care is essential. The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is dedicating to providing up-to-date information on approaches to improving women's health screening, education, and prevention in Indigenous subpopulations. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Tricia Numan, MD, assistant professor of pathology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center about geographical challenges to accessing care and strategies for culturally tailored approaches for indigenous women.    “[There] are some major things that have happened in not so recent past to native populations, and I think it's really important for health care providers to take that recent history into account when they're caring for native patients.” – Tricia Numan, MD   “If you want to culturally tailor your health care I think that it's very important, because it's not a one size fits all.”   Tricia Numan, MD Gynecologic Pathologist Assistant Professor of Pathology Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Department of Indigenous Cancer Health Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo, New York Resources:  Roswell Park Department of Indigenous Cancer Health Oncology Issues Roswell Park Article  

In today's episode, Dr. Mitchell Posner, Dr. Sarah Shubeck, and Dr. Jelani Williams on the University of Chicago Medicine's new Comprehensive Cancer Center. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new center is a seven-floor, 575,000-square-foot building planned to have 80 private beds and 90 consultation and outpatient rooms. At the moment, the center is anticipated to see 200,000 outpatient visits and 5000 inpatient admissions annually. This would be the city of Chicago's first freestanding cancer pavilion.How will we ensure that this new center prioritizes the community's needs? In Chicago's South Side, cancer death rates are twice the national average, and cancer is also the second-leading cause of death on the South Side behind heart disease. In this conversation, you'll hear about the center's development, what patients can expect, and most importantly, the Department of Surgery's commitment to ensure the cancer center supports those who are most vulnerable. Dr. Mitchell Posner is the Thomas D. Jones Distinguished Service Professor of Surgery, Chief of the Section of General Surgery, and the Chief Clinical Officer of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. From clinical trials for cancer treatment to his more than 250 articles, abstracts, and book chapters, Dr. Posner is a leading authority in the management of upper gastrointestinal cancers. He is frequently voted among the country's best doctors. He is the past president of the Society of Surgical Oncology. He is deputy editor of the Annals of Surgical Oncology and section editor for the gastrointestinal cancer section of the journal Cancer. He served as chairman of the Gastrointestinal Committee of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG).Dr. Sarah Shubeck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Surgery. She is a Breast Surgical oncologist specializing in breast surgery, cancer, and benign disease treatment. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Shubeck's research has been published in many journals including Cancer, JAMA Surgery, and Annals of Surgical Oncology.Dr. Jelani Williams is a 5th-year general surgery resident at the University of Chicago. He is an aspiring surgical oncologist and attended the Eastern Virginia Medical School. He has published research on predictive models and surgery for metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors as well as the use of machine learning to distinguish benign and malignant thyroid nodules amongst other topics. Deep Cuts: Exploring Equity in Surgery comes to you from the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago, which is located on Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi land.Our executive producer is Tony Liu. Our senior producers are Alia Abiad, Caroline Montag, and Chuka Onuh. Our production team includes Megan Teramoto, Ria Sood, Ishaan Kumar, and Daniel Correa Bucio. Our senior editor and production coordinator is Nihar Rama. Our editorial team also includes Beryl Zhou and Julianna Kenny-Serrano. The intro song you hear at the beginning of our show is “Love, Money Part 2” from Chicago's own Sen Morimoto off of Sooper Records. Our cover art is from Leia Chen.A special thanks this week to Dr. Jeffrey Matthews — for his leadership, vision, and commitment to caring for the most vulnerable in our communities. Let us know — what have you most enjoyed about our podcast. Where do you see room for improvement? You can reach out to us on Instagram @deepcutssurgery. Find out more about our work at deepcuts.surgery.uchicago.edu.

Send us a text and chime in!Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) and Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) are enhancing access to surgical care for residents in Yavapai County with the addition of two new general surgeons, Dr. Jeffrey Aguiar-Carlo and Dr. Alexandra Weston. The physicians bring expertise in general surgery, including the specialization of robotic-assisted procedures – a rapidly growing area of innovation at YRMC. The arrival of Drs. Aguiar-Carlo and Weston follow the addition of Dr. Shane Monnett who joined YRMC last year. A fourth general surgeon, Dr. Shane Moore, will join the team in August. Together, the growing team is... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yrmc-welcomes-new-surgeons-that-will-expand-access-to-care/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

A long awaited report into the safety and quality of healthcare has found that overall access to care at both primary and hospital level has deteriorated. 

Essential Hospitals play an indispensable role in keeping all Americans healthy, including rural Americans. In this episode, explore how our members meet patients where they are through integrated systems of care and training of health care providers.

March 14, 2025 - State Health Commissioner Jim McDonald talks about access to obesity medication and dental services, while also providing an update the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.

People always ask how they can get in involved... and sometimes the time requirement seems daunting. In this episode, I visit with Kelli Bingham to learn what they do at Harmony Health to help create dental health equity in communities that need it. She explains what they do and how we all could be a part of it at a level we feel comfortable with.  Resources: https://harmonyhealthfoundation.org/ kelli@harmonyhealthfoundation.org    

People always ask how they can get in involved... and sometimes the time requirement seems daunting. In this episode, I visit with Kelli Bingham to learn what they do at Harmony Health to help create dental health equity in communities that need it. She explains what they do and how we all could be a part of it at a level we feel comfortable with.  Resources: https://harmonyhealthfoundation.org/ kelli@harmonyhealthfoundation.org    

In this episode, we break the cycle of women's healthcare with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C. Nikki is a reproductive rights advocate, licensed Physician Assistant, and founder/CEO of Take Back Trust, a platform empowering individuals navigating reproductive healthcare. With over a decade of gynecological expertise, 60,000+ social media followers, and experience as a Progressive News Correspondent and abortion fund board member, Nikki combines innovation, advocacy, and education to expand access to equitable care and inspire change. Today's Topics: What are the biggest concerns women face since recent election results? Should you stock up on birth control or switch to long-term options like IUDs or implants? How funding cuts to reproductive health programs may strip access to affordable routine care like pap smears and STI testing. Addressing the growing gap in healthcare access for women across socioeconomic lines. Will policies further limit family planning options, like IVF or egg freezing? Preparing the next generation: How can we protect the rights of daughters, nieces, and mentees? They called us hysterical when we warned about Roe. They said we were crazy when we fought to protect abortion rights. And yet, here we are. We can't afford to wait. We can't afford to be silenced. When it comes to our bodies, our futures, and our freedom, our voices matter more than ever. Let's turn “hysterical” into unstoppable. Tune in now and join the fight for a future where healthcare is a right—not a privilege. Sync up with Nikki: Instagram: @nikkivinck TikTok: @nikkivinck Website: takebacktrust.com

"My job is to figure out ways to get cats fixed. It's about strategy, collaboration, and making humane care accessible to every community." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. In this reflective and forward-thinking episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron takes center stage, offering listeners an intimate look at her mission and the exciting plans for 2025. Joined by Mike Phillips of Urban Cat League, Stacy discusses her journey of nearly three decades in animal welfare and the evolving goals of the podcast. With the motto "See it, Fix it, Solve it" at its core, Stacy outlines the strategic initiatives aimed at achieving humane solutions for community cats. Listeners will gain insight into key topics, including the United Spay Alliance's efforts to bolster spay/neuter programs, the role of collaboration with social services, and the challenges of succession planning in rescue organizations. This episode is packed with innovative ideas, from the importance of accessible veterinary training (hello, wet labs!) to the transformative potential of tools like the Community Cat Calculator. Whether you're a seasoned TNR practitioner or a new advocate for feline welfare, Stacy's passion and strategic perspective will leave you inspired to take action in your own community. Press Play Now For: The 2025 vision for community cat care: strategy and sustainability. Behind the scenes at the United Spay Alliance and its groundbreaking programs. The role of social service organizations in supporting community cats. Succession planning tips for rescue organizations and fostering the next generation of advocates. Tools like the Community Cat Calculator to assess and address feline population needs. How post-pandemic innovations are shaping the future of adoptions and clinic operations. Resources Mentioned: United Spay Alliance Community Cat Calculator Tool National Kitten Coalition Community Cat Workshops University of the Pacific - Community Cat Program Management Course Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

In this episode, Kelly Macken-Marble, CEO of Osceola Medical Center, shares insights into the hospital's recent initiatives, including launching a new mental health and substance abuse treatment program. She discusses the challenges of providing care in a rural setting and the importance of adapting to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community, with a focus on expanding services in 2025.

Andrew Kemp, OD, FAAO, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Houston College of Optometry and AOA's 2022 Optometric Educator of the Year Award winner, who is providing hands-on education in a community-based clinic. Working with optometry students at a clinic in Dallas, Dr. Kemp is proud to provide a wide variety of care to an underserved population. His goal as an educator is to foster an environment where students are comfortable asking questions, going through the process, and making decisions in a clinical environment. His personal passions include glaucoma care, specialty contact lenses, and billing and coding.  Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.

In this episode of Leaders in Medical Billing, Chanie Gluck speaks with Nio Queiro, the founder of Queiro Group and the Chief Strategy Officer for Nashville General Hospital. Nio shared her incredible journey in the healthcare industry, which spans over 30 years and includes roles such as the SVP of Revenue Cycle at Tufts Medicine and consulting positions with major organizations like Deloitte.  Nio's story is one of resilience and transformation. She recounted a life-changing health crisis in 2021 that led her to reevaluate her purpose and ultimately start her own consulting firm. Her firm focuses on organizational transformation, AI management, and leadership development, all aimed at creating empathy-led patient experiences.   One of the highlights of our conversation was Nio's book, "Joy Notes," which emphasizes the importance of finding joy even in difficult times. She explained how music and neuroscience can help shift our emotional states, offering practical advice for listeners to incorporate joy into their daily lives.  Nio also discussed her work at Nashville General Hospital, where she is dedicated to ensuring access to care for all residents in Middle Tennessee. She emphasized the importance of seeing patients as whole individuals and tailoring care to their cultural and personal needs.  We also touched on the critical issue of workforce development in the revenue cycle industry. Nio is actively involved in educating the next generation of professionals through online courses, internships, and fellowships, aiming to bridge the workforce gap and bring fresh talent into the field.  Lastly, Nio announced her upcoming podcast, "Joy and Gratitude," which will launch in January. The podcast will focus on real-life issues and how to navigate them with joy and gratitude.  For more insights and takeaways, visit www.leadersinmedicalbilling.com. This episode is sponsored by 4D Global, empowering medical billing companies to grow through offshore staffing. Visit them at www.4DGlobalInc.com

“97 percent of Meals on Wheels clients say that this type of programming does help them keep their pets. So it is really impactful and we're so grateful for that.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this episode, Stacy LeBaron dives into the inspiring intersection of pet welfare and human services with Morgan Hulquist of Meals on Wheels America and Dan Capone of Meals on Wheels South Texas. They discuss the groundbreaking Meals on Wheels Loves Pets program, which provides pet food, veterinary care, and emergency boarding for the pets of homebound seniors. With this unique approach, Meals on Wheels is helping clients maintain cherished bonds with their animals, often their primary source of comfort and companionship. Morgan and Dan highlight the program's nationwide growth, supported by partnerships like PetSmart Charities, and share stories that reveal the profound impact these services have on clients' lives. From local pet food deliveries to connecting seniors with animal welfare resources, Meals on Wheels is tackling both logistical challenges and emotional needs to keep pets and people together. Listeners will learn how this program supports social connection and alleviates financial pressures, enabling seniors to keep their beloved pets close despite challenges. Discover the powerful role pets play in reducing isolation and learn how communities can rally together to expand this compassionate model. Tune in to explore how Meals on Wheels is innovating to serve not just meals, but also love, care, and peace of mind for seniors and their four-legged family members. Press Play Now For: The Power of Pets: How Meals on Wheels serves seniors and their beloved companions Keeping Pets at Home: Meals on Wheels Loves Pets program and its impact New Frontiers in Pet Care: From emergency boarding to veterinary partnerships Meeting Unique Needs: Finding solutions for pet food delivery challenges A Compassionate Approach: Building trust with pet-owning clients National Reach, Local Touch: Expanding pet programs through community partnerships Future Aspirations: Morgan's vision for a fully pet-inclusive Meals on Wheels Resources Mentioned: Meals on Wheels Find Meals Locator Meals on Wheels South Texas United Spay Alliance - Find Spay & Neuter Help

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care. Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide. Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.

It is crucial that multidisciplinary cancer care teams stay informed about upcoming changes to Medicare Part D under the Inflation Reduction Act. To support this effort, the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is committed to providing updated information on health care policy changes, ensuring that both providers and patients are aware of the financial benefits. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Lindsey Greenleaf, JD, MBA, solution leader in federal and state policy at ADVI Health and Pam Traxel, senior vice president of alliance development and philanthropy at American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network, to discuss the impact of these policy updates. Ms. Greenleaf sheds light on the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap that will take place for Part D patients in 2025 and how future pricing policy could have an effect on drug innovation. Ms. Traxel expands on benefits and challenges involved with providing updates to oncologists on the new Medicare Part D cap, with the goal of ensuring that all patients who could benefit are aware.    “I think the most important thing that oncologists and their practices can do is to make sure that they are providing information to patients about the fact that there is a change that will hopefully allow patients to better afford their cancer care.” -Pam Traxel   “The second key piece of the Inflation Reduction Act related to Part D has to do with Part D benefit redesign, and that is what kicks in January 1, 2025, and that is a very notable, very positive change to the law where we finally have a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap that will be in place for Part D patients. This is a huge win for cancer patients, specifically due to the historically very high out-of-pocket costs for oral cancer drugs.” -Lindsey Greenleaf   Lindsey Greenleaf, JD, MBA  Solution Leader, Federal & State Policy  ADVI Health, LLC  Austin, TX    Pam Traxel  Senior Vice President of Alliance Development and Philanthropy  American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network  Silver Spring, MD      This podcast was developed in connection with the Oncology State Society Policy Program and made possible with support by Johnson & Johnson.   Resources: ACCC Access, Payment & Reimbursement CMS Medicare Part D Improvements

During this episode of the NASP Podcast, Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of NASP, speaks with Amy Niles, the Chief Mission Officer of the PAN Foundation, about the impact of advocacy and education on enhancing access to care in the face of rising health care costs, the 2025 Medicare reforms and what NASP members need to know, as well as the many initiatives and tools the PAN Foundation employs to help patients who might otherwise walk away from the pharmacy counter.   

Active-duty individuals in the military sometimes face unique circumstances when seeking fertility care. Learn more about the ins and outs with a former military fertility physician. Hosted by Dr. Timothy Hickman with special guest retired Colonel Dr. Micah Hill. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!  

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, to discuss the transformative potential of self-collection for cervical cancer screening. Dr. MacLaughlin explains how this innovative method differs from traditional screening processes and shares the latest FDA-approved options available to patients. We review the current research, examining the accuracy and effectiveness of self-collection through large-scale studies and its successful implementation in other countries. The conversation also highlights the public health implications, including how self-collection can empower individuals, enhance access to screening in underserved areas, and ultimately reduce cervical cancer rates. Join us as we explore the future of cervical cancer screening and the critical role of community engagement in promoting this life-saving approach. Did you connect with this episode? Share your thoughts with us on social media using #CervivorPodcast or by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emailing us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   For more Cervivor-related content, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cervivor.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Cervivor on all social media platforms. If you would like to be interviewed as a potential guest for an upcoming episode or would like to request a speaker or topic for a future podcast episode, email us at info@cervivor.org. More About The Guest: Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic with a passion for cervical cancer elimination. She co-chairs the HPV Self-Collection work group for the American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer and previously co-chaired the IT/EHR group for their Primary HPV Screening Initiative. She has served as a subject matter expert for NORC in their work with the Federal Cervical Cancer Collaborative on the Cervical Cancer Moonshot℠ Roundtable Series and with HRSA's Office of Women's Health Cervical Cancer ECHO Learning Series for Safety-Net Settings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cervivor/support

Nicole Livanos JD, MPP, Director of State Affairs from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) joins our host in this episode to discuss public policy impacting nursing and regulation. In a fast-paced field with changing health and safety concerns, Livanos shares how important it is for nurses to get involved and stay informed on new legislation affecting OHNs and the workforce. Livanos shares her own experience working in public policy, recent NCSBN advocacy, and concurs with Stephanie Weinsier on how listeners can use resources at AAOHN to get involved.

En el episodio de hoy, el presentador invitado, el Dr. Carlos Rodríguez, especialista en medicina interna de Little Company of Mary y la Dra. Lorena González, cirujana de mamas de City of Hope, hablan sobre la salud de los senos, la genética del cáncer de mama y lo que puede hacer en su vida para ser más astuta que el cáncer de mama.In today's episode guest host Dr. Carlos Rodriguez, Internal Medicine Specialist at Little Company of Mary and Dr. Lorena Gonzalez, Breast Surgeon at City of Hope discuss breast health, the genetics of breast cancer and what you can do your life to outsmart breast cancer.Previously recorded as a Her Health episode in January 2023.

In this Spotlight Episode host Stacey Richter discusses the management of oncology side effects with Dan Nardi, CEO of Reimagine Care. Highlighting the challenges cancer patients face, especially following chemotherapy which often leads to nausea and readmissions, the conversation delves into how Reimagine Care facilitates at-home integrative cancer care.   Their services focus on proactive and reactive support via AI-driven tools like 'Remy' to assist patients outside of clinical environments. This approach aims to reduce emergency visits and improve patient outcomes while easing the workload on healthcare providers. The discussion underscores the role of patient reported outcomes and the integration of technology with human care to improve the quality of oncology treatment pathways.   To Read the Full Article Notes with Mentioned Links, Visit Our Episode Page . If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Note from Stacey Richter: Pulling off a show like this one is not cheap, and my Aventria business partner Dave Dierk and I are happy to fund the vast majority of it. But yeah, breath of fresh air, and thanks much to the team over at Reimagine Care for their sponsorship. My one disclaimer is that I have not personally vetted the solution, but there is a white paper available where you will also find some insights from Reimagine Care's work with Memorial Hermann Health System. 03:38 Why is it really important to keep track of oncology patients and their side effects? 04:27 Why is cancer treatment such a complex care journey? 05:57 Are there outcome and financial issues that compound when an oncology patient is left to navigate their care journey on their own? 08:53 What is difficult in navigating cancer treatment care pathways, and what does Reimagine Care tackle within that? 09:55 EP157 with Ethan Basch, MD. 10:17 How does Reimagine Care proactively check in with oncology patients to help them navigate their care pathways? 12:41 How does Reimagine Care measure their performance, and how did their work affect patient outcomes? 13:28 The Reimagine Care white paper. 14:57 How do providers feel about Reimagine Care services? 17:37 Where can technology really make a difference in cancer care?

Send us a textValue-based care often focuses on primary care rather than specialties.But can and should that change?Especially when it comes to cardiology.In this HealthBiz Brief, George Aloth, CEO of Chamber Cardio, explains how they are enabling cardiology teams to excel in a value-based system by ensuring providers are rewarded for delivering the right care at the right time.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

What should we expect from the state-level advance of prescribing psychologists, non-physicians who are able to prescribe certain medications? Jeff Singer says their potential for helping patients is strong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New $2 Million Health Innovative fund launched to improve access to care for Islanders, released by Prince Edward Island on 22 August 2024   | Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Prince Edward Island. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. |    The PEI provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders.  The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that support best practices in health care, implementation of new technologies, and application of new approaches across the health care system. The fund is designed to foster innovation and creative solutions to improve health care services for Islanders.  Government has committed $2M to the fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  Applications and proposals will be accepted until end of business day (5:00 pm AST) Thursday, October 3. Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday, October 31.   | You can always access past news from the Province of Prince Edward Island by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/pe/. Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. 

Paul Santilli, a clinical social worker, discusses his paper on the utilization of gun principles and gun handling in psychotherapy. He explains how he integrated gun principles into everyday life and how they can be applied in mental health counseling. The conversation highlights the importance of bridging the gap between firearms culture and mental health culture and the need for cultural competence in the clinical community.Send us a Text Message.

“Think about all the things that cats go through…they're smart, they're clever and we can learn from them.” Are you curious about the evolving landscape of community cat welfare in the United States? In this episode of the Community Cats Podcast, Stacy LeBaron sits down with Danielle Bays, Senior Analyst for Cat Protection and Policy at the Humane Society of the United States. With more than 20 years of experience, Danielle shares her view on the current state of community cat programs, the challenges posed by veterinary shortages, and the logistic solutions being championed nationwide. Danielle discusses her journey from discovering a family of felines in her backyard to building a city-wide community cat program. She emphasizes the importance of effective legislation and policy in supporting these programs and offers practical advice for individuals and organizations facing barriers to spay-neuter services. Join us for an engaging conversation that highlights the resilience and adaptability of both cats and the dedicated people working to improve their lives. Whether you're a seasoned cat advocate or new to the world of community cat management, this episode offers valuable perspectives and strategies to help you turn your passion for cats into action. In this episode, you will hear:  Current state of community cat programs in the U.S. Challenges with veterinary shortages and spay-neuter services Rethinking solutions and policies to help more community cats Importance of effective legislation and community collaboration Practical advice for increasing spay-neuter capacity The role of community cat coordinators and shelter staff Resources: Email Danielle at dbays@humanesociety.org  Visit the http://humanepro.org/ for additional information Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

“The community building aspect of this is so key…that interconnectedness is really what allows us to have the impact that we do.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, the Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry, and Tomahawk Traps. Rural areas present pronounced challenges in community cat welfare, especially in times of veterinary and resource shortages. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Savannah Howes, a dedicated veterinarian from Alberta, and RJ Bailot, the Executive Director of the Canadian Animal Task Force. Together, they share their journeys and the impactful work they're doing to help community cats across Canada. Dr. Savannah and RJ discuss the unique challenges of providing veterinary care in remote areas, the importance of community cohesiveness in building impact, and the critical role of establishing trust within communities. Discover how they've developed smart solutions, like large-scale spay/neuter clinics, to address overpopulation and improve the lives of both cats and people. Learn about the significance of community involvement and collaboration with local groups and municipalities. Dr. Savannah and RJ emphasize the importance of working together to create sustainable and humane approaches to managing cat populations. Tune in to hear their perspective and gain insights into how you can make a difference in your community. In this episode, you will hear: Addressing rural cat overpopulation Building community trust and relationships Creative solutions for remote veterinary care Collaboration to create cohesion and build impact Resources: Visit the Canadian Animal Task Force on the web Follow @canadiananimaltaskforce on Facebook Follow & Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.  

Have you noticed issues of access to psychiatric care in your community? How does Mindful Care assist therapists when it comes to working with psychiatric patients? What is the symbiosis between Mindful Care and therapists so that everyone, clients included, is respected and taken care of? In this podcast episode, Joe Sanoks speaks about solving […] The post Solving Psychiatric Access to Care with Dr. Tamir Aldad | POP 1044 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Interview with Emily Lupton Lupez, MD, MPH, author of Health, Access to Care, and Financial Barriers to Care Among People Incarcerated in US Prisons, and Benjamin A. Howell, MD, author of Harming Health by Imposing In-Prison Co-Payments. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Health, Access to Care, and Financial Barriers to Care Among People Incarcerated in US Prisons Harming Health by Imposing In-Prison Co-Payments

Interview with Emily Lupton Lupez, MD, MPH, author of Health, Access to Care, and Financial Barriers to Care Among People Incarcerated in US Prisons, and Benjamin A. Howell, MD, author of Harming Health by Imposing In-Prison Co-Payments. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD. Related Content: Health, Access to Care, and Financial Barriers to Care Among People Incarcerated in US Prisons Harming Health by Imposing In-Prison Co-Payments

In this episode, Greg Peters, co-founder and CEO at BetterHealthcare, and Dr. Heidi Jannenga, DPT, co-founder and chief clinical officer at WebPT, discuss what is at the heart of patient access in healthcare. Together, they explore Greg's passion for standardizing access to care and the inspiration that led to the creation of BetterHealthcare. Tune in for this engaging conversation as the two discuss why care differs so dramatically depending on where you go and Greg's mission to create a more uniform experience for patients.   Learn more:  https://www.betterhealthcare.co/  https://www.webpt.com/podcast  

Dr. Emily Tincher joins us to discuss the rising costs of veterinary care and how they impact pet families. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Tincher dive into her co-authored book chapter on cost, access to care, and payment options, highlighting key factors driving price increases, such as staffing costs, practice economics, and the cost of consumables and drugs. Dr. Tincher also shares insights on effectively communicating with pet owners about these costs and the importance of understanding their preferences. LINKS: Nationwide's Most Common Claims: https://news.nationwide.com/041824-dermatitis-gastroenteritis-most-common-conditions-prompt-vet-visits/ Cost of Care, Access to Care, and Payment Options in Veterinary Practice: https://www.vetsmall.theclinics.com/article/S0195-5616(23)00156-0/abstract Spectrum of Care: www.spectrum-of-care.com Open Door Veterinary Collective: https://opendoorconsults.org/ Pyometra Peer Reviewed Article Referenced: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/S2/javma.20.12.0713.xml ABOUT OUR GUEST Emily M. Tincher, DVM, is Senior Director of Pet Health at Nationwide. A second-generation veterinarian, she is co-author of a chapter in Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, "Cost of Care, Access to Care, and Payment Options in Veterinary Practice.” Dr. Tincher is a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterinary Leadership Institute and has become a sought-after speaker, most recently on spectrum of care topics, presenting at major veterinary conferences across North America.

Access to medical care for those affected by breast cancer is crucial, and often life transformative. This personal story will give emphasis to the voice of an advocate, a woman of strength, and determined to find the best care available for her during her personal journey from diagnosis to recovery from reconstructive surgery. My guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is Dana Brown, a 54-year-old wife, mother, and educator. She has been married to her best friend and soulmate for 35 years. She was intent on finding a well-qualified microsurgeon to perform her DIEP flap breast reconstruction after enduring multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. It turned out to be a formidable task but one she tackled head on. After researching other practices around the country, she was able to find one in her state. She found Dr. Kasia Kania to perform her breast reconstruction. Dana's voice waivers when she tells us the words Dr. Kania spoke to her at their initial consult, "I can fix that."  Together, they wrote appeals to state insurance to obtain the best possible care for Donna.  She is now in recovery from her successful DIEP flap with Dr. Kania. The lesson to be learned is one of perseverance and stopping at nothing until one finds the best surgeon to perform what is for many a life-changing surgery after loss of breasts due to breast cancer. Dana's story is not unique. There are many who must fight to gain access to care. It can be emotionally and physically exhausting but with Dana's determination and the combined efforts and support of her family and surgeon, she made it happen. The listener will draw many lessons and tips from my guest. It was a touching interview and I value the honest account of Dana's experience helping others. Dana's social media account: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanajo/ Dr. Kasia Kania's social media accounts and information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkasiakania/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorplasticsurgery/ LinkedIn: Kasia Kania, MD, MPH Facebook: Taylor Plastic Surgery   

Navigating health insurance can often feel like walking through a mine field. In this episode of the Live Yes With Arthritis podcast, we hear real stories of three people living with arthritis and how they are using their health insurance to gain access to the care they need. *Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page to get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://arthr.org/LiveYes_Ep106 (https://arthr.org/LiveYes_Ep106) * We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org (podcast@arthritis.org). Special Guests: Jed Finley and Penny Greenblatt.

In this episode Dr. Mark Trolice speaks with Stacy Stevenson, the CEO and president of Family Equality, a national LGBTQ foundation, along with Robert Terenzio, who is a Reproductive Healthcare Attorney on the infertility challenges facing the LGBTQ community. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!  

We hear it from PT schools, insurance-based practices and even worry about this as cash-based business owners - are we 'decreasing access to care' by not contracting with insurance companies?The rise of cash practices has dramatically INCREASED access to care over the last 5-10 years.  It's driven the rapid growth of our specialty and field.It's not to say we don't need insurance-based practices.  We absolutely do.  Increased choice is important to provide the best care to patients.  But we also need cash-based services if we want to increase access to care.  We're no longer apologizing for charging for our services!Reducing long wait times - If you have to wait 3 months to get into a pelvic therapy appointment, many people won't goDistance - Opening new practices reduces the distance some people have to drive to get helpLonger appointments - For those who have to travel, being able to offer 2-hour (or longer) appointments maximizes the benefit of their tripCalm, peaceful setting - Cash practices generally are set up for pelvic therapy and can be quieter, calmer places for healingTransparent, fair pricing - Most people now have high deductibles, and until those deductibles are met are often surprised by (artificially) high billsFull plans of care - At cash practices no one is discharged early because they have run out of insurance benefitsHome visits & telehealth - Cash practices can be more nimble and offer different types of appointments to increase access to careCommunity education & social media - The single biggest growth in our field has been cash-based practices educating the publicProvider education - Changing minds with meetings and trainingReducing burnout - By providing great places to work, we reduce burnout and keep talent therapists in the field longer, helping more peopleAccelerator ProgramIf you're a business owner looking to take things to the next level, get on the wait list for the Accelerator Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/accelerator).  Doors open in June, so don't miss out!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 500+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!  Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Eileen McAnneny (CEO, Employer Coalition on Health) discusses the importance of employers in the healthcare ecosystem and how they play an integral role in access to care.

Director of Rehabilitation Services at Sturdy Memorial, Keri Dickinson, joins us today to talk about better patient care, creating better efficiencies and workflows for referrals from providers, and how to establish better relationships with patients.How Kari measures successBetter management systemsExplanation of the clinical ladderMaking the process smoother for transition of care from inpatient to outpatient Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Brad Pasternak who talks about how his personal experience with ulcerative colitis inspired him to become a pediatric gastroenterologist. Dr. Pasternak realized he needed to advocate for policies that increase access to care after seeing his patients face denied treatments by insurance. He shares the tremendous effect that harmful policies have on the medical community, in delaying treatment for patients and getting in the way of shared decision-making. Finally, he leaves us with hope, discussing the advancements in treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. Among the highlights in this episode: 01:23: Dr. Pasternak shares his personal journey into gastroenterology influenced by his own diagnosis with ulcerative colitis and his love for working with children 04:08: Dr. Pasternak discusses his recent shift towards advocacy, driven by the challenges posed by insurance policies and his desire to fight for better patient care 06:05: Dr. Pasternak recounts his advocacy efforts, including a significant meeting that led to a change in a health plan's approval process for biologic treatments 10:27: Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, and Dr. Pasternak delve into the complexities of health policy advocacy, the slow process of legislative change, and the interactions with policymakers 12:14: Dr. Pasternak explains the burdensome process of prior authorizations and appeals in medical practice, highlighting its impact on medical professionals and patients 16:41: Dr. Pasternak outlines the advancements in patient outcomes over the years due to newer, more effective therapies that aim to heal rather than just treat symptoms 18:46: Dr. Pasternak encourages medical providers and patients to persist in advocacy and fight against inefficient and unjust medical policies 21:10: Dr. Pasternak mentions his local advocacy work, which often yields quicker results than federal efforts, emphasizing the importance of physician involvement in legislative processes 23:12: What our hosts learned from this episode Contact Our Hosts Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaime Basnett is the ALS research program manager at NextGen Precision Health. She spoke about challenges rural ALS patients can face seeking care and what NextGen is doing to help.

Good health care depends on good health coverage, particularly for the most vulnerable. The Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid eligibility and created exchanges where many Americans could access health insurance, often at a subsidized price. These new pathways to affordable coverage led to the uninsured rate dropping to record lows.Unfortunately, those recent gains in coverage and access now face new hurdles. After the end of the Covid public health emergency, states began a process of redetermining Medicaid eligibility which caused tens of millions to lose coverage. Many were forced to find a new source of insurance coverage, or lost it completely. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act created enhanced subsidies for individuals seeking insurance on the ACA marketplace exchanges, leading to a record high enrollment this year. Those subsidies are set to expire in 2025.  Unless Congress steps in, this could increase premiums, making coverage too expensive for many, threatening access to health care. In this episode, Stan Dorn, who has worked on coverage issues for almost 40 years and currently serves as the Director of the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS, explains what these dual threats to coverage mean for individuals and their families.Topics discussed include:Current state of the Medicaid redetermination process and its impact on coverage for recipientsCongressional action needed to avoid looming marketplace coverage cliff  Long-term policy changes that will improve the ACA by protecting Medicaid expansion and continuing affordability in the exchange marketplaceMORE: UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through a unique combination of expert research, advocacy programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. When it comes to health care, the group is focused on ensuring access to affordable coverage with an emphasis on helping people through the Medicaid unwinding process and enrolling them in exchange plans.

Why is access to health care important? What are the effects of food insecurity on health? What are the benefits of a diverse workforce in health care? Our guest is Ketul Patel, CEO, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and President, Northwest Region of CommonSpirit. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Well Said has invited Dr. David Podwall, a board-certified neurologist, President of the Nassau County Medical Society and an Assistant Professor here at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine to talk about how access to medical care and treatment has become a topic of importance as both patients and health systems encounter financial, logistical, and geographic barriers to receiving or delivering the high-quality medical care.

Dr. Sherrol Reynolds has three key passions: diversity and representation, mentorship, and high-quality eye health care. This has led her to become a strong voice in optometry focused on advocating for the profession's role in overall healthcare with a goal of increasing communication and collaboration between optometrists and other members of their patients' healthcare team. She has won numerous awards and held several key leadership positions for the National Optometric Association, Optometric Retina Society, the National Eye Institute, Prevent Blindness, and the Florida Optometric Society. As a leader in diabetes and diabetic retinopathy education, she is changing the narrative for patients with diabetes and their healthcare providers so that no one unnecessarily loses their vision due to diabetes like her aunt did. Ultimately, she wants every human to have access to high-quality healthcare.  Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.

Guest hosts Mikayla Treynor, MA. CCC/SLP and Alexa Chapman MA, CCC/SLP join Dr. Jeanette Benigas to discuss their efforts at the state level to eliminate the CCC requirement to Medicaid billing. Find out why access to care is so important to them and what they have been doing about it.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at team@fixslp.com.Leave us a voicemail.

Woman with Central PA ties is honored with Oscar; many children in county custody lack access to care.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Vermont Health Network CEO Sunny Eappen talks about the network's challenges and how it is working to improve access to health care for rural Vermonters.

“I can think of examples where I have two patients. They have the same diagnosis, but they have two different insurance companies, treatment plan's the same. ‘Patient A' isn't going to get the optimal treatment plan because their insurance company won't approve it. ‘Patient B' is going to get the Cadillac version of this treatment plan, and what am I supposed to do about it,” Lucia D. Wocial, PhD, RN, FAAN, HEC-C, senior clinical ethicist in the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a discussion about how access-to-care issues can produce moral dilemmas for nurses and how to manage this.   You can earn free NCPD contact hours after listening to this episode and completing the evaluation linked below.   Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 1.0 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), which may be applied to the nursing practice and oncology nursing practice ILNA categories, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by January 5, 2026. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  Learning outcome: The learner will report an increase in knowledge in moral dilemmas in nursing practice.  Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. How to advocate for your patients.  ONS position statement: Access to Quality Cancer Care  Oncology Nursing Podcast: Episode 222: Ethical and Moral Dilemmas of Futility in Cancer Care and Treatment Episode 253: The Ethics of Caring for People You Know Personally Episode 277: Futility in Care: How to Advocate for Your Patients and Prevent Ethical Distress  ONS Voice articles: Four R's and Resilience Approach Help Oncology Nurses Respond to Morally Distressing Challenges It Takes a Team to Confront Moral Distress Cope With Moral Distress by Focusing on the Possibilities The Case of the Blurred Boundaries  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Moral Distress: A Qualitative Study of Experiences Among Oncology Team Members Moral Distress: Identification Among Inpatient Oncology Nurses in an Academic Health System Moral Distress: One Unit's Recognition and Mitigation of This Problem The Role of Oncology Nurses as Ethicists: Training, Opportunities, and Implications for Practice  Oncology Nursing Forum article:  Ethical Challenges Encountered by Clinical Trials Nurses: A Grounded Theory Study Reducing Compassion Fatigue in Inpatient Pediatric Oncology Nurses Moral Resilience   Moral Resilience ONS Huddle Card  American Cancer Society: Road to Recovery  American Nurses Association position statement: The Nurse's Role When a Patient Requests Medical Aid in Dying (ONS endorsed)  Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation: Improving Licensure and Credentialing Applications Toolkit  Guttmacher Institute: Roe v. Wade Overturned: Our Latest Resources  General ethics resources: Center for Practical Bioethics Harvard Implicit Association Test  Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Ethics Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University The John J. Lynch, MD Center for Ethics: MedStar Washington Hospital Center   To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.   To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library.  To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.  Highlights From Today's Episode  “When people think of a moral dilemma, sometimes what I think they're considering is what I call a 'moral temptation.' So, that's a situation where there's one right and clearly a wrong answer. And usually, the wrong thing is about doing something that benefits you.” TS 2:50  “An ethical dilemma is a situation in which you are compelled to make a choice between two or more actions—I say two or more; it's very rarely just two—that will affect the well-being of someone else, usually. So, the actions that you're considering can be reasonably justified, both of them, as being good or bad. Neither action is obviously good or obviously bad, and maybe the goodness of the action is uncertain. So, sometimes people will say choices between two equally good choices, and sometimes people say between equally bad choices. But the fact is you have to pick one.” TS 4:13  “Even stories with happy endings sometimes have a really bumpy road on the way to that happy ending. Some people also think of this as what's called a 'vicarious secondary trauma.' ‘I was there. I walked through this patient's journey, and I know the patient was traumatized by it, but so was I.' You know, sometimes people will experience compassion fatigue when they feel unable to help someone overcome the barriers that are keeping them from getting better.” TS 6:18  “Meet your social worker. Be as nice as possible as you can to them. They, like you, are not paid enough for what they do. Know and become familiar with resources that are available in the community. The American Cancer Society, for example, has a wealth of resources for cancer patients, including rides to clinic appointments. Knowing how to tap into them is really, really important.” TS 14:52  “Fourteen states ban abortion outright. Just think about that. It is not uncommon, and I know your nurses know this, for cancer to be diagnosed during pregnancy. And there are women who are faced with the decision of initiating chemo or terminating a pregnancy or initiating chemo and risking the teratogenic effects of the chemo. Most physicians would really struggle with that. So, they have to choose, literally choose between themselves and a fetus. In some states, the laws are quite clear. People who assist individuals getting termination of pregnancy can be criminally prosecuted. That's a big deal, and it weighs pretty heavily on folks.” TS 21:09  “Many people do not realize that Planned Parenthood, as a resource, the bulk of their work is screening. It's screening and contraception and other things which, you know, think about vaccination to prevent viruses that we know can lead to cervical cancer. And when those organizations are forced to close, that limits access, and that means, usually, you will see an increased incidence of cancers that could have been prevented or detected earlier.” TS 23:57  “I do know people who are making choices with their feet. Those who are able to, they're moving and leaving states, and the data is clear about that. States that have significant restrictions on abortion are seeing an exodus of healthcare providers. So, it is a really complicated issue. It's going to be a difficult time until it works itself out. Hopefully it will work itself out. I think there will be a clear distinction between states that have access and states that don't.” TS 24:44  “All of your patients are at risk for financial ruin. Insurance companies change their enrollment practices. People whose spouses who carry them on their insurance lose their jobs. Everybody's at risk. The best thing you can do is to acknowledge it upfront and figure out how you're going to cope with the inequities that exist in our healthcare system. It's not a pretty answer, and it's not an easy answer for me to say out loud.” TS 27:29  “There are things to not do. So, there are times when you care for a patient, and you form a special bond, and the patient hits some hard times. Please don't give them money. I know you're tempted, and I know it seems really easy—like a cup of coffee, that's not a big deal. Now, this is where frequently, from a professional ethics standpoint, people ask me like, ‘What's a boundary crossing? What's a violation?' Like when people are in trouble is when nurses are most vulnerable because they're the most compassionate people I know. And they really, really, really want to help.” TS 32:24  “You need to be able, as a bedside nurse, to say, ‘Hey, have you reached out to our financial office? Have you reached out to this? Have you done this? And oh, I know it's really hard for you to ask, but we have a program for families who have this sort of circumstances. I really encourage you to apply.' I think that's the other thing about this is we still are in a society where it's shameful to not have money. I wish we could fix that one, but we can't. So, you know, the best thing nurses can do, really, is to help normalize the experience of not having enough resources to get what you deserve.” TS 34:26  “I will say for nurses who have a deep philosophical opposition to medical aid in dying, if one of your patients asks you about it, the most graceful thing you can say is, if you're in a state where it's legal, ‘I would encourage you to talk to your doctor about that. And going forward, I may not be a nurse who can take care of you in that circumstance.' You don't have to say why. You just have to say it may not be possible. If you're opposed to it and a patient approaches you about it, the thing not to say is, ‘You know, that's morally wrong.' If you struggle with it, then it's your opportunity to connect the patient with someone who can talk to them about it.” TS 37:44  “The data on systemic racism in health care is overwhelming, and it makes me sad every time I look at it. I don't work with people who I know would intentionally not provide good care to someone because they were of a different color or had a different financial background. And yet, the data is really clear. So, that means we all have to get a big, fat mirror and look at it, and it's painful.” TS 44:55