Podcasts about healthcare

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Under Health Secretary RFK Jr's guidance, the CDC has made changes to recommendations for the childhood vaccine schedule. Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and member of the group Defend Public Health, explains what the changes are and why they are such a big deal for public health.

Health care executive Jason Griffin discusses his article "The digital divide in rural health care." Jason explains how rural providers in the U.S. face critical infrastructure failures and staffing shortages that threaten their ability to serve communities. He explores why standard one-size-fits-all technological solutions often fail these hospitals and advocates for a collaborative model that prioritizes long-term strategic partnerships over temporary fixes. The conversation highlights the economic importance of keeping rural facilities open and the urgent need to listen to local leaders to bridge the digital gap effectively. Join us to learn how we can build resilient systems that ensure equitable access for everyone. This episode is presented by Scholar Advising, a fee-only financial advising firm specializing in providing advice for DIY investors. If you want clear, actionable strategies and confidence that your financial decisions are built on objective advice without AUM fees or commissions, Scholar is designed for you. Physicians often navigate complex compensation structures, including W-2 income, 1099 work, production bonuses, and practice ownership. Scholar's highly credentialed advisors guide high-earners through decisions like optimizing investments for long-term tax efficiency and expert strategies for financial independence. Every recommendation is tailored to the financial realities physicians face. VISIT SPONSOR → https://scholaradvising.com/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Trevor Maxwell lived the archetype of masculinity in rural Maine. Big, strong, splitting wood, raising kids, and carrying the load. Then cancer ripped that script apart. In 2018 he was bedridden, emasculated, ashamed, and convinced his family would be better off without him. His wife refused to let him disappear. That moment forced Trevor to face his depression, get help, and rebuild himself. Out of that came Man Up To Cancer, now the largest community for men with cancer, a place where men stop pretending they are bulletproof and start being honest with each other.Eric Charsky joins the conversation. A veteran with five cancers, forty-nine surgeries, and the scars to prove it, Eric lays out what happens when the military's invincible mindset collides with mortality. Together, we talk masculinity, vulnerability, sex, shame, and survival. This episode is blunt, raw, and overdue.RELATED LINKSMan Up To CancerTrevor Maxwell on LinkedInDempsey CenterEric Charsky on LinkedInStupid Cancer FEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Walk It Off on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

???? In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato for a no-BS breakdown of what's broken in physical therapy — from EMR burnout and Medicare cuts to flexible scheduling, patient engagement, and why PT clinics should think more like golf courses.This conversation is a must-watch for:✅ Physical therapists✅ Clinic owners✅ Healthcare entrepreneurs✅ Anyone ready to “choose their hard” and rethink how we deliver value in 2026.Whether you're tired of CPT code chaos or just want a better way to run your practice, you're in the right place.???? CHAPTERS (click to skip):00:00 - Cold Open & Welcome02:45 - Why Your EMR is Killing You08:30 - CPT Code Crystal Ball (Satire Ad Read)13:45 - What Golf Teaches Us About Scheduling20:01 - PT Tee Time: Flex Pricing & Creative Booking29:50 - Medicare Reimbursement & Inflation Math35:12 - Why Advocacy is a Losing Game44:00 - Choose Your Hard: Exit or Evolve?50:33 - Final Rants: Adam Meakins, Mel Robbins & The Business of Business

10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026For this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Clinical trials fail far more often due to flawed operations and unusable data than because of poor science. In this episode, Heather Grey, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Real World Data, Clinical Trials, and Registry at Omega Healthcare, explains why clinical research continues to stall despite scientific breakthroughs and growing excitement around AI. She details how messy data, underprepared sites, missed timelines, and gaps in education across patients, providers, and pharma create systemic delays that limit patient access and slow drug development. Heather shows how pairing clinical expertise with AI-driven data curation can produce FDA-grade data, keep trials on track, and enable more health systems to participate in research. She concludes by emphasizing that AI alone is insufficient, and that strong infrastructure, human quality assurance, and operational discipline are essential for expanding trial access and diversity. Tune in and learn how fixing execution, not chasing hype, is the real key to accelerating clinical trials! Resources: Connect with and follow Heather Grey on LinkedIn. Follow Omega Healthcare on LinkedIn and visit their website! Email Heather directly here.

Mark Cuban approaches healthcare the same way he approaches every industry he enters: by assuming something essential is missing and then asking who benefits from keeping it that way. In American medicine, he believes that missing ingredient is transparency. Not better messaging, not smarter incentives, but simple visibility into how prices are set, who gets paid and who gets taken advantage of. Cuban is a lifelong healthcare outsider. He is a billionaire entrepreneur, NBA championship team owner and longtime Shark Tank investor. That's what makes him the perfect guest for Season 11 of Fixing Healthcare with cohosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. This season's guests have massive online audiences, but their value isn't just reach. It's their ability to listen closely to what millions of patients are experiencing, then translate those insights back into the broader medical conversation. Few guests embody that better than Cuban. He has quickly become one of the system's most incisive critics by paying attention to what patients, employers and clinicians repeatedly say is broken. That mindset led to the creation of Cost Plus Drugs, a pharmacy built on an idea that sounds radical only because healthcare has drifted so far from it. Show patients the actual cost of a medication, add a flat 15% markup and eliminate the opaque middlemen who thrive in the dark. In this conversation, Cuban explains how a cold email from a physician opened his eyes to how hidden pharmaceutical pricing had become and why opacity itself became the opportunity. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INTERVIEW Why drug prices are detached from reality. Cuban breaks down how widely used medications, including GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars per month despite far lower manufacturing costs. The driver, he argues, is not innovation or scarcity, but a system dominated by pharmacy benefit managers whose rebate structures reward insurers and intermediaries while excluding patients. How patients bear the greatest financial harm. With concrete examples, Cuban explains how people in deductible phases, especially those on ACA plans, often pay full retail prices while rebates flow elsewhere. Costs are spread across millions of plan holders, but the financial pain lands on the people who actually need care. Why healthcare's complexity is intentional. From fax machines to prior authorization delays, Cuban argues that administrative friction is not accidental. It protects incumbents, drains clinician time and forces providers into the role of “subprime lenders,” all while patients struggle to navigate a system designed to obscure accountability. What he tells CEOs behind closed doors. Cuban outlines the first questions he asks corporate leaders about their pharmacy benefits, why most are not receiving the rebates they believe they are and how audits are often structured to reveal as little as possible. Transparency, he says, is the first step toward leverage. A blueprint beyond pharmaceuticals. The discussion extends into hospitals, insurance design and employer-based coverage, including Cuban's work on cost-plus wellness contracts that publish negotiated rates so others can replicate them. His goal is not dominance. It is forcing the system to respond by making its incentives visible. Throughout the episode, Cuban's message is blunt and consistent. Healthcare does not need more jargon, better marketing or marginal tweaks. It needs sunlight. Once pricing, incentives and risk are exposed, many of the system's most entrenched practices become much harder to justify. * * * Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on Twitter and LinkedIn. The post FHC #201: Mark Cuban’s blunt diagnosis of what’s broken in healthcare appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode, Christopher Newman, President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, discusses stepping into the CEO role, driving cultural transformation, and strengthening workforce pipelines amid rapid regional growth. He also shares priorities around academic partnerships, financial headwinds, and expanding access to higher level care in the community.

As we turn from reflection to what's ahead for a new year, Rapid Response presents host Bob Safian's predictions for the most pressing issues business leaders could face in 2026. Join Bob and producer Alex Morris for a surprisingly hopeful conversation about what's next – from an AI reality check to energy prices, immigration, and even the World Cup. Safian walks us through what might happen, and why being “right” matters less than sparking debate, testing assumptions, and taking a clear-headed approach in the year ahead.Check out Bob's full writeup of his predictions, here in Fast Company:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abortion Isn't “Healthcare.” It's Killing.Joel Settecase sits down with anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Warren and abolitionist Michael Rogers to rip the mask off abortion—medically, morally, and biblically. No euphemisms. No political double-speak. Just brutal truth for Christians and non-Christians.In this episode you'll hear:A medical expert explain exactly what happens in common abortion procedures (D&C, D&E, abortion pill).Why “termination” and “women's healthcare” language is deceptive cover for something nefarious.The truth about abortion pills, complications, and why ERs are seeing the fallout.Straight answers on hard cases: life of the mother, ectopic pregnancy, and miscarriage.Does the Bible support abortion? How Scripture actually talks about the unborn (Exodus 21, Luke 1, etc.) and why abortion is rightly called murder.For Christian men and pastors who refuse to stay silent:Why cowardly pulpits helped normalize abortion—and how to push back.How to lead your family and church to defend life from conception to natural death.Real hope in Christ for anyone who's had, paid for, or enabled an abortion.Join the Hammer & Anvil SocietyWant brothers who won't fold on issues like this? Hammer & Anvil is The Think Institute's men's discipleship community—weekly calls, courses, challenges, and a band of men building a strong, biblical worldview together.

Healthcare is one of the most complex—and misunderstood—industries in the world. Few people explain it better than Dr. Eric Bricker. In this episode, we sit down with the physician, entrepreneur, and Chief Medical Officer behind AHealthcareZ, whose viral whiteboard sessions have become must-watch content for healthcare leaders. Dr. Bricker traces his unconventional path from internal medicine to entrepreneur to healthcare economist and reveals how financial incentives, not just clinical decisions, shape outcomes across hospitals, insurers, employers, and emerging health tech. We unpack why healthcare feels so opaque to patients and employers alike, what's broken in insurance and billing, and why misaligned incentives continue to drive cost and complexity. Dr. Bricker also makes the case for transparency, stronger primary care, and smarter use of technology as levers for real change. This conversation is essential listening for executives, clinicians, benefits leaders, founders, and policymakers who want to move beyond surface-level reform and understand how healthcare actually works—and how it can work better.

Host Dr. Jay Anders welcomes back Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service and Strategic Advisor to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Together they discuss healthcare data interoperability challenges and CMS's initiatives, including efforts to modernize systems and combat Medicare fraud through enhanced data access and AI implementation. This is a must-listen for anyone in health tech. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Doug Reynolds thought he was bulletproof until his running career collapsed under mysterious weight gain and joint pain. Three weeks studying ketones changed everything—launching Low Carb USA and the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. What emerged wasn't just conferences but sanctuary for practitioners facing hostility from colleagues who resist dietary intervention. Reynolds breaks conventional barriers: speakers scatter among attendees, forging relationships that span the country. After a three-year battle, the Society now offers ACCME-accredited continuing education credits, legitimizing metabolic medicine. January 23-25, 2026 conference at lowcarbusa.org. Code IFIXHEARTS saves 20%.BIG IDEAThe loneliness of practitioners who face hostility for recommending dietary interventions has created an urgent need for community—and Low Carb USA became that refuge by accident, simply by bringing people together in the same room.Doug Reynolds Contact InfoSociety of Metabolic Health Practitioners: https://thesmhp.org/Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/The Road to Metabolic Health: https://amzn.to/4qtEPpESend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

The first five years of your career can feel confusing, unstructured, and overwhelming — even for high-performing industrial and systems engineers.In this trailer for an upcoming episode of Problem Solved, IISE Young Professionals Jess Aujla, Helen Siegrist, and Gordon Quach share candid reflections on what it really feels like to move from the classroom into the workforce — from losing the structure of school, to finding confidence, setting boundaries, and learning how to grow without burning out.If you're early in your career — or mentoring someone who is — this conversation will feel familiar.

In this “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim and Marc react to a viral video of an ER nurse describing absurd hospital protocols requiring pregnancy tests for biological males identifying as women. They condemn the lack of common sense in medical and corporate policies, highlighting a Planet Fitness locker room incident where staff failed to act on inappropriate behavior by a “trans” man in the women's area. Kim argues the culture of fear and woke compliance has infected institutions from gyms to hospitals, despite Trump-era rollbacks. Listeners weigh in with personal stories as Marc and Kim stress how deeply this problem runs through the system. #KimOnAWhim #WokeCulture #TransPolicies #MarkCoxMorningShow

Vermont's state lawmakers are back in Montpelier for the new legislative session. They'll pick up where they left off last June: trying to reform education, lower property taxes and make health care more affordable and accessible.Today on Vermont Edition, we're live from inside the golden dome of the Vermont Statehouse. First, we'll check in with legislative leaders Democratic Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth and Republican Minority Leader Scott Beck.We'll hear from the chairs of two powerful committees: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, a Democrat from Brattleboro and the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, which writes our taxes, and Rep. Alyssa Black, a Democrat from Essex, and the chair of the House Committee on Health Care. We'll also talk with Rep. Ashley Bartley, a Republican from Franklin County who has teamed up with a Burlington Democrat to address economic issues.And we'll close the hour with two of the newest members of the legislative page program: Eilidh Corbett, an eighth grader at Main Street Middle School in Montpelier, and Liam Chase, an eighth grade student at Barre Town School.Broadcast live on Tuesday, January 6th, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

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 The "One Big Beautiful Bill" passed as HR1 is projected to dramatically cut Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Host and Air Health Our Health podcast creator Erika Moseson, MD, MA, speaks with Texas-based pediatric pulmonologist Shade Afolabi, MD, about how these potential cuts could lead to devastating consequences, including children being unable to access medical care, soaring medical debt for families, worsened health outcomes for adults and children, instability in the healthcare workforce and more. 

"Whoever makes patient care more convenient is likely to win." - Chris YarnMy guest this week is Chris Yarn, Founder of Walk On Clinic, who joins me to explain why convenience is the ultimate currency in healthcare. Chris shares his journey from insurance broker to building a direct primary care (DPC) model that brings care directly to the employee's doorstep - literally.Chris breaks down the "Walk On" model, which combines mobile on-site clinics, near-site access, and virtual care to achieve utilization rates that are double the industry average. We discuss why traditional "near-site" clinics often fail to engage employees, how nurse practitioners are the key to scaling primary care, and why the human connection is what truly drives ROI.We also dive into the hard numbers, discussing how to prove ROI with real claims data (not just fuzzy math), and Chris shares his personal battle with cancer in 2024 that reinforced his belief in the importance of early detection and primary care access.Tune in to the first episode of 2026 to learn why the future of healthcare is hyper-convenient.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Why Convenience is King in Healthcare (00:07:37) The Legend of "Frank Mic Dropper" (00:14:15) The "Walk On" Model Explained (00:19:38) Mobile vs. Near-Site: The Utilization Difference (00:26:24) Removing Barriers: No Build-Out Costs for Employers (00:32:06) Scaling DPC with Nurse Practitioners (00:39:27) How to Prove ROI with Real Data (00:47:53) A Personal Battle: Chris's Cancer Journey (00:53:09) The Future of Primary Care in AmericaKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

Health Calls Season 6, Episode 8 centers a conversation about mission integration and the formation of the next generation of health care workers. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka are joined by Chip Chipman, Manager of Pastoral Care and Mission Integration at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, who reflects on the role of spiritual care as a core element of whole‑person care and how it extends beyond chaplaincy to every member of the care team. The episode explores how students and new clinicians are introduced to Catholic mission, ethics, and values through relationship‑building, case studies, and real‑world engagement. Chip also discusses how technology, including e‑chaplaincy, can expand access to spiritual care while reinforcing the importance of presence and human connection. Together, the conversation highlights how Catholic health care can prepare future caregivers to lead with compassion, courage, and integrity. Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLearn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

Healthcare organizations are navigating modernization under intense regulatory, security, and resource constraints. This episode explores how the Microsoft technology stack shows up differently in healthcare. The conversation breaks down hybrid cloud realities, Azure managed services, security and compliance, business resiliency, disaster recovery, and cost optimization, all grounded in real healthcare use cases. The episode also explores at how organizations can measure ROI beyond cost savings, connecting Microsoft investments to patient care, clinician experience, and operational resilience. Speakers: Jennifer Johnson, Director of Healthcare at Connection David Carey and Kevin Paiva, Senior Field Solution Architects at Connection Show Notes: 00:10 Welcome and session overview 01:40 Why healthcare cloud adoption is different 02:10 Defining hybrid cloud in healthcare 03:00 Why hybrid is now the default model 03:55 Latency myths and performance realities 04:45 Which workloads belong on-prem vs. in the cloud 05:45 SaaS, staffing pressure, and infrastructure complexity 06:30 Azure managed services and Connection's approach 07:45 Co-managed Azure vs. fully outsourced models 08:30 Why Azure over other hyperscalers 09:20 Azure security, HIPAA, and Zero Trust 10:30 Azure Health Data Services 11:45 Business continuity vs. business resiliency 14:10 What healthcare leaders worry about most today 15:00 Disaster recovery and Azure Expert MSP 16:30 Post-pandemic resource constraints 17:30 Application sprawl, security, and identity management 18:50 Cost containment and ROI in healthcare IT 21:15 The teams behind Connection's Microsoft practice 24:45 Final takeaways and next steps

We made it to Episode 200, and this milestone edition of The ASHHRA Podcast could not be more timely.Kicking off 2026, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan are joined by Jeremy Sadlier for a wide-ranging Monday News Drop that examines the forces reshaping healthcare HR, workforce strategy, and hospital operations right now—and what leaders must prepare for next.What's Inside Episode 200:Workforce Shortages Are Structural, Not Cyclical The conversation opens with a hard truth: healthcare workforce shortages are no longer temporary. Leaders must move beyond short-term hiring fixes and focus on long-term workforce redesign, redeployment, and internal talent mobility.Burnout Is an Organizational Risk Burnout is no longer framed as an individual resilience issue. The team discusses why burnout is increasingly viewed as a system failure—one that impacts safety, engagement, retention, and financial performance across health systems.Upskilling Is the New Retention Strategy Degree pathways, certifications, and employer-funded education are emerging as the most powerful retention tools. Developing internal talent is no longer optional—it's essential to sustainability.AI in Healthcare HR Is Moving Faster Than Governance From recruiting and scheduling to workforce analytics and productivity modeling, AI adoption is accelerating. The challenge? Governance, bias controls, and leadership readiness are lagging behind the technology.The Expiration of ACA Subsidies and Its Ripple Effects One of the most urgent discussions centers on the recent expiration of ACA subsidies. The group breaks down what this means for hospital finances, emergency department utilization, workforce planning, and HR budgets in 2026 and beyond.Why This Episode MattersThis isn't just a look back—it's a clear-eyed look forward. Episode 200 challenges healthcare HR leaders to think systemically, plan strategically, and step confidently into their role as operational leaders during a time of unprecedented change.Whether you're focused on workforce planning, employee engagement, AI strategy, or healthcare policy impacts, this episode delivers perspective you can use immediately. From Our Sponsor(s)...Optimize Pharmacy Benefits with RxBenefitsElevate your employee benefits while managing costs. Did you know hospital employees fill 25% more prescriptions annually than other industries? Ensure cost-effective, high-quality pharmacy plans by leveraging your hospital's own pharmacies. Discover smarter strategies with RxBenefits.Learn More here - https://rxbene.fit/3ZaurZN Support the show

What draws someone with a big heart and endless curiosity into the narrowing path of medicine, and how do they reclaim their multifaceted self amid burnout and systemic challenges?In this Echo Episode, Dr. Andrea Austin talks with Dr. Amanda River about her unconventional journey in emergency medicine, from medical school friendships to leading a cannabis clinic and pursuing lifestyle medicine. Amanda reflects on her sister's Ewing sarcoma diagnosis that sparked her interest in medicine, the sacrifices of medical training, and the pride and frustrations of EM practice. They discuss the pathology of long hours, sleep deprivation myths, understaffing, and metrics that prioritize billing over patient care, while exploring ways to align personal values with professional life.You'll hear how they:Unpack the roots of burnout in EM, from value misalignments to unsafe staffing ratiosChallenge limiting beliefs in medical training, like 80-hour weeks and "scut work" that wastes physician expertiseAdvocate for system redesigns that empower teams, respect boundaries, and integrate patient voices for better outcomesFind hope in diverse career paths, from rural locums to cannabis and lifestyle medicine, to sustain joy in healthcareIf you're an EM physician questioning the status quo or seeking ways to realign your practice, this honest conversation offers insights into building a more humane system.About the Guest:“Emergency medicine is a mindset, not a place.” – Dr. Amanda RiverDr. Amanda River is an emergency medicine physician credentialing at a critical access hospital in rural Iowa, with locums experience in Oregon and Guam's public hospital. A former owner and medical director of a private cannabis medicine clinic, she is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine and passionate about integrating holistic approaches into EM. Her journey reflects a commitment to values-driven care, from farm roots to global practice.

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Stewart Kameen, Partner, Bass Berry & Sims PLC, Brandon Helms, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, and Matthew Westbrook, Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose LLP, discuss some of the key health care fraud and abuse trends from 2025 and what to expect in 2026. They cover the current landscape; Administration priorities; general trends; and key settlements, cases, and advisory opinions. From AHLA's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE0p4j-RXMwLearn more about the AHLA Fraud and Abuse Practice Group's February 18 webinar, “Fraud and Compliance Year In Review”: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1691Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

For people who live and work near the Tijuana River, raw sewage-turned-airborne pollution is a facet of daily life.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear about a new reporting series from inewsource diving into the impact of the sewage crisis on more than 100 community members.Plus, what could Medi-Cal cuts mean for the San Diego healthcare system? We dig into the possible impacts.Guests:Philip Salata, energy and environment reporter, inewsourcePaul Sisson, healthcare reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune

The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Healthcare in the United States increasingly places power in the hands of institutions rather than patients. This piece examines long-standing policy failures, rising prescription costs, and emerging reforms aimed at restoring medical freedom. By reducing middlemen, expanding consumer choice, and strengthening patient control, meaningful healthcare reform begins to take shape...

U.S. Forces have captured Venezuelian President Nicolas Maduro in a planned sneak-attack.  Maduro is facing federal charges in the U.S. on drug trafficking and weapons charges.  He also faces Narco-terrorism charges.  The fraud investigations in Minnesota continues to grow.  Now they are discovering the fraud has expanded to healthcare and assisted living facilities.  It was also discussed that Nick Shirley is thought to be a real journalist who made the Mainstream media look bad.  -Thank you for listening!- Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brian-wallenberg-show--3256416/support.

In this conversation, Dr. Hany Demian shares his entrepreneurial journey in the healthcare sector, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, the healing power of purpose, and the transformative potential of regenerative medicine. He discusses the challenges of scaling a business, the cultural differences in healthcare between Canada and the U.S., and the significance of leadership and hiring the right team. Dr. Hany also highlights his commitment to providing affordable treatments to low-income patients and his vision for the future of healthcare.As you listen:00:00 The Obligation of Learning in Entrepreneurship01:52 The Journey to Entrepreneurship04:49 The Healing Power of Purpose07:33 Understanding Regenerative Medicine09:32 Scaling and Growth Challenges12:28 Purpose-Driven Healthcare14:44 Cultural Differences in Healthcare17:43 Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs20:21 Hiring Smart: Building a Strong Team22:31 Influential Entrepreneurs and Their Impact"Aging will be a condition." "Growth is extremely uncomfortable." -Dr. HanyTakeaways-Learning is an obligation for entrepreneurs.-Growth is uncomfortable but necessary for success.-Regenerative medicine offers new possibilities for health.-Aging can be treated and reversed with the right approaches.-Cultural differences impact healthcare delivery.-Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.-Hiring smart people is key to business success.-Purpose drives fulfillment in entrepreneurship.-AI will revolutionize healthcare and personal treatment.-Building a legacy requires intentionality and vision.

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This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com AI in healthcare is accelerating rapidly, and the winners will be those who lean in, set smart guardrails, and help shape what comes next.  In this episode, Hamed Abbaszadegan, an internal medicine–trained physician and clinical informatics leader known as “The AI MD”, discusses the rapid shift from cautious curiosity to full-on AI adoption across healthcare, fueled by personal user experiences and rising trust. He unpacks optimism from the conference floor, discussing AI's impact on mental health, longevity, and personalized prevention, as well as a future where individuals become their own data scientists through wearable devices and biosimulation. Hamed also explains why standards, governance, and human checkpoints matter, using USB-C as the most straightforward analogy for interoperability and guardrails. Finally, he veers into bold “what if” territory, measuring the soul, new frontiers of human evolution, and space travel, before circling back to courage, risk, and building responsibly.  Tune in and learn how to embrace AI's momentum, build with safeguards, and help improve mankind! Resources: Connect with and follow Hamed Abbaszadegan on LinkedIn. Follow the University of Arizona College of Medicine on LinkedIn and visit their website!

Roughly two-thirds of teenagers are using AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, when they need someone to talk to. People are drawn to AI for mental health because it's free and accessible, but experts stress it does not replace the empathy found from real people. 

The conversation explores the impact of robots on mental health and their role in healthcare. Anthropologist Tanja Ahlin and Faces of digital health host Tjasa Zajc discuss the fascination with robots, the ambiguous identity of robots, their use in elder care, the challenges of integrating robots, the global perspective on robots, and the misconceptions and realities of robots. The conversation explores the impact of technology on different generations, the role of individual choices in technology use. The speakers also talk about concerns about children and technology, the role of parents, and the impact of technology on human development and creativity. It also emphasizes the importance of optimism and flexibility in adapting to technology. Chapters 02:00 The Fascination with Robots 15:01 Robots in Elder Care 14:15 The Global Perspective on Robots 20:46 Misconceptions and Realities of Robots 29:57 Technology and Generational Sensitization 35:19 The Role of Technology in Creativity 44:28 The Societal Impact of Technology 51:54 The Biological and Psychological Impact of Technology

Healthcare stands at a crossroads. While AI breakthroughs and innovation dominate the headlines, complexity remains a persistent challenge for too many practices nationwide. Navigating this ever-evolving landscape can feel overwhelming, but at athenahealth, we view complexity not as a barrier, but as an invitation to lead. In the latest episode of the athenahealth podcast, we introduce you to the athenaInstitute, athenahealth's platform for championing ideas and actions that help cure complexity in ambulatory care. Through timely insights, expert collaboration, and a spotlight on industry-shaping innovation, the athenaInstitute aims to accelerate meaningful progress for practices and the patients they serve. Learn more by navigating to https://www.athenahealth.com/athenainstitute. 

Welcome back everyone! As you all know this Podcast's purpose is to be able to come together and talk about growth, courage, and the small steps that help us build a healthier, kinder life. We are your hosts today, Luis & Ashlee, and today we're diving into Week One of your SMART fitness goals, that crucial first stretch where excitement meets reality.If you've set fitness goals for the new year, this episode is for you. If you meant to set goals but haven't started yet, this episode is also for you.And if you're already feeling yourself slipping a little… you're definitely in the right place. Let's get into it. We'll go into "WHY WEEK ONE MATTERS" Week One is powerful. It sets the tone. It builds momentum. It teaches your brain, “Hey, we're doing this now.” But Week One is also where people tend to overdo it, burn out, or get discouraged. So today, we're going to slow it down and focus on SMART goals.Last week we touched on what those are, but just as a quick refresher here, smart goals that are: Specific / Measurable / Achievable / Relevant / Time‑bound and we're going to talk about how to stay accountable in a way that feels supportive, not stressful. Because fitness isn't punishment. It's a form of self‑respect."SETTING YOUR WEEK ONE SMART FITNESS GOAL"Let's walk through a simple Week One SMART goal. A lot of people start with something like: “I'm going to work out every day for an hour.” That sounds great… until life happens.A SMART Week One goal might look like: “For the next 7 days, I'll walk for 15 minutes, three times this week, to boost my energy and build consistency. ”Notice the difference: It's clear, It's doable, It's flexible, It builds confidence instead of pressure. Here are a few more. Week One SMART fitness goal examples: “I'll stretch for 5 minutes every morning before I check my phone.” “I'll drink one extra glass of water each day this week.” “I'll do a 10‑minute beginner workout on Tuesday and Thursday.” Week One is about showing up, not showing off.Let's dive into the next piece: "HOW TO TRACK YOUR FIRST WEEK" Tracking is where SMART goals come alive. It turns invisible effort into visible progress.Here are simple ways to track Week One:A calendar with check-marksA notes appA fitness appA whiteboardA sticky note on your mirrorThe method doesn't matter. What matters is that you can see your consistency. Because when you see progress, you want to keep going.Let's talk about "ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT SHAME". Let's talk accountability, the supportive kind, not the “beat yourself up” kind. Here are four ways to stay accountable in Week One:Choose an accountability partner who roots for youNot someone who pressures you. Someone who says, “How can I support you today?”Celebrate micro‑wins. Did you walk for 10 minutes instead of 15? That's still a win. You showed up.Adjust instead of abandoning. If your goal feels too big, shrink it. If it feels too small, grow it. Adjusting is not failing, it's strategizing.Use “habit anchors” Attach your fitness action to something you already do: After brushing your teeth → stretchAfter lunch → take a 10‑minute walkAfter work → fill your water bottleAnchors make habits automatic. aka habit stacking"WHAT TO EXPECT EMOTIONALLY IN WEEK ONE"Let's be real. Week One isn't just physical. It's emotional.You might feel:ExcitedNervousImpatientProudDoubtfulAll of the aboveThis is normal.Your brain is adjusting to a new pattern. Your body is waking up. Your mindset is shifting. So just give yourself grace guys..You're not supposed to be perfect... you're supposed to be present."A QUICK GUIDED REFLECTION"Take a breath with me. Think about the fitness goal you set. Now ask yourself:Why does this matter to me?How do I want to feel at the end of this week?What's one small action I can take today to support that feeling?Hold onto that answer. That's your anchor.If you're starting your fitness journey this week, I'm proud of you. If you're restarting, I'm proud of you too and if you're listening because you want to feel inspired again… you're already on your way. Thanks for joining us today on the Podcast!If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's setting their own goals this year.And remember — kindness, consistency, and small steps will take you farther than perfection ever will. So as always be kind to yourself and everyone else, be that change you want to see in the world and keep being You!See you next time! Tip of the Day:Week One is about building trust with yourself. Every small step counts. Every checkmark matters. Every moment you choose to show up, even for five minutes, is a victory.Shoutouts! IG: Elite Bookkeeping & Accounting Service @elite.bookkeeping.llcFacebook: Elite.Bookkeeping.LLCTEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

This time on Code WACK! As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We're joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who breaks down the fight for single payer, what's at stake in 2026, and why unity may be the key to winning guaranteed healthcare for all. Michael is the president of Healthy California Now and has organized, advocated and developed policy for single payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for more than 30 years. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Michael Lighty.  Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.    

In this episode, you'll learn how to diversify beyond Google without trying to be everywhere. You'll get a simple 3-tier framework to decide which platforms still matter for clinic SEO, reputation, and bookings, plus an easy scorecard to prioritize what's worth your time.We cover:The Tier 1 foundation, website, Apple Maps, Bing, and reviewsTier 2 high-leverage platforms, one social channel, and the right directoriesWhy YellowPages can still support local visibility and consistencyHow to get “AI-ready” so your clinic is easier to find in tools like ChatGPT and GrokThe metrics that matter (calls, clicks, direction requests, and appointments)Walk away with a clear 90-day focus plan and a “good enough” checklist for each platform.>> Episode webpage, blog, and show notes: https://propelyourcompany.com/clinic-seo-beyond-google-platforms-that-still-matter/Send in your questions. ❤ We'd love to hear from you!NEW Webinar: How to dominate Google Search, Google Maps, AI-driven search results, and get more new patients.>> Save your spot

Welcome to the Graphic Medicine monthly roundup podcast- new updates in Graphic Medicine, interviews, and more! Your podcast hosts are Alex Thomas, MD and MK Czerwiec, RN.  After an extended fun opening chat, recorded this past fall, we interview Shay Mirk – co-author of Making Nonfiction Comics, a terrific new resource for graphic medicine and beyond.  For links and show notes, visit the graphic medicine website. Download episode.

This episode is a homecoming!!!As part of our January Reset Series, we're re-airing a powerful conversation with four physicians from three specialties who each share a one-year update on their Direct Primary Care journeys.In this episode, you'll hear from:• Dr. Christina Much and Dr. Jake Much (Family Medicine) founders of Defiant DPC who are sharing about growth beyond expectations and how they planned maternity leave without panic• Dr. Deepti Mundkur (Internal Medicine) will be reflecting on time, advocacy, mentorship, and designing a practice aligned with life• Dr. Lauren Hughes (Pediatrics & Lactation) will be discussing boundaries, parenting while practicing medicine, and building community-rooted careWhether you are in residency, early career, actively considering DPC, or already open and asking how do I protect my energy and build something sustainable, this episode is for you.These physicians aren't sharing finished stories - they're sharing living ones.And January is a reminder that it's okay to pause, reassess, and realign whether you're just beginning or years into practice.Take a breath.You're not behind.You're allowed to build something that lasts.What to Especially Listen For:• How growth sometimes comes faster than expected and how to respond without burning out• How maternity leave, parenting, and practice ownership can coexist• How advocacy becomes possible when time is no longer rationed• How workflows, boundaries, and systems continue to evolve after opening• How DPC allows doctors to practice medicine that matches their values and not just their training

Raising investment as a healthcare founder isn't about better science it's about understanding investors.In this episode of The H-Files, we're joined by Scott Kelly, CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners and founder of VC Fast Pitch, to break down how healthcare and health-tech startups can raise funding without losing control of their company.Scott shares practical insights from working with thousands of founders and investors worldwide, including:How healthcare startups can get in front of investors without warm introductionsWhat investors really look for beyond clinical data and technologyHow to pitch healthcare innovation in a way investors care aboutCommon fundraising mistakes that cost founders equityHow to think about valuation, dilution, and milestone-based fundraisingWhy building investor relationships early is critical to successful raisesWhether you're a healthcare founder, health-tech entrepreneur, or early-stage startup planning a fundraise, this episode will help you pitch smarter, protect your equity, and avoid costly mistakes.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l6gxX9_vJeQListen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hands-on-business-the-h-files-unlocking-growth/id1548129226

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features John Benko, Director Healthcare Coordination, Bellefaire JCB, as he discusses expanding behavioral health and special needs services across community based settings. He shares how innovative care models and breaking traditional Medicaid payer structures are helping improve access to physical, dental, and behavioral care for underserved populations.

Episode 80 The $91 Million Nobody Measured: eConsults and Specialty Access (HLTH) On this episode host Raj Sundar dives into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been dedicated to improving access, with a special focus on LA County's transformative eConsult system. They explore how this tool slashes specialist wait times from months to days for underserved populations, discuss the concept of “return on value” as a fuller measure of healthcare innovation, and reflect on the tension between profit, impact, and equity. The conversation highlights the ways technology can lift the baseline for vulnerable patients, outlines the collaborative benefits for specialists and PCPs, and considers how public health systems can better articulate their true value—beyond just financial ROI. We wrap with excitement about new data showing $91 million in annual value generated and a call to drive broader recognition of health tech's role in democratizing care. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S3E14: What's Trending NOW is the uncomfortable reality that healthcare's AI adoption is happening faster than its governance, often invisibly. On this episode Shahid and guest Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO at Zscaler, map the “hidden risk” landscape (data exfiltration, copilots turning loose internal content, prompt manipulation, model poisoning), then pivot to what actually works: measure AI usage, enable safe experimentation by blocking PHI/sensitive prompts, and anchor the program in Zero Trust while layering in AI-specific controls and education. The “B-roll” after the formal close goes even further: the two dig into who holds clinical and product risk as AI becomes more autonomous, why incumbents may hesitate, how regulation (HIPAA NPRM) and defense models (CMMC) might inform healthcare, and why “orchestration” becomes the next trust battleground. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Two thirds of Americans think the government is responsible for providing health care for everyone. And just 7% think the government should not help the sick at all. We discuss the view from China, and find out more with Jason Smith and Alex Shi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss our biggest lessons from our interview with Bill Bengen, the creator of the 4 percent rule, and are joined by special guest Ben Tuscai.We explore how one of the most widely cited ideas in retirement planning was developed, how it is often misunderstood, and how it should actually be used in real-world financial planning. The conversation bridges academic research and practical application, digging into safe withdrawal rates, sequence of returns risk, inflation, portfolio construction, and what retirement planning really looks like across decades of uncertainty.• How and why Bill Bengen originally developed the 4 percent rule• What the 4 percent rule actually means and the most common ways it is misapplied• Why inflation and sequence of returns risk are the biggest threats to retirees• The role of diversification and asset allocation in safe withdrawal strategies• How market valuations and bond yields affect sustainable withdrawal rates• Why higher equity exposure can sometimes increase retirement safety• The evolution from the original 4 percent rule to higher safe max withdrawal rates• The psychology of retirement spending and sleeping well during market stress• Planning for longer retirements, early retirement, and rising healthcare costs• U-shaped and rising equity glide paths and why they can improve outcomes• Bucket strategies, cash reserves, and managing withdrawals through bear markets• When spending more or taking less risk makes sense after you have already “won the game”00:00 – Introduction and why the 4 percent rule still matters03:00 – Bill Bengen explains how the 4 percent rule was created06:00 – Worst historical retirement periods and inflation risk10:30 – How advisors actually use the 4 percent rule in practice15:30 – Inflation, bear markets, and sequence of returns risk18:30 – Market valuations, CAPE ratios, and withdrawal rate adjustments23:00 – Financial planning software versus simple rules of thumb27:00 – Sequence risk explained and why retirees can get hurt early31:00 – How diversification increased safe withdrawal rates over time37:00 – Safe max withdrawal rates and optimal equity allocation42:30 – Longer retirements, FIRE, and planning beyond 30 years45:30 – U-shaped and rising equity glide paths explained50:30 – Healthcare costs, longevity risk, and retirement stress testing56:30 – Bucket strategies, cash reserves, and dynamic withdrawalsMain Topics CoveredTimestamps

In this episode I talk with @doctordynamo about his journey into the medical scene, his love for martial arts and how he wants to change the medical situation for the better. Follow Doc:https://www.instagram.com/doctordynamo?igsh=eWhma25iZGd6d2V0

We talk with Labor Writer Kalena Thomhave about her Capital & Main article about the Dept of Labor changes to Home Health Care Workers in 2026. Thanks to  CWA  UAW2209  MLPA AnneFeeney  LeftistLezzies  WCPT AM 820 Chicago Heartland Signal 

In this episode, we tackle the contentious issue of socialized medicine in America, with a spotlight on the failures of the National Health Service in Great Britain. John Solomon welcomes former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who shares her firsthand experiences and insights into the pitfalls of government-run healthcare. We also discuss the implications of free speech in today's political climate with author Stuart Brotman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lee tackles Why healthcare premiums are soaring 114%, and who really benefits. Also, Israel's banning of aid groups like Doctors Without Borders. Plus, how $TRUMP meme coins, regulatory rollbacks, and foreign money form a “closed-loop” corruption scheme. All that and more!My comedy news show Unredacted Tonight airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/ Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!