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4 weeks ago | 
kevinmd.com | Trisha Swift |Sara Pastoor |Andy Bonner |Michael Fine
Advanced practice providers, including DNPs, NPs, and PAs, are playing an increasingly vital role in primary care delivery. These clinicians are independently licensed, highly skilled, and adept at managing a broad spectrum of health care needs. They should not be viewed as “physician extenders” but rather as key contributors to an efficient, patient-centered health care system.
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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Sara Pastoor |Arthur Lazarus |Andy Bonner
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Internal medicine physician Ryan McCarthy discusses the article, “What The Far Side taught me about belonging in science.” In this episode, Ryan reflects on the unexpected inspiration he found in Gary Larson’s comic strip The Far Side and how it shaped his journey in science and medicine.
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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Timothy Hoff |Sara Pastoor |Arthur Lazarus |Andy Bonner
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Family physician Dan Muntean discusses the article, “The heart of family medicine: a doctor’s journey of compassion and care.” In this episode, Dan shares his personal journey through 30 years of practice in family medicine, reflecting on the lessons learned from his upbringing in Romania, his diverse training experiences, and the deep connections formed with his patients.
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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Sara Pastoor |Andy Bonner |Michael O. Fine
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, “The ER doctor who became the new PCP.” In this compelling conversation, Pamela explains her transition from emergency medicine back to primary care, driven by a growing shortage of primary care providers that leaves many patients with no choice but to seek care in the ER.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Jeffry A. Peters |Sara Pastoor |Andy Bonner |Michael O. Fine
A large number of physicians are addicted to unhappiness. Practicing medicine is no longer fun, and they are frustrated working in an environment where they do not feel valued and appreciated. Forty percent of all physicians are looking to change their employment venue over the next two years, according to a recent survey by the AMA. Physicians’ unhappiness is understandable. Reimbursement by Medicare and other payors is declining, while the costs of operating a practice are increasing.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Carole Estabrooks |Andy Bonner |Timothy Lee |Sara Pastoor
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!In this episode, we speak with family and long-term care physician Sid Feldman about the KevinMD article “Antipsychotic use has been rising in long-term care homes, but we can do something about it.” Sid shares how prescribing rates have surged to 24 percent in Canada, highlights the serious risks of antipsychotic medications, and emphasizes the importance of person-centered strategies.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Sara Pastoor |Andy Bonner |Michael O. Fine
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jordan Grumet, internal medicine physician and host of the Earn & Invest Podcast, as we explore insights from his groundbreaking book, The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. Discover the surprising truths about purpose, how to overcome purpose anxiety, and why small, meaningful goals can transform your life.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
itv.com | Andy Bonner
Rob Jaskowski reports on the family’s emotional appeal. The family of an innocent teenager who was shot in the back in Liverpool are appealing for people to share photographs on social media as part of their search for information into his murder. Ellis Cox was gunned down just five minutes from his home in the city on Sunday 23 June 2024. His mother will be amongst those marking what would have been Ellis’s 20th birthday on Saturday (18 January).
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Pamela Buchanan |Sara Pastoor |Andy Bonner |Deepak Gupta
I am a family physician by training, and I thank God every day for that foundation. About a decade ago, I transitioned to emergency medicine, thinking I’d left primary care behind. Back then, primary care problems—hypertension, diabetes, routine medication refills—would occasionally show up in the ER, but they weren’t the norm. Fast forward to today, and they’ve become a central part of my shift.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Christopher Habig |Sara Pastoor |Michael O. Fine |Andy Bonner
In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care, startups promising disruption often make headlines. But not all disruption leads to success. Forward Health, once hailed as a pioneer with its ultramodern clinics and AI-driven “doctor-in-a-box” CarePods, recently announced its abrupt closure. Despite raising over $650 million in funding, Forward’s inability to deliver on its ambitious promises is a case study in the pitfalls of prioritizing technology over patients.
