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5 days ago | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Joshua W. Elder |Tamara Scott |George Mathew
A quiet revolution is taking place in health care technology. AI is shedding its screen-bound constraints and stepping into forms that blend seamlessly into our lives—rings, glasses, pendants, earbuds. These “ambient” devices collect real-time insights from sound, motion, and physiology, surfacing only when needed. For clinicians, this shift means more than convenience: It reimagines how we gather data at the bedside and how patients manage their health between visits.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Erica Dorn |Michele Luckenbaugh |George Mathew |Pamela Miles
My journey in nursing has led me to experiences and insights I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I declared nursing as my major because I was passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives. I envisioned sitting by patients’ bedsides, holding their hands, and providing comfort in their moments of need. I dreamed of showing up every day to make a meaningful impact.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Advait Suvarnakar |Aashka Suvarnakar |Michele Luckenbaugh |George Mathew
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Health care executive Susannah Eastwick discusses her article, “Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care.” Susannah explores the evolving health care landscape in 2025, where physicians face growing corporate control and reduced autonomy.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Lisa Herbert |George Mathew |Ronald A. Paulus |Aaron Morgenstein
Last year, 54 percent of physicians reported symptoms of burnout. Behind that statistic are thousands of dedicated professionals who entered health care to help people, only to find themselves drained. I know because I was one of them. I’m going to share how transforming my approach to leadership through coaching not only saved my career but can revolutionize outcomes across our entire health care system.
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Mar 4, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Peter Ubel |George Mathew |Ronald A. Paulus |Lori Johnson
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Health care executive Cecil Pineda discusses his article, “Under siege: the escalating ransomware crisis in health care,” examining the alarming rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and health systems. Cecil highlights the growing frequency and financial toll of ransomware attacks, with major incidents affecting patient care, disrupting operations, and costing billions.
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Mar 4, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Sara Pastoor |Joshua W. Elder |Tamara Scott |George Mathew
Modern EHRs and “CEHRT”Electronic health records (EHRs) and their role in modern health care are inescapable today. But have you ever stopped to ask: Is my EHR certified? And more importantly, why does that matter? As any EHR user knows, not all EHRs are created equal. A little-known differentiator is that some systems are Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT), while a growing number of newer systems are not.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Michele Luckenbaugh |George Mathew |Ronald A. Paulus |Lori Johnson
As I navigate this world, I often feel overwhelmed by its harshness, making peace and harmony seem elusive. Today, the atmosphere feels particularly heavy with distrust and anger, leaving me caught in a constant “me” versus “you” mindset. At times, it feels as though a corrosive glue has enveloped the workings of my heart, preventing me from experiencing emotions and diminishing my willingness to seek the truth or ensure my story is heard.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Robert Pearl |George Mathew |Steven Siegel |Tochi Iroku-Malize
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Brian Whorley, a health care executive, dives into the groundbreaking Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP), exploring its potential to revolutionize medication adherence and patient outcomes. With 54 million beneficiaries eligible, this initiative promises to alleviate cost barriers, reduce hospital readmissions, and save billions annually.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
countercurrents.org | Shahruk Ahmed Mazumdar |Harsh Thakor |John Graversgaard |George Mathew
‘The Gujaratis—A Portrait of a Community’, Salil Tripathi’s most recent book, aims to draw attention to the uncommon traits of Gujaratis that the outside world is ignorant of. Gujaratis are renowned for their abilities to organise, manage, and oversee intricate projects. He creates a captivating portrayal of the community he was born into and is glad to be a part of through extensive research, distinctive knowledge, and a lifetime of observation.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | George Mathew |Steven Siegel |Ronald A. Paulus |Lori Johnson
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We dive into the critical issue of physician burnout and the challenges facing primary care providers with family physician Santina Wheat. Discover practical strategies for reclaiming joy in medicine, setting boundaries, and rediscovering purpose amidst the demands of the health care system.
