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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Michele Luckenbaugh |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon
As I step into my fifth year of superspecialty surgical practice in corporate hospitals, I find myself reflecting on a recurring challenge that has profound implications for both patient care and professional satisfaction. Despite clinical expertise and the goodwill we work tirelessly to build, patient experiences in hospitals are often marred by factors beyond our control.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Denise Reich shares powerful insights as a patient advocate, highlighting the importance of front desk staff, accessibility, accurate billing practices, and the impact of small changes on patient care. This episode dives into the disconnects between patient expectations and systemic practices and offers actionable steps to improve the overall patient experience. Denise Reich is a patient advocate.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Greg Gafni-Pappas |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee |Leslie Gregory
The U.S. health care system is an inefficient maze of bureaucracy, redundancies, and waste. As a practicing physician, I see firsthand how these inefficiencies frustrate both providers and patients, inflate costs, and undermine the quality of care. If we are serious about transforming health care into a system that works for everyone, we need bold, outside-the-box solutions.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join emergency physician Maureen Gibbons as they explore the concept of rethinking shift work in health care. They discuss how distributing shifts among multiple physicians can reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and improve patient outcomes. Learn how aligning schedules with natural energy patterns and prioritizing seamless handoffs can create a healthier, more effective workplace for providers and patients alike.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Michael McGuire |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We are joined by Paul Pender, an ophthalmologist with extensive experience in patient care. We explore the vital role emotional intelligence plays in strengthening the physician-patient bond, particularly in challenging health care environments. Paul shares insights into how self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management enhance caregiving, build trust, and help alleviate patient suffering.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee |Philip A. Masters |Nikki Hopewell
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We explore the evolving dynamics of health care teams with guests Matthew Sherrer, an anesthesiologist, and Brooke Vining, a nurse anesthetist. We discuss the shift from traditional team structures to a “teaming” mindset, the challenges of building trust in rapidly changing environments, and the impact of professional politics on patient safety and clinician wellness.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee
The field of sports medicine is steadily growing, highlighting the imperative for a more inclusive workforce. There has been a notable rise in female athletes at all levels of sports. The success of U.S. female athletes at this summer’s Paris Olympics was dominant. The prominence of U.S. women in sports is evident by their winning of twenty-six of the forty gold medals awarded. Despite the clear rise in competitive women in sports, the majority of team physicians across all levels are men.
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May 11, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | M. Bennet Broner |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee |Leslie Gregory
There are frequent accusations against physicians and other health care professionals regarding their behavior and/or education: they cannot communicate, are misogynist, racist, and ageist, and are poorly educated, despite American physicians training longer than those in other developed countries. But are these complainants aiming at the most obvious, though not most significant, target?
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into health care transforms patient care, making it more personalized, efficient, and accessible. Two groundbreaking technologies, the Humane Ai Pin and the Rabbit R1, exemplify this shift. By enhancing communication, ensuring data security, and improving administrative and clinical operations, these devices promise a future where technology and human expertise merge to foster a patient-centered health care system.
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Mar 29, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee |Nikki Hopewell
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join Joshua Reischer, a physician executive, as we delve into the complexities of modern health care delivery. Explore the challenges physicians face in obtaining essential patient information, the frustrations experienced by both patients and providers due to outdated processes, and the potential role of technology in improving patient care.
