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1 week ago | 
kevinmd.com | Lori Johnson |Molly Walker |Michele Luckenbaugh |Michael O. Fine
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Anesthesiologist Colleen Naglee discusses her article, “We should tip health care workers too.” Colleen reflects on the rise of tipping culture in everyday services and questions why health care workers—who risk violence, burnout, and underpayment—are left out of these gestures of appreciation.
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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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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 12, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Michael O. Fine |Betty Rabinowitz |Sara Pastoor |Ken Terry
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for an inspiring conversation on transforming health care with Kim Downey, a physician advocate and physical therapist; Dawn Ellison, an emergency physician; and Denise Wiseman, a health care executive.
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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.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Christopher Habig |Michael O. Fine |Betty Rabinowitz |Ken Terry
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for a conversation with Michelle Tollefson, a physician specializing in lifestyle medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology. Michelle shares her transformative experiences visiting Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s Blue Zones where people live longer, healthier lives.
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Jun 1, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Sara Pastoor |Robert Colton |Andy Bonner |Michael O. Fine
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for an insightful discussion on the current state of primary care in hospitals and the emergence of direct primary care (DPC) as a transformative solution. Our guest, Christopher Habig, co-founder and CEO of Freedom Healthworks, shares his expertise on why hospital-employed practices are bleeding money, the lack of transparency in pricing and referrals, and the challenges faced by rural hospitals.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Christopher Habig |Michael O. Fine |Peter Ubel |Michele Luckenbaugh
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join Benita Talati, a patient advocate who illuminates the biases health care providers may hold toward patients unable to adhere to traditional appointment hours. We explore how limited paid time off, extended wait times, and financial barriers impact working patients’ ability to receive necessary care.
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Apr 7, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Robert Colton |Christopher Habig |Andy Bonner |Michael O. Fine
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We welcome Mary Braun, an internal medicine physician. Mary shares her insights on how perceptions of responsibility for patient outcomes have evolved throughout her career, particularly in light of systemic challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
