-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Sep 17, 2024 | 
nonzero.substack.com | Timothy Lee |Robert Wright
This episode includes an Overtime segment that’s available to paid subscribers. If you’re not a paid subscriber, we of course encourage you to become one. If you are a paid subscriber, you can access the complete conversation either via the audio and video on this post or by setting up the paid-subscriber podcast feed, which includes all exclusive audio content.
-
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.
-
Jun 29, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Jamie Babcock |Timothy Lee |Martin Lustick |Advait Suvarnakar
The evolving health care landscape presents a growing demand for skilled providers. To meet this challenge, health care leaders must prioritize innovation and explore solutions that leverage existing resources to deliver the high-quality care that patients deserve. The U.S. health care system faces a looming crisis: a critical shortage of clinicians. The Health Resources and Service Administration predicts a shortfall of nearly 140,000 physicians by 2036.
-
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?
-
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.
-
Mar 21, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Alan Lindemann |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee |George Mathew
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join Lyle Berkowitz, a physician executive, as we explore the challenges faced by health systems during this time, from overcrowded emergency departments to increased demand for care. Lyle shares insights into traditional strategies employed by health care systems and discusses the potential drawbacks associated with them.
