Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center continue their conversation on rehabilitation access disparities for patients with violent injuries, sharing steps that individual clinicians can take to help close gaps. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of t…

Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center describe how survivors of community violence face disproportionately high rates of rehab denials compared with patients injured in motor vehicle crashes. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episod…

Tom Zaubler, MD, continues sharing his insights on AI's applications in the field of behavioral healthcare, emphasizing the technology's ability to identify which patients are at high risk for suicide. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience…

Tom Zaubler, MD, discusses how AI can help behavioral health practitioners track their patients' well-being longitudinally and devote more time to developing trusting clinical relationships. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicin…

What exactly does "document everything" entail, and how can clinicians set themselves up for success during malpractice investigations? In her latest podcast episode, Dr. MedLaw dives into medicolegally savvy documentation practices. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise…

Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're continuing our conversation with Dr. Adriana Hung, this time with an emphasis on genetic testing in APOL1-mediated kidney disease…

Richard "RJ" Kedziora (Estenda Solutions) comments on the current landscape of digital health solutions, including persistent challenges in reimbursement and patient engagement, as well as where the future of healthcare AI may be headed. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical exper…

Stacey E. Alexeeff, PhD, and Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, highlight key points from their research into the impact of wildfires on cardiovascular events. They also share strategies to ensure patients with cardiovascular disease are prepared to protect their health in times of increased air pollution. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on T…

In view of Match Day, Corinne L. Bria, MD, director of the Residency Training Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, offers insight into how the resident selection process has changed in recent years. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience…

Samuel Mikhail, MD, pediatric resident at Nemours Children's Hospital, reflects on his Match Day experience, shares how the process can be improved, and offers advice for current and future applicants. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience…

Salvatore Viscomi, MD (Carna Health), highlights the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease and calls on the healthcare system to increase screening and prevention efforts. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the …

Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're talking about a topic that's critical for nephrologists and all healthcare professionals working with kidney disease, APOL1-media…

President Jimmy Carter’s public battle with melanoma and his successful treatment with immunotherapy helped shape public perception and awareness of these groundbreaking treatments. Alicia Zhou, PhD, CEO, Cancer Research Institute, explores how his advocacy influenced research funding, policy changes, and clinical trial engagement. She discusses th…

Wrapping up their healthcare predictions, PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) discuss new drugs for weight loss and pain management that clinicians can expect to see this year. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research…

PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) continue discussing their anticipated 2025 healthcare innovations, zeroing in on gene-editing technologies and precision medicine Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique…

PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald has a conversation with Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) about what changes may be coming to healthcare in 2025. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at edito…

In part 2, Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, returns to discuss barriers that prevent people from donating blood and share strategies to address common misconceptions. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, …

Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, offers a resource that clinicians can share with patients to help increase blood donation participation. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medic…

In her first episode of 2025, Dr. MedLaw takes a look back at all her podcast episodes from last year and pulls out the most important takeaways for physicians. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us …

In the second part of her conversation about burnout, Louise Underdahl, PhD, discusses the pandemic's impact on physician mental health, as well as how collaboration between clinicians and administrators may be the most effective path forward. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical…

Louise Underdahl, PhD, elaborates on the findings from her recent systematic review on physician burnout, including an overview of various solutions. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editoria…

Dr. MedLaw returns to advise how physicians can handle negative online reviews without accidentally giving away patients' health information and potentially facing legal trouble. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW …

In the second part of their conversation about deductibles resetting at the start of the year, Blake Walker (Inbox Health) and Jeff Hillam (Red House Medical Billing) discuss common reasons why patients raise issues with medical bills and how clinicians can be prepared. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly…

In the first part of their conversation, Blake Walker (Inbox Health) and Jeff Hillam (Red House Medical Billing) share some practices physicians can adopt to facilitate seamless billing and payment as deductibles reset in the new year. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical experti…

On this episode, PW Physician Editor Linda Girgis, MD, offers comment on the recent shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at [email protected]! Thanks for l…

On this episode, Andrea Austin, MD (Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium; Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers) discusses how emotional trauma can impact physicians. She also describes some practices clinicians can adopt to process the trauma they experience at work. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode …

In the second part of their interview, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), and family medicine physician Frank Domino, MD (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) share some steps clinicians ca…

On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), interviews family medicine physician Frank Domino, MD (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) about medical communication and the potential…

On this episode, PW regular contributor Dr. MedLaw returns to share key points that physicians should include in their clinics’ social media policies to protect patient privacy and prevent liability. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience i…

Today we are joined Dr. Reggie Ferreira of Tulane University. He discusses the importance of physician pre planning before a potential natural disaster, noting the need to collaborate with the community before the event. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, o…

Andrea Austin, MD (Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers podcast), and Bradley Block, MD (Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast), have a conversation about the benefits and potential pitfalls of using humor in medicine. They describe common situations where physicians may consider using humor and offer advice on how to crack jokes …

On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), sits down with Ilan Shapiro, MD (Pediatrician and Medical Director, AltaMed), to discuss the importance of civic engagement and how ensuring patients…

For breast cancer awareness month, Steven Chen, MD, MBA, highlights the value of whole-person health in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema, emphasizing differences from traditional care, cost barriers, patient education, early detection, long-term side effects, and the importance of specialist collaboration. Let us know what you thought of t…

On this episode, Ewurama Sackey, MD, and Jason James, MD, advocate for clinicians in the fields of behavioral health and obstetrics and gynecology to screen patients more often for postpartum depression (PPD). They emphasize PPD’s distinction from the “baby blues” and strategies to reduce disparities for women of color. Let us know what you thought…

For National Primary Care Week, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), has a conversation with family medicine physician Marc Price, DO (Family Medicine of Malta). They discuss the PCP’s role as a trusted …

PW regular contributor Dr. MedLaw reviews a recent controversy in which Disney claimed arbitration after a woman died of anaphylaxis while visiting their parks. With this in mind, Dr. MedLaw shares how arbitration agreements are held to different ethical standards in medicine and how physicians can ensure they are fair to patients and hold up in co…

On this episode, Dr. Bradley Block (Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast) shares how physicians can use subtle nonverbal cues to convey interest and authority to their patients, which can help build trust and improve the efficiency of visits. He also discusses how physicians can address “the question behind the question,” or the deeper issues pat…

This week, we are joined by Andrea Austin, MD (Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium; Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers). Dr. Austin discusses the concept of resilience, sharing practical, small changes physicians can make to improve their mental health and well-being, especially in moments of stress. Let us know wha…

Dr. Rajat Thawani continues his conversation on non-small cell lung cancer. Today he reviews various strategies to help diagnosis NSCLC, including the importance of testing patients who are smokers and non-smokers. He also explains why multidisciplinary teams can help this patient population. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on T…

Today we are joined by Dr. Rajat Thawani. He discusses why biomarker testing is crucial in guiding treatment decisions for patients with ROS1 mutations in NSCLC. He also highlights how specialized biomarker testing teams enhance the identification and management of patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC by providing knowledge about resistance mechanisms…

Today we are joined by Dr. MedLaw. She discusses the complexities of the "standard of care" in medical malpractice cases. Dr. MedLaw explains that while the standard is meant to reflect what is recognized as acceptable and appropriate medical practice, it must also consider the specific circumstances, location, and the evolving nature of medical kn…

Today we are joined by Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH. He discusses the impact of diet and lifestyle on sleep quality, including how raw foods, and foods rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, can help lower inflammation and improve sleep. Additionally, Dr. Singh explains why it is important for providers to determine whether patients have trouble fall…

Today we are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Gil Melmed. He discusses the high prevalence of pain in patients with IBD, especially among those hospitalized with acute pain. He also highlights the risks associated with opioid use and advocates for a proactive pain management approach while describing a proactive pain bundle implemented at Cedars-Si…

Today we are joined by Dr. Christopher Worsham from Harvard Medical School. He explains why healthcare professionals should utilize publicly available data to better understand how popular culture influences patient behaviors. Reference: Worsham CM, et al. Online search interest in gynecologists after the release of the film Barbie. JAMA Netw Open.…

Today we are joined by Dr. Anthony Auriemma. He discusses the popularity and efficacy of GLP one therapy but notes that while these new medications have shown promising results, there is a lot of misinformation about them. He also expresses hope for future treatments, including new medications and potential price reductions. Let us know what you th…

PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert commentary on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more. On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians),…

PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert commentary on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more. On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians),…

PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert points of view on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more. On this episode, Jeffrey Gladd, MD, chief medical officer at Fullscript, shares his personal journey with whole-person health and how it has impacted his practice. Let us know what you thought of …

John Bertrand (CEO, Digital Diagnostics) speaks with us about LumineticsCore, an AI diagnostic system that autonomously diagnoses patients for diabetic retinopathy, including macular edema, to detect disease before it leads to blindness. Also, regular contributor Dr. MedLaw discusses the role of private equity in your practice. Enjoy Listening! Let…

PW editorial board member and regular host Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with stress expert Jay Winner, MD, about stress reduction techniques for you and your patients. Too much stress can ruin our days and shorten our lives. It ages us, harms relationships, and impairs job performance. Excessive stress can exacerbate almost any medical condition, incl…