Dr. Patient

Heather Johnston

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A podcast that examines how today’s healthcare system affects the doctor-patient relationship and impacts how doctors and patients experience it.

11 FEB

27 Healthcare Paperwork That's Worth Your Time

Date: 02/10/26 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 27 Healthcare Paperwork That's Worth Your Time Summary In this episode of the Dr. Patient Podcast, Dr. Heather Johnston discusses the importance of understanding and managing healthcare paperwork. She emphasizes the need for patients to take control of their healthcare by completing essential forms such as medical history, HIPAA authorizations, power of attorney for healthcare, and living wills. The episode provides insights into how these documents can protect patients' rights and wishes, especially in critical situations where they may be incapacitated. Dr. Johnston also offers resources for listeners to access these forms and encourages proactive engagement in their healthcare decisions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Patient Empowerment 03:04 Understanding Healthcare Paperwork 15:14 Navigating Advanced Directives 28:56 Summary and Resources for Patients Resources Link to ALL forms Keywords patient empowerment, healthcare paperwork, HIPAA, advanced directives, medical history, power of attorney, living will, patient rights, healthcare wishes, healthcare communication Website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Email: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

32 min
SEASON 3 TRAILER

Season 3 Trailer

This season I'll be diving into more topics related to patient advocacy: healthcare paperwork, laws that protect patients, how to manage a hospital discharge and more. Of course, there will be amusing personal healthcare stories sprinkled in. Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

3 min
30/07/2024

Ep 26 Advocate Toolkit, Hospital Edition

Date: 7/30/24 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 26 Advocate Toolkit, Hospital Edition Episode summary: It's so incredibly complicated to be a patient today, as I recently observed when I hung out at the bedside of a sick relative. If you don't have a "doctor friend", you might need to help your friend or family member get the best possible experience in the hospital by becoming their advocate. Hear about my own observations on where and when help is needed, and also hear some tips on how you can get started. Guest(s): none Key Terms: none References: none Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

23 min
23/07/2024

Ep 25 The Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage

Date: 7/22/24 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 25 The Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage, Part 2 Episode summary: Part 2 discussing why Medicare Advantage plans are an actual DISadvantage for you and for our country's fiscal system. When you sign up for Medicare, you have a choice of Traditional/Original, Medicare or "Medicare Advantage", which is technically not Medicare and is instead a private health insurance company caring for you on their behalf, like a surrogate. The plans are Uber-restrictive and filled with hidden costs that many people don't recognize until it's too late. They often offer "zero dollar premiums" to lure folks in, then you might have trouble getting back into regular Medicare. Join Alexandra "Al" Eidenberg from The Insurance People, and me to hear all of the details. Guest(s): Alexandra (Al) Eidenberg, President and Founder of The Insurance People Key Terms: none References: The Insurance People homepage: www.theinsurancepeople.com How to sign up for Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/how-do-i-sign-up-for-medicare Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

45 min
16/07/2024

Ep 24 The Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage, Part 1

Date: 6/16/24 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 24 The Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage, Part 1 Episode summary: Wow, I knew Medicare was complicated but didn't realize just how complicated. I've spent the last few weeks diving deep and was most curious about Medicare Advantage, Part C of Medicare, where beneficiaries can sign up for private health insurance. This week I'll be talking about how bad this is for our federal budget, and how the model simply doesn't work fiscally. Next week, in Part 2, I'll be talking with Al (Alexandra) Eidenberg about why it's also bad for the beneficiaries themselves. Guest(s): none Key Terms: CMS - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services HMO - Healthcare Maintenance Organization Beneficiary or Enrollee - the person signing up for a health plan Fee-for-service - a model of healthcare where a doctor or hospital gives a service and is then paid for it Capitation - a monthly payment Advantage plans get per patient that are signed up on their plan References: Video by Congresspeople Mark Pocan, Jan Schakowsky and Ro Khanna Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services How the Government Updates Payment Rates for Medicare Advantage Plans Understanding Medicare Advantage Payment Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment US Sues Cigna for fraudulent diagnostic codes Advantage plans overpaid by about $140 billion over last 12 years Video: How to Sign up for Medicare MedicareFAQ: Why Advantage Plans are Bad Understanding Medicare Advantage Payment Other podcasts on this topic: Arm and A Leg The Real Investment Show Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

22 min
18/06/2024

Ep 23 In Doctors We Trust

Date: 6/18/24 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 23 In Doctors We Trust Episode summary: What is trust as it relates to the doctor-patient relationship? How is it fostered when the very healthcare system itself works against it? Why is it important, and what can you do to foster it with your doctor? Guest(s): none Key Terms: none References: Trust, Race and Risk in American Medicine: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hast.1080 Patient Trust in Physicians: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1495476/ The importance of building trust in the physician-patient relationship: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/the-importance-of-building-trust-in-the-physician-patient-relationship Physician perspectives on building trust with patients: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hast.1528?af=R Summary table of survey questions of patients about trust: https://www.drpatientpodcast.com/blog/eps-22-and-23-doctor-satisfaction-and-trust-in-doctors/ Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

21 min
11/06/2024

Ep 22 Doctors in Distress

Date: 6/11/24 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 22 Doctors in Distress Episode summary: The majority of doctors today are dissatisfied with the healthcare system. That's not to say that they don't want to be doctors anymore. It's just that they're fed up with the same system that patients are stuck in and fed up with. It's important that doctors and patients see and understand each other more clearly to strengthen their relationships against the onslaught of external forces that are slowly degrading our health system in the US. Guest(s): Dr. Karen Leitner Key Terms: none References: Dr. Leitner's site: https://www.karenleitnermd.com/ NYTimes article (might require a sign-in, sorry): https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/magazine/doctors-moral-crises.html Physicians Foundation report: http://physiciansfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/PF23_Brochure-Report_Americas-Physicians_V2b-1-2.pdf Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

47 min
04/06/2024

Ep 21 How We Learn to Be a Patient, Part 2

Date: 6/4/24 Name of podcast: Dr. Patient Episode title and number: 21 How We Learn to Be a Patient, Part 2 Episode summary: Continuing from the end of last season, Ep 12, where I talked with my own daughter about her experience going to an urgent care center alone for the first time, here's the follow up with a group of young women going through similar challenges of trying to understand health insurance, how to make an appointment, how to make healthcare decisions for themselves, and more. Guest(s): Berit, JeeSoo, Maya, Gabby, Lena and Ashley Key Terms: none References: none Podcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.com Podcast email, become a guest: drpatientpodcast@gmail.com

30 min

A podcast that examines how today’s healthcare system affects the doctor-patient relationship and impacts how doctors and patients experience it.

Creator

Heather Johnston
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

32
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