The Podcast by KevinMD Kevin Pho, MD
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- Health & Fitness
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Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.
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Physician autonomy with self-employment
Join Tod Stillson, a family physician and entrepreneur, as we explore the often-overlooked world of physician contracts. Discover the hidden menu of business-to-business contracts in the medical industry and learn how transitioning to self-employment as a micro-corporation can empower physicians with autonomy and financial security. Gain valuable insights into tax benefits, job stacking, and navigating the complexities of contract negotiations.
Tod Stillson is a family physician, entrepreneur, and Amazon best-selling author of Doctor Incorporated: Stop the Insanity of Traditional Employment and Preserve Your Professional Autonomy.
He discusses the KevinMD article, "The hidden menu of physician contracts."
Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.
Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself.
The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows.
Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational.
Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo.
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AI in American medicine
We sit down with physician executive Robert Pearl to explore the revolutionary concepts presented in his latest book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. Join us as Robert delves into the transformative potential of generative AI in reshaping the health care landscape. Discover how this innovative technology can empower patients and providers alike to reclaim control from corporate interests, ensuring a future of higher quality, accessibility, and affordability in American medicine.
Robert Pearl is a physician executive.
He discusses his book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.
Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.
Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians.
Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance.
VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast
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A tribute to primary care
Join family medicine physician Eleanor Bueno as she expresses heartfelt gratitude to a cherished primary care colleague and friend. Eleanor's letter poignantly reminds us of the profound connections forged in primary care. From guiding families through postpartum challenges to navigating unexpected health crises with compassion, her words highlight the invaluable contributions of primary care physicians.
Eleanor Bueno is board-certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine.
She discusses the KevinMD article, "Honoring our trusted family physician."
Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.
Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians.
Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance.
VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast
RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/tRAGwz
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Biotechnology and biological warfare
We welcome Ketan Desai, a physician executive, as we'll delve into the fascinating and concerning realm of biological warfare and bioterrorism. Join us as we explore historical instances of biological weapons, the implications of genetic technology advancements, and the ethical considerations surrounding biotechnological research.
With Ketan's expertise, we'll discuss the motivations behind biological attacks, the potential dangers of genetic manipulation in bioterrorism, and the urgent need for global biosecurity measures.
Ketan Desai is a physician executive.
He discusses the KevinMD article, "Biological weapons: a history and emerging risks."
Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.
Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians.
Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance.
VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast
RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/4nM4Ax
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Non-opioid post-op pain relief
Join us as we sit down with Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, to explore how societal factors, deceptive marketing, and profit-driven health care systems have contributed to the opioid epidemic. Amy will shed light on the effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and cost-effective non-pharmacological interventions for pain relief. Together, we'll discuss barriers to adopting opioid-sparing strategies and how policymakers can prioritize solutions to reduce unnecessary post-operative opioid prescriptions.
Amy Baxter is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine at Augusta University, federally funded for neuromodulation research to reduce needle pain, multimodal low back pain, and opioid reduction.
She discusses the KevinMD article, "How Enhanced Recovery After Surgery solves our opioid problems."
Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.
Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. Nuance, a Microsoft company, is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with Dragon Ambient eXperience – or DAX for short. DAX is an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that helps physicians cut documentation time in half. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. DAX Copilot can be easily enabled within the workflow of the Dragon Medical application to bring the power of ambient technology to more clinicians faster while leveraging the proven and powerful capabilities used by over 550,000 physicians.
Explore DAX Copilot today. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. Discover clinical documentation that writes itself and reclaim your work-life balance.
VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast
RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/Wd8k3D
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Addiction treatment, legal troubles, and the role of the DEA
Joining A.J. Reid Finlayson, a psychiatrist, Jeffrey A. Singer, a general surgeon, and Peter R. Martin, also a psychiatrist. We'll be discussing the case of Dr. Ralph Thomas Reach, an addiction medicine physician whose medical license was revoked, leading to legal troubles, and the broader issues surrounding addiction treatment and the role of the DEA. Tune in as we explore the barriers to medication-assisted treatment, the historical context of federal intervention in addiction treatment, and the implications for health care professionals and individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
A.J. Reid Finlayson is a psychiatrist. Jeffrey A. Singer is a general surgeon. Peter R. Martin is a psychiatrist.
They discuss the KevinMD article, "The DEA’s war on addiction doctors."
The white paper discussed on the show: "Cops practicing medicine"
Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.
Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself.
The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows.
Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational.
Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo.
VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast
RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/R7utTf
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Customer Reviews
Insightful and valuable
A wide range of content. Each episode gives me something new to think about. Just the right length for my commute. Highly recommend!
Best doc podcast
I have been listening for a while. It’s very inclusive and informative with a variety of topics all aligned to physician needs and interests. Ty
Wonderful show to hear the zeitgeist among docs
The KevinMD podcast is a great way to hear topical issues and stories from physicians in a quick, 15-minute format…every day! Thanks, Kevin, for sharing so many different experiences on this terrific podcast!