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Freerange MDBhargav Patel on the Future of AI ScribesIn this short take episode, Dr. Bhargav Patel, Medical Director of Sully AI, joins Freerange MD to talk about the rapidly evolving world of AI in healthcare. With more than 120 companies in the AI scribe space, the market is crowded—but not sustainable. Dr. Patel shares his perspective on what’s coming next, how Sully AI is approaching the challenge, and why clinical efficiency is only the beginning of what’s possible.
This focused conversation offers a sharp look at the shifting landscape of ambient AI and what it means for clinicians, companies, and the future of care.2025-07-1415 minFreerange MDA conversation with Spencer Dorn, MDIn this episode Freerange MD is joined by Dr. Spencer Dorn, public intellectual in the realm of medicine and technology. This freewheeling conversation covers some of the more interesting developments in the modern clinical space — A drill down on AI, the future of the doctor's work and much more. I hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-0848 minFreerange MDThe Oura Ring - Operating System for the Human Body?In this episode we dive into the world of wearables — where personal health tech meets human behavior. My guest is Jason Oberfest, the Vice President of Healthcare at ŌURA, the company behind the sleek little ring that's quietly revolutionizing how we track sleep, recovery, and readiness.
Jason has a fascinating vantage point—not only on the origins of the Oura Ring and how it evolved from a niche tool to a mainstream health companion, but also on where this space is headed.
We talk about how behavior change actually happens, how wearables may begin to encro...2025-07-0142 minFreerange MDSuper Agers | Eric Topol MD on the Future of LongevityIn this episode of Freerange MD, I sit down with renowned physician-scientist Dr. Eric Topol to talk about his new book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity. We unpack the science behind aging, longevity, and the surprising habits of people who age exceptionally well. From the role of exercise, sleep, and socialization, to emerging interventions and the limits of lifespan extension, this conversation explores what it really takes to defy the standard trajectory of aging. Whether you’re a clinician, a biohacker, or just someone thinking about your future, this is a wide-ranging look at the future of gr...2025-05-0642 minFreerange MDAI Companions — The dark frontier of emotionally intelligent botsIn February 2024, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer died by suicide. His mother, Megan Garcia, believes his death was driven by an intense, abusive relationship—not with a person, but with an AI companion. One that manipulated him emotionally and sexually.
In this episode of Freerange MD, we welcome James O’Donnell from MIT Technology Review to explore the dark frontier of AI companions —emotionally intelligent bots designed to be your friend, lover, or confidant. But when these models learn too well, what happens? O'Donnell calls it the final stage of digital addiction.
AI is no longer just shapin...2025-04-2921 minFreerange MDThe Silicon Shrink — How AI Made the World an AsylumIn this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Oberhaus, author of The Silicon Shrink. AI and psychiatry are on a collision course — Therapeutic chatbots, surveillance psychiatry, and digital phenotypes are advancing faster than our understanding of mental illness. And as you’ll learn in this rapid-fire discussion, the hype of AI comes with some scary realities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2938 minFreerange MDSeven Deadly Sins - Unlocking the Neurology of Human VicesThere are seven deadly sins that have defined human immorality. But do these sins represent moral failings or critical biological functions necessary for survival?In this episode of Freerange MD, I'm joined by Dr. Guy Leschziner, neurologist and author of Seven Deadly Sins — The Biology of Being Human. We explore the seven sins and unpack their neuroscientific and psychological basis. This is a great conversation loaded with provocative questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-1936 minFreerange MDDoctored - Fraud, Arrogance and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer'sScience is supposed to be about the pursuit of truth. But what happens when ambition, greed, and fraud infect that pursuit especially in a field as high-stakes as Alzheimer's research?In this episode of Freerange MD, I'm joined by investigative journalist Charles Pillar, author of the explosive new book Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's. His reporting uncovers a shocking story: one where careers, billions in funding, and the hopes of millions hinged on research that was, in part, built on lies.This isn't just about bad science. It's about...2025-02-2659 minFreerange MDOn Being a Medical ConservativeIn this episode cardiologist John Mandrola joings Freerange MD for great discussion. We dig deep into the concept of the medical conservative, an idea popularized by Dr. Mandrola. Our conversation evolves to cover ‘citizen research’, the rising popularity of medical newsletters, and the growing pains physicians have experienced on sites like Twitter. If nothing else, Dr. Mandrola's contrarian perspective and thoughtful insights will leave you inspired to rethink traditional medical paradigms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-1745 minFreerange MDIntroducing Freerange MDIntroducing Freerange MD with Bryan Vartabedian. This new podcast brings you the most interesting voices in healthcare. From thought leaders to frontline innovators, we explore how technology is reshaping healthcare—and us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-1301 min
In NetworkDesigning for Health: Bryan Vartabedian, MD | CMO at Texas Children's Hospital | Creating memorable experiences within healthcareNordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, talks with Bryan Vartabedian, MD, chief medical officer at Texas Children’s Hospital. They discuss his beginnings in pediatrics, the current state of physician burnout, and why the rise of technology and algorithmic care has created a disconnect between doctors and patients. They also talk about the future of telehealth, what key performance metrics don’t capture, and the power of suboptimization in healthcare. Show Notes:[00:00] Intros[01:30] Dr. Vartabedian’s background[06:20] Evolving medicine towards empathy[10:04] Addressing physician burnout[14:59] The power of sub...2024-10-1538 min
Sketchnote Army PodcastSeason 14: All The Tips - S14/E10In this final episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast season 14, we’ve gathered all the tips from 9 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android.Concepts' vector-based drawing feature gives you the power to adjust your drawings — any time you like. You can nudge the curve of a line, swap out one brush for another, or change stroke thickness and color at any stage of your drawing — saving hours...2024-01-0254 min
Sketchnote Army PodcastDr. Bryan Vartabedian is connecting whiteboards with patient outcomes - S14/E01In this episode, Dr. Bryan Vartabedian shares how he is creating a child-centered, family-friendly healthcare experience using visuals, to achieve better healthcare outcomes and a positive experience for all involved. Dr. Vartabedian is Chief Pediatrics Officer at Texas Children's Hospital Austin, he is also a full-time faculty member at Baylor College of Medicinea and is professor of the practice at Rice University as cofounder of the Medical Futures Lab.Dr. Vartabedian is the author of Looking Out for Number Two – A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Poo, Gas and Other Things That Come Out of Your Ba...2023-10-3134 min
Sketchnote Army PodcastSeason 14 TeaserHey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 14 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, which is launching on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.This season we’re featuring 9 amazing guests, including:Dr. Bryan VartabedianIngrid LillJono HeyElizabeth ChesneyLuke KelvingtonLena PehrsRev Andy GrayGary KopervasAshton Rodenheiser…and of course the fan favorite All The Tips episode for Season 14You are going to love every episode!Special thanks to our sponsor, Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android.
Watch this space on Tuesday, October 31st for episode 1!SEARCH ”...2023-10-2401 min
The EPAM Continuum Podcast NetworkThe Resonance Test 80: Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on the Provider Experience in Remote CareNowadays, everyone in healthcare is talking telemedicine… except for maybe Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, Chief Medical Officer of Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, founder of *33 Charts,* author of several books, and a previous *Resonance Test* guest, who prefers the term “remote care.” He finds it a flexible term because it encompasses more than the conventional idea of care through a screen. One can certainly provide remote care via phone call, text, or email.
“It’s important to think about the different modalities of remote care because different circumstances call for different modalities,” Vartabedian tells our Jonathon Swersey on the latest episode of *The Reso...2022-05-2041 min
touch point podcastTP261 - The New Dynamic of Patient-Provider CommunicationThe importance of patient-provider communications has always been important, but as health systems adopt more ways to allow patients to connect with their care online, how has this impacted the way patients want to interact with their care team? In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith share how consumerism and patient experience expectations are also shaping the ways and methods in which they communicate. They are joined by Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, who shares his perspective on ways organizations can begin to adopt better approaches to communicating with their patients. Mentions from the S...2022-02-0249 min
Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI PodcastBryan Vartabedian - Being a Public PhysicianIn this episode hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Bryan Vartabedian about the importance of owning and your online identity as a physician, something “Dr. V” has written and spoken about extensively, including on his blog at 33charts.com. While Dr. Vartabedian is widely known for his work on 33charts.com, he also is a pediatric gastroenterologist and full-time faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine. Whether you already manage your online presence or not, you won’t want to miss this episode.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in thi...2021-08-1650 mintouch point podcastTP233 - Can Big Tech Companies Fix the Misinformation Pandemic?This past week, there has been significant focus on medical misinformation on social media - but is this a new topic? In today’s episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the current conversations on the role social media plays in moderating medical misinformation, how the big tech companies are responding, and how health systems are attempting to leverage their trust in creating authoritative content. They are joined by Dr. Bryan Vartabedian who shares his perspectives on the challenges with social media misinformation and the roles physicians can play. Mentions from the Show:
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The BackstoryHaven: Successful Sandbox or Disruption Disaster?Last week, word came out that Haven, the disruptive healthcare collaboration between Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase was not going to disrupt anything. Three years after its inception, the project was shutting down. Despite everything else going on in healthcare, the announcement made pretty big headlines just as it had when it was launched. Why was it big news? And is there some larger lesson for healthcare to take from the failed project? Maybe the first question is, is Haven actually a failed project? What insights should we take from the whole three-year cycle? Over the course...2021-01-1521 min
The Exam RoomSafe to Return - Relieving Anxiety and Cultivating Stability in HealthcareIn this episode Dr. V sits down with Jarrard's Molly Cate and the Chartis Group's Dr. Mark Wenneker to talk about their new white paper, Safe to Return - What Healthcare Leaders can learn from Behavioral Health about Relieving Anxiety and Cultivating Stability. This white paper served as a jumping off point for a lively discussion about COVID-related communication strategy in health care systems. From the management of patient anxiety to COVID-triggered physician burnout and the pressures of telemedicine, this episode is packed with tips and advice from two of the healthcare industry's most revered communication experts.2020-12-1844 minThe Exam RoomBrief Encounter | AlphaFold and the Future of PhysiciansDeepMind’s deep-learning system AlphaFold last week cracked one of biology’s critical challenges which is predicting the shape of proteins. In this Brief Encounter Dr. V explains in simple terms why AlphaFold is a groundbreaking event for medicine and artificial intelligence. More importantly he offers 3 takeaways that illustrate what AlphaFold means for the future of physicians. Entertaining and informative, this 10 minute episode also serves as an unexpected call to action for collective physician change.
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https://33charts.com/alphafold-future-of-physicians/2020-12-1110 minThe Exam RoomBrief Encounter | Medicine, media and moderation under a Biden administrationIn this Brief Encounter Dr. V riffs on the future of social media moderation under a Biden administration. As social media has become our mainstream media, Facebook and Twitter have taken a hands-off approach to moderation. But in the 2020 presidential campaign they set the precedent for a new kind of control. This episode covers what little the president-elect has said about social moderation. What will this mean for citizens and health professionals going forward? How does censorship stifle the scientific process and how is editorial control finding its way into other aspects of media? Using the polarization of the medical...2020-11-1300 minThe Exam RoomVRx - How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine | A Conversation with Dr. Brennan SpiegelIn this episode Dr. V welcomes Dr. Brennan Spiegel of Cedar-Sinai Medical Center and author of VRx - How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine (Basic Books). This fast moving conversation covers the power and promise of immersion therapeutics, the coming age of the virtualist (that’s actually a thing!) as well as VR’s potential limitations in health care. As you'll hear, virtual reality has the capacity to bridge the divide between brain and body and Dr. Spiegel tells us exactly how this is being done.
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https://www.virtualmedicine.health2020-11-1000 minThe Exam RoomVRx - How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine | A Conversation with Dr. Brennan SpiegelIn this episode Dr. V welcomes Dr. Brennan Spiegel of Cedar-Sinai Medical Center and author of VRx - How Virtual Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine (Basic Books). This fast moving conversation covers the power and promise of immersion therapeutics, the coming age of the virtualist (that’s actually a thing!) as well as VR’s potential limitations in health care. As you'll hear, virtual reality has the capacity to bridge the divide between brain and body and Dr. Spiegel tells us exactly how this is being done.
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https://www.virtualmedicine.health2020-11-0200 minThe Exam Room21st Century Cures Act Final Rule | A Conversation with Dr. Cait DesRoches of the OpenNotes ProjectIn this episode Dr. V talks to Dr. Cait DesRoches, executive director of the OpenNotes Project. OpenNotes is an international movement that’s making health care more transparent by inviting doctors, nurses and therapists to share their notes with their patients. The conversation centers on the Cures Rule, a federal mandate requiring hospitals to share notes with patients. In the realm of advocacy and academics Dr. DesRoches is an absolute powerhouse. Listen as she offers insight on this historical law and what it could mean for doctors, hospitals and, most importantly, patients.2020-10-2300 minThe Exam RoomONC Cures Act Final Rule | How It Will Change MedicineThis episode of The Exam Room is a deep dive into the ONC Cures Act Final Rule, the biggest healthcare law that no one’s ever heard of. From what the law does to how it will change physician workflow, this editorial/rant offers a great overview peppered with Dr. V’s analysis and insight.
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https://33charts.com/cures-act-final-rule/2020-10-0900 minThe Exam RoomJames Gardner | The retail health space heats upThis episode of The Exam Room is a conversation with retail consultant James Gardner. We discuss some of the recent moves by Walgreens and Wal-Mart to move in to the retail health space. We unpack this new wave in health care and what it means for the future of primary care.2020-09-1732 minThe Exam RoomDr. Jevin West | Calling Bullshit - The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven WorldThis episode of The Exam Room is a conversation with Dr. Jevin West, an associate professor in the Information School at the University of Washington. We talk about his new book, Calling Bullshit - The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World. This is a fun and engaging discussion about one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing this generation of health consumers - Misinformation. From the granular definitions of bullshit to prescriptive strategies for helping people avoid it, this episode is sure to spark a bigger conversation about media literacy and how we consume and propagate information.
The Calling Bullshit w...2020-08-0341 minThe Exam RoomThe Complexities of Physician Supply and DemandIn this episode of The Exam Room Dr. V unpacks the latest physician supply and demand report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. He identifies three core issues that make the prediction of future physician demand difficult, if not impossible, to predict. This ten minute visit in the exam room will brief you on the problems with prognostication, especially in the fast moving world of medicine and healthcare.2020-07-2112 minThe Exam RoomDr. Dana Corriel | Helping doctors shape their mission and purpose onlineThis episode of The Exam Room is a conversation with Dr. Dana Corriel, founder of SoMe Docs, one of the web’s most active networked communities. Dr. Corriel offers her insight on the current state of doctors and social media as well as efforts she’s making to help doctors find their voice and footprint. As part of medicine’s creative class she is helping doctors use social media to align with their core purpose and mission. This ‘cast is one of Dr. V’s most conversational and engaging - as he says, ‘like coffee with an old friend.’ We hope you enjoy...2020-06-2338 minThe Exam RoomDr. Jay Parkinson | A conversation with one of healthcare’s most innovative thinkersThis episode of The Exam Room is a conversation with Dr. Jay Parkinson, founder of Sherpaa which was recently acquired by Crossover Health. We cover technology, innovation, healthcare and the stuff that makes this him tick. Jay has done and built what most of the health world can only talk about on Twitter. His lens on healthcare has helped many of us see the world differently. We think you’ll enjoy this great conversation.2020-06-0932 minThe Exam RoomDr. Mike Natter - How I Got Here | Medicine, Cartooning and the Creative MDHow I Got Here is a new series looking at the career paths of some of medicine's most interesting figures. In this episode we were joined by Dr. Mike Natter, New York based medical resident and cartoonist. We explore cartooning, art and the problems we face with our culture of medicine. Dr. Natter is part of a new generation of creatives who are showing us a very different side of what it is to be a physician and a human. Listen and hear what’s possible when we open ourselves to our passions and talents.2020-05-2728 mintouch point podcastThe TPS5 - Week of May 11-15, 2020Welcome to the TPS5 for the week of May 11-15, 2020. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health.This week: how to strengthen trust in the digital age, the impact the pandemic is having on the healthcare workforce, how to shift marketing and how to position tele-health correctly for your customers.The week’s TPS5:
Strengthening the foundations of trust in the...2020-05-1506 min
The New Normal: Conversations About the Future of HealthcareThe New Role of the Provider – a Conversation with Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, Pediatrician, Author and Industry Thought-leaderThe impact of coronavirus has forced significant change to many parts of the healthcare industry. But perhaps most profoundly is the impact on providers. From navigating how best to provide virtual consults, to facing the impact that the economic fallout will have on their practice, it’s clear the role of the physician is undergoing radical change. Are physicians well suited to navigate through the current crisis to whatever the “new normal” will be?I speak with Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, a pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital whose work covers the intersection of medicine...2020-05-1427 minThe Exam RoomDr. Andrew Ibrahim - How I Got Here | A Blueprint for the Future of HealthcareHow I Got Here Season 2 is a new series looking at the career paths of some of medicine's most interesting figures. In this episode we were joined by Dr. Andrew Ibrahim, an academic surgeon at the University of Michigan and trained architect. Discover how his earliest interest in design lead to his role as a physician at one of the largest architectural firms in the world. You'll be struck by both his humility and as well as his vision for a future where systematic design will make schools, office spaces and even sports stadiums healthier. If you want to see...2020-05-1245 minThe Exam RoomSarah Mojarad | Physicians, Influence and Authority in the Age of COVID19In this episode we are joined by Sarah Mojarad from the USC Keck School of Medicine where she teaches social media and communication to the next generation of engineers and physicians. This is a great conversation that covers the space of medical misinformation, authority, influence, professionalism and how doctors are leveraging social networks during the COVID19 crisis. We think you will love this conversation with this insightful medical communication professional.2020-04-3025 minThe Exam RoomCOVID-19: Facing Fears, Uncertainties and Ethical DilemmasAs COVID19 heats up, more doctors are on the front line of a global pandemic. They are now facing fears, uncertainties and ethical dilemmas that they are just weren’t trained to cope with. While we talk about protective equipment no one is talking about protecting health professional's mental health. Dr. Jessi Gold, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University, was in The Exam Room to help us understand the impact of this new psychological trauma. She breaks down what health professionals are facing and some prescriptive solutions on the individual and institutional level.2020-04-1636 minThe Exam RoomBrief Encounter: Long Visit FallacyDuring this Brief Encounter in The Exam Room, Dr. Vartabedian counters the long-held belief that a long visit with the doctor is a good visit. But as we learn, a successful encounter is more about understanding a patients needs and expectations than watching the clock.2020-04-0303 mintouch point podcastThe TPS5 - Week of March 23, 2020Welcome to the TPS 5 for the week of March 23. TPS5 is a weekly recap of the latest in marketing, communications and digital healthcare news, as curated by the expert hosts of the Touch Point Media Network. To learn more about Touch Point Media, visit us online at http://touchpoint.health.This week’s TPS5:- Coronavirus is forcing a trade-off between privacy and public health- Isinnova shares 3D printed adapter to turn snorkeling mask into a non-invasive ventilator- Dyson is building 15,000 ventilators to fight COVID-19- A CDC veteran asks: Why is t...2020-03-2707 minThe Exam RoomThe Lost Family with Libby CopelandThis episode with author Libby Copeland discusses her new book, The Lost Family. This book explores what happens when we participate in the vast social experiment of personal genomics with little understanding of the where we may land. This book offers a lens on one of the most provocative tools of our generation. And the conversation was a lot of fun. We hope you enjoy.2020-03-2634 minThe Exam RoomBrief Encounter: Bridging the doctor patient divide to improve communicationWhat are the biggest challenges doctors face is bridging the doctor-patient divide that’s the gap that separates the way doctors and patients see a problem. This Brief Encounter sheds a light on this very common problem It makes us think about how we should see the disconnect.2020-03-2005 minThe Exam RoomBrief Encounter: COVID-19 Infodemic and the Question of ExpertiseIt’s not that surprising, really. When you take a public health crisis and mix it with people desperate for traffic and attention everyone becomes as an expert. It’s democratized media meets ego.2020-03-1306 min
Freely Filtered, a NephJC PodcastGadolinium in CKD 4 and 5 meta-analysisJust the dudes gathered to talk about the JAMA Internal Medicine Meta Analysis on Gadolinium in CKD stage 4 and 5.Risk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in Patients With Stage 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving a Group II Gadolinium-Based Contrast AgentA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Summary on NephJCCast:Joel TopfSwapnil HiremathMatt SparksShow Notes:Swap has a disclosure!He was an author on the Canadian Association of Radiology guidelines on use of Gad in CKD.Grobner’s original pa...2020-03-1059 min
touch point podcastThe TPS 5 - Week of Mar 2, 2020Welcome to the TPS Friday 5 for the week of March 2. The Friday 5 is a weekly recap of the stories featured in the TPS report e-newsletter released each Monday. To sign up visit us online at http://touchpoint.health. In this week’s TP5:- Moz.com’s 2020 Google Search Survey: How Much Do Users Trust Their Healthcare Search Results?- 25th Annual Healthcare Marketing & Physician Strategies Summit update regarding the CO-VID 19 outbreak- CMOs Report A Skills Gap in Data and Analytics- Stories are coming to LinkedIn- touch point podca...2020-03-0606 minThe Exam RoomBrief Encounter: TikTok and the WHOThe world health organization (WHO) is now on TikTok. So what does it mean and what lessons can we draw from this 'novel' relationship. "Brief Encounter" is a new format of show from the Exam Room. Expect each episode to land in the five-minute range for your quick listening pleasure.2020-03-0503 min
The EPAM Continuum Podcast NetworkThe Resonance Test 41: Dr. Bryan Vartabedian of 33 ChartsDr. Bryan Vartabedian is a pediatric gastroenterologist, or a “[g]astroenterologist to small people,” as he describes his specialization on his popular Twitter profile. Pediatrics is a complicated job, he explains, in the latest episode of *The Resonance Test.* In an intense conversation with our Jonathon Swersey, Dr. Vartabedian says: “We really serve two masters: we are morally and ethically obligated to that child who’s under our care, while at the same time we have an obligation to the surrogate or the parent who’s bringing that child in.” Listen in and you’ll hear him talk about the extreme metric...2019-10-1136 minThe Exam RoomCreative Jam with EPAM Continuum’s Ken GordonThis episode features a conversation with Ken Gordon, community strategist for EPAM Continuum, a global innovation design firm. An accomplished writer and self-described humanist, Ken’s views on the medical humanities, doctors on Twitter and creativity made for a fun conversation. We hope you enjoy this tour of topics with one of Twitter’s most interesting minds.
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Explore The SpaceBryan Vartabedian On So Many Cool Topics!“Doctors are looking for a place to put bigger ideas”
Bryan Vartabedian is a bon vivant physician on social media. He’s been active on Twitter for over a decade, he blogs, he podcasts. This is a wide ranging chat on hype cycles, technological determinism, & getting rid of stupid stuff. Fantastic stuff w/ tons of links below, enjoy!
Also, Bryan will be onstage at the upcoming dotMD festival, widely reputed to be the most fun, interesting, and all-around wonderful medical conference on the planet.
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1. The value of the unscripted podcas...2019-04-3043 minThe Exam RoomFighting the Anti-Vaccine Machine - How one pediatrician took the fight to social mediaThis show features Dr. Todd Wolynn, the Pittsburgh pediatrician who is fighting back against coordinated attacks on physicians by the anti-vaccine movement. The show covers the specific strategic countermeasures taken by Dr. Wolynn and his communication director, Chad Herman. Beyond discussing their progressive approach, this fascinating conversation sheds light on the changing role of the physician in the public discourse and the frightening power of coordinated social attacks against physicians.
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Kids Plus Pediatrics of Pittsburgh homepage
Anti-vaccine activists have doctors ‘terrorized into silence’ with online harassment | The LA Times
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touc...2019-04-0536 mintouch point podcastTP110 - “Live” from SXSW 2019This week, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer share, via a series of interviews, experiences and ideas from this year’s SXSW. From the history of how the health track was formed, to thoughtful insights on data privacy, AI, ethics, healthcare equality and data, this episode features interviews with other Touchpoint Media co-hosts and friends of the show: Aaron Clifford, Dr. Byan Vartabedian, John Berndt, Zac Jiwa, Steven Cutbirth and Greg Matthews. In addition, Reed shares how to plan to participate in next year’s conference.
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John...2019-03-131h 00The Exam RoomQuick Hit: Physician Influence and AuthorityA 6 minute nugget explores the tension between physician influence and authority online. With the rise of social media there are new places to share information and exert influence. In fact, we are beginning to see the emergence of the digital thought leader. But how is Influence different from authority? As more physicians create their own audiences, understanding authority will require special attention both from those who create media to those who consume it.
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Physician Influence and Authority Online: https://33charts.com/physician-authority-influence/2019-03-0807 minThe Exam RoomA Conversation with Dr. Mark Shapiro, host of Explore the SpaceThis is a fascinating conversation with the host of one of medicine’s fastest growing podcasts. In this episode we discuss Dr. Shapiro’s path to podcasting and how it fits in with his daily workflow as a hospitalist. Without a tight agenda, this conversation sheds light on two physicians and their work as part of medicine’s creative class. Making media and what it does for us.
To hear Mark's show, visit https://www.explorethespaceshow.com.
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/2019-02-1546 minThe Exam RoomArtificial Intelligence in Medicine | Are You For of Against?This Exam Room episode is a three minute quick hit covering thinking around artificial intelligence and how we respond to it in health care. The episode specifically addresses the question that many ask, ‘are you for or against artificial intelligence in medicine’ It’s an interesting question and one that we’ll hear more often over the coming generation.
This podcast is derived from a blog post found on 33charts. https://33charts.com/artificial-intelligence-medicine/
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/2019-02-0104 minThe Exam RoomDotMD - How Art Can Fight Cynicism and BurnoutThis episode of The Exam Room is a conversation with Ronan Kavanagh, founder of the now famous DotMD conference. Billed as a 2 day festival of curiosity for health professionals, it’s a mashup of art, death, jazz and zombies. This conversation covers how DotMD started and why a meeting like this is so relevant now. What’s forcing us to turn to art and music to maintain our humanity?
For more on DotMD, visit www.dotmd.ie.
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/2019-01-2032 minThe Exam RoomDon’t Unplug - How Technology Can Save Your Life with Chris DancyThis episode of The Exam Room is a conversation with Chris Dancy, the most connected man in the world. He’s the author of Don't Unplug - How Technology Changed My Life and Can Change Yours Too. While we all have a tendency to want to unplug and run from technology when it's overwhelming, Chris is an advocate of the intentional use of our tools. Rather than demonizing technology we need to figure out where technology fits into a healthy flow. This Chris Dancy conversation one of the most remarkable Exam Room conversations to date.
For more from Chris Dancy, vi...2019-01-1141 mintouch point podcastTP99 - Best of the TouchPoint NetworkIn the final episode of 2018, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer offer a “sampler platter” of all the great shows available on the TouchPoint Network. They begin with an episode on interoperability from the Connected Hospital (hosted by John Mason). Then they feature a clip from the Intersection Podcast in which Bobby Rettew interviews a humanitarian working at the Texas Border. Dr. Bryan Vartabedian’s show, the Exam Room discusses the role of kindness in healthcare, and then Greg Matthew’s new show, Datapoint, covers the conflict between data privacy and access. Lastly, a clip from Gear in Review on data...2018-12-2641 minThe Exam RoomGetting Rid of Stupid Stuff - How one health system cleaned up its clinical workflowsAs the administrative burden on physicians and nurses continues to mount, Hawaii Pacific Health’s EVP and Chief Quality Officer Dr. Melinda Ashton decided that it was time for a change. With the implementation of a program designed to eliminate unnecessary administrative work, Hawaii Pacific Health has created a culture of empowered health professionals. In this episode we had the chance to discuss how this got started, where it’s all headed why the electronic health record is not responsible for all of medicine’s ills.
Dr Ashton's article can be found at the New England Journal of Medicine (Getting Rid of St...2018-12-0726 minThe Exam RoomMedutopia and Medical EducationMedicine is changing faster than our system of training doctors can keep up. This episode with Dr. Rob Rogers, founder of Medutopia, covers some of the interesting angles of training health professionals in a new age. A casual conversation about an interesting company and a rapidly changing space.
For more on Medutopia, visit www.MyMedutopia.com.
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/2018-10-1139 minThe Exam RoomRenown Health - The Evolution of the Hospital System for a New AgeIn a compelling interview with Renown Health’s CEO, Tony Slonim, listeners hear how one Nevada hospital system is positioning itself for a very different future. From innovation in population health in a hospital system to telehealth by necessity, this conversation is offers an interesting lens on the changing face of hospital care.
Tony Slonim’s blog: http://renown.org/ceoTony’s Twitter @RenownCEOTonyMD
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/2018-09-1834 minThe Exam RoomConversation with Kirsten Ostherr, PhD - Founder of the Medical Futures LabDr. Kirsten Ostherr of Rice University enters the exam room for an interesting discussion on everything from human centered design in health care to medical education and e-patients. As a Professor of English and one of digital health's most interesting anti-disciplinary thinkers, this episode is just plain interesting and will hopefully inspire you to think outside the confines of your silo.
Information about Dr. Kirsten Ostherr, visit: http://hrc.rice.edu/medicalhumanities/node/24.
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/2018-08-2840 minThe Exam RoomHow to Rescue a Doctor’s ReputationAttention to the digital footprint is a new responsibility for health professionals. In this episode, Dr. Vartabedian riffs on the latest question in the medical news, ‘Can the reputation of Dr. Quarrie be rebuilt?’ After the Yale surgeon was falsely accused of lying, people wonder how he can rebuild his tarnished reputation. In this 17 minute quick hit, Dr. V itemizes how this doctor can rebuild his reputation. Using core principles of reputation management, this episode has value for anyone with a digital footprint - all of us!
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Article about Dr. Ricardo Quarrie:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/06/health/ricardo-quarrie-doctor-falsely-accused/index.html...2018-08-1018 minThe Exam RoomWhy We Revolt - The case against industrial healthcareIn a series of brief and personal essays, Dr. Victor Montori’s new book, Why We Revolt, describes what is wrong with industrial healthcare, how it has corrupted its mission and how it has stopped caring. Montori rescues the language of patient care to propose a revolution of compassion and solidarity. In this episode we catch up with Dr. Montori for a fascinating discussion that covers everything from the roots of burnout to why doctors should not be called providers. Listen in as we explore Dr. Montori’s passion and vision for a return to our roots of care.
Dr. Mont...2018-07-0941 minThe Exam RoomWhat we can learn when doctors share pictures | Interview with Dr. Josh LandyFigure 1’s mission is to democratize medical knowledge and improve the future of healthcare. In this episode we talk to Dr. Josh Landy, founder and CEO of Figure 1 to see what we can learn when millions of medical images are shared to one platform. We explore privacy and the changing face of authority in the public space. It’s a fascinating company on an upward trajectory that exposes lots of interesting issues about health professionals. I hope you enjoy our discussion.
For more information about The Exam Room or other Touch Point Media shows, visit http://touchpoint.health/.2018-06-2738 minThe Exam RoomEmpathy - The Power of Kindness with Dr. Brian GoldmanEmpathy is a fascinating subject when discussed in the context of technology and change. In The Exam Room during this episode is Dr. Brian Goldman, an ER physician and author of the new book, The Power of Kindness. His book is a journey of self-discovery in empathy and our discussion touches upon some of the interesting elements learned during his journey.
Dr. Goldman’s show on CBC Radio One, White Coat, Black Art: http://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat.2018-05-281h 01The Exam RoomOpenNotes Interview with Dr. Cait DesRochesThe OpenNotes project is a program based in the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital that strives to make hospital EHR notes accessible to patients. OpenNotes has gained serious adoption among hospitals across the U.S. with over 21 million patient having access to their notes. But there remain a lot of questions about how this works for patients and doctors. OpenNotes Executive Director Cait DesRoches enters The Exam Room in this episode to discuss how this innovative program works and what it means for the changing landscape of medicine. A great primer on a remarkable program with insight into a more transparent...2018-05-1435 minThe Exam RoomPhysician Burnout with Sasha Shillcutt, MDPhysician burnout is this medical generation’s hidden epidemic. With increasing demands for quality and performance, the cost is exhaustion and disinterest. In this episode, my guest, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt from the University of Nebraska helps us drill down on burnout and resilience in physicians. And her personal story of burnout and how she conquered it is inspiring. I love how this conversation went and I hope you enjoy it. Dr. Shillcutt is the founder of Brave Enough, a movement dedicated to the helping health professionals find balance and joy in their work.
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TechnologyTP63 – Technology’s Impact on the Public PhysicianThere has been a significant and evolving change in the work of healthcare professionals, driven be the role digital has had in the way they learn, communicate and practice care. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer are joined by the host of the upcoming podcast “The Exam Room” Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, to discuss how doctors can adjust to a system that’s changing faster than many doctors can process. From the public dialogue that physicians must embrace to the value of the digital footprint, Doctor V shares first-hand experience on how he has embraced technology into his practi...2018-04-1800 mintouch point podcastTP63 - Technology’s Impact on the Public PhysicianThere has been a significant and evolving change in the work of healthcare professionals, driven be the role digital has had in the way they learn, communicate and practice care. In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer are joined by the host of the upcoming podcast “The Exam Room” Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, to discuss how doctors can adjust to a system that’s changing faster than many doctors can process. From the public dialogue that physicians must embrace to the value of the digital footprint, Doctor V shares first-hand experience on how he has embraced technology into his pr...2018-04-1851 minThe Exam RoomTrailer - The Exam RoomThe Exam Room will begin later this month. Exploring the boundaries of medicine, technology and culture The Exam Room will put a lens on the forces reshaping medicine. One of the core threads running through the program will be the idea of technologically mediated change and its effect on the work of health care professionals. How do we adjust to a system changing faster than most of us can process?2018-04-1701 mintouch point podcastTP58 - Reed Smith: Roving Reporter from SXSW18This episode is made possible by our sponsors, Loyal, Influence Health, Binary Fountain & dotHealth.
Since 2010, SxSW has developed a dedicated Health Track designed to inspire and educate patients, caregivers, providers, payers, policy makers, designers, entrepreneurs, and investors (this year’s topics range from the statistics of how wealth impacts health to the use of psychedelics to treat mental health disorders). In this episode, host Reed Smith files a series of “audio reports” from the floors of SxSW18, including interviewing Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for SxSW, Greg Matthews, Dr. Bryan Vartebedian, Joe Doyle and many others.
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Seattle Mama DocHow To Help Your Gassy BabyPediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares ways to reduce painful gas in babies and highlights other tips from gastroenterologist, Dr. Bryan Vartabedian’s book: Looking Out For Number Two.2017-12-0514 min
PediaCast: Pediatric Podcasts for ParentsLooking Out For Number Two - PediaCast 378Dr Bryan Vartabedian (Texas Children’s Hospital) joins us to talk about his new book, Looking Out for Number Two: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Poo, Gas and Other Things That Come Out of Your Baby. The title speaks for itself, so please join us this week and learn all about baby poo!2017-06-0840 mintouch point podcastTP6 - Digital ProfessionalismEpisode 6 of the touch•point podcast finds the hosts, Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discussing digital professionalism and the impact on physicians, healthcare professionals and hospitals. They explain the foundational principles of digital professionalism, the implications of HIPAA on transparency and how the millennial generation may offer newer ideas that can help us be more open to digital professionalism. Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, author of the 33Charts blog, offers first-hand insights into how doctors can embrace and control their digital professionalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-03-1541 min
Sketchnote Army PodcastNikki McDonald - SE01 / EP06In the sixth episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, I talk to Nikki McDonald, the editor of my two bestselling books: The Sketchnote Handbook and The Sketchnote Workbook. We discuss book origin stories, and why we think their timing, structure and design details helped them resonate with readers so effectively.
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Pearson - https://www.pearson.com
Von Glitschka - https://twitter.com/vonster
Rocky Nook - http://www.rockynook.com
The Sketchnote Handbook German - https://mitp.de/BUSINESS-MARKETING/Sketchnotes/Das-Sketchnote-Handbuch.html
The Sketchnote Handbook Russian - http://www.mann-ivanov-ferber.ru/books/paperbook/the-sketchnote-handbook/
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The Medmastery Show - with Franz Wiesbauer MDEp 2: Bryan Vartabedian | How to excel as a doctor in the digital ageIf you want to learn how to be successful as a clinician in the digital age, then you don't want to miss this 30 minute interview with my good friend Dr. Bryan Vartabedian. Here are a couple of facts about him: He's probably THE most influential physician blogger on the web His blog 33charts.com has been cited as an example of 21st century thought leadership and was recently chosen to be archived in its entirety in the National Library of Medicine He's a pediatrician gastroenterologist from Baylor College of Medicine He has over 21,000 followers on twitter (fol...2014-12-0131 min
The Premed Years105: The Intersection of Medicine, Social Media and TechnologyDr. Bryan Vartabedian from 33charts.com joins us to discuss how premeds, medical students and physicians need to take advantage of their online presence2014-11-2630 min
The Premed Years105: The Intersection of Medicine, Social Media and TechnologyDr. Bryan Vartabedian from 33charts.com joins us to discuss how premeds, medical students and physicians need to take advantage of their online presenceLinks and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostBlueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep): Maximize your MCAT score and get $100 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website.Episode 59 – MCAT Retakes – Change and Improve to Get the Score You WantEpisode 87 – 5 Things You Need to Do to Start Preparing for MCAT 2015Dr. Br...2014-11-2631 min
The Premed Years14: Interview with TheBiopsy.com Publisher Roheettalks with Roheet from TheBiopsy.com where he shares with us his premed path. Roheet is currently in a gap year not because he initially chose to, but because he had to reapply to medical school for having not been accepted the first time, although reapplying is not something unusual and which, in fact, was something that Ryan had to go through as well. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post During his gap year, Roheet started his not-for-profit org in his hometown that promotes community dialogue through debates on topics of na...2013-02-2740 minThe Premed Years14: Interview with TheBiopsy.com Publisher Roheettalks with Roheet from TheBiopsy.com where he shares with us his premed path. Roheet is currently in a gap year not because he initially chose to, but because he had to reapply to medical school for having not been accepted the first time, although reapplying is not something unusual and which, in fact, was something that Ryan had to go through as well. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post During his gap year, Roheet started his not-for-profit org in his hometown that promotes community dialogue through debates on topics of na...2013-02-2742 min
The Dr. Mike Sevilla PodcastDr. A Show 172: Bryan VartabedianDr. Bryan Vartabedian is a pediatric gastroenterologist and author of the blog 33Charts.com. Bryan and I will be on a panel at the Digital Pharma West conference in San Francisco on June 30 where we will be discussing physicians, social media, and pharma. On tonight's show, we'll be talking about our upcoming panel and any other topics that may come up. Bryan is also author of the book Colic Solved: The Essential Guide to Infant Reflux and the Care of Your Crying, Difficult-to-Soothe Baby.2010-06-2500 minThe Dr. Mike Sevilla PodcastDr. A Show 80: Parenting SolvedThis show will include the re-broadcast of a discussion with Dr. Gwenn from the "Pediatrics Now" website and Dr. Bryan Vartabedian author of blog "Parenting Solved." Following the interview, I will be sharing some thoughts with respect to today's Health Care Summit at the White House.2009-03-0600 min
sreetipsBlog CAT Scan: Parenting Solved - by Bryan Vartabedian, M.D.Listen in and ask questions as Sree Sreenivasan, Columbia Journalism professor and WNBC tech reporter, critiques a blog and interviews its blogger. You - and the blogger - will learn how to improve the blog; and raise visibility, traffic and revenue. Up next: "Parenting Solved," a blog by Bryan Vartabedian, M.D. Check out his blog at http://parentingsolved.typepad.com and join us. See other blog tips at http://sreetips.com?2008-02-2100 min
MomTalkRadio's PodcastPerfect Hormone Balance for PregnancyMay is National Foster Care Month and this week Maria speaks with Regina Louise and her Mother Jeanne Taylor. Regina Louise is a Motivational Speaker/Author whose goal is to share with people in every state in the nation a powerful message about the significance of all children finding lifelong connections to caring adults. Next, Bryan Vartabedian, MD, author of “The Truth About Colic? The Essential Guide to Infant Reflux and the Care of Your Crying, Difficult-to- Soothe Baby, then Elaine M. Stoddard, author of “Mom's The Word Silent No More- A Memoir of Love and Survival? and Dr. Robert...2007-05-1754 min