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The DocNation Podcast#25 Courage Over Convention: Dr. Rashmee Patil: From Traditional Medicine to Transformational LeadershipIn this episode of the DocNation Podcast, Dr. Rashmee Patil shares her inspiring journey from traditional clinical practice to becoming a leading figure in liver disease research and healthcare entrepreneurship. She discusses the bold leap she took to open a clinical research site during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, how she scaled her business, and the fulfillment she’s found outside of the conventional medical path. Dr. Patil emphasizes the power of physician autonomy, the untapped potential of clinical research, and the importance of building a personal brand—offering encouragement and practical insights for doctors seeking more control, impa...2025-06-1739 minThe DocNation Podcast#24: Untangling the Knots in Primary Care: Dr. Winslow Murdoch on Direct Primary Care & Physician AdvocacyDr. Winslow Murdoch joins DocNation hosts Justin Nabity, Neil Dougherty, and Reid Lancaster to discuss the deep flaws in our healthcare system and why he left traditional insurance-based medicine to build a patient-focused, relationship-driven practice.With decades of experience, Dr. Murdoch shares his journey from solo practice to hospital employment and, ultimately, to direct primary care—long before it became a movement. He explains how the current system forces doctors into transactional care, leaving patients stuck in a cycle of referrals and bureaucracy.From using AI to streamline documentation to mentoring physicians in point-of-care ultrasound, Dr...2025-03-2526 minThe DocNation Podcast#23: Breaking Free: Dr. Chaminie Wheeler on Fighting for Physician IndependenceIn this episode of The DocNation Podcast, hosts Justin Nabity, Reid Lancaster, and Neil Dougherty are joined by Dr. Chaminie Wheeler, a passionate advocate for independent physicians and true physician leadership. Dr. Wheeler discusses how excessive regulations and administrative interference have eroded doctors’ autonomy, forcing them to comply with protocols that don’t always serve patients’ best interests. She highlights the financial incentives that drive unnecessary testing and medication use, arguing that the current system prioritizes profit over patient care.Dr. Wheeler shares her journey from corporate healthcare to running a successful independent direct primary care (DPC) practi...2025-02-2626 minThe DocNation Podcast#22: Dr. Joe Norris on Breaking Free from Medicine's Hamster WheelOn this episode of the DocNation podcast, hosts Justin Nabity and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida sit down with Dr. Joe Norris to expose the harsh realities of modern medicine. With physician burnout at an all-time high, declining reimbursements, and administrative bloat forcing doctors onto an endless hamster wheel, Dr. Norris shares his own breaking point—walking away from a thriving orthopedic practice because the system was rigged against him.He pulls back the curtain on the financial side of medicine, revealing how hospitals and insurers quietly profit from physicians’ work while keeping them in the dark about their true...2025-02-2133 minThe DocNation Podcast#21: Are Physicians at the Table—Or on the Menu? Dr. Michael DellaVecchia on the Future of MedicineIn this episode of the DocNation Podcast, hosts Justin Nabity, Reid Lancaster, and Neil Dougherty sit down with Dr. Michael DellaVecchia—a physician, surgeon, researcher, and former president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society—to discuss the evolving landscape of medicine. With expertise spanning ophthalmology, biomedical engineering, and aerospace medicine, Dr. DellaVecchia brings a unique perspective on the challenges physicians face today.The conversation dives into the corporatization of healthcare, the legal and financial pressures on physicians, and the looming impact of artificial intelligence. Dr. DellaVecchia argues that AI presents both opportunities and existential threats, potentially outpacing huma...2025-02-1331 minThe DocNation Podcast#20: Fighting for Physicians: Dr. Rishi Patel on Unions, EMRs, and AutonomyIn this episode of the DocNation podcast, Dr. Rishi Patel joins hosts Reid Lancaster and Justin Nabity to discuss the growing crisis of physician autonomy, the decline of private practice, and the urgent need for collective action. Dr. Patel shares his firsthand experience organizing a resident union, the roadblocks physicians face in reclaiming control, and why the current healthcare system is driving burnout, depression, and even physician suicide. We also dive into the unintended consequences of electronic medical records (EMRs), the rising dominance of corporate medicine, and why doctors must fight back before it’s too late.Jo...2025-02-0522 minThe DocNation Podcast#19: Dr. Evan Pollack: The Pie is Too Small—And Physicians Are StarvingHealthcare is broken, and it’s not by accident. In this episode, Dr. Evan Pollack joins the DocNation hosts and they pull back the curtain on why physicians are being systematically squeezed out of the healthcare system’s profits while others thrive.The discussion takes aim at the AMA, questioning why they charge membership dues to physicians while seemingly failing to stop devastating Medicare cuts. With their lucrative control of CPT codes, does the AMA really need those dues, or is it time to open their doors to every physician for free?Listeners will also hear...2025-01-1532 minThe DocNation Podcast#18: Dr. Aaron Mitchell on Surviving the Squeeze of Value-Based Care ChallengesHosts Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Reid Lancaster, and Justin Nabity speak with Dr. Aaron Mitchell, a family medicine physician who owns his own medical practice, about the mounting challenges of value-based care. The discussion highlights the untenable reality of annual cuts, growing administrative burdens, and the lack of autonomy in pricing—issues unique to medicine. Dr. Mitchell shares how shifting quality metrics and declining reimbursement rates are placing immense strain on his clinic, with Medicare cuts projected to cost $250,000 next year. Shedding light on the financial instability threatening medical practices and the resulting limitations on patient acce...2025-01-0731 minThe DocNation Podcast#17: The Fight for Fair Compensation: Dr. Paul Morton on Challenges Facing PhysiciansOrthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Morton joins Justin Nabity and Reid Lancaster on the DocNation Podcast to discuss the harsh realities physicians face in today’s healthcare system. From declining reimbursements and rising operational costs to the systemic challenges of working with hospitals and insurance companies, Dr. Morton sheds light on why physicians are bearing the brunt of financial pressures while other stakeholders thrive.The conversation explores the unique responsibilities physicians hold, the barriers to collective action, and the need for systemic change. Dr. Morton offers insights into why physicians remain fragmented and provides practical suggestions for building un...2024-12-2428 minThe DocNation Podcast#16: Dr. Leah Houston on Exposing the Broken Healthcare System: Why Doctors Are Leaving and Patients Are SufferingIn this episode of the Doc Nation podcast, hosts Justin Nabity and Neil Dougherty are joined by Dr. Leah Houston, an advocate for physician autonomy and the founder of a credentialing company. Dr. Houston shares her personal experiences with the healthcare system, including a dangerous incident where a patient, who was handcuffed and unsupervised, attempted to assault her. This led her to report the safety concern, only to face retaliation from hospital leadership, including accusations about her fitness to practice, which ultimately caused her to resign.The conversation expands to address the larger systemic issues facing doctors...2024-12-1830 minThe DocNation Podcast#15: Faith in Practice: Dr. Kate Aberle on Compassion-Driven CareHow do faith and medicine intersect to transform healthcare? Dr. Kate Aberle, an ear, nose and throat surgeon, joins The DocNation Podcast to share her journey of incorporating prayer and spiritual guidance into her practice. From her early days as a Christian physician to becoming part of a faith-driven movement, Kingdom Medicine, Dr. Aberle emphasizes the importance of compassion over checkbox care and the role of God’s guidance in relieving the burdens of modern medicine.Learn how small, intentional steps—like silent prayers before patient visits—can rekindle purpose and connection in medicine. Discover Kingdom Medicine’s missio...2024-12-1025 minThe DocNation Podcast#14: Breaking Down Barriers: Dr. Jaron Stout on the Untapped Potential of Pharmacists in HealthcarePharmacists have a vital yet often underutilized role in healthcare, and Dr. Jaron Stout, PharmD, FASCP, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities that exist in bridging this gap. In this episode, Dr. Stout highlights systemic obstacles, including lack of education and awareness about collaboration opportunities, insufficient training on billing processes, and restrictive regulations that hinder pharmacists from fully contributing to patient care.Dr. Stout shares actionable insights on how physicians and healthcare institutions can integrate pharmacists into their teams to enhance chronic disease management, optimize medication dosing, and improve overall care delivery. He sheds light...2024-12-0325 minThe DocNation Podcast#13: From NICUs to Administration: Dr. Gomez on Empowering PhysiciansDocNation welcomes Dr. Michael Gomez, a neonatal specialist with decades of experience across various practice settings, including private practice, hospitals, academic centers, and even healthcare administration. Dr. Gomez brings a unique perspective shaped by his diverse roles in the medical field, offering valuable insights into the growing disconnect between administrative goals and the core values of physicians.Dr. Gomez explores the pressure on physicians to "produce more" without clear direction, the lack of transparency in administrative decision-making, and how withholding information consolidates power at the top. Drawing from his background, he highlights the importance of aligning personal...2024-11-2725 minThe DocNation Podcast#12: Dr. Brian Rich: The one thing that all doctors can agree onDocNation recorded this urgent episode featuring Dr. Brian Rich, a leading physician advocate and regular Congressional witness, to highlight the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073). This bipartisan bill is a rare opportunity for physicians to come together, unite behind a common cause, and enact real change for the future of healthcare.About H.R. 10073:Extends Medicare Payment Support: The bill amends the Social Security Act to continue transitional support for Medicare payment adjustments through 2025.Boosts Payment Rates: It increases Medicare payment rates by 4.73% for services provided in 2025, addressing ongoing reimbursement challenges...2024-11-1945 minThe DocNation Podcast#11: Power in Numbers, a discussion with John AugustJohn August joins the Doc Nation podcast to discuss the untapped power of physician collective action. Together with Dr. Anthony Giuffrida and the Doc Nation team, they explore the potential impact of unionization and strikes in healthcare, acknowledging that while strikes are rare among doctors, the power to strike—or even the threat of it—could be a game-changer. August argues that physicians are in a unique position to drive significant healthcare reform, but they’re often held back by an individualistic mindset ingrained in medical training.The discussion delves into obstacles like productivity-focused compensation structures and admini...2024-11-1220 minThe DocNation Podcast#10: From Then to Now: Dr. Taub Reflects on Decades of Change in HealthcareDr. Sheldon Taub joins the DocNation team to reflect on the challenges facing today’s healthcare professionals and the stark generational and cultural shifts within the medical community. Dr. Taub and the hosts discuss how financial burdens, like student debt, and a shift toward financial motivations have impacted physician attitudes toward patient care. Dr. Taub shares his personal motivation to help people and his experiences practicing alongside physicians who view medicine as a calling rather than a mere job.The episode highlights DocNation's mission to empower physicians nationwide by providing unwavering support and a dedicated platform for ad...2024-11-0527 minThe DocNation Podcast#9: Dr. Matt Mazurek: A New Generation’s Fight on Reclaiming Physician AutonomyDr. Matt Mazurek, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine, joins DocNation to unpack the struggles and shifting dynamics within the medical profession as physicians grapple with the diminishing autonomy in healthcare. Together with Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Reid Lancaster, andJustin Nabity, they explore the tug-of-war between the ideals of medicine and the realities of corporatized healthcare. Dr. Mazurek shares his journey back to academia, where he finds purpose in mentoring young doctors, a group increasingly aware that traditional paths in medicine may no longer hold a sustainable future. They discuss the rise in physician burnout, the taboo...2024-10-2931 minThe DocNation Podcast#8: Is the Drumbeat Loud Enough? Dr. Brian Rich Urges Physicians to Push HarderDr. Brian Rich sits down with Reid Lancaster, Justin Nabity and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida to discuss the growing influence of insurance companies in healthcare. Dr. Rich exposes how pre-authorizations and denials are delaying or preventing necessary care, while Dr. Giuffrida shares his frustrations with peer-to-peer reviews that do little to help physicians or patients. The message is clear: the corporatization of healthcare is failing physicians and patients alike.But there's hope. Dr. Rich passionately urges for action, emphasizing that real change comes not from a few loud fist pounds but from a steady, constant drumbeat o...2024-10-2230 minThe DocNation Podcast#7: Dr. Kelly Cawcutt: Women, Burnout, and Bias in MedicineDr. Kelly Cawcutt, an internal medicine doctor, dual-specialty fellowship trained infectious disease and critical care specialist, joins hosts Justin Nabity, Reid Lancaster, and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida to discuss the pervasive challenges women and underrepresented groups face in medicine. The conversation dives into the harsh realities of tokenism, inequity in leadership roles, and how bias impacts everything from board membership to patient care. Dr. Cawcutt shares candid reflections on the systemic issues that fuel physician burnout, particularly for women in healthcare, and highlights the silent but damaging "imposter phenomenon" experienced by many. The episode explores broader issues, including the mental...2024-10-1531 minThe DocNation Podcast#6: The Reality of Patient CareAdam Miller of Algos Pathways joins the DocNation podcast as we explore the growing frustrations patients face when trying to access timely and effective healthcare. Adam shares real-life examples, from patients coping with pain by modifying their daily lives to a healthcare system that often leaves patients waiting months for specialist appointments. Alongside co-hosts Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Justin Nabity, and Reid Lancaster, the discussion highlights the critical gaps in the current system, from the lack of patient-provider interaction to the surge of boutique healthcare services offering faster, more personalized care—albeit at a cost. The conversation emphasizes how insurance re...2024-10-0827 minThe DocNation Podcast#5: Dr. Kaku Barkoh on 'Misguided Advice'Dr. Kaku Barkoh shatters the illusions about career success as he delves into the 'misguided advice' handed down by immigrant and middle-class parents. In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Barkoh exposes the myths around pursuing careers in medicine, law, and engineering, emphasizing the harsh realities that most people overlook. We dive deep into the concept of 'wealth relativity,' the glaring gaps in business education for doctors, and the pitfalls of sacrificing autonomy for financial gain. Discover why staying independent is the key to quality healthcare and why you might need to redefine your idea of success. Don’t miss th...2024-10-0127 minThe DocNation Podcast#4: Dr. Jon Nichol: Who's really in charge?Dr. Jon Nichol delivers a raw, unfiltered reality check on the state of modern medicine. With Reid Lancaster, Justin Nabity, and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida facilitating, Dr. Nichol dives deep into the power struggle between physicians and administrators, exposing how doctors—the true frontline players—have been systematically stripped of their authority by business-minded executives who have never set foot in a hospital ward at 3 a.m. He doesn’t mince words when he argues that doctors should take back control, asserting that the lack of medical professionals in leadership roles is not just absurd but detrimental to patient care. Dr...2024-09-2419 min
Healthy Careers(#29) Can Orthopedic Surgeons Be Entrepreneurs? Dr. Anthony GiuffridaIn this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie sits down with Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, a leading orthopedic surgeon and Director of Interventional Spine and Pain Management at the Cantor Spine Center. Dr. Giuffrida, also an entrepreneur and the founder of Med Ed Combine and Doc Nation, shares his insights on bridging the gap between clinical practice and business expertise in healthcare.
Key topics include the lack of business education in medical training, the rise of physician entrepreneurship, and innovative solutions such as virtual reality (VR) for medical training. Dr. Giuffrida’s entrepreneurial journey highlights ho...2024-09-2042 minThe DocNation Podcast#3: Navigating Non-Competes: Legal Strategies and Physician Rights in a Shifting LandscapeDocNation dives into the complexities of non-compete agreements for physicians, featuring legal insights from attorney Steve Stratman. As non-competes face increasing scrutiny at both state and federal levels, Stratman breaks down the current legal landscape, offering strategies for physicians looking to navigate restrictive contracts. From the evolving state laws banning non-competes to practical advice on negotiating contract terms, this episode equips physicians with the knowledge they need to protect their professional and personal interests. Whether you're an employer or an employee, you'll gain valuable perspectives on how to approach non-compete clauses in today’s fluid legal environment. 2024-09-1729 minThe DocNation Podcast#2: The Founders of DocNation: Who are we? Why are we here?In this foundational episode of the Doc Nation Podcast, the founders share how this movement came to be and why it's so critical for physicians. We discuss the harsh realities facing physicians today, which ultimately led us to create this movement. We dive into how doctors are only taking home 7-8% of the revenue they generate, residents work long hours for minimal pay, and how they're expected to endure it all while carrying massive student debt. The toxic culture of martyrdom in medicine has gone too far, and the emotional toll— including the heartbreaking number of physician suicides—can no lon...2024-09-1430 minThe DocNation Podcast#1: The Decision Making Gap: John August with the Scheinman InstituteJohn August of Cornell joins us as we dive into "The Decision-Making Gap," a critical issue in healthcare where decisions impacting patient care are often made by those who are not directly involved in providing it—like insurance companies, administrators, and policymakers. John August is a seasoned expert in labor relations and healthcare. He joins us to explore how this disconnect creates challenges for both healthcare providers and patients, and what can be done to bridge the gap.We also discuss the unique struggles physicians face in their efforts to unionize and take collective action in a sy...2024-08-1450 min