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Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 185 Physician as Patient: Navigating the Healthcare System in an Emergency w/ Dr. Lauren HughesThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Physician as Patient: Navigating the Healthcare System in an Emergency. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Lauren Hughes: Family Physician Executive and Health Policy Leader improving Primary Care and Rural Health.Our conversation explores how Dr. Hughes managed her patient experience after a car accident: the work required to navigate insurance coverage after a medical event, the impracticality of patient responsibility in a crisis, the factors that expedited resolution, and the policy action needed to address this universal issue.
2026-02-0553 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 182 Following the Information Blueprint: Restoring Joy in Primary Care w/ Karen Johnson, PhDThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Following the Information Blueprint: Restoring Joy in Primary Care. Faisel and Dan are talking with Karen Johnson, PhD: Vice President of Practice Advancement at the American Academy of Family Physicians.Our conversation explores reducing the burdens of practice by utilizing AI, improving information-sharing and data flow to guide impactful action, and rebuilding trust within the healthcare workforce.Read the Primary Care Information Blueprint here: https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/practice_management/payment/primary-care-information-blueprint-aafp.pdf
2025-12-1830 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 180 Reclaiming the Human Interaction in The Age of AI w/ Dr. Steven Waldren & Dr. Jay LeeThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Reclaiming the Human Interaction in The Age of AI. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Steven Waldren & Dr. Jay Lee.Our conversation explores empowering clinicians with technology, optimizing team collaboration with AI, and reclaiming the narrative around primary care physicians as trusted voices of wellness.This episode was recorded live at FMX, the AAFP's premier Family Medicine conference! Learn more about FMX here: https://www.aafp.org/events/fmx/2026.html
2025-11-2036 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 177 Growth, Equity, and Alignment in Primary Care Systems w/ Dr. Doug JacobsThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Growth, Equity, and Alignment in Primary Care Systems. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Doug Jacobs: Executive Director of the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC).Our conversation explores caring about what’s happening in fee-for-service even if you are in a value-based model, communicating with patients about accountable care, and understanding complexities of the “efficiency adjustment” in the upcoming fee schedule.
2025-10-0928 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 175 From Inspiration to Impact: Family Medicine at the Crossroads of Change w/ Shawn Martin and Dr. Tina SharmaThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing From Inspiration to Impact: Family Medicine at the Crossroads of Change. Faisel and Dan are talking with Shawn Martin, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Dr. Tina Sharma, Chief Resident of Family Medicine at The University of Texas at Tyler.Our conversation explores the growing direct primary care movement, the utilization of artificial intelligence in medicine, and the bright future workforce of Family Medicine.This episode was recorded live at FUTURE, the AAFP's annual conference! Learn more about FUTURE...
2025-09-0423 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 173 Beyond the Copay: DPC, HSAs, and the Politics of Change w/ Jay KeeseThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Beyond the Copay: DPC, HSAs, and the Politics of Change. Faisel and Dan are talking with Jay Keese: CEO of Capitol Advocates and Executive Director of the Direct Primary Care Coalition (DPCC).Our conversation explores meaningful changes to healthcare delivery, groundbreaking achievements in IRS policy, and advice for leveraging law to provide more personal patient experience and better outcomes.Learn more at www.dpcare.org
2025-08-0729 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 171 Advanced Primary Care: Investing in Happier and Healthier Patients w/ Dr. Jon LeizmanThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Advanced Primary Care: Investing in Happier and Healthier Patients. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Jon Leizman, Chief Medical Officer at Premise Health.Our conversation explores navigating access to primary care, shifting the focus within a model of onsite employer-based healthcare, and addressing the role of policy in the future of the healthcare workforce.
2025-07-1029 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 167 Connecting Back to Care: Reimagining Maternal Health w/ Dr. Esa DavisThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Connecting Back to Care: Reimagining Maternal Health. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Esa Davis: Associate Vice President for Community Health at University of Maryland School of MedicineOur conversation explores navigating challenging medical situations, creating an environment where patient voices matter, and looking towards a psychologically safe future in healthcare.Dr. Esa Davis is a Vice Chair of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the materials expressed in this podcast reflect her individual views only and do not represent...
2025-05-0829 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 165 Expanding the Frontier: The Future of Primary Care w/ Tim GronnigerThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Expanding the Frontier: The Future of Primary Care. Faisel and Dan are talking with Tim Gronniger: Chief Executive Officer at Hopscotch Primary Care.Our conversation revolves around primary care in rural communities, the next generation of primary care practices, and pushing the boundaries of what primary care can be.
2025-04-1029 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 163 Primary Care Scorecard: The Cost of Neglect w/ Dr. Yalda JabbarpourThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Primary Care Scorecard: The Cost of Neglect. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, Director of the Robert Graham Center at American Academy of Family PhysiciansOur conversation explores the major strains on primary care in 2025, the focus on prevention as the national healthcare strategy, and the driving factors of workforce retention and depletion.Read the full Scorecard Report here: https://www.milbank.org/publications/the-health-of-us-primary-care-2025-scorecard-report-the-cost-of-neglect/
2025-03-1329 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 161 Primary Care MVPs: Excellence in Cost and Outcomes w/ Dr. Alison HuffstetlerThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Primary Care MVPs: Excellence in Cost and Outcomes. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Alison Huffstetler: Medical Director at the Robert Graham Center.Our conversation explores the research supporting clinicians through changing models, the dwindling primary care workforce, and the possibilities to improve retention after medical education.
2025-02-1330 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 159 Resolution: Hope for Holistic Health in 2025This week on Faisel and Friends, Dan and Faisel are discussing Resolution: Hope for Holistic Health in 2025.Our conversation explores what we are looking forward to in 2025, how lifestyle choices can make sustainable impact, and a focus on preventive primary care.
2025-01-0920 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 157 Connecting Hearts and Health: Creating an Empathetic EHR w/ Kyna Fong, PhDThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Connecting Hearts and Health: Creating an Empathetic EHR. Faisel and Dan are talking with Kyna Fong, PhD: CEO and Co-Founder of Elation Health.Our conversation explores the power of the human relationship in healthcare, the clinical-first philosophy behind building a new EHR, and the ability of a primary care tool to empower physicians.Learn more about Elation here: https://www.elationhealth.com
2024-12-0530 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 154 Embracing the Future of Advanced Primary Care w/ Dr. Kevin Spencer & Dr. Vikki DiGennaroThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Embracing the Future of Advanced Primary Care. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Vikki DiGennaro, CEO of Pioneer Physicians Network, and Dr. Kevin Spencer, Chief Clinical Officer of Agilon Health.Our conversation explores the proven outcomes of risk bearing primary care, the benefits of going into a patient’s environment to provide more personalized care, and the impact of changes to medicare advantage policy and ACO Reach.
2024-10-1731 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 152 Illuminating the Path to DPC w/ Dr. Michelle CookeThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Illuminating the Path to DPC. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Michelle Cooke, Founder of Sol Direct Primary Care.Our conversation explores serving the community that needs care through DPC, approaching the business of alternative models within the American healthcare system, and considering the wellness of physicians as well as patients.
2024-09-1941 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 149 Fixing the Foundation: Rebuilding with Lifestyle Medicine w/ Karen Johnson, PhD and Dr. Padmaja PatelThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Fixing the Foundation: Rebuilding with Lifestyle Medicine. Faisel and Dan are talking with Karen Johnson, PhD, Vice President of Practice Advancement at the AAFP, and Dr. Padmaja Patel, President-Elect at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Our conversation explores addressing patient concerns through lifestyle behaviors, having policy conversations to shift the mindset away from fee-for-service norms, and providing high quality care despite misaligned quality measures.Read the paper by Johnson and Dr. Patel here!
2024-08-0847 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 147 Resiliency, Empowerment, and the Pursuit of Rewarding Primary CareThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing Resiliency, Empowerment, and the Pursuit of Rewarding Primary Care. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. William Fox, Chairman of the American College of Physicians.Our conversation explores a primary care physicians’s greatest tools, the support required for successful time efficiency, and some informed insights around new models of care.Learn more about Primary Care for America at: https://www.primarycareforamerica.org
2024-07-1134 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 146 PrimaryCare24: See the PossibilitiesThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing PrimaryCare24: See the Possibilities. Faisel and Dan are recapping this year’s annual Primary Care for America event.Our conversation explores supporting physician leaders in centering innovation, bright spot takeaways from the change makers in American Primary Care, and taking care of primary care workers in order to better care for our patients.Curious about what Dan and Faisel are referencing? Watch the sessions from PrimaryCare24 here!
2024-06-2028 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 144 Primary Care Champions: Nurturing a Healthier TomorrowThis week on "Faisel and Friends," Dan and Faisel are discussing Primary Care Champions: Nurturing a Healthier Tomorrow.Our conversation explores the roadblocks to providing high quality care, the complex moral injury that doctors are currently feeling, and the negotiations required to maintain a trusting doctor-patient relationship.
2024-05-2328 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 141: XR Unveiled: Innovation on the Edges of Healthcare w/ Dr. Mark ZhangWe’re discussing XR Unveiled: Innovation on the Edges of Healthcare on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Mark Zhang: founder & president of the American Medical Extended Reality Association.Our conversation revolves around utilizing augmented reality in healthcare, imagining accessible mental health with medical virtual reality, and advancing technological science to raise the standard of care.Register for the PrimaryCare24 event at primarycareforamerica.org/primarycare24
2024-04-1136 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 140: From Heartland to Healthcare: the Evolving Specialty of Family Medicine w/ Dr. Steve FurrThis week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing From Heartland to Healthcare: the Evolving Specialty of Family Medicine. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Steve Furr, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Our conversation explores utilizing the full extent of the specialty of Family Medicine, strengthening the bond between doctors and patients, and how residents can get involved with health advocacy.
2024-03-2829 min
Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastExciting Updates for Faisel and Friends!We are back to announce our new partnership with Primary Care for America collaborative, or PCfA for short. Dr. Faisel and Dr. Dan will be hosting an impressive lineup of healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. Keep an eye out for the upcoming new episodes of Faisel and Friends: a Primary Care Podcast!Visit www.primarycareforamerica.org to learn more about PCfA's impactful work.
2024-03-2501 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 139: Curiosity Curing the Craving w/ Dr. Jud BrewerThis week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Curiosity Curing the Cravings. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Jud Brewer: Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Author, and Professor at Brown University.Our conversation explores understanding how our brains form habit loops, utilizing curiosity to address cravings, and approaching behavioral change with kindness and self-compassion.Learn more about Dr. Jud and order his new book here: https://drjud.com/the-hunger-habit/
2023-12-1432 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 138: Achieving Whole Health w/ Dr. Alex Krist and Dr. Andrew BazemoreWe’re discussing Achieving Whole Health on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Alex Krist, from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Dr. Andrew Bazemore, from the American Board of Family Medicine.Our conversation revolves around providing personalized care within cultural contexts, focusing our energies and efforts on what really matters in healthcare, and investing in the whole health approach for a better system.Read the NASEM report: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26854/achieving-whole-health-a-new-approach-for-veterans-and-the
2023-12-0751 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 137: The Great Burnout: Who’s Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of Us? w/ Dr. Gary Price and Stephanie QuinnAt the Reimagining Primary Care Forum, Faisel had the opportunity to record a live episode of Faisel & Friends on a panel with Dr. Gary Price and Stephanie Quinn discussing The Great Burnout: Who’s Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of Us?A couple of the topics we cover are: repairing the healthcare system at a macro-scale, implementing organizational tools to support healthcare employees, and appealing future physicians to Primary Care for a more balanced medical workforce.
2023-11-3047 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 136: The Unlearnings Required for Transformative CareThis week on Faisel & Friends, Dan and Faisel are discussing The Unlearning Required for Transformative Care.Our conversation explores collaborating with colleagues for better care implementation, distilling information to document medical wisdom, and building trust with patients through caring interactions.Read the Chen’s article here: https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.23.0115
2023-11-1630 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 134: Dreaming of Accessible, Personalized Care w/ Dr. Marie RamasWe’re discussing Dreaming of Accessible, Personalized Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Marie Ramas, Regional Medical Director at Aledade.Our conversation revolves around making decisions that are based on both evidence and patients’ individual values, providing care that is both culturally informed and equitable, and determining actionable steps for efficient and effective care.
2023-11-0237 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 132: Playing the Long Game: Protecting the Patient’s BlindsideFaisel & Dan are discussing Playing the Long Game: Protecting the Patient’s Blindside on this episode of Faisel & Friends!Our conversation revolves around dismantling the hospital systems one piece of technology at a time, utilizing tech in the homes of the patients for more accessible care, and understanding the business behind the bedside.
2023-10-1936 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 129: Breaking Barriers to Primary Care: Social Determinants of HealthAt the Reimagining Primary Care Forum, Faisel had the opportunity to record a live episode of Faisel & Friends on a panel with Dr. Kameron Matthews, Sheila Phicil, Dr. Valerie Stone, and Dr. Karthik Sivashanker discussing Breaking Barriers to Primary Care: Social Determinants of Health.Some of the topics we cover are: working towards equitable outcomes, utilizing data for revolutionary healthcare, and setting patients up for success beyond the care center.Learn more about Reimagining Primary Care here: https://www.reimaginingprimarycare.com
2023-09-2847 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 128: Increasing Impactful Influence through Servant Leadership w/ Dr. Ankur RanaWe’re discussing Increasing Impactful Influence through Servant Leadership on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Ankur Rana, Vice President of Medical Affairs for P3 Health Partners Arizona.Our conversation revolves around approaching problems through a leadership lens, influencing patients with a creative approach, and changing organizational culture for sustainable well-being.
2023-09-2133 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 127: Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare w/ Dr. Zeev Neuwirth (Part 2)his week is the second part of a two-part conversation. We’re discussing Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Zeev Neuwirth: Healthcare Executive and Author.Our conversation revolves around understanding the digitally enabled trajectory of healthcare, improving the system to allow physicians more time with patients, and providing care within changing contextual factors.Learn more about Dr. Zeev Neuwirth and his books at: https://www.reframehealthcare.org
2023-09-1424 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 126: Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare w/ Dr. Zeev Neuwirth (Part 1)This week is the first part of a two-part conversation. We’re discussing Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Zeev Neuwirth: Healthcare Executive and Author.Our conversation revolves around understanding the digitally enabled trajectory of healthcare, improving the system to allow physicians more time with patients, and providing care within changing contextual factors.Learn more about Dr. Zeev Neuwirth and his books at: https://www.reframehealthcare.org
2023-09-0726 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 124: The Freedom to Care: Finding Liberation within Employer-Funded Direct Primary Care Dr. Mike WillhiteWe’re discussing The Freedom to Care: Finding Liberation within Employer-Funded Direct Primary Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Mike Willhite, Medical Director at Everside Health.Our conversation revolves around aligning resources and incentives to care for the whole patient through Direct Primary Care, saving money through the employer-funded DPC model, and preparing for the challenges of changing the norms of the healthcare system.
2023-08-2435 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 123: PCPs: Personable, Connected, PhysiciansThis week on Faisel & Friends, Faisel & Dan are discussing PCPs: Personable, Connected, Physicians.Our conversation explores fortifying the doctor-to-doctor relationship for better teamwork, managing patients in a way that makes them feel valued, and prioritizing open communication to find the best solutions for better patient outcomes.
2023-08-1731 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 121: Unexplored Horizons: Rural Practice, AI, and Public Health w/ Dr. Mike SevillaWe’re discussing Unexplored Horizons: Rural Practice, AI, and Public Health on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Mike Sevilla, from the Family Practice Center of Salem.Our conversation revolves around using social media as a tool for better access to care, optimizing health records and recognizing patterns with artificial intelligence, and supporting small primary care practices in their move to Value-Based Care.
2023-08-0335 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 119: Empowered Choices: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Guidelines and Informed DecisionsDr. Faisel and Dr. Dan are discussing Empowered Choices Bridging the Gap between Clinical Guidelines and Informed Decisions on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Our conversation revolves around the structures that allow us to spend more time with patients, the need for more in-depth drug trials, and the difference between evidence-based medicine and evidence-informed care.
2023-07-2030 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 118: Taking the Direct Route: Pragmatic and Personalized Primary Care w/ Dr. Paul ThomasWe’re discussing Taking the Direct Route: Pragmatic and Personalized Primary Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Paul Thomas, founder of Plum Health DPC.Our conversation revolves around upholding the oath to do no harm with regard to financial well-being, providing the proper kind of care that a patient needs at that moment, and creating health plans that are designed for a patient’s needs and lifestyle.Want a copy of Dr. Thomas' book, Startup DPC: How to Start and Grow Your Direct Primary Care Practice? Visit http...
2023-07-1339 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 116: Assessing the Components of the Affordable Care Act w/ Dr. Alison Huffstetler and Michael LaBattagliaWe’re discussing Assessing the Components of the Affordable Care Act on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Alison Huffstetler, Medical Director at the Robert Graham Center, and Michael LaBattaglia, Associate at King & Spalding Law.Our conversation revolves around passing legislation to protect healthcare access, fighting for preventive primary care coverage for all, and building care teams around specific population needs.NOTE: Here is the link to the article that Alison mentions in the episode: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2019.01430
2023-06-2941 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 115: Doing Well by Doing Good: Investing in Social Determinants of Health w/ John Gorman (Part 2)This week is the second part of a two-part conversation. We’re discussing Doing Well by Doing Good: Investing in Social Determinants of Health on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by John Gorman, the Chairman at Nightingale Partners.Our conversation revolves around imagining creative solutions to address homelessness, addressing basic human needs as proactive primary care, and investing in the future of community health.
2023-06-2224 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 114: Doing Well by Doing Good: Investing in Social Determinants of Health w/ John Gorman (Part 1)This week is the first part of a two-part conversation. We’re discussing Doing Well by Doing Good: Investing in Social Determinants of Health on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by John Gorman, the Chairman at Nightingale Partners.Our conversation revolves around imagining creative solutions to address homelessness, addressing basic human needs as proactive primary care, and investing in the future of community health.
2023-06-1526 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 113: Doctor’s Orders: Putting Away the Prescription PadThis week on Faisel & Friends, Faisel & Dan are discussing Doctor’s Orders: Putting Away the Prescription Pad.Our conversation explores making informed decisions about prescriptions, adjusting treatment based on patient usage and experience, and building an appropriate and effective care team.
2023-06-0841 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 111: Coaching Primary Care Patients to Success w/ Dr. Paul WallaceWe’re discussing Coaching Primary Care Patients to Success on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Paul Wallace, ChenMed physician, and former Olympian.Our conversation revolves around coaching each person instead of each problem, building trust through frequency and rapport, and empowering patients to take action for their health.
2023-05-2533 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 109: Primary Care: More than a Sum of the Parts w/ Dr. Yalda JabbarpourWe’re discussing Primary Care: More than a Sum of the Parts on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, Director of the Robert Graham Center for Policy.Our conversation revolves around identifying the community needs for high-value primary care, finding your path within primary care, and advocating for continuity of care to provide better outcomes.
2023-05-1133 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 105: Technology & Policy: Innovating High Quality Care w/ Aneesh ChopraWe’re discussing Technology & Policy: Innovating High Quality Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Aneesh Chopra, Co-Founder & President at CareJourney. Our conversation revolves around changing the culture of care through policy, integrating tech into healthcare, and the next steps for utilizing artificial intelligence in medicine.
2023-04-1338 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 103: From the Battlefield to Value Based Care w/ Dr. Bryce MeyersWe’re discussing From the Battlefield to Value-Based Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Bryce Meyers, ChenMed’s first Transformative Care Fellow.Our conversation revolves around transitioning from practicing within the Military to Value-Based Care, rotating through a medical fellowship, and transforming care for the future of medicine.
2023-03-3030 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 101: Servant Leadership: Caring from the Heart w/ Dr. Vijay JaligamWe’re discussing Servant Leadership: Caring from the Heart on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Vijay Jaligam, Chief Medical Officer for the division of Cardiovascular Care at ChenMed.Our conversation revolves around the skills that set Value Base care apart from academic and hospital care models, the method of care that focuses on quality of life, and the future of medical research for prevention.
2023-03-1629 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 100: Hope for the Future of Primary CareFor our 100th episode, Faisel and Dan are discussing Hope for the Future of Primary Care this week on Faisel & Friends!Our conversation revolves around identifying barriers to care and addressing them with creative solutions, understanding the basics of risk adjustment, and advocating for medically complex patients.
2023-03-0924 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 98: Training Physician Leaders of Tomorrow in Transformative Care w/ Dr. Leanne Chrisman-KhawamWe’re discussing Transformative Team Training on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Program Director at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.Our conversation revolves around the privilege of being a part of patients’ lives, positive changes needed in professional medical education, transformative team-based training, and focusing care on the person in front of you.
2023-02-2331 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 96: Impact of Incremental ChangeThis week, Faisel & Dan are discussing the Impact of Incremental Change. On this episode of Faisel & Friends we discuss managing complex patients, making small changes for a big impact, and sharing decision making with your patients.
2023-02-0936 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 95: How To Be a Physician Leader w/ Dr. Karen NicholsWe’re discussing How To Be a Physician Leader on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Karen Nichols, author of “Physician Leadership: The 11 Skills Every Doctor Needs to be an Effective Leader.” Our conversation revolves around the skills required to step into physician leadership, understanding which can be directly applied and which need to be learned, and the people to choose for professional mentorship.To learn more about Dr. Nichol's book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Leadership-Skills-Doctor-Effective/dp/1119817544
2023-02-0237 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 93: Medical Anthropology for Underserved Seniors w/ Dr. Ashley PetersonWe’re discussing Medical Anthropology in Primary Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Ashley Peterson, one of ChenMed’s Primary Care Physicians. Our conversation revolves around the many ways in which Medical Anthropology is imperative to the future of healthcare, how cultivating a caring community contributes to a patient’s well-being, and how we can learn from history and other cultures in order to inform the ways in which we practice modern medicine.
2023-01-1931 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 92: Winning the Fight against Physician Burnout w/ Dr. Dike DrummondAt the annual ChenMed Partner’s Weekend, Faisel had the opportunity to record a live episode of Faisel & Friends with Dr. Dike Drummond discussing Winning the Fight against Physician Burnout.A couple of the topics we cover are: recognizing physician burnout in ourselves and our colleagues, connecting to purpose in our medical careers, and shifting the revenue model away from fee-for-service to drive both better care for patients and better experiences for providers.
2023-01-1237 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 91: Healing through TrustThis week, Faisel & Dan are discussing Healing through Trust. In this episode of Faisel & Friends, we discuss honoring each patient’s individual life experience, personalizing communication techniques, and earning our patients’ trust.
2023-01-0530 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 89: Leaving the Healthcare System Better than We Found It w/ Dr. Elliott S. FisherWe’re discussing Leaving the Healthcare System Better than We Found It on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy at The Dartmouth Institute and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Our conversation revolves around how to make the American healthcare system better for patients, physicians, and the public and the fun Dr. Fisher has had getting involved with advocacy and policy change.
2022-12-0828 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 87: Managed Care: Then vs. NowThis week, Faisel & Dan are discussing Managed Care: Then vs. Now. On this episode of Faisel & Friends, we discuss the history of managed care as well as: training doctors to be effective not only prescriptive, encouraging patients to engage in prevention not only intervention, and earning trust by building relationships.
2022-11-1734 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 84: Thriving in Medical School and Beyond w/ Dr. Olivia RichmanWe’re discussing Thriving in Medical School and Beyond on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and I are joined by Dr. Olivia Richman: Family Medicine physician, author, speaker, and content creator. Our conversation revolves around addressing the reality of failure, balancing medical school with life, and finding your footing in residency.Learn more about Dr. Richman & check out her book here: https://www.droliviarichman.com/mybook
2022-10-2730 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 82: Transforming Care for Patients and Providers w/ Dr. Rob SchreiberWe’re discussing Transforming Care for Patients and Providers on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Rob Schreiber, Vice President and National Medical Director of Care Model Strategy at myPlace Health. Our conversation revolves around addressing the effect of social issues on the health of older adults, bearing the risk of value-based care as a community, and educating about caring for patients as individuals.Learn more about what Dr. Schreiber is doing at myPlace Health here: https://www.myplacehealth.com
2022-10-1333 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 72: Leading is ListeningThis week, Dr. Faisel & Dr. Dan discuss how Leading is Listening! In this episode of Faisel & Friends, we cover treating patients as people, not problems, and treating colleagues as collaborators, not competitors.
2022-08-0432 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 68: Personalizing the Art of MedicineIn this episode of Faisel & Friends, Dr. Faisel and Dr. Dan discuss Personalizing the Art of Medicine by dedicating time to patient interactions, approaching differing opinions and doubts with curiosity, and providing preventative intervention for better outcomes.
2022-07-0730 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 49: The Future of Population Health w/ Dr. Norman OliverThis week, Dr. Faisel & Dr. Dan are discussing the future of population health with Dr. Norm Oliver! On this episode of Faisel & Friends, some of the topics we cover are: how family medicine impacts population health, the need for infrastructure, and ways to provide community care beyond the clinic.Dr. Norman Oliver is the former Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), having served throughout the COVID-19 pandemic - https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/m-norman-oliver-md-ma/About our Guest: M. Norman Oliver, MD, MA, State Health Commissioner Dr. Oliver is the former S...
2022-02-2445 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 46: Healthcare InnovationThe way healthcare has evolved over time has allowed for improved patient outcomes. This week on Faisel & Friends, Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter are talking about Healthcare Innovation.
2022-02-0330 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 45: Orthopedic Problems in Primary Care w/ Dr. Brian GordonOver 40 million Americans suffer from musculoskeletal problems. Most of the common non-surgical orthopedic problems should be managed in the primary care setting. In this episode of Faisel & Friends, we’re talking to Dr. Brian Gordon, ChenMed’s National Director of Orthopedic Surgery, about common orthopedic problems encountered by primary care providers.
2022-01-2739 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 44: Renal Disease Management in Primary Care w/ Dr. Mufaddal KhedaThe early stages of kidney disease are frequently managed by primary care physicians. This week on Faisel & Friends, ChenMed’s National Director of Nephrology, Dr. Mufaddal Kheda discusses renal disease management in primary care.
2022-01-2034 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 43: The Role of Pulmonologists in Primary Care w/ Dr. Nina MaouelaininPrimary Care doctors regularly manage pulmonary diseases in the out-patient setting. This week on Faisel & Friends, ChenMed’s National Director of Pulmonology, Dr. Nina Maouelainin, talks about the role of Pulmonologists in Primary Care.
2022-01-1336 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 42: Co-Designing a Flourishing Future to Benefit All w/ Dr. Rick BotelhoWe’re kicking off the new year with Dr. Rick Botelho and Dr. Faisel Syed talking about co-designing a flourishing future to benefit all.
2022-01-0634 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 40: Partnering with the Emergency Department w/ Dr. Adam PerryThis week’s episode of Faisel & Friends revolves around primary care partnering with the emergency department. Our goal in primary care is to improve health and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, especially among older adults with the most complex care needs. We need a system in place for when emergencies do occur. ChenMed’s Dr. Adam Perry joins us to discuss this important piece of the healthcare puzzle.Here are references and links discussed in this episode:Zaborski L, Landon BE. Variation in Rates of Hospital Admission from the Emergency Department Among Medicare Patients at the Regi...
2021-12-0936 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 39: Women’s Mental Health w/ Dr. Sipra LadhaThe fight against mental illness in the healthcare industry is very real. There is an underlying stigma with mental disease that keeps people from seeking treatment. Even though mental illness doesn’t discriminate, clinicians are finding that a different approach is needed when treating women. Dr. Sipra Ladha, Co-Founder of Thriving Lane joins Faisel & Friends to discuss specialized mental healthcare.
2021-12-0233 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 38: From Burnout to Breakthrough w/ Dr. Irene CopToo many doctors are overwhelmed and exhausted. It doesn’t need to be this way. Dr. Irene Cop from the Stress to Success S.H.I.F.T. Institute talks to Faisel & Friends about breaking through burnout. To learn more about the effects of physician burnout and other ways to overcome it, download our free eBook: Value-Based Healthcare: Rx for Physician Burnout
2021-11-1844 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 37: Integrating Social Care into Primary Care w/ Dr. Bob PhillipsSocially at-risk populations require additional resources. This would help with social needs like housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation. This week, Dr. Bob Phillips with the Center for Professionalism & Value in Health Care talks to Faisel & Friends about integrating social care into primary care.
2021-11-1136 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 36: Unlocking the Magic of Direct Primary Care w/ Dr. Shane PurcellWhat happens when you remove insurance from the doctor-patient relationship? Direct Primary Care! Direct primary care practices charge a flat, monthly subscription fee instead of billing insurance. In this episode of Faisel & Friends, Dr. Shane Purcell unlocks the magic of direct primary care.
2021-11-0435 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 35: Measures that Matter w/ Dr. Lars PetersonIn medicine, we all strive for quality metrics. But what happens when the focus on metrics becomes a distraction from patient care? Dr. Lars Peterson joins Faisel & Friends to talk about the measurements that matter: measuring relationships instead of lab values.
2021-10-2837 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 34: The Core of Care: Family Medicine w/ Dr. Sterling RansoneFamily medicine is the heart of Primary Care. From prevention to intervention, family physicians are able to influence positive behavior change and deliver comprehensive medical care. Dr. Sterling Ransone joins Faisel & Friends to discuss family medicine leadership in healthcare.
2021-10-2142 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 33: A Virtual Care Blueprint w/ Robert LongyearThere are gaps in transactional telemedicine, especially with chronic disease management. Listen now and learn how models based on remote patient monitoring can help fill those gaps. Robert Longyear joins Faisel & Friends this week to tell us more about the virtual care blueprint.
2021-10-1438 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 31: The Role of Specialists in Value-Based Care w/ Dr. Scott TromanhauserSpecialty care should be rewarded when efficiently coordinated with Primary Care. The goal should be to improve health, not generate more RVUs. This week, Dr. Scott Tromanhauser joins Faisel & Friends to discuss the role of specialists in value-based care.
2021-09-3032 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 29: Physician Leadership w/ Dr. Nehal GheewalaTransforming healthcare requires physician leadership. This week, Dr. Nehal Gheewala tells Faisel & Friends the story about his path to becoming an inspirational leader at ChenMed.
2021-09-1634 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 27: Empowering Unsheltered People w/ Jonathan KumarIt is difficult to prioritize taking care of your health when you don’t have a stable home. Jonathan Kumar, CEO of Samaritan has developed an app that helps improve the factors for better health and housing outcomes, specifically for un-housed individuals. Listen to Faisel & Friends discuss how better health outcomes can start with empowering unsheltered people.
2021-09-0245 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 25: COVID Update w/ Dr. Jason LaneThe Delta variant is surging across the country. It’s become difficult for even those of us vaccinated against COVID-19. Mask, no mask, who should get tested? What’s going on with the booster? Listen to this week’s episode of Faisel & Friends, where we discuss these issues and answer questions with ChenMed’s Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Jason Lane. Dr. Lane fills us in on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021-08-1928 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 24: Practicing with Integrity w/ Dr. Farr CurlinDoctors are now Providers. Patients are now Clients. And visits are now Encounters. We must restore the sacred doctor-patient relationship. Special guest host, Dr. Say Salomon is on Faisel & Friends this week talking to Dr. Farr Curlin about practicing medicine today with integrity in an age of physician burnout. The University of Notre Dame Press is pleased to offer those who listen to the Faisel & Friends podcast a 30% discount on the book if purchased on our website: undpress.nd.edu. Simply use the discount code 14FF30 in the shopping cart and click “Add Promotion Code.” If you have...
2021-08-1246 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 22: Fight the Healthcare System and Win w/ Marshall AllenThe number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States is Medical Debt. One in five Americans is in some stage of debt collection because of it. Many of us feel that there is little to nothing we can do with these ridiculous healthcare bills. This week, Author Marshall Allen joins Faisel & Friends to talk about how patients and employers can fight the healthcare system and win.
2021-07-2935 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 19: Housing Security & Healthcare w/ Jason ShaplenThis week on Faisel and Friends, discuss housing security and healthcare with Jason Shaplen, specifically how housing stability and health outcomes are inextricably linked, and how we can use innovative ways to make sure more people are stably housed.
2021-07-0842 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 18: Health Equity & Medicare Advantage with Congresswoman Allyson SchwartzAcross the country, racial and ethnic minorities experience disproportionately higher rates of disease, lower quality of care, and reduced access to care. This week on Faisel & Friends, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz joins us to discuss Health Equity and Medicare Advantage, and the work that BMA and ChenMed do to contribute to the conversation.
2021-07-0142 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 17: Healthcare – Insurance = Direct Primary Care w/ Dr. Julie Gunther & Joe GrundyThis episode of Faisel & Friends was such a thrilling, high-energy discussion with Dr. Julie Gunther & Joe Grundy. Time flew as we were having fun talking about Direct Primary Care, possible alternatives to the fee-for-service model, and the importance of a trusting doctor-patient relationship!
2021-06-241h 01Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 16: Evidence: The Backbeat of Clinical Jazz w/ Dr. David SlawsonIn medicine, as in many professions, research can serve an important role. Collecting data and distilling it into evidence can help solve some of our biggest problems. But evidence alone is not the solution, it’s how you use the evidence that matters. This week on Faisel and Friends, we’ll be joined by Dr. David Slawson.
2021-06-1748 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 15: Faisel & Friends Book Club w/ Dr. Robbie Pearl & Dr. Gordon ChenYou’ve been asking and we heard you! By popular demand, we are hosting our very first Faisel & Friends Book Club. We’ve all been reading Dr. Robbie Pearl’s new book, “Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients,” and we can’t wait to discuss it with you. To help us discuss and answer your questions, we’ll be joined by Dr. Gordon Chen and the author himself, Dr. Robbie Pearl.
2021-06-1059 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 14 Bonus: Foundations for Better HealthcareDr. Faisel Syed, Dr. Dan McCarter, and Dave Chase continue the conversation about rebuilding primary care in this bonus Q&A.
2021-06-0308 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 14: Rebuilding Primary Care w/ Dave ChaseIf health is our home, then primary care is the strong foundation. Although, in the last few decades, large patient panels, burnout, and billing have contributed to wear-and-tear on primary care doctors across the nation. In order to change healthcare in America we must repair the cracks in the foundation. This week on Faisel & Friends, we will discuss “Rebuilding Primary Care” with Dave Chase. After all, there’s no well-functioning healthcare system in the world not built on proper primary care.
2021-06-0337 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 13 Bonus: Rural Living and Building the Doctor-Patient RelationshipDr. Faisel Syed, Dr. Dan McCarter, and Dr. Phil Polakoff continue the conversation in this special bonus.
2021-05-2716 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 12: Hotelier or Healthcare Provider? w/ RosenCareThe cost of offering healthcare benefits has been skyrocketing, with increased premiums, copays, and deductibles. But one hotel company took on the risk themselves to ensure their employees received great care, taking hospitality to a whole new level. This week on Faisel & Friends, we’ll welcome Harris Rosen, Ashely Bacot, and Kenneth Aldridge from RosenCare. Our discussion will beg the question “Hotelier or Healthcare Provider?”
2021-05-2038 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 11: Change Through Caring and Compassion w/ Dr. Bruce BergerPositive behavior changes take much more than just telling people to do the right thing. Educating patients through motivational interviewing can help improve trust and the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Bruce Berger joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to discuss change through caring and compassion and how physicians adjust their approach.To learn more about Motivational Interviewing, visit https://www.mihcp.com/.
2021-05-1335 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 10: Hyperdrive to Payment Reform w/ Anne GreinerOur system for primary care payment was put in place a long time ago. And some people think that a new system is still light years away. But it doesn’t have to be. We have the tools and systems now. Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter are joined by Ann Greiner from Primary Care Collaborative to outline the “Hyperdrive to Payment Reform.” Reform doesn’t have to be so far far away.
2021-05-0635 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 9 Bonus: System Changes for Optimized Medical TherapyDr. Faisel Syed, Dr. Dan McCarter, and Dr. Bill Bestermann continue the conversation about the difference in population health, drug research and trials, and how to get doctors to use optimized medical therapy.
2021-04-2919 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 9: Optimizing Medical Therapy w/ Dr. Bill BestermannWe’ve heard it all before, sometimes less is more. This is particularly true in healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter will be talking to Dr. Bill Bestermann about optimizing medical therapy.
2021-04-2940 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 8: Gaming the System for Better Health w/ Jake KeyetianHave you ever tried to change your behavior on your own – making a habit, breaking a habit? Even with something you truly want, sometimes it feels impossible. Recently, quitting smoking has not only become more possible, but more fun! In this week’s episode of Faisel & Friends, Dr Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter chat with Jake Keteyian, co-founder of Vincere Health, about Gaming the System for Better Heath and building better habits, all while getting paid!
2021-04-2234 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 7: First Steps toward Physician-Centered Healthcare w/ Dr. Gordon ChenCodes, large patient panels, billing… Much of healthcare has become about things other than practicing medicine. What happens when we recenter the physician? This week on Faisel & Friends, we’ll be discussing the first steps toward Physician-Centered Healthcare. Joining us to lead the way is ChenMed’s own Dr. Gordon Chen, to tell us how physicians can lead the future of healthcare.
2021-04-1540 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 6: Transitioning from Volume to Value w/ Dr. Vivian LeeThere are many ways to start fixing the healthcare system. One of these is transitioning from volume to value. Dr. Vivian Lee joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to discuss the different ways in which we can take the first step.
2021-04-0836 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 5: Fast, Free, and Fun: The Perfect EHR w/ Dr. Uli ChettipallyThis week’s episode, “Fast, Free, and Fun: the Perfect EHR,” is about the world’s perfect Electronic Health Record system. It will make life wonderful for doctors! April Fools – You know that doesn’t exist yet! Dr. Uli Chettipally joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to talk about how doctors can improve efficiency with their EHR and make them a little more tolerable to use.
2021-04-0638 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 4 Bonus: Payment and PolicyDr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter talk about healthcare policy and why it's important for physicians to take on more leadership roles.
2021-04-0509 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 4: Proper Payment for Preventive Primary Care w/ Dr. Eric BrickerEveryone deserves access to quality primary care. Paying for primary care in the fee-for-service system just doesn’t make any sense! This week, Dr. Eric Bricker from AHealthcareZ joins Dr. Faisel Syed to discuss the topic, “Proper Payment for Preventive Primary Care.”
2021-03-3048 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 3: COVID: Hope on the Horizon w/ Dr. Jason LaneThis week, we’re revisiting a special interview with ChenMed’s Dr. Jason Lane, where Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Lane discuss COVID vaccinations, telemedicine, and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship.
2021-03-2335 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastBonus: The Sacred Doctor-Patient Relationship w/ Dr. Jon HartIn this episode, Dr. Faisel Syed got to talk to Dr. Jon Hart, Author of “Value in Healthcare,” and Dr. Dan McCarter. They discuss the important topic of “The Sacred Doctor-Patient Relationship.” Listen in on the great conversation and you may even pick up a new term, “Cathead Biscuit”! Check out the episode to learn about it. If you want to purchase Dr. Hart’s book, you can find it here.
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