#249 (May 20, 2026) 'The Price of Medical Courage': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update episode artwork

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#249 (May 20, 2026) 'The Price of Medical Courage': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

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What happened to the doctors who refused to stay silent about early COVID treatments?Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, IMA Senior Fellow, and Dr. Ron Elfenbein for a powerful conversation on medical courage, physician autonomy, informed consent, and the price many doctors have paid for speaking publicly over the past several years.In this conversation, they discuss:What happened to physicians who questioned official COVID policy or spoke publicly about treatment optionsWhy clinical judgment and physician autonomy are essential to patient careHow fear, bureaucracy, and legal pressure can interfere with the doctor-patient relationshipDr. Bowden’s work with the Coalition for Health Freedom and the fight for informed consentDr. Elfenbein’s experience providing COVID testing, treatment, and monoclonal antibody therapyThe questions his pending federal case raises about due process, billing complexity, and independent medical practiceWhat patients can do to support doctors who are willing to speak and practice independentlyFirst aired 20th May 2026Also:• Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system.For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

What happened to the doctors who refused to stay silent about early COVID treatments?Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, IMA Senior Fellow, and Dr. Ron Elfenbein for a powerful conversation on medical courage, physician autonomy, informed consent, and the price many doctors have paid for speaking publicly over the past several years.In this conversation, they discuss:What happened to physicians who questioned official COVID policy or spoke publicly about treatment optionsWhy clinical judgment and physician autonomy are essential to patient careHow fear, bureaucracy, and legal pressure can interfere with the doctor-patient relationshipDr. Bowden’s work with the Coalition for Health Freedom and the fight for informed consentDr. Elfenbein’s experience providing COVID testing, treatment, and monoclonal antibody therapyThe questions his pending federal case raises about due process, billing complexity, and independent medical practiceWhat patients can do to support doctors who are willing to speak and practice independentlyFirst aired 20th May 2026Also:• Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system.For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

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