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The DocNation Podcast
by DocNation
A movement founded by doctors, for doctors, dedicated to empowering medical professionals to reclaim control over healthcare decisions and advocating for their fair share of the industry's resources.
Episodes
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#25 Courage Over Convention: Dr. Rashmee Patil: From Traditional Medicine to Transformational Leadership
In 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…
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#24: Untangling the Knots in Primary Care: Dr. Winslow Murdoch on Direct Primary Care & Physician Advocacy
Dr. 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...
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#23: Breaking Free: Dr. Chaminie Wheeler on Fighting for Physician Independence
In 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…
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#22: Dr. Joe Norris on Breaking Free from Medicine's Hamster Wheel
On 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...
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#21: Are Physicians at the Table—Or on the Menu? Dr. Michael DellaVecchia on the Future of Medicine
In 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...
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#20: Fighting for Physicians: Dr. Rishi Patel on Unions, EMRs, and Autonomy
In 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...
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#19: Dr. Evan Pollack: The Pie is Too Small—And Physicians Are Starving
Healthcare 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…
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#18: Dr. Aaron Mitchell on Surviving the Squeeze of Value-Based Care Challenges
Hosts 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...
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#17: The Fight for Fair Compensation: Dr. Paul Morton on Challenges Facing Physicians
Orthopedic 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...
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#16: Dr. Leah Houston on Exposing the Broken Healthcare System: Why Doctors Are Leaving and Patients Are Suffering
In 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...
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#15: Faith in Practice: Dr. Kate Aberle on Compassion-Driven Care
How 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...
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#14: Breaking Down Barriers: Dr. Jaron Stout on the Untapped Potential of Pharmacists in Healthcare
Pharmacists 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...
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#13: From NICUs to Administration: Dr. Gomez on Empowering Physicians
DocNation 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...
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#12: Dr. Brian Rich: The one thing that all doctors can agree on
DocNation 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…
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#11: Power in Numbers, a discussion with John August
John 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,...
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#10: From Then to Now: Dr. Taub Reflects on Decades of Change in Healthcare
Dr. 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...
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#9: Dr. Matt Mazurek: A New Generation’s Fight on Reclaiming Physician Autonomy
Dr. 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,...
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#8: Is the Drumbeat Loud Enough? Dr. Brian Rich Urges Physicians to Push Harder
Dr. 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...
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#7: Dr. Kelly Cawcutt: Women, Burnout, and Bias in Medicine
Dr. 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...
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#6: The Reality of Patient Care
Adam 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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#3: Navigating Non-Competes: Legal Strategies and Physician Rights in a Shifting Landscape
DocNation 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...
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#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...
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#1: The Decision Making Gap: John August with the Scheinman Institute
John 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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A movement founded by doctors, for doctors, dedicated to empowering medical professionals to reclaim control over healthcare decisions and advocating for their fair share of the industry's resources.
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