The Podcast by KevinMD
Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 1928
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
How AI can eliminate bias and inefficiency in health care billing
Physician executive Tim Wetherill discusses his article, "Why AI is the perfect neutral arbiter for health care claims." Tim explores how deeply embedded incentives, inefficiencies, and subjectivity …
Disability insurance done right: the financial lifeline every physician needs
We have a special sponsored episode from Set for Life Insurance. Joining us today is Jamie Fleischner. She is the founder and president of Set for Life Insurance. With over 32 years of experience in …
Why SIBO is often misdiagnosed as IBS
Gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel discusses his article, "SIBO and IBS: the hidden link keeping millions in pain." Mark explains how small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is frequently misdiagn…
How systemic racism impacts health outcomes across a lifetime
Physician coach Seema Pattni discusses her article, "Why racism in health care is still an emergency." Seema reflects on a painful encounter with an eight-year-old Black patient who wished to be whit…
How to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department
Health care executives Susan L. Montminy and Marlene Icenhower discuss their article, "Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department." Susan and Marlene e…
Starting a pediatric critical care transport program from scratch
Pediatric critical care physician Kyle Willsey discusses his article, "When every second counts: the evolving challenges of pediatric transport." He shares the high-stakes realities of transporting c…
How endometriosis affects fertility and what you can do
Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her article, "Endometriosis and fertility: What every woman should know." She explores how endometriosis, an inflammatory condition affecting 10 perc…
Data accuracy failures in health care
Internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How data accuracy failures are costing lives and money in health care." He explores the consequences of inaccurate data in health …
Why it's OK to feel conflicted about motherhood
Psychotherapist and author Margo Lowy discusses her article, "Maternal ambivalence: the side of motherhood no one talks about." She explores the often unspoken emotional complexities of motherhood, w…
Why hand washing isn't enough to stop infections in hospitals
Emergency physician W. Frank Peacock discusses his article, "What if a doctor didn't wash their hands between patients?" He explores the critical role of hand hygiene in preventing hospital-acquired …
How diversity transforms health care and patient outcomes
Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "Why diversity in medicine saves lives." Pamela shares powerful stories from her career, like adjusting a biracial child's treatment for a scal…
Rebuilding after disaster: lessons in community resilience
Pediatrician Derek W. Moss discusses his article, "How natural disasters reveal resilience and the power of community." Derek reflects on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which flooded his Henderso…
Mastering the language of medicine
Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician." Paige compares mastering medicine to learning a language, from graspin…
Why doctors love AI scribes—and the risks they bring
Urologist David Canes discusses his article, "Why AI scribes are changing medicine and the hidden risks you must know." He shares insights from using AI scribes in over 3,000 clinical encounters, not…
Protecting immigrant families: a pediatrician's call to action
Developmental pediatrician Fiorella Castillo discusses her article, "Advocating for immigrant children: a doctor's perspective." Fiorella shares her firsthand experiences supporting immigrant familie…
Transforming patient care with motivational interviewing
Gastroenterologist Steven Pearce, health care consultant Bruce A. Berger, and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "How motivational interviewing transforms patient care and outcomes.…
Essential skills for physician leaders in health care
Health care executive Susannah Eastwick discusses her article, "Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care." Susannah explores the evolving health care land…
Adventure as medicine: the wellness benefits of travel
Physician Stacey Funt discusses her article, "The healing power of travel: How adventure transforms mind, body, and spirit." Stacey explores how travel serves as a potent remedy for physical, emotion…
Match Day 2025: Safeguarding the future of medical students amid crisis
Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, "Match Day 2025: Protecting our students' futures." She explores the unprecedented challenges facing medical students, includi…
Pain as a messenger: What your skin is telling you
Osteopathic physician Amelia L. Bueche discusses her article, "From skin to soul: What pain reveals about our health." In this episode, Amelia delves into the skin's role as the body's largest organ …