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Trump Administration
Medical Gaslighting
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Burnout Among Physicians
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Gender Inequities In Medicine
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MedPod Today is a podcast from MedPage Today where leading healthcare professionals and our seasoned reporters discuss the latest news and trends in the medical world. The podcast will feature diverse content, from our poignant medical story-telling show, Anamnesis, to reporter roundtables where our writers dive deeper into some of our most compelling healthcare stories. The podcast will also spot... more

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MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss what you need to know about RFK Jr.'s "hearingpalooza," how the majority of art... more

MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss how “The Pitt” has handled the pervasive "ortho bro" stereotype and what doctor... more

MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss how CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA is handling Medicare and Medicaid frau... more

What makes The Pitt feel different from other medical dramas? In this 53-minute MedPage Today special dispatch, Jeremy Faust, MD, speaks with Joe Sachs, MD, emergency physician and executive producer of the hit series, about how the show balances cli... more

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Recent Guests

Kristina Fiore
MedPage Today reporter
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Episode: RFK Jr.'s 'Hearingpalooza' Recap; BMJ Journal Retractions and 'Superretractors'
Terry Rudd
MedPage Today reporter covering vaccination data
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Episode: What Docs Want From 'The Pitt'; New Rules for IMGs; Healthcare Workers' Vax Rates
Joe Sachs
Executive producer and physician involved with The Pitt
The Pitt / ER drama team
Episode: Inside ‘The Pitt’: How a Real ER Doctor Makes TV Feel Real
Joedy McCreary
MedPage Today reporter covering Oregon healthcare issues
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Episode: Corporate ED Clash; Trimester Zero; Who Americans Trust on Public Health
Joyce Frieden
Washington editor at MedPage Today
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Episode: MedPod Today: What Happens to Healthcare Under Trump?
Cedric Dark
Emergency Medicine Physician and Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: A Moral Code: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine
Jessica Zitter
Critical care and palliative care physician at Highland Hospital, founder of Real Medicine Media
Real Medicine Media
Episode: A Moral Code: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine
Anthony Chin Kwee
ENT and medical writer and advisor for Fox's The Resident and ABC's Grey's Anatomy
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Shannon Firth
Washington correspondent for MedPage Today
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Episode: MedPod Today Deep Dive: What’s The Matter With For-Profit Nursing Schools? (Part One)

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Rachael Robertson
Host of MedPod Today, MedPage Today journalist contributing to multiple episodes

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Mid level provider

    I enjoy this podcast. However, it’s quite offensive and archaic to call NPs “mid levels”. Please do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nikki, NP
    United States4 years ago
  • Eye opening and engaging

    I really enjoyed listening to these talks on pertinent issues in the medical system, great for both experts and public alike

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    **wima**
    Canada5 years ago
  • excellent podcast

    Thank you so much for doing this podcast. It helps me be a better doctor and feel connected to others in my "tribe" of healers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scubadoc16
    United States6 years ago
  • Therapeutic!

    I wish I had found this or something similar, before I completely burned out and stopped seeing patients. I still would have changed my career role ( I now have a purely administrative role, which I love.). But I believe this type of podcast would have helped with my understanding of these types of aspects in medicine. So nice to hear physicians discuss struggles, fears, as well as victories, and how patients actually impact the doctor personally. Keep up the excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnotherBurntOutDoc
    United States6 years ago
  • Sherbet

    Imagine eating a sumptuous meal of many courses. To clear the palate one serves sherbet of different flavors. Imagine being a pre-medical student in college. How limited the intellect would be with only physics, chemistry, and biology. These episodes are the sherbet that clears the palate between everyday medical practice and the literature and humanities courses that lend expansiveness to being. Listen. Enjoy. Enrich your life. 5+ stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lwk3
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the focus on public health issues and policy impact, though some episodes can be dense for casual listeners.
Guests and reporters are seen as knowledgeable and trustworthy, contributing to a sense of community among healthcare workers.
The show is praised for balancing scientific accuracy with accessible storytelling and for addressing misinformation in healthcare.
Fans value the depth of coverage on healthcare policy, funding, and regulatory matters, and find the investigative segments particularly compelling.
Some feedback calls out terminology or framing around mid-level providers, suggesting sensitivity to terminology in professional communities.
Overall strong, credible medical reporting with actionable insights for clinicians and industry professionals.

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RFK Jr.'s 'Hearingpalooza' Recap; BMJ Journal Retractions and 'Superretractors'
Q: Was USPSTF reform a topic, and what was Kennedy's stance?
Yes, concerns about USPSTF reform were raised, including questions about meetings and representation; Kennedy acknowledged issues with communication and suggested expanding and making meetings more transparent, while stopping short of committing to disbanding or fundamentally changing the task force.
RFK Jr.'s 'Hearingpalooza' Recap; BMJ Journal Retractions and 'Superretractors'
Q: What did Cassidy focus on during these hearings?
He pressed Kennedy on abortion access, timing for safety studies, and the in-person dispensing requirement, and later shifted to vaccine policy and the integrity of the CDC and USPSTF. The overall takeaway was a mix of procedural scrutiny and calls for transparency in health policy decisions.
What Docs Want From 'The Pitt'; New Rules for IMGs; Healthcare Workers' Vax Rates
Q: Can you tell us more about Tennessee and the new licensure pathway for IMGs?
Tennessee passed a law allowing foreign-trained physicians without US/Canada residency to obtain a license via an alternative pathway, with safeguards like USMLE-like exams, credential verification, and provisional licensing supervised for 2-3 years to ensure competency before independent practice.
MedPod Today: MedPod Today: CDC Cuts; Illicit Weight-Loss Drugs; Unnecessary Spine Surgeries
Q: How did the Lown Institute conduct its analysis?
The Lown Institute analyzed Medicare data to identify hospitals with high volumes of spinal surgeries and then assessed the necessity of those procedures.
MedPod Today: MedPod Today: CDC Cuts; Illicit Weight-Loss Drugs; Unnecessary Spine Surgeries
Q: What is the buzz about Rettutrutide?
Rettutrutide is being hailed as a potential breakthrough weight loss drug with promising early trial results that suggest significant weight loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MedPod Today

What is MedPod Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

MedPod Today examines the big trends and tensions shaping healthcare systems, grounded in reporting from MedPage Today's editors and journalists. Episodes frequently weigh in on public health policy, clinical practice, and healthcare innovation, often highlighting how policy shifts, regulatory actions, and new research impact clinicians and patients. The format blends investigative reporting with expert commentary and situational briefings, making it useful for listeners who want a practical understanding of how health news translates into real-world care and policy. Noteworthy for its willingness to challenge official narratives, surface inconsistencies, and spotlight underreported issues, the show tends to balance critical analysis with a... more

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4. Joedy McCreary
5. Joyce Frieden
6. Cedric Dark
7. Jessica Zitter
8. Anthony Chin Kwee

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