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Healthcare is changing at breakneck speed, and let's face it, staying informed is getting harder by the day. If only there were a way to get the industry news you need in less time than it takes to get prior auth approved. (Spoiler: There is.) Every Friday, start your day with Dr. Will Flanary (aka Dr. Glaucomflecken), Dr. Alok Patel, Adam Rose, and Eva Johnson as they bring you the week's most im... more

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Latest Episodes

Friday, August 14, 2026

In today's episode, Adam Rose (@adjoro) & Dr. Alok Patel (@alokpatelmd) cover the FDA's landmark approval of Moderna's first mRNA flu vaccine for adults. They break down the phase-three trial showing the mRNA shot produced fe... more

August 7, 2026

In today's episode, Dr. Will Flanary (@DrGlaucomflecken) & Eva Johnson cover the American Red Cross declaring its second-ever national blood crisis, with Type O blood critically low and hospitals postponing transfusions. They break do... more

Friday, July 31, 2026

In today's episode, Dr. Alok Patel (@alokpatelmd) & Adam Rose (@adjoro) cover a Florida man's lawsuit against OpenAI after ChatGPT repeatedly dismissed his pulmonary embolism symptoms as "not something dangerous." The case rais... more

Friday, July 24, 2026

In today's episode, Dr. Alok Patel (@alokpatelmd) & Eva Johnson cover CMS's sweeping 2027 physician fee schedule proposal, which would accelerate Medicare's shift from fee-for-service toward value-based, preventive care. They a... more

Friday, July 17, 2026

In today’s episode, Dr. Will Flanary / Dr. Glaucomflecken (@drglaucomflecken) and Adam Rose cover the EPCAT III trial, which found that aspirin alone was non-inferior to an initial course of rivaroxaban followed by aspirin for ... more

Friday, July 10, 2026

In today's episode, Dr. Will Flanary / Dr. Glaucomflecken (@drglaucomflecken) & Eva Johnson cover the retraction of the Advocate trial after FDA reviewers found the avacopan (Tavneos) dataset was unblinded, re-adjudicated, and ... more

Friday, July 3, 2026

In today's inaugural episode, Dr. Will Flanary / Dr. Glaucomflecken (@drglaucomflecken) & Dr. Alok Patel (@alokpatelmd) cover a sharp drop in ACA marketplace enrollment after enhanced tax credits expired, from 24.2 million enrol... more

Struggling to stay on top of healthcare news because, well, you're too busy working in it? If only there were a way to catch up on things in less time than it takes to get prior auth approved. (Spoiler: There is.)

Kick off your Fridays with Dr. Will... more

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Dr. Alok Patel
Co-host and physician providing clinical context and policy insight.
Will Flanary
Co-host introducing stories and providing medical context; physician known as Dr. Glaucomflecken.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Insta-Useful

    Clear summaries of headline news most relevant to front line HEALTHCARE, and upcoming challenges to think about.

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    5
    ZooZsnooZ
    United States16 days ago
  • This will work!

    You’ve definitely succeed in getting a lot of information to 15 minutes! Thanks so much for all that you guys do!

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    5
    dizzerdog
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing fact based information

    Just heard my first episode yesterday and as a RN of over 35 years…. Loved it. Fact based with scientific evidence based details.

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    5
    rdawachtler
    United Statesa month ago
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    Loving Human Content’s work. This one is especially great!

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    Obkenob
    United Statesa month ago

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The ChatGPT Medical Lawsuit & Why Statin Rules Just Changed
Q: What common medication is chemically identical to a compound found in red yeast rice?
Lovastatin is the common medication; the statin was originally developed from a compound found in red yeast rice.

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

The show delivers fast-paced, clinician-focused coverage of weekly health care headlines, policy shifts, and influential publications, presented with clear, practical takeaways for healthcare professionals on the go. Across episodes, listeners get concise analyses of medical research, regulatory changes, and health policy developments, often tying real-world clinical implications to systems-level questions. A consistent throughline is the blend of clinical context, policy insight, and a dash of light culture or pop culture touches to keep complex topics approachable. Notable strengths include data-grounded discussions (e.g., guideline updates, trial results, Medicare policy changes) and practical implications for practice, patient safety, a... more

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