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Insightful conversations with leading experts in the field of health care, medical research, policy, and more from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Each episode examines the many complexities found at the junction of medicine and society.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	933	Founded	19 years ago
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NEJM Interview: Amy Stimpfel on a new policy that would cap loans for graduate nursing and other students.

Amy Stimpfel is an assistant professor at the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.W. Stimpfel and M. Djukic. Using Data to Inform Decision Making —... more

15 Apr 2026 • 6 min

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NEJM Interview: Danielle Jones on the development of tools to help family physicians address social determinants of health and advance health equity.

Danielle Jones is the vice president of accountability, belonging, and culture at the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. W.T. Moore and Ot... more

8 Apr 2026 • 6 min

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NEJM Interview: Lawrence Casalino on qualities of corporate organizations that could affect physicians’ intrinsic motivation and the quality of the care they provide.

Lawrence Casalino is a professor of population health sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. L.P. Casalino. Physicians, Corporatization, and the Unmeasured Quality of C... more

1 Apr 2026 • 12 min

NEJM Interview: Douglas Opel on the importance of clinician–parent communication amid changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.

Douglas Opel is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. D.J. Opel and S.T. O’Leary. Communicating about Vacci... more

25 Mar 2026 • 9 min

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Recent Guests

Amy Stimpfel

Assistant professor at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

New York University

Episode: NEJM Interview: Amy Stimpfel on a new policy that would cap loans for graduate nursing and other students.

Danielle Jones

Vice President of Accountability, Belonging and Culture at the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

AWHONN

Episode: NEJM Interview: Danielle Jones on the development of tools to help family physicians address social determinants of health and advance health equity.

Lawrence Casalino

Professor of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine

Episode: NEJM Interview: Lawrence Casalino on qualities of corporate organizations that could affect physicians’ intrinsic motivation and the quality of the care they provide.

Douglas Opel

Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine

University of Washington

Episode: NEJM Interview: Douglas Opel on the importance of clinician–parent communication amid changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.

Abbas Hassan

Plastic surgery resident at Indiana University School of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

Episode: NEJM Interview: Abbas Hassan on the gap between the services that residents and fellows provide and the revenue that hospitals can capture.

Ruqaiijah Yearby

Professor at the Temple University Beasley School of Law

Temple University Beasley School of Law

Episode: NEJM Interview: Ruqaiijah Yearby on recent trends in health care markets and their implications for health equity.

Bruce Chabner

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Clinical Director Emeritus, MGH Cancer Center

Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital

Episode: NEJM Interview: Bruce Chabner on recent FDA statements regarding potential uses for leucovorin.

Sonja Rasmussen

Professor in the Department of Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Episode: NEJM Interview: Sonja Rasmussen on the 2025–2026 influenza season, including factors contributing to the intensity of influenza activity.

Carmel Shachar

Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Health Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School

Harvard Law School

Episode: NEJM Interview: Carmel Shachar on the opportunities and risks presented by the Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Stephen Morrissey

host of the episode, Managing Editor at the New England Journal of Medicine

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 252 ratings

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Hi there, Was anyone else able to listen to the January 26 episode, entitled, “Adressing the Omicron Variant SARS-CoV-2?” I’m a religious listener and would still like to hear this one but every time I try to open a notice pops up saying that the episode is temporarily unavailable.
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Real Patriot
United States4 years ago
Very informative
Thank you for easy and convenient way to keep us updated. And share interesting cases
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Kallibri88
United States7 years ago
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These audio interviews are great however I would like to make a observation/recommendation. My observation is that in most cases when deciding which podcast to listen to the topic is more important then the author. Because of the format of the podcast listings in iTunes, the author is always visible, but the topic is almost always truncated. Therefore, my suggestion would be to list the topic title before the author in the list of available podcasts.
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R. Calonge
United States8 years ago
Thee are great!
Managing Editor Stephen Morrissey does a great job of condensing an in-depth and interesting gem of an interview into just a few minutes, perfect for your commute.
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Anyone of us
United States9 years ago
Great Podcast
Very informative!
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Switzerland9 years ago

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Common feedback highlights high-quality guests and clear, producer-level curation of topics.

The host does a great job condensing in-depth conversations into accessible insights for commutes.

Listeners appreciate concise, informative interviews with leading experts.

Overall, the show is praised for informative, expert-driven discussions with practical implications for policy and practice.

Guests are strong, the format sometimes prioritizes topic accessibility and pacing over depth.

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NEJM Interview: Amy Stimpfel on a new policy that would cap loans for graduate nursing and other students.

Q: What data exist to support or challenge the borrowing risk for graduate nursing students relative to other professions?

Available data are limited and not disaggregated by profession; the analysis presented uses debt-to-earnings ratios and shows graduate nurses may have a favorable return on investment, suggesting the data do not clearly justify the lower cap for this group.

NEJM Interview: Amy Stimpfel on a new policy that would cap loans for graduate nursing and other students.

Q: Why are graduate nursing students categorized differently under the proposed loan caps, and what is the policy intent behind these changes?

The policy aims to restructure loan limits by creating two tiers, but the current distinction leaves graduate nurses in a lower-cap category; the discussion highlights that this categorization relies on an older definition and may not reflect the actual costs and education pathways for nursing today.

NEJM Interview: Danielle Jones on the development of tools to help family physicians address social determinants of health and advance health equity.

Q: What needs did the AAFP aim to address when it created the Every One Project?

The initiative sought to establish organizational infrastructure to explicitly tackle social determinants of health, health equity, and diversity in medicine, culminating in the Center for Diversity of Health Equity to coordinate actions and address clinicians' frontline challenges.

NEJM Interview: Lawrence Casalino on qualities of corporate organizations that could affect physicians’ intrinsic motivation and the quality of the care they provide.

Q: What policy changes could better support professionalism and patient care in the face of corporatization?

Private policies like joint physician-non-physician leadership and public policy changes around antitrust enforcement, corporate practice of medicine laws, Medicare overpayments, and transparency could collectively enhance professionalism and patient outcomes.

NEJM Interview: Lawrence Casalino on qualities of corporate organizations that could affect physicians’ intrinsic motivation and the quality of the care they provide.

Q: What evidence exists on how corporate ownership and ownership structures impact physician professionalism?

Direct studies are scarce because measuring professionalism is difficult, but the intuitive expectation is that larger organizations with stronger short-term profit incentives tend to treat staff as widgets, potentially undermining professional motivation.

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Insightful conversations with leading experts at the intersection of medicine, policy, and health care delivery. Episodes frequently explore health equity, regulatory actions, patient access, and the evolving economics of health systems, often featuring physicians, lawyers, and policy researchers discussing how policy shifts, market dynamics, and innovations shape practice and public health. Noteworthy moments include rigorous discussions of governance, safety surveillance, and the impact of legislation on care delivery, with a clear emphasis on practical implications for systems, clinicians, and policymakers. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want evidence-based perspectives from academia, government, and industry on timely he... more

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1. Amy Stimpfel
2. Danielle Jones
3. Lawrence Casalino
4. Douglas Opel
5. Abbas Hassan
6. Ruqaiijah Yearby
7. Bruce Chabner
8. Sonja Rasmussen

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