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Primary Care
Medical Education
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Patient-Doctor Relationships
Family Medicine
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Healthcare Systems
Cardiology
Access To Care
Corporate Healthcare
Social Determinants Of Health
Community Medicine
Healthcare Economics
Patient Relationships
Rural Medicine
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Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence
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In “Not Otherwise Specified,” Dr. Lisa Rosenbaum, cardiologist and national correspondent for the New England Journal of Medicine, defies our sound-bite culture to go deep with some of medicine’s most innovative thinkers. Her guests’ stories and ideas about health care’s toughest challenges and greatest promise may change the way you think about medicine, health, and society.

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In the final NOS episode of the season, host Lisa Rosenbaum and her guests elucidate the quiet beauty of good primary care and consider how to induce the U.S. health care system to prize it more highly.

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If the future of primary care lies in teams, what makes a team and how should it function? NOS host Lisa Rosenbaum and her guests consider the possibilities of team-based care.

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NOS host Lisa Rosenbaum and her guests discuss the extent to which online influencers and AI could someday substitute for trustworthy, caring, broad-spectrum family doctors.

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With increasing numbers of PCPs leaving traditional practice for concierge medicine or direct primary care, NOS host Lisa Rosenbaum and her guests explore the promise and perils.

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Recent Guests

Alyssa Liu
Figure skater profiled as a framework for valuing autonomy and joy in primary care
Episode: When No One's Watching
Sanjeev Golokota
Primary care physician at Northeast Medical Group, New Haven
Northeast Medical Group
Episode: When No One's Watching
John Hahn
Family physician referenced for his agency and mastery in primary care
Episode: When No One's Watching
Sanjeev (Sanchi)
Trainer/physician discussed in Erie, Pennsylvania program
Erie-based residency program
Episode: When No One's Watching
Chip Chambers
Intern at Self Regional's Family Medicine Program, rural South Carolina
Self Regional Health System
Episode: When No One's Watching
Rob Epstein
Family medicine physician in Port Angeles with rural Alaska experiences
Episode: When No One's Watching
Andrea Anderson
Family medicine physician at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: When No One's Watching
Hannah Naprosch
Health economist at the University of Minnesota, focusing on teams in primary care
University of Minnesota
Episode: Dream Team
Christine Sensky
Internist with leadership roles at ABIM and AMA; described primary care teams and comprehensive care models
ABIM; AMA
Episode: Dream Team

Host

Lisa Rosenbaum
Host of Not Otherwise Specified, a cardiologist and national correspondent for the New England Journal of Medicine, engaging with leading figures to discuss healthcare challenges and innovations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Thank you

    I’m a recently retired general internist in NYC who worked solo until 2015 before joining and relocating into a large network

    Thank you for the best analysis of the problems and promises of primary care that I have either heard or read

    As someone with the long view of the past, I worry about primary cares future just as many of the series participants have expressed. Thanks for mapping out the problems and search for solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan1954
    United States3 months ago
  • Whatever It Takes

    Incredibly moved by this episode and the bravery it took for Chris to share. Thank you so much for this episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oberman MD
    United States2 years ago
  • The Essence of Good Medicine

    A moving and pertinent podcast about what it takes to be a truly compassionate physician. I’ve been a psychiatrist for over twenty years and listen to medical podcasts all the time - this is the real deal. Thank you, Dr. Rosenbaum, you are a cardiologist who is all about the heart!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. SXM
    United States3 years ago
  • Shekinah Elmore episode 1 interview

    Thank you. I am inspired and informed for my journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al P 1987
    United States3 years ago
  • Shannon MacDonald MD

    Wonderful podcast - refreshing - look forward to more stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ..smmm
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its compassionate narrative and informative approach, which resonates particularly well with those involved in healthcare.
Listeners appreciate the depth and relevance of the conversations regarding primary care and its vital role in the healthcare system.
Engaging discussions that stir meaningful reflections on the complexities of medicine.

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Dream Team
Q: What evidence exists on APPs delivering comparable outcomes to physicians in primary care?
Evidence is mixed but leans toward comparability in quality of care and higher patient satisfaction in some contexts, with caveats about patient selection and study designs; significant heterogeneity within each profession means outcomes vary widely.
Dream Team
Q: What does a 'comprehensive care model' look like in practice, and how does it affect the patient experience?
A comprehensive model involves the nurse coordinating with the physician, handling ordering, results review, and follow-up plans, which frees the doctor to focus on the patient, improving communication and care continuity.
Dream Team
Q: So I asked Christine what she thought about APP substituting for primary care physicians, and how the training landscape shapes that view.
She argued that replacing physicians with lesser trained individuals is not desirable, emphasizing that training depth and mastery are essential for quality and safety, and that APPs should be integrated as partners rather than simple replacements.
Of Trust, AI, and Green Beans
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how your thinking evolved on trust with AI in healthcare?
Trust has shifted from a cautious openness to AI as a helpful tool to a belief that health systems must actively explore and govern AI adoption; willingness to experiment, transparency about how AI is used, and alignment with core medical values are increasingly seen as essential to maintaining trust and avoiding a hollow reliance on technology.
Of Trust, AI, and Green Beans
Q: Speaking of unmet needs, let's talk about primary care. So just start by telling us right now what's happening with AI and primary care.
AI is being pitched as solutions for basic tasks and administrative burdens, but the core issues—underinvestment, time pressure, and access barriers—remain unresolved; the future may involve AI-enabled care at different levels, yet genuine trust hinges on how these tools fit into the patient-doctor relationship, not just automation.

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What is Not Otherwise Specified about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content frequently explores critical issues surrounding primary care, such as its undervaluation within the medical profession and the challenges faced by healthcare practitioners. The host engages with guests to discuss systemic biases against primary care, the emotional struggles of trainees in a demanding healthcare environment, and the need for better mentorship and recognition of the importance of primary care in improving health outcomes. Topics such as healthcare equity, patient-doctor relationships, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on primary care are also prominent, making the content rich and multifaceted. Discussions with innovators in the medical field emphasize the importance of trust and collaborative relati... more

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2. Sanjeev Golokota
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