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The Doctor's Lounge

The Doctor's Lounge
Medicaid
Affordable Care Act
Artificial Intelligence In Medicine
Direct Primary Care
RUC
Electronic Medical Record
Health Insurance
Monkeypox
340B Program
Hospital Systems
Health Savings Account
Women's Health
Indiana
Vaccine Schedule
CDC
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Medicine
Autism
Regulation and Government Policy In Healthcare
No Surprises Act
Single Payer / Healthcare Access Debates

Where scalpels meet systems — and physicians say what they really think.

Co-hosted by Dutch Rojas, Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, with Anish Koka, MD, Dan Choi, MD, & Sanat Dixit, MD — candid talks on healthcare policy, reform, physician autonomy & patient care.

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Latest Episodes

Guest: Ali Mortazavi | CEO, Tangram Therapeutics (formerly E-Therapeutics), London, UK

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Ali Mortazavi is not your typical biotech CEO. A computer scientist by training, former professional chess player, and veteran of financial mark... more

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Dr. DiGiorgio returns from testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, the third in a series of hearings on healthcare costs covering the provider landscape. The two break down the major policy levers disc... more

Kevin Bass, PhD, joins Anish and Dr. DiGiorgio to tell the story of how a viral Newsweek op-ed apologizing for his support of COVID lockdowns and mandates set off a chain of events that ended in his dismissal from Texas Tech's MD/PhD program. Kevin w... more

Dr. Anish Koka and Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio open with the little-known medical story behind the death of the Shah of Iran — how Mohammed Reza Pahlavi came to be operated on in Cairo in 1980 by legendary cardiovascular surgeon Michael DeBakey, and how th... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Bass
PhD; viral science communicator and analyst
Independent researcher
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Mary Talley Bowden
ENT physician who challenged a major health system over treatment strategies and hospital privileges.
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Episode: Dr. Mary Talley Bowden Battles the Health System
Samir Unni
Biomedical engineer; Palantir Health lead
Palantir Health
Episode: The Week in Review and Understanding the Medicaid Data Dump with Samir Unni
Jay Bhattacharya
Director of NIH (guest)
National Institutes of Health
Episode: NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya
Anish Koka
Host of The Doctor's Lounge
The Doctor's Lounge
Episode: NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya
Benjamin Ryan
Journalist covering health policy and transgender medicine
Free Press (and various outlets)
Episode: The $2 Million Verdict: Inside the First Detransition Lawsuit Trial
Ed Gaines
Vice President of Regularly Affairs and Industry Liaison at Zotec Partners
Zotec Partners
Episode: Ed Gaines: How Independent Physicians Finally Got Leverage Against Insurance Companies
Brian Gantwerker
Neurosurgeon, private practice guest
Private practice (Los Angeles)
Episode: Dr. Gantwerker: Medicare Advantage, Private Practice, and Why Doctors Need to Stop Fighting on X
Josh Umbehr
Physician founder of Atlas MD, advocate of Direct Primary Care
Atlas MD
Episode: The DPC Revolution: Dr. Josh Umbehr on Making Healthcare Affordable Again

Hosts

Dutch Rojas
Host focusing on guiding interviews and framing policy discussions
Anthony DiGiorgio, DO
Co-host, provides medical and policy context and participates inmoderated discussions
Anish Koka, MD
Host introducing guests and guiding interview flow; physician-researcher
Dan Choi, MD
Co-host and guest host contributing clinical and policy perspectives
Sanat Dixit, MD
Co-host/guest host sharing physician and policy insights

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Expert neurosurgeons who think they are also experts in everything else

    Listened for business pointers as I own my own small practice, was not able to glean any helpful practice tips, left because I got tired of non stop “expert opinion” on public health, childhood vaccine schedules, infectious disease, and now your having a journalist on to talk about monkeypox? Would definitely recommend using your clout to bring on real experts in their fields before discussing, would make for much better conversations not dripping in anecdotal experience and feelings.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Caleb Murph
    United States6 months ago

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Some critics feel episodes over-index on opinion about public health topics.
Want more real-world physician success stories alongside policy debates.
Guests from journalism and data analysis are appreciated for diverse perspectives.
Listeners value in-depth policy analysis but want more practical practice tips.

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Side Table: Who Really Decides What Doctors Get Paid? Inside the RUC
Q: Why do newer or emerging technologies seem to receive less valuation compared with established ones?
Emerging technologies often lack the long-standing data and time-tested benchmarks that established procedures have, leading to slower or lower RVU adjustments even when they offer clear benefits.
Side Table: Who Really Decides What Doctors Get Paid? Inside the RUC
Q: How are RUC members selected and what role do specialty societies play?
Specialty societies nominate representatives to sit on the RUC, but ultimate control rests with the AMA, which formally appoints the members; the process is designed to balance expertise with governance.
Ed Gaines: How Independent Physicians Finally Got Leverage Against Insurance Companies
Q: How does the No Surprises Act affect ERISA plans differently from state laws?
ERISA plans are governed by federal law, so federal NSA provisions apply to them, while states can regulate non-ERISA plans; this created a need for a nationwide standard to cover a large share of self-funded employer plans.

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Content centers on healthcare policy, physician autonomy, and the economics of medical delivery, with frequent debates on reimbursement, direct primary care, data transparency, and regulatory reform. Episodes mix insider policy analysis, clinician perspectives, and investigative journalism to explore how systems shape patient care, costs, and access. Notable is the willingness to challenge established norms, bring in diverse expert voices, and connect clinical practice to broader market and policy dynamics. This mix makes it appealing to clinicians, policy professionals, health-tech thinkers, and sponsors looking to engage a policy-forward medical audience.

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1. Kevin Bass
2. Mary Talley Bowden
3. Samir Unni
4. Jay Bhattacharya
5. Anish Koka
6. Benjamin Ryan
7. Ed Gaines
8. Brian Gantwerker

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