DocNation recorded this urgent episode featuring Dr. Brian Rich, a leading physician advocate and regular Congressional witness, to highlight the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073). This bipartisan bill is a rare opportunity for physicians to come together, unite behind a common cause, and enact real change …

John August joins the Doc Nation podcast to discuss the untapped power of physician collective action. Together with Dr. Anthony Giuffrida and the Doc Nation team, they explore the potential impact of unionization and strikes in healthcare, acknowledging that while strikes are rare among doctors, the power to strike—or even the threat of it—could b…

Dr. Sheldon Taub joins the DocNation team to reflect on the challenges facing today’s healthcare professionals and the stark generational and cultural shifts within the medical community. Dr. Taub and the hosts discuss how financial burdens, like student debt, and a shift toward financial motivations have impacted physician attitudes toward patient…

Dr. Matt Mazurek, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine, joins DocNation to unpack the struggles and shifting dynamics within the medical profession as physicians grapple with the diminishing autonomy in healthcare. Together with Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Reid Lancaster, andJustin Nabity, they explore the tug-of-war between …

Dr. Brian Rich sits down with Reid Lancaster, Justin Nabity and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida to discuss the growing influence of insurance companies in healthcare. Dr. Rich exposes how pre-authorizations and denials are delaying or preventing necessary care, while Dr. Giuffrida shares his frustrations with peer-to-peer reviews that do little to help physi…

Dr. Kelly Cawcutt, an internal medicine doctor, dual-specialty fellowship trained infectious disease and critical care specialist, joins hosts Justin Nabity, Reid Lancaster, and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida to discuss the pervasive challenges women and underrepresented groups face in medicine. The conversation dives into the harsh realities of tokenism, i…

Adam Miller of Algos Pathways joins the DocNation podcast as we explore the growing frustrations patients face when trying to access timely and effective healthcare. Adam shares real-life examples, from patients coping with pain by modifying their daily lives to a healthcare system that often leaves patients waiting months for specialist appointmen…

Dr. Kaku Barkoh shatters the illusions about career success as he delves into the 'misguided advice' handed down by immigrant and middle-class parents. In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Barkoh exposes the myths around pursuing careers in medicine, law, and engineering, emphasizing the harsh realities that most people overlook. We dive deep into …

Dr. Jon Nichol delivers a raw, unfiltered reality check on the state of modern medicine. With Reid Lancaster, Justin Nabity, and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida facilitating, Dr. Nichol dives deep into the power struggle between physicians and administrators, exposing how doctors—the true frontline players—have been systematically stripped of their authority…

DocNation dives into the complexities of non-compete agreements for physicians, featuring legal insights from attorney Steve Stratman. As non-competes face increasing scrutiny at both state and federal levels, Stratman breaks down the current legal landscape, offering strategies for physicians looking to navigate restrictive contracts. From the evo…

In this foundational episode of the Doc Nation Podcast, the founders share how this movement came to be and why it's so critical for physicians. We discuss the harsh realities facing physicians today, which ultimately led us to create this movement. We dive into how doctors are only taking home 7-8% of the revenue they generate, residents work long…

John August of Cornell joins us as we dive into "The Decision-Making Gap," a critical issue in healthcare where decisions impacting patient care are often made by those who are not directly involved in providing it—like insurance companies, administrators, and policymakers. John August is a seasoned expert in labor relations and healthcare. He join…