Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Health care executive Gavin Magaha discusses his article “Advancing drug discount programs starts with collaboration and clarity.” He outlines how the 340B dru…
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Why long-acting injectables are transforming schizophrenia care
In recent years, psychiatric care has undergone a shift in the clinical mindset toward medication management for people living with schizophrenia and other chronic mental health conditions. As recognition grows for the breadth and depth of the clinical…
The quiet shift: Practicing presence in the fast-paced medical profession
I’m in this place of noticing—not reacting—simply noticing the dance between myself and my environment, in the clinical setting and beyond. I’m noticing myself in conversation with colleagues. I’m asking the tough questions I hadnR…
Why vaccine access still fails America’s most vulnerable groups
The health, judicial, and socioeconomic disparities among ethnic minorities are pervasive, and vaccination rates are key among them. The inequities among marginalized groups are largely driven by social determinants of health, education, and access to …
ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all: Why nuance in diagnosis matters
I read with great interest the recently published article in The New York Times by Paul Tough, who has reported on child development and education over the last twenty years. He outlines statistics, specifically the rise in diagnosis of children and ad…
Why chasing validation is destroying physicians’ sense of self
For the past 30 years, I’ve witnessed medicine evolve—new technologies emerge, new treatments are developed, and wellness programs are implemented—but one thing remains stubbornly unchanged: the relentless, often destructive, quest for validation…
Funding physician wellness: a guide to getting programs approved [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “How to get physician wellness programs funded: a proven path forward.” Drawing on nearly…
How the CDC’s opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients
Adapted from Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC’s Disastrous War on Opioids. The 2016 CDC opioid guideline seemed to make obvious sense: Americans were consuming far too many prescribed opioids. Many users of illicit opioids reported that …
Why physicians find negotiating challenging—and what they can do to negotiate better
For many physicians, the word “negotiation” conjures up stress. Most of us weren’t taught that negotiation is something we do every day—at work, at home, and in nearly every human interaction. Whether we’re persuading a patient …
A tribute to Kobe Bryant: inspiration beyond the game
Kobe Bryant’s impact on my life and career stretches far beyond the basketball court. The essence of his spirit—his commitment to excellence, his relentless pursuit of mastery, and his unyielding work ethic—has inspired me not only in the game of…
