I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was 12. Growing up, I idolized my pediatrician, Dr. Helen Nash, one of the first Black female physicians in St. Louis. Her warmth and competence left a lasting impression on me. Medicine became my calling, my pu…
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From liquid handcuffs to miracle molecule: MOTAA would expand methadone access and help fight the overdose epidemic
Kayla was referred to our addiction clinic after a visit to the emergency department for a skin infection, common in people who use drugs intravenously. Recognizing her fentanyl use was escalating out of her control, she made an appointment to discuss …
How a unified agreement could help the preceptor shortage [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We discuss the transformative potential of a standardized affiliation agreement (SAA) in nurse practitioner education with Lynn McComas, CEO and founder of PreceptorLink. …
The untold story of a nurse’s final shift after 47 years of service
I was on the phone with my sister when I thought I heard a knock at the door. Then another. My dogs barked, and I told her, “Don’t hang up.” My chest tightened. Nightmares of someone coming for me flashed through my mind—a stranger lu…
Fostering health care innovation through federal policy: a case for direct primary care
Abstract The United States health care system faces escalating costs, access disparities, and significant physician burnout. Direct primary care (DPC) offers a transformative approach by emphasizing patient-centered care, price transparency, and reduce…
The case for cryptocurrency payments in health care
Bitcoin has recently surged past $100,000, marking a pivotal moment in the adoption of cryptocurrency worldwide. Coupled with a regulatory environment under the Trump administration that promises to be more favorable to digital assets, now is the time …
Why we need to talk about poop more often [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We explore the often-overlooked world of bowel health with colorectal surgeon Carmen Fong. Carmen shares her journey into this specialty, the stigma surrounding bowel habi…
How seniors and doctors can safeguard their homes from lawsuit risks
As a physician, I have always faced the stigma of being considered a “deep pocket.” What does that mean? Because of my profession, I was considered a high-salaried worker with assets that might have significant financial value, including a …
How night volunteers could transform health care during staff shortages
Inpatient caregiving companions, especially during nights, may hold significant value in enhancing patient recovery and expediting discharge. Hospital nights can be tumultuous not only for inpatients but also for their caregivers, whether professional …
Why data-driven telehealth is the key to solving the mental health crisis [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! The state of mental health care in the U.S. is at a crossroads, with telehealth prescription waivers set to expire and millions of Americans left without access to crucial…
