Ep49: Why Money Poisons Healthcare-Dr.. Ellana Stinson

07/18/24 • 44 min

A conversation with Dr Ellana Stinson
Money affects everything in American healthcare. And too often, it gets in the way.

Taking the bull by the horns is Dr. Ellana Stinson.
Having felt the frustration of cost-cutting on the frontline, she chose to do an MBA in finance - seeking to better understand how mysterious financial bodies - particularly private equity firms, are creating huge problems for our ability to provide quality care.

We spoke about why she did an MBA, her advocacy, private equity, the fact that doctors don't understand the finances of medicine, and why this matters for patients.

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A conversation with Dr Ellana Stinson
Money affects everything in American healthcare. And too often, it gets in the way.

We spoke about why she did an MBA, her advocacy, private equity, the fact that doctors don't understand the finances of medicine, and why this matters for patients.

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Ep48: Case Studies From The Heart - Immigration & Healthcare -Dr. Eric Fethke

Welcome to our third installment of our Case Studies From The Heart series.

In the episode, Dr. Fethke shines a light on the topic of immigrant healthcare, by sharing his own experience successfully treating a young child from Honduras with Turner’s syndrome.

Immigrant healthcare can be a controversial and heavily politicized topic, with arguments from both sides about the best approach to take.

Join us, as Dr. Fethke considers his own call to action - one that he believes reflects the roots of our American principles.

“We should celebrate, not suppress, the diversity of our people.”

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Ep50: How To Persevere As A Family When Faced With A Child’s Heart Defect-Justin and Ashley George

A conversation with Justin and Ashley K. George

Resilience is a muscle. The challenges don’t get easier, we just get stronger at handling them.

A couple who know this from experience are Justin and Ashley K. George.

When their son Elliot was diagnosed with a heart defect, it took everything for them to stay strong amidst the crisis, counting the support they received from family, medical professionals and co-workers as essential.

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We spoke about Elliot’s story, the issues of navigating employment during a difficult time, the importance of community and of family, recommendations for policymakers and physicians, and Ashley’s recently published children’s book A Heart Warrior Blooms.