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#22: Dr. Joe Norris on Breaking Free from Medicine’s Hamster Wheel

On this episode of the DocNation podcast, hosts Justin Nabity and Dr. Anthony Giuffrida sit down with Dr. Joe Norris to expose the harsh realities of modern medicine. With physician burnout at an all-time high, declining reimbursements, and administrative bloat forcing doctors onto an endless hamster wheel, Dr. Norris shares his own breaking point—walking away from a thriving orthopedic practice because the system was rigged against him.

He pulls back the curtain on the financial side of medicine, revealing how hospitals and insurers quietly profit from physicians’ work while keeping them in the dark about their true value. He argues that doctors need to stop playing defense and start taking control—whether through negotiating better contracts, breaking away from traditional employment, or embracing direct-pay and concierge models that put physicians back in charge.

He also doesn’t hold back on the state of healthcare consumerism, questioning why patients are forced to navigate a deliberately opaque pricing system while hospitals rake in profits. He highlights how forward-thinking doctors are cutting out the middlemen and slashing healthcare costs—proving that the system can work if physicians are willing to fight back.

Tying it all together, Dr. Norris connects the healthcare crisis to America’s failing health habits. While other countries prioritize movement and wellness, the U.S. has embraced sedentary lifestyles and quick-fix medicine. That’s why he co-founded Oval, a metabolic testing and movement prescription company designed to help people reclaim their health without resorting to drugs or extreme workouts. His solution? Work smarter, not harder—and disrupt the system before it collapses entirely.

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#20: Fighting for Physicians: Dr. Rishi Patel on Unions, EMRs, and Autonomy

In this episode of the DocNation podcast, Dr. Rishi Patel joins hosts Reid Lancaster and Justin Nabity to discuss the growing crisis of physician autonomy, the decline of private practice, and the urgent need for collective action. Dr. Patel shares his firsthand experience organizing a resident union, the roadblocks physicians face in reclaiming control, and why the current healthcare system is driving burnout, depression, and even physician suicide. We also dive into the unintended consequences of electronic medical records (EMRs), the rising dominance of corporate medicine, and why doctors must fight back before it’s too late.

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#18: Dr. Aaron Mitchell on Surviving the Squeeze of Value-Based Care Challenges

Hosts Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Reid Lancaster, and Justin Nabity speak with Dr. Aaron Mitchell, a family medicine physician who owns his own medical practice, about the mounting challenges of value-based care.

The discussion highlights the untenable reality of annual cuts, growing administrative burdens, and the lack of autonomy in pricing—issues unique to medicine. Dr. Mitchell shares how shifting quality metrics and declining reimbursement rates are placing immense strain on his clinic, with Medicare cuts projected to cost $250,000 next year.

Shedding light on the financial instability threatening medical practices and the resulting limitations on patient access to care, this episode highlights the urgent need for Congressional action to align reimbursement rates with inflation and reduce the growing influence of insurance companies, offering actionable insights for physicians and advocates alike.

Despite the grim outlook, Dr. Mitchell shares strategies for success, emphasizing the importance of proactive adaptation and resilience.

#16: Dr. Leah Houston on Exposing the Broken Healthcare System

Why Are Doctors Leaving & Patients Suffering?

In this episode of the Doc Nation podcast, hosts Justin Nabity and Neil Dougherty are joined by Dr. Leah Houston, an advocate for physician autonomy and the founder of a credentialing company. Dr. Houston shares her personal experiences with the healthcare system, including a dangerous incident where a patient, who was handcuffed and unsupervised, attempted to assault her. This led her to report the safety concern, only to face retaliation from hospital leadership, including accusations about her fitness to practice, which ultimately caused her to resign.

The conversation expands to address the larger systemic issues facing doctors, such as the lengthy and arduous credentialing process that keeps physicians tethered to unsatisfactory working conditions and hinders their mobility. Dr. Houston and the hosts discuss the detrimental effects of a “factory model” healthcare system, where doctors are reduced to mere production units and patients become “widgets” on a conveyor belt, limiting meaningful interactions and quality care.

They also touch on how the media, with sensationalized stories like the “Doctor Death” podcast, has painted doctors in a negative light, overshadowing the real problems within the system. Dr. Houston explains how financial incentives, administrative burdens, and insurance companies contribute to the broken system, causing harm to both physicians and patients.

Dr. Houston highlights the alarming trend among medical students, with 30% expressing they do not plan to practice clinical medicine at all. She emphasizes the importance of doctors speaking out against the system and reclaiming their autonomy, with DocNation providing critical support to help them do so.

#14: Breaking Down Barriers: Dr. Jaron Stout on Untapped Potential of Pharmacists in Healthcare

Pharmacists have a vital yet often underutilized role in healthcare, and Dr. Jaron Stout, PharmD, FASCP, joins Justin Nabity and Neil Dougherty to discuss the challenges and opportunities that exist in bridging this gap. In this episode, Dr. Stout highlights systemic obstacles, including lack of education and awareness about collaboration opportunities, insufficient training on billing processes, and restrictive regulations that hinder pharmacists from fully contributing to patient care.

Dr. Stout shares actionable insights on how physicians and healthcare institutions can integrate pharmacists into their teams to enhance chronic disease management, optimize medication dosing, and improve overall care delivery. He sheds light on the inefficiencies of direct supervision models, especially in nursing home settings, and advocates for general supervision to streamline operations.

Additionally, Dr. Stout reveals surprising findings from his recent study on anticoagulation therapy, underscoring the critical role pharmacists play in preventing medication errors. He also discusses how institutions like CMS and the AMA support pharmacist integration, even though these pathways remain largely unknown or underutilized.

This conversation goes beyond technicalities, delving into the importance of thinking critically and challenging the status quo in healthcare. Tune in to discover practical steps for leveraging pharmacists’ expertise, and find out how you can access resources, such as AMA’s guide to hiring and integrating pharmacists (linked below), to take the first step toward transformative collaboration.

https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702554

#12: Dr. Brian Rich: The One Thing that All Doctors Can Agree On

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 for the future of healthcare.

About H.R. 10073:

• Extends Medicare Payment Support: The bill amends the Social Security Act to continue transitional support for Medicare payment adjustments through 2025.
• Boosts Payment Rates: It increases Medicare payment rates by 4.73% for services provided in 2025, addressing ongoing reimbursement challenges.
• Secures Patient Access and Practice Stability: This measure ensures patients can maintain access to high-quality care while providing much-needed stability to private practices.

Dr. Rich makes it clear: This is the one thing all doctors can agree on. Now is the time for action. DocNation brought him to this urgent episode to spread the word and mobilize the medical community before it’s too late.

Take Action Today:

• Find Your Representative: Visit www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative and enter your ZIP code.
• Contact Them Now: Call or email. Explain how H.R. 10073 protects patients and strengthens practices.
• Demand Action: Ask your representative to co-sponsor the bill and champion its passage.

Join Dr. Rich and hosts Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Neil Dougherty, Reid Lancaster, and Justin Nabity and take action today!

#10: From Then to Now: Dr. Taub Reflects on Decades of Change in Healthcare

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 care. Dr. Taub shares his personal motivation to help people and his experiences practicing alongside physicians who view medicine as a calling rather than a mere job.

The episode highlights DocNation’s mission to empower physicians nationwide by providing unwavering support and a dedicated platform for advocacy. No matter where physicians are located, DocNation is committed to crafting customized plans to amplify their voices with impact. Through comprehensive guidance and resources, DocNation enables each physician to address pressing healthcare issues, building a unified movement to confront the challenges facing the medical profession.

#8: Is the Drumbeat Loud Enough? Dr. Brian Rich Urges Physicians to Push Harder

In episode 8 of the DocNation podcast, 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 physicians or patients. The message is clear: the corporatization of healthcare is failing physicians and patients alike.

But there’s hope. Dr. Rich passionately urges for action, emphasizing that real change comes not from a few loud fist pounds but from a steady, constant drumbeat on the doors of the Capitol. It’s a call for sustained advocacy and collective physician action to bring about the reforms our healthcare system desperately needs.

#6: The Reality of Patient Care

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 appointments. Alongside co-hosts Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Justin Nabity, and Reid Lancaster, the discussion highlights the critical gaps in the current system, from the lack of patient-provider interaction to the surge of boutique healthcare services offering faster, more personalized care—albeit at a cost. The conversation emphasizes how insurance restrictions, access delays, and impersonal treatment are driving patients to seek alternative care models that prioritize timeliness and attention. If your patients have ever been frustrated by long wait times or felt like just another number in the healthcare system, this episode will resonate deeply.

#4: Dr. Jon Nichol: Who’s really in charge?

In this episode, 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 by business-minded executives who have never set foot in a hospital ward at 3 a.m. He doesn’t mince words when he argues that doctors should take back control, asserting that the lack of medical professionals in leadership roles is not just absurd but detrimental to patient care.

Dr. Nichol’s passionate call for a paradigm shift leaves no room for ambiguity: it’s time for physicians to reclaim their rightful place at the helm of healthcare, for the sake of their profession and, most importantly, their patients.

#2 The Founders of DocNation: Who are we? Why are we here?

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 hours for minimal pay, and how they’re expected to endure it all while carrying massive student debt. The toxic culture of martyrdom in medicine has gone too far, and the emotional toll— including the heartbreaking number of physician suicides—can no longer be overlooked.

DocNation was birthed from our frustration after spending over a decade witnessing these struggles. We realized that helping individual doctors was not enough—we needed a collective voice to truly make an impact. Whether through unionization or striking, like the one happening in Buffalo, we are committed to advocating for physicians and putting the power back in our hands.

This episode is a call to action, but also a critical introduction to what we’re all about. If you’re new to Doc Nation, this is the episode to listen to. It’s time to stand together, reclaim our autonomy, and bring real change to healthcare.

Private Equity Takeover

DocNation welcomes Marty Nichols with Physicians First Bancorp to discuss how private equity is taking over medical practices.

Are You Protected?

DocNation welcomes Dr. Usman Latif, Dr. Dan Kloster, Brad Hancock and Bruce Keplinger of inFormed Consent to discuss rising malpractice payouts and premiums and how to combat it with better informed consent practices.

Are you Ready to Join a Doctor’s Union?

The founders of DocNation delve into the concept of forming a physician union. Watch as they uncover the driving force behind the idea of a physician union and how it can empower doctors to advocate for better working conditions, fair compensation, and improved patient care.

Health Insurance Is Broken

DocNation invite Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, to discuss alternatives to the current broken landscape of health insurance.

Doctors In The Dark

Learn what the medical establishment doesn’t want you to know with special guest Dr. Nikhil Verma.

Show Me The Money

DocNation welcome Dr Kyle Moyler and Dr Josh Lumbley, members of Doc2Doc lending, to discuss the financial and borrowing struggles facing many physicians.