UpMed: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom

In the final episode of Season 2 of UpMed: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart discusses the complex landscape of the current healthcare system. She likens the healthcare crisis to a David and Goliath situation, emphasizing the need for proactive solutions and policy reforms to tackle detrimental practices. The episode explores the 'ethos', 'pathos', and 'logos'...

In this episode of UpMed: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart shares an insightful anecdote regarding the implications and inefficiencies of prior authorization in healthcare. Dr. Urquhart narrates the case of a patient with a knee injury, whose surgery was compromised and modified due to insurance authorization issues. She explores the broader impact of prior a...

In this episode of UpMed: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom, hosted by Dr. Erika Rowe Urquhart, the discussion centers around the critical issue of burnout in nursing and the healthcare industry, a topic that has gained prominence especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Erika welcomes Dr. Courtney Reinisch, a professor at Montclair State University and a part-time employee in pub...

In this thought provoking episode of UpMed: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart discusses the concept of Economics of Mutuality as it pertains to healthcare. She shares her experiences from studying at Oxford and discusses the concept of mutuality.  Dr. Urquhart highlights the critical role of mutuality in private medical practices, recounting her journey in hea...

In this episode, host Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart speaks with Dr. Brian Sims, an orthopedic surgeon with extensive education and experience, about the challenges and nuances of running a private orthopedic practice. Dr. Sims shares his journey from medical school through obtaining an MBA to better manage the business side of medical practice. The discussion covers topics such as the complexities of in...

In this episode of UpMed, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart explores the challenges faced by private practice doctors in local communities, highlighting the adversarial role of insurance companies. Through a reflection on increasing patient costs, the concept of the 'other,' and administrative hurdles such as downcoding, prior authorizations, and retrospective audits, Dr. Urquhart reveals how insurance comp...

In this episode of UpMed, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart interviews Dr. Carl Gargiulo, a distinguished physical therapist with a career spanning over four decades. They discuss Dr. Gargiulo's journey from his private practice to his role as Regional Director at Twin Borough Physical Therapy during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode explores the differences between private and corporate physi...

Welcome to Season 2 of UPMED: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom with your host, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart.  We kick off Season 2 with a thought-provoking episode.  In this episode, your host, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart sits down with the incredibly accomplished Dr. Kecia Ford. Dr. Ford is an internist with multiple high-risk clinics in New York. They discuss Dr. Ford's unique journey from...

In this episode, Dr. Erica Urquhart delves into the intricate dynamics of healthcare economics and the role of insurance companies in the industry. She raises concerns about transparency, conflicts of interest, data privacy, and market control within the healthcare system. Dr. Urquhart shares a powerful New York Times article exposing instances where insurance company practices lead to disparities...

Cardiologist, Raashan Williams, MD joins UpMed. In this episode, the interventional cardiologist who trained at Cornell discusses his first impression of the white coat as a toddler in Brooklyn, NY.  Dr. Williams has a unique background and perspective on urban healthcare in a diverse environment. He candidly gives us an insider view as he shares his insights on the roles and responsibilities of c...

This week Dr. Urquhart has a conversation with Dr. Monique King. Monique King MD serves as the anesthesiologist director of a hospital-affiliated outpatient surgery center in Southern California.  A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Dr. King shares her unique experiences in surgery center management and gives us tremendous perspective on hospital affiliated outp...

Social justice trailblazer, Damali Campbell, MD joins UpMed. A busy obstetrician and gynecologist, she is also an Associate Professor.  With a practice in an urban Northern New Jersey environment, she has the opportunity to treat a diverse population of patients that include under served residents of her community as well as regional high risk pregnancies. She is the director of state-wide initiat...

In this episode, Dr. Erica Urquhart discusses the challenges of toxic work environments in healthcare through the lens of a medical student's experiences and the impact toxic environments have on healthcare providers. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Dr. Urquhart defines What is a Toxic Work Environment? Dr. Urquhart explains the impact toxic environments have on healthcare professionals. Examples of challenges...

In this Episode Dr. Erica Urquhart interviews Dr. Richard Stillman. Richard Stillman, MD is a Massachusetts General Hospital trained anesthesiologist with certification in pediatrics, cardiology, pain management and acupuncture. A former hospital anesthesia group chairperson, he currently serves as the director of anesthesia services at a stand-alone surgery center.  In this episode, Dr. Stillman...

Welcome to UpMed: A Journal Of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom. Meet Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart. Dr. Urquhart is an orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience practicing medicine. In this first episode, Dr. Urquhart introduces herself and discusses the challenges in the healthcare system, focusing on the lack of patient-centric care and the influence of insurance companies. She shares her jo...