Medical Matters Podcast

The Medical Matters Podcast returns from enforced hiatus, as Kelly details her coronavirus experience in Part 1. In Part 2, Peter and Kelly discuss prescribing of medications, which medical professionals may do so, and the concerns over possible expansion.

This week, Peter and Kelly discuss the concept of living wills in Part 1 of this weeks' Medical Matters Podcast. In Part 2, they talk about the  ever-changing mater of COVID-19 misinformation.

In Part 1 of this week's episode, Peter and Kelly discuss the high cost and waste of cancer drugs. In Part 2, they discuss the vitamin supplementation industry and the USPTF recommendations on vitamin supplementation.

This week's episode focuses on the cost of drugs covered by Medicare/Medicaid and Mark Cuban's focus on generic drugs costs at high savings to the insurance program.  Additionally, we discuss the hospital costs to patients and hospitals that are supposed to post on their websites costs of procedures so patients can compare costs.

Peter and Kelly discuss the ongoing nursing home crisis, and in Part 2, why men are choosing not to seek healthcare.

In this special episode of "Medical Matters Podcast," Peter and Kelly discuss mass shootings, in particular the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.

Peter and Kelly discuss the trend  of private equity firms buying into the healthcare system, and its potential effects.

Peter and Kelly discuss the effects of Social Media on mental health. They will also discuss the subject of changes for travel nurses compensation.

Peter and Kelly discuss advances in medications for the treatment of Diabetes.

Peter and Kelly will discuss Hospital Expansion, and what it means for the industry, and the care you may receive. Also, this week's Did You Know segment marks May as Stroke Awareness Month.

Peter and Kelly discuss the increase in denials from Medicare Advantage Plans. Also, the doctors talk about the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.

Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practicioner Kelly McCormack discuss the increased cost of life-saving Insulin for patients and legislation aimed at reducing patient's cost for this medication.  They also take up the subject of pharmacy benefit managers, the go-between for insurance medication coverage: are they really needed or just a costly middleman?

In this episode of Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the issue of healthcare fraud, and its affects on the system. Also, an update on mask mandate.

Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss a decrease in life expectancy in Part 1 of this edition of the Medical Matters Podcast. In Part 2, they discuss the topic of convalescence, which has changed over centuries.

Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the case of Randonda Vaught, a former nurse who was criminally convicted for a fatal drug error in 2017. 

Discussion of medical residents unionizing at a Massachusetts hospital residency program.

Discussion of the increase of alcoholism, alcohol abuse during the pandemic, and the consequences of alcohol on the body.

Discussion about "test to treat," the Oral COVID medication Paxlovid, and new variant worries.

Discussion about the increase in healthcare violence experienced by healthcare workers, especially since the COVID pandemic

Discussion of the opioid supply restriction, how it has affected the opioid crisis.  Treatment option or the lack of treatment options for patients.  The transition of getting opioids from the streets.

Discussion of the issues facing medical school education, graduating enough physicians to meet the needs of population,  and factors leading to physician burnout.

First segment discusses balanced billing, surprise billing and some ways to get around this issue. In the second segment discussion about Mark Cuban's new Cost Plus Drug Company, Good RX, pros and cons of these programs, cost of drugs, generic vs. brand name drug costs.

Episode 2 of the Medical Matters Podcast looks at recent coronavirus pandemic numbers and deaths. In addition, the doctors discuss the available Crisis Text Line, and a recent heart transplant involving the heart of a pig.

DISCUSSION OF HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED PEOPLE OVER SINCE THE BEGINNING.  MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOLISM, ISOLATION.    AFFECTS ON THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS