Perspectives on Healthcare

Today’s episode features Kevin Burciaga who shares a physical therapist’s perspective on healthcare. Based in California, he is also passionate about rational eating. A millennial and a YouTuber, he joins Rob Oliver on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Here are 3 things that stood out from Kevin Burciaga presenting a physical therapist’s perspective on healthcare: · Quality healthcare is con...

We hear a chiropractor’s perspective on healthcare has Garry Baldwin guests on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. With over 30 years of experience as a chiropractor, Garry has a perspective not just as a practitioner but as a leader in the Washington State Chiropractic Association. He is a member of the Baby Boomer Generation from the great state of Washington. Here are 3 thin...

Today we hear a substance abuse counselor’s perspective on healthcare from Richard Capriola. He joins Rob Oliver on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast from Texas. A member of the baby boomer generation, he works primarily with adolescents and young people as both a substance abuse and mental health counselor. Here are 3 things that stood out from Richard Capriola sharing a substance abuse coun...

Trevor Hayes shares a medical director’s perspective on healthcare as he talks with Rob Oliver on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. A member of Generation X, Trevor joined the podcast from California. He has experience as a hospitalist, family doctor and palliative care team leader. His group is turning back the clock on how medicine is delivered. Here are 3 things that stood out as Trevor s...

In this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast, Christine Ko joins Rob Oliver to share a dermatopathologist’s perspective on healthcare. Based in Connecticut, Christine Ko is both a dermatologist and a dermatopathologist. She is a member of Generation X. Here are 3 things that stood out to me as Christine Ko presented a dermatopathologist’s perspective on healthcare: · Sometimes doctors...

Toby Pasman brings a Neurotherapist’s perspective on healthcare to his interview with Rob Oliver on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. A member of Generation Y, Toby Pasman is a millennial from Oregon who will be moving to Florida. He has an expertise in applied neuroscience and neurophysiology. Here are 3 things that stood out to me from Toby’s presentation of a Neurotherapist’s perspective...

Sam Rhee shares a plastic surgeon’s perspective on healthcare during this interview with Rob Oliver. He brings a Generation X perspective to the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. His private practice operates in northern New Jersey. In addition to his medical practice, he is also a CrossFit trainer. Here are 3 things that stood out to me from Sam Rhee as he shared a cosmetic surgeon’s perspectiv...

On this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast we get a hospital executive’s perspective on healthcare from Anton Gunn. He is a former hospital executive, a social worker by training and made leadership expert. Anton was part of President Obama’s team for the Affordable Care Act. A member of Generation X, he lives in Columbia, South Carolina. Anton gave us a lot of food for thought as h...

On this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast, Hannah Morris shares a behavior technician’s perspective on healthcare. She is an art therapy student in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She has lived in Georgia, Washington, and West Virginia. Hannah Morris is a member of Generation Z. Currently, she works in pediatric setting as a behavior technician. These three things stuck with me from Hann...

Robert Yoho shares an emergency physician’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the podcast. He is a retired emergency physician and cosmetic surgeon. Recently, he published 2 books, Butchered by Healthcare and Hormone Secrets. His self-proclaimed title is “healthcare whistleblower.” Based in California, Robert Yoho is a member of the baby Boomer generation. He brings a different viewpoin...

Rob Oliver interviews Jim Kodman to get a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Jim operates a pharmacy in Indiana, PA that offers a unique variety of resources including compounding, infusion therapy, durable medical equipment and traditional medications. He is a member of Generation X. Here are 3 things that I took away from the intervi...

In this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast, Rob Oliver interviews Nicholas Smith. Nicholas is a millennial (a member of generation Y) and provides a pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellow’s perspective on healthcare. He is located in Tampa Florida and worked with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Here are 3 things that stood out to me from the conversation with Nicholas Smith: · A psycholog...

On this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver, Gunther Mueller provides an optimal health strategist’s perspective on healthcare. Born and raised in New York City, Gunther now lives in Anthem, Arizona. He represents Generation X. He is the executive director of Get Well Scottsdale. He has been working with medical professionals to promote optimal health and optimal agin...

Dr. Lindsay Parks provides an osteopathic family physician’s perspective on healthcare during this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Lindsay is an osteopath and has practiced family medicine in a rural setting in Western Pennsylvania for many years. He is a member of the Baby Boomer generation. He has been the chief of staff and the chairman of medicine at the Indi...

On this episode of Perspectives on Healthcare, Rob Oliver interviews Cilla Buck about the senior care advisor's perspective on healthcare. Cilla is a baby boomer who lives in Ohio. She works for an organization called Care Patrol of Northeast Ohio which provides connections for senior citizens to access the care that they need to live as independently as possible. Here are a few of the things that...

Milind Awale joined the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver to provide a hospitalist’s perspective on healthcare. Born and raised in India, Milind moved to this country to pursue his education as a medical doctor. He currently works as a hospitalist in West Virginia. He is a millennial, a member of Generation Y. Here are 3 things that I picked up from Milind Awale’s answers on the P...

On this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver, Dr. Nell Smircina shares an acupuncturist’s perspective on healthcare. Dr. Nell is a millennial who works in Beverly Hills, California. She is the president of the California State Oriental Medicine Association. Here are 3 things that I picked up from Nell Smircina’s answers to the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast questio...

Today’s Perspective on Healthcare comes from Judy Porro. She is based in Miami Florida and provides a mobility and orientation specialist’s perspective on healthcare. Her work is all about helping people with visual impairments be independent in their community. Judy is a member of the Baby Boomer Generation. Here are three things that I picked up from Judy Porro’s answers to the standard Perspect...

The first guest on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast is Peter Higgins, a physician assistant from Cherry Hill New Jersey. Peter is a member of Generation X. His field of experience includes family medicine and neonatology. During this episode of Perspectives on Healthcare, Rob Oliver asks Peter Higgins 6 questions which are the foundational structure of every interview on the podcast. Here ar...

I was concerned that Quality Healthcare was becoming a buzzword and that everyone was going to have the same definition. As a result, I asked a doctor, a nurse, hospice nurse and a physician's assistant about their definition and found out that all four had different perspectives. This reinforced why this podcast is so important. If we have that many different perspectives just on quality healthca...

In this introductory episode of the Perspective on Healthcare Podcast, host Rob Oliver explains where the show came from and what you can expect to hear. He explains that the perspectives will vary on at least four dimensions: the guest's role in healthcare, the venue in which they operate, their geographic location and their age. Healthcare roles will include doctor, nurse, therapist, administrat...