FHC #168: How political unrest is changing American healthcare

In this Unfiltered episode of Fixing Healthcare, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr welcome back cardiologist and burnout expert Dr. Jonathan Fisher for a candid discussion on how political decisions and healthcare policy changes are influencing doctors, patients and the broader medical system.

Drs. Pearl and Fisher examine the growing uncertainty in medicine, from potential Medicaid cuts and vaccine policy shifts to rising drug costs and global health challenges. They explore how these issues are increasing physician burnout, eroding trust in the doctor-patient relationship, and forcing clinicians to confront difficult ethical and financial dilemmas.

Key topics discussed in this episode include:

• The political forces reshaping American healthcare
• How Medicaid cuts could leave patients without care—and doctors with impossible choices
• The alarming resurgence of measles and the battle over vaccine policies
• Why physician burnout is worsening amid policy uncertainty
• The rise of medical mistrust and how doctors can rebuild patient confidence
• Leadership in times of crisis: what it takes to navigate an evolving healthcare landscape

For more raw, unfiltered commentary, listen to the full episode and check out these helpful links:

• ‘Just One Heart’ (Jonathan Fisher’s newest book)
• ‘ChatGPT, MD’ (Robert Pearl’s newest book)
• Monthly Musings on American Healthcare (Robert Pearl’s newsletter)

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Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple Podcasts or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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