Tom Mueller

In a gripping discussion, investigative author Tom Mueller delves into the complexities of America's healthcare, particularly focusing on dialysis. With a background in banking, he reveals how white-collar crime erodes trust and leads to patient exploitation. Mueller shares alarming insights on how corporate interests have turned life-saving treatments into coercive systems, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. He emphasizes the urgent need for reform, calling on listeners to advocate for change and support whistleblowers in the fight for better care.

Tim Yau, a nephrologist and musical talent, shares his unique blend of music and nephrology. Tom Mueller, author of "How to Make a Killing," discusses the ethical dilemmas in the dialysis industry, shedding light on the struggle between corporate interests and patient care. Graham Abra and Jade Teakall explore the importance of home therapies and the upcoming NephMadness event. They celebrate nephrology achievements with awards, emphasizing social justice and community engagement while enjoying lighthearted musical interludes.

Jake and Anthony are joined by Tom Mueller, founder, CEO, and CTO of Impulse Space and former Propulsion CTO at SpaceX. They discuss Impulse Space's recent first mission to space, exploring topics such as rocket design, reaching geostationary orbit, plans for Mars, spin launch concept, upcoming Leo Express missions, and the debate around hot staging in Starship launches.

Tom Mueller, author of 'How to Make A Killing: Blood, Death, and Dollars in American Medicine,' joins the podcast to discuss the messed up world of dialysis in America. They explore the challenges faced in accessing dialysis, the dominance of Davida in the dialysis market, and the negative effects of dialysis service concentration. They also highlight the insufficient oversight in dialysis facilities and the problems associated with for-profit healthcare.

Journalist Tom Mueller discusses his new book on the monopolistic nature of dialysis companies and the challenges faced by whistleblowers who expose abuse. The podcast delves into the dark corporate culture at Davita and fraudulent practices in dialysis company mergers, shedding light on the ethical dilemmas and consequences within the for-profit healthcare industry.