

NEJM Interviews
NEJM Group
Insightful conversations with leading experts in the field of health care, medical research, policy, and more from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Each episode examines the many complexities found at the junction of medicine and society.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 19min
Ending the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: Ending the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e53.

Mar 29, 2023 • 6min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Peter Marks on the FDA’s experience with emergency use authorizations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr. Peter Marks is the director of the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. P.W. Marks, H.D. Marston, and L.R. Baden. End of a Declared Public Health Emergency — Implications for U.S. Emergency Use Authorizations. N Engl J Med 2023;388:1153-1155.

Mar 22, 2023 • 14min
NEJM Interview: Prof. Jaime King on the functions of antitrust law and the effects of health care consolidation on prices, quality of care, and access to care.
Prof. Jaime King is chair in health law and a professor of law at the University of Auckland. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J.S. King. On Consolidation and Competition — The Trials and Triumphs of Health Care Antitrust Law. N Engl J Med 2023;388:1057-1060.

Mar 15, 2023 • 23min
The Future of Covid-19 Research
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: The Future of Covid-19 Research. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e39.

Mar 15, 2023 • 11min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Ashley Leech on the potential implications of Medicare Part D covering medications for obesity treatment.
Dr. Ashley Leech is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. K. Baig and Others. Medicare Part D Coverage of Antiobesity Medications — Challenges and Uncertainty Ahead. N Engl J Med 2023;388:961-963.

Mar 8, 2023 • 28min
The Fauci Phenomenon
In this episode of “Intention to Treat,” some of the people who have worked closely with “America’s Doctor,” Anthony Fauci, offer insights into his character, values, accomplishments, and adventures over his decades of service at the NIH. . The Fauci Phenomenon. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e28.

Mar 8, 2023 • 7min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Winfred W. Williams on strategies for recruiting and supporting medical students, trainees, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Winfred W. Williams is a Deputy Editor at the Journal, the associate chief of the Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Nephrology, and the founding director of the MGH Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. Q. Capers IV. Diversifying the Physician Workforce — From Rhetoric to Positive Action. N Engl J Med 2023;388:865-867.

Mar 1, 2023 • 19min
The Path Forward for Covid-19 Therapeutics
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: The Path Forward for Covid-19 Therapeutics. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e36.

Mar 1, 2023 • 13min
NEJM Interview: Jeremiah Johnson on a proposed program to increase uptake of HIV preexposure prophylaxis and address disparities in access.
Jeremiah Johnson is the acting executive director of PrEP4All. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J. Johnson, A. Killelea, and K. Farrow. Investing in National HIV PrEP Preparedness. N Engl J Med 2023;388:769-771.

Feb 22, 2023 • 13min
NEJM Interview: Prof. Zack Buck on U.S. laws governing health care fraud and abuse and financial conflicts of interest.
Prof. Zack Buck, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, discusses U.S. laws governing health care fraud and abuse. Topics include whistleblower provisions, anti-kickback statutes, Stark Law and exceptions, physician compliance with fraud and abuse regulations, and needed reforms for deterrence and fair enforcement.