Medical Matters Podcast
Medical Matters Podcast brings direct information, engaging discussion, and insight of the current state and issues surrounding health care with professionals who provide care.
Episodes
62 episodes since 2022
Medical Matters Podcast--Getting Burned by the Healthcare System
In this episode, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss issues with the healthcare system. They discuss ER and tertiary care, and those who could get lost in the system. The potential for falling through ...
August 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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35:57
Medical Matters Podcast: Increasing Medical Care Costs
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss rising healthcare costs in this episode. Commercial healthcare costs are expected to increase by eight percent in 2025, driven by several market and related forces. This is foret...
July 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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32:33
Medical Matters Podcast: Burnout in the Medical Profession
In this episode, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the important issue of burnout in the medical profession. The industry has one of the highest percentages of burnout, which is basically defined
June 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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31:10
Medical Matters Podcast: Hospital Bankruptcies/Effects of Medical Debt
On this in-depth episode of the Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack take a look at the rise of hospital bankruptcies, and the effects of medical debt, especially on patient care.Of concern ...
May 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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44:07
Medical Matters Podcast: Ozempic, Use of GLP-1 from the Weight Loss Perspective
In this episode of the Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the GLP-1 class of drugs from the weight-loss perspective.Ozempic has gained popularity recently and has been market...
April 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:05
Medical Matters Podcast--Patients On the Hook, After Policy Changes
In this episode of the Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss how policy changes could leave patients holding the bag. Elisabeth Rosenthal of KFF Health News has written widely on heal...
March 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:02
Medical Matters Podcast--Aging in America
In this episode of Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the subject of aging, and how the experience in the United States perhaps differs from other nations.Topics include loneliness...
February 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:17
Medical Matters Podcast--Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
In this episode of Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss a recent article about Electronic Health Records. With recordkeeping increasingly moving online or "in the Cloud," more time is requir...
February 16, 2024
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34:25
Medical Matters Podcast--American Health Health Month, & Heart Disease
In this episode of Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack highlight the month of February, which is American Heart Health Month. You can find out more from the American Heart Assocation
February 10, 2024
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27:45
Medical Matters Podcast--Hospital Ratings Systems
In the Season 3 premiere of the Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss hospital ratings systems. How are hospitals graded, and under what criteria?The discussion follows a recent issue...
January 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:43
Medical Matters Podcast--Who Profits the Most from Healthcare?
On this episode of the Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss who benefits and profits the most from the business of healthcare. They take an in-depth look at insurers, drug distributors, and ...
December 18, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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27:20
Medical Matters Podcast--Navigating the Healthcare System
In this episode, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss working one's way through the US healthcare system. They discuss the different health systems and plans, Open Enrollment, Medicare, and Advantage, along wi...
November 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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33:20
Medical Matters Podcast--Medicare Advantage Program
In this episode of the Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss Medicare Advantage Plans and help navigate the options. Approximately 31 million Americans have such private-sector alternatives t...
November 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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31:29
Medical Matters Podcast--Medical Debt
In this episode, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack examine the issue of medical debt. Recent studies find millions of Americans are struggling with significant debt. KFF Health News' recent award-winning series notes tha...
October 03, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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32:29
Medical Matters Podcast--Wegovy, Weight Loss and Heart Failure
In this episode of Medical Matters Podcast, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack return to the topic of Semaglitude, also known as Wegovy. A new study commissioned by Novo Nordisk has determined that Wegovy, prescribed for ...
September 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:43
Medical Matters Podcast--Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the recent use of Artificial Intelligence in health care. One promising find is that of Yale researcher Dr. Rohan Khera, who has discovered a way to use AI to detect a hidd...
August 16, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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31:04
Medical Matters Podcast--The PACT Act, and Veterans Benefits
In this episode, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the PACT Act, and the new benefits for veterans exposed to "burn pits" in Afghanistan.
August 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:56
Medical Matters Podcast--Non-Compete Agreements in the Medical Industry
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the topic of non-compete clauses, and how they pertain to the medical industry. The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a ban on non-competes; what this could mean is examined ...
July 24, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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29:33
Medical Matters Podcast--Over-the-Counter Birth Control/New Alzheimer's Medicaton
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss two new medications recently approved by the Food & Drug Administration. Opill is the first over-the-counter birth control pill that will become available in the US i...
July 15, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:33
Medical Matters Podcast--Use of Ozempic for Weight Loss
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the increased use of Ozempic as a weight-loss method. Semaglutide is used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, and is sold under the names Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. ...
June 23, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:29
Medical Matters Podcast--Vitamins and Supplements; WHO Report on Non-Sugar Sweeteners
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the vitamins and supplements industry. The dietary supplements market size is currently estimated at $ 167.5 billion, according to a recent report, and does not show any st...
June 19, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:10
Medical Matters Podcast--Geisinger/Kaiser Permanente Merger (Updates and More)
The Doctors continue their discussion on the merger of Geisinger and Kaiser Permanente Health Systems. The "upgrade" to a national health system is considered, as the latter seeks to expand value-based care. What does this mean ...
June 09, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:10
Medical Matters Podcast--Geisinger/Kaiser Permanente Merger
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the recent merger of Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger. The long history of the two firms is examined, and what the merger means for patients.
May 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:41
Medical Matters Podcast--Loneliness
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss recent stories surrounding the concept of loneliness. A recent study by the US Department of Health and Human Services, regarding social connection shows the potential for increa...
May 05, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:34
Medical Matters Podcast--Moderna/Pfizer COVID-19 Price Hikes
Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack discuss the recent decision of Moderna and Pfizer to increase the cost of their coronavirus vaccines. While the price is expected to increase (Courtesy
April 28, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:45