What's Right With Healthcare
The U.S. healthcare system is often criticized as broken. However, there are people, programs, and technologies making a positive impact on our lives every day influencing both the quality of care we receive and the manner in which we receive it. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inspire listeners by focusing on what's right with healthcare.
Episodes
41 episodes
Maternity Care
In this episode, we visit with an OBGYN physician and nurse midwife to discuss maternity care, which includes everything from family planning, to labor and delivery, as well as support for babies and their mothers in the post-partum period.&nbs...
Beyond the Clinic Series: Healing Through Service Spotlight on The Physician Volunteer
In this episode, Dr. Fralich sits down with Dr. Jonthan Keeve to discuss the powerful impact of physicians who volunteer their time and skills in underserved communities around the world. From delivering care in resource-limited settings to nav...
The Neurologist
What’s it like to spend your career diagnosing and managing neurological injuries and conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and seizures? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Pary, a neurologist whose work is at the interse...
Direct Specialty Care
In this episode, Dr. Fralich breaks down the Direct Specialty Care model—an accessible, affordable alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare. Discover how transparent pricing, low costs, and direct access to your physician create a ...
Public Health
In this episode, I visit with author, speaker, and professor Dr. Robin Pickering about Public Health and the important role it plays in our lives. Public Health focuses on disease prevention, promotes wellness, and works to create healthier com...
Beyond the Clinic Series: Healing Through Service Spotlight on Partnering for Progress
This episode is part of a series highlighting organizations that impact the health and wellness of communities worldwide. Partnering for Progress (P4P) is dedicated to creating sustainable change in the Kopanga community of Kenya. ...
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating both acute and chronic illness by tapping into the body’s natural ability to heal. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alycia Policani about how naturopathic doctors work with ...
The Rheumatologist
On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare, I sit down with Rheumatologist Dr. Anne Lee to discuss her career and specialty, which is focused on diagnosing and treating autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect joints, muscles, an...
Women's Health Part 2
This is a continuation of our conversation about Women's Health. On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare: Women's Health Part 2, we are joined again by Tamara Brining at She Can Women's Wellness and Nadine Young at Move Nourish Br...
The Service Animal
You’ve probably seen a service animal in public and felt both curious and impressed by the important role they play. Service animals are far more than companions—they are highly trained partners that help people live safer, more independent liv...
The Pediatric Oncologist
In this episode, we visit with a pediatric oncologist—a physician dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancer in children and adolescents. Pediatric oncologists specialize in conditions such as leukemia, brain tumors, and solid tumors, guiding ...
Women's Health
From menstruation and fertility to pregnancy, menopause, bone health, heart health, and mental well-being, women’s health is complex — and often misunderstood. Listen to women's health experts Nadine Young and Tamara Brining, PA as we dis...
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
In the world of medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound is an invaluable tool both for diagnosis and treatment of many orthopedics conditions. In this episode of What's Right With Healthcare, sonographer and educator Bill Medford shares his ...
Rural Medicine
People in rural areas live and work where resources are often limited and access to healthcare can be challenging-but is essential. Join us as we explore how professionals in rural medicine support their neighbors, strengthen their communities,...
The Dermatologist
Skin is the largest body organ and can tell us a lot about our health. On this episode of What’s Right With Healthcare, we are joined by Dermatologist Dr. William Wray to talk about his medical specialty and the amazing impact experts in skin, ...
Ski Patrol
Most skiers and snowboarders enjoy their day on the mountain without incident—and Ski Patrol plays a big role in making that possible. Before anyone clips in, patrollers are out marking hazards, setting up signage and boundary ropes, determinin...
The Nephrologist
Nephrologists are some of the smartest physicians on the planet. From diagnosing and treating complex kidney diseases to assisting their patients on dialysis, Nephrologists play a critical role in healthcare. In this episode, we sit down with N...
The Chaplain
On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare we visit with two Chaplains to discuss their role in healthcare as well as understand what drives and sustains them. In the quiet corners of hospitals, during conflict, and in the heart of c...
Lifestyle Medicine
Physical activity. Optimal nutrition. Stress management. Restorative sleep. Avoiding risky substances. Connectedness. These are the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode, we sit down with dual board-certified physician Dr. Parv...
The Dietitian
In this episode, we explore the essential role of the Dietitian in today’s healthcare system. From hospitals to community clinics and private practice, Dietitians are the experts who bridge the gap between nutrition science and practical, every...
Rewind: Price Transparency in Healthcare
Time for a rewind. We are revisiting one of our most popular Season 1 episodes! Do you know how much you’re paying for your healthcare every year…like the actual dollar amount? Monthly premiums…copays…an urgent care or ER visit…a surgery…the bi...
Hospice Care
Talking about death and dying can be difficult for many people—but it’s an important conversation. In this episode of What’s Right With Healthcare, we sit down with Jessica Winston, RN, to explore the role of hospice care and how it su...
The Pediatrician
In this episode of What’s Right With Healthcare, we sit down with two experienced pediatricians and explore what it takes to care for children and adolescents. They break down the unique training, skills, and perspective required in pe...
Women in Medicine Part 2
This is the 2nd of two episodes dedicated to exploring the vital role of women in medicine. We continue our conversation with Dr. Radha Nandagopal and Dr. Michelle Drobny about why representation matters, how gender equity improves patient care...