The Pursuit of Health Podcast
The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!
Episodes
80 episodes
Ep62: Why Physician Wellness Matters w/ Dr Greg
American medicine has a LOT to be proud of, but too many doctors are getting burnt out and thinking of quitting healthcare.Dr. Gregory Charlop, AKA Dr. Greg, is a celebrated physician and author renowned for his innovative approach to ph...
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Ep61: Using Your ACE in the Hole to Prevent Medication Errors w/ Lidia Molinara
How can we practice preventative healthcare?Joining from Canada this week is Lidia Molinara, a seasoned clinical pharmacist, CEO, patient safety officer, and fervent advocate for patient safety and effective communication within t...
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Ep 60: A Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness thru the Mind-Heart Connection w/ Dr Jonathan Fisher
“Together as a community, we share just one heart.”This week’s episode is a treat - a deep dive into the philosophy of Dr. Jonathan Fisher, cardiologist, clinician advocate, and author of the fantastic book Just One Heart: A Cardiolo...
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Ep59: Case Studies from the Heart #4 - How Anger Is Making US Sick - Dr. Eric Fethke
In this episode of The Pursuit of Health, Dr. Eric Fethke delves into the concept of anger as a significant medical and health issue, exploring how it can harm individual and societal wellness or be transformed into a positive force. T...
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Ep58: Using AI To Improve Patient Health and Save Money w/Tanya Sanderson
It’s time to change the way we look at medical necessity and payment policies.According to Tanya Sanderson, using AI could just be our best option.Her work with human-centred tech company Xsolis is shaking up healthcare, im...
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Ep57: Tackling Obesity Together is More Than Just a Pill - with Dr. Kara Mayes
Like so many other aspects of our healthcare system, obesity is a health equity issue.Today we welcome Dr. Kara Mayes, Chief Medical Officer of Ilant Health, a company focused on value-based obesity management and cardiometabolic health....
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Ep56: The (Dangerous) History of Consumerism in American Healthcare-Prof. Nancy Tomes
“Medical consumerism figures more as a problem than progress.”Today’s guest is the award-winning historian, American public health expert, and author, Professor Nancy Tomes.In a discussion encompassing past, present, and future, P...
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Ep55: Pediatric Care: An Investment in Our Future-Dr.Alison Curfman
Investment in pediatric care is an investment in our future. So why is our system slow to change?Enter Alison Curfman, MD - co-founder of Imagine Pediatrics, a value-based pediatric medical group pioneering tech-enabled care for chronica...
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Ep54: How To Make Healthcare Affordable-Ron Howrigon
The only barrier to success in the Pursuit of Health is ourselves.Joining to contribute to our ongoing healthcare conversation, is self-described “recovering managed care executive” Ron Howrigon.As President and CEO of Fulcrum Ind...
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Ep53: How to Improve The Doctor-Patient Connection-Dr Christine Ko
A conversation with Dr. Christine KoMetacognition, growth mindset, compassion. How does this all tie into healthcare?Enter Dr. Christine Ko, Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at Yale University, and author of How t...
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Ep52: The Overmedication Crisis - Dr. Michael Smith
A conversation with Dr. Michael SmithMedication is sometimes required. But prevention starts with the patient.This is one of the core philosophies of this week’s guest Dr. Michael Smith.Naturopathic physicia...
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Ep51: How To Create a Health System That Actually Works-Dr. Jeffrey Charles Hardy
A conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Charles HardyThe system is not the solution, the process is the solution.In our fragmented healthcare system, how can we start thinking globally? What impact do our actions ...
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Ep50: How To Persevere As A Family When Faced With A Child’s Heart Defect-Justin and Ashley George
A conversation with Justin and Ashley K. GeorgeResilience is a muscle. The challenges don’t get easier, we just get stronger at handling them.A couple who know this from experience are Justin and Ashley K. G...
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Ep49: Why Money Poisons Healthcare-Dr.. Ellana Stinson
A conversation with Dr Ellana StinsonMoney affects everything in American healthcare. And too often, it gets in the way.Taking the bull by the horns is Dr. Ellana Stinson.Having felt the frustration of cost-cutting...
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Ep48: Case Studies From The Heart - Immigration & Healthcare -Dr. Eric Fethke
Welcome to our third installment of our Case Studies From The Heart series.In the episode, Dr. Fethke shines a light on the topic of immigrant healthcare, by sharing his own experience successfully treating a young child from Honduras wi...
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Ep47: How Healthcare and Social Media Unite to Create a Healthier America - Dr. Austin Chiang
Is it time to revamp medical education?This week’s guest, Dr. Austin Chiang, certainly thinks so.Leading an already distinguished career, Dr. Chiang is a top gastroenterologist, Chief Medical Officer of the Endoscopy division of M...
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Ep46: The Patient-Led Revolution with Susannah Fox
70% of U.S. adults have accessed health information online in the past year.A revealing statistic, highlighting the increasing reliance on digital resources for healthcare guidance.As this week’s guest, Susannah Fox, illuminates, ...
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Ep45: Revolutionizing Autism Care and Improving Outcomes with Daniel Etra
This week's guest is in the business of maximizing outcomes.A self-described "reformed investment banker", Daniel Etra is the co-founder and CEO of Rethink, a data-driven company changing the face of neurodivergent care.He talks...
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Ep 44: Healing, Well-Being and Adverse Childhood Experiences with Julika von Stackelberg
64% of U.S. adults have had adverse childhood experiences.A stark statistic, and one that we are paying the cultural and economic cost of.As this week’s guest Julika von Stackelberg tells us, these experiences in our youth have a ...
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Ep 43: Overmedicated America, Advocacy and Patient-Centred Medicine, with Patrick Alonso
We have a problem with prescriptions. A major problem.We take a step back from our recent policy-focused guests, to welcome licensed pharmacist, host of Men's Health Unscripted podcast, and founder of Your Tampa Healthcare Advocate, Patr...
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Ep42: Sepsis, Early Detection and Hope Through Diagnosis: with Dr. Robert Scoggins
It’s time to get to grips with sepsis.The statistics are stark: sepsis is killing 250,000 people in our country every year - and yet we’re still only getting to grips with why it happens, how we can identify it, and how we ensure effecti...
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Ep41: Healthcare From The White House with Dr Don Berwick
“In the United States we don’t ration medicine, we ration people.”We are honored this week to welcome an esteemed author, pediatrician, educator and co-founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Dr. Don Berwick.Dr. Berwi...
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Ep40: Reversing Traditional Incentives, Access To Healthcare and Community: with Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux
We need to transition our industry from being about sickness, to being about wellness.Imagine a system that rewarded providers for keeping patients well; that reimbursed practices for patients with better metrics.
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Ep39: Rural Healthcare, Vulnerability, and Community with Dr David Schreiner
It’s time to talk about rural healthcare.Enter this week’s guest, Dr. David Schreiner, PhD, who is fresh off the press with his new book Be The Best Part of Their Day.As President and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon...
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Ep38: Insurance, Depoliticizing Healthcare, and Doctors For America; with Keshia Bradford
Use your voice.This is the key take-home message for physicians, medical students and residents, from Keshia Bradford.As Project Manager of Doctors for America, Keshia is on the frontline, witnessing the current state of our healt...
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