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Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care Podcast

170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Dive deep into the cutting edge of healthcare transformation, explore innovative approaches to primary care, and tackle physician burnout. Join hosts Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter as they delve into the issues plaguing the country's most vulnerable populations. They engage with healthcare thought leaders, unsung heroes, and other professionals who share their perspectives on revolutionizing the healthcare industry and rebuilding faith in medicine. If you're a primary care physician seeking to make a difference, this podcast is your guide to transforming healthcare through high-touch primary care.

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Episodes

Ep. 6 Bonus: Technology Can Help Deliver Better Care

April 08, 2021 14:11 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this bonus Q&A we talk about how technology can help us deliver better care.

Ep. 6: Transitioning from Volume to Value

April 08, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

There are many ways to start fixing the healthcare system. One of these is transitioning from volume to value. Dr. Vivian Lee joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to discuss the different ways in which we can take the first step.

Ep. 6: Transitioning from Volume to Value w/ Dr. Vivian Lee

April 08, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

There are many ways to start fixing the healthcare system. One of these is transitioning from volume to value. Dr. Vivian Lee joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to discuss the different ways in which we can take the first step.

Ep. 5 Bonus: Advocating for Change

April 06, 2021 09:01 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

We keep talking to Dr. Chettipally about how to best advocate for change, getting feedback from patients, and incentivizing for better health.

Ep. 5: Fast, Free, and Fun: The Perfect EHR

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week’s episode, “Fast, Free, and Fun: the Perfect EHR,” is about the world’s perfect Electronic Health Record system. It will make life wonderful for doctors! April Fools – You know that doesn’t exist yet! Dr. Uli Chettipally joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to talk about how doctors can improve efficiency with their EHR and make them a little more tolerable to use.

Ep. 5: Fast, Free, and Fun: The Perfect EHR w/ Dr. Uli Chettipally

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week’s episode, “Fast, Free, and Fun: the Perfect EHR,” is about the world’s perfect Electronic Health Record system. It will make life wonderful for doctors! April Fools – You know that doesn’t exist yet! Dr. Uli Chettipally joins Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter to talk about how doctors can improve efficiency with their EHR and make them a little more tolerable to use.

Ep. 4 Bonus: Payment and Policy

April 05, 2021 20:19 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter talk about healthcare policy and why it's important for physicians to take on more leadership roles.

Ep. 4: Proper Payment for Preventive Primary Care w/ Dr. Eric Bricker

March 30, 2021 11:08 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Everyone deserves access to quality primary care. Paying for primary care in the fee-for-service system just doesn’t make any sense! This week, Dr. Eric Bricker from AHealthcareZ joins Dr. Faisel Syed to discuss the topic, “Proper Payment for Preventive Primary Care.”

Ep. 4: Proper Payment for Preventive Primary Care

March 30, 2021 11:08 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Everyone deserves access to quality primary care. Paying for primary care in the fee-for-service system just doesn’t make any sense! This week, Dr. Eric Bricker from AHealthcareZ joins Dr. Faisel Syed to discuss the topic, “Proper Payment for Preventive Primary Care.”

Ep. 3: COVID: Hope on the Horizon

March 23, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

This week, we’re revisiting a special interview with ChenMed’s Dr. Jason Lane, where Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Lane discuss COVID vaccinations, telemedicine, and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship.

Ep. 3: COVID: Hope on the Horizon w/ Dr. Jason Lane

March 23, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

This week, we’re revisiting a special interview with ChenMed’s Dr. Jason Lane, where Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Lane discuss COVID vaccinations, telemedicine, and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship.

Ep. 2 Bonus: Physician Burnout and Leadership

March 16, 2021 09:34 - 2 minutes - 4.08 MB

In this bonus Q&A, Dr. Jack Cochran answers your questions about physician burnout and physician leadership.

Ep. 2: Licensed to Treat, Expected to Lead

March 16, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

The current fee-for-service healthcare system is wasteful and it’s chaotic. As physicians, we all know that we must transition away from the transactional fee-for-service model. We were trained to heal, not to lead. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jack Cochran about how doctors can lead healthcare delivery. Listen in and learn how physician leadership will transform healthcare in America.

Ep. 2: Licensed to Treat, Expected to Lead w/ Dr. Jack Cochran

March 16, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

The current fee-for-service healthcare system is wasteful and it’s chaotic. As physicians, we all know that we must transition away from the transactional fee-for-service model. We were trained to heal, not to lead. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jack Cochran about how doctors can lead healthcare delivery. Listen in and learn how physician leadership will transform healthcare in America. For a copy of Dr. Cochran’s book most recent book: Healer, Leader, Partner: Optimizing Physici...

Ep. 1: Happy Doctors = Healthy Patients

March 09, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Pearl about how happy doctors equals happy patients. We also discuss Dr. Pearl’s new book, "Uncaring - How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients."

Ep. 1: Happy Doctors = Healthy Patients w/ Dr. Robert Pearl

March 09, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Pearl about how happy doctors equals happy patients. We also discuss Dr. Pearl’s new book, "Uncaring - How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients."   You can preorder Dr. Pearl’s new book here and get a discussion group guide, book reference list, signed bookplate, and chance to read the introduction before others. Amazon will deliver it on May 18. The proceeds from Dr. Pearl’s book will be going to Doctors Without Borders/Médecin...

Bonus: Healthcare - Insurance = Direct Primary Care

March 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

This episode of Faisel & Friends was such a thrilling, high-energy discussion with Dr. Julie Gunther & Joe Grundy. Time flew as we were having fun talking about Direct Primary Care, possible alternatives to the fee-for-service model, and the importance of a trusting doctor-patient relationship!

Bonus: Healthcare - Insurance = Direct Primary Care w/ Dr. Julie Gunther & Joe Grundy

March 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

This episode of Faisel & Friends was such a thrilling, high-energy discussion with Dr. Julie Gunther & Joe Grundy. Time flew as we were having fun talking about Direct Primary Care, possible alternatives to the fee-for-service model, and the importance of a trusting doctor-patient relationship! Being a doctor is your calling because you couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Let's talk about your career goals in medicine. Connect with us and tell us how you dream of practicing medi...

Bonus: The Sacred Doctor-Patient Relationship

February 23, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Faisel Syed got to talk to Dr. Jon Hart, Author of “Value in Healthcare,” and Dr. Dan McCarter about the sacred doctor-patient relationship.

Bonus: The Sacred Doctor-Patient Relationship w/ Dr. Jon Hart

February 23, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Faisel Syed got to talk to Dr. Jon Hart, Author of “Value in Healthcare,” and Dr. Dan McCarter. They discuss the important topic of “The Sacred Doctor-Patient Relationship.” Listen in on the great conversation and you may even pick up a new term, “Cathead Biscuit”! Check out the episode to learn about it. If you want to purchase Dr. Hart’s book, you can find it here.