Have you recently had an appointment with your primary care physician or even a specialist and noticed a change in the way the visit is conducted, in terms of whom you see and who examines you? Well, you are not alone. There is a trend today where the patient is brought into the examination room by the medical assistant, who takes your vital signs, and the next person you see come through the door is either a certified nurse practitioner or a physician assistant, neither of whom is a doctor. Recently, Shivika Nath interviewed me about this model of healthcare delivery and what it does for the medical practice and how many patients feel about the model. Please take the time to watch the video. and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Kelley Wells is a multidisciplinary professional with advanced training across public health, environmental science, healthcare administration, and management. She earned a Master of Public Health with a specialization in Environmental Health from Liberty University and a Master of Education in Health and Wellness Education from the American College of Education. From the University of Maryland Global Campus, she holds multiple Master of Science degrees, including Environmental Management, Healthcare Administration, Management with a specialization in Human Resource Management, Distance Education and Learning, and Biotechnology. She also completed a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Development at Eastern University. Her academic foundation includes two Bachelor of Science degrees from Louisiana State University A&M College in Environmental Management Systems and Geography. Kelley is currently pursuing a Doctor of Health Science with a concentration in Global Health from Purdue University Global and a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. Her essays and commentaries have appeared in scholarly publications including the American Journal of Healthcare Strategies and the Journal of Medical Sociology and Public Health.

Through powerful personal and patient stories, Dr. Mark Pochapin reveals how hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s the most vital prescription for healing. Mark Pochapin, MD is the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is also the Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine and the Director of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Yosuke Chikamoto, Ph.D is a behavioral scientist and educator specializing in clinical communication, improving the patient experience, and clinician well-being. Dr. Chikamoto has more than 30 years of experience working across academic medicine, healthcare systems, and professional education. His work focuses on how clinicians communicate with patients and families in the realities of modern healthcare—under conditions of time pressure, emotional intensity, uncertainty, and complexity. At the Mount Sinai Health System in New York and Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, Dr. Chikamoto partnered with physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders to design and lead system-wide initiatives in physician communication, patient experience, and professional development. His work has emphasized bedside realities rather than scripts—using observation, coaching, and reflective practice to strengthen communication in everyday clinical encounters. This is a fascinating interview to be watched by doctors and patients alike.

This is a must-see interview with Dr. James E. Harper, the author of the recent book, The Decimation of U.S. Heathcare. Dr. Harper is interviewed by Bob Kieserman and they exchange thoughts and observations. Every patient, politician, healthcare provider, and public health advocate should watch this fascinating interview.

Executive Producer Leila Kramer interviews Bob KIeserman, the Founder of The National Library of Patient Right and Advocacy about his thoughts on what is happening to our healthcare system and what patients can do to cope with the many changes that have occurred over the past 4 months. This is a fascinating interview and an important to watch.

This is a very informative interview on living with a disability. It features a conversation between Senior Anchor Hayden Howard, Ariana Cheng, author and editor of Addressing Ableism: Navigating Disability in the American Healthcare System, and Victoria Santarsiero, an award-winning filmmaker who uses a wheelchair and lives with Friedrich's Ataxia, as does Hayden. The three women talk about how having a disability is looked at by many as a deficit in life, but how those with a disability should be looked at with admiration for their accomplishments and contributions to the workplace, the arts, and many other aspects of our everyday life.

This important interview features Hayden Howard, our Director of Book Promotion. Hayden is a patient with Friedreich's Ataxia, and she is interviewed in this segment by Senior Anchor Brooke Campbell. Hayden talks about the disease and her journey so far, as well as what is happening with the latest advancements and research.