Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care Podcast

Faisel Syed

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. read less

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Exciting Updates for Faisel and Friends!

Exciting Updates for Faisel and Friends!

We are back to announce our new partnership with Primary Care for America collaborative, or PCfA for short. Dr. Faisel and Dr. Dan will be hosting an impressive lineup of healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. Keep an eye out for the upcoming new episodes of Faisel and Friends: a Primary Care Podcast!Visit www.primarycareforamerica.org to learn more about PCfA's impactful work.

Episodes

Ep. 145 Breaking Barriers in Primary Care through Innovative Models w/ Liz Fowler, PhD

Ep. 145 Breaking Barriers in Primary Care through Innovative Models w/ Liz Fowler, PhD

We’re discussing Breaking Barriers in Primary Care through Innovative Models! Faisel and Dan are joined by Liz Fowler, PhD, JD – Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.Our conversation revolves around incentives to expand access and increase equity, multi-organization collaboration for healthcare policy, and public perception of Primary Care.This conversation was recorded as a live interview at Primary Care for America’s annual event PrimaryCare24.

Ep. 144 Primary Care Champions: Nurturing a Healthier Tomorrow

Ep. 144 Primary Care Champions: Nurturing a Healthier Tomorrow

This week on "Faisel and Friends," Dan and Faisel are discussing Primary Care Champions: Nurturing a Healthier Tomorrow.Our conversation explores the roadblocks to providing high quality care, the complex moral injury that doctors are currently feeling, and the negotiations required to maintain a trusting doctor-patient relationship.

Ep. 143 ChatGPT MD: AI Empowered Medicine w/ Dr. Robert Pearl

Ep. 143 ChatGPT MD: AI Empowered Medicine w/ Dr. Robert Pearl

We’re discussing ChatGPT MD: AI Empowered Medicine! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Robert Pearl: physician leader, author, and former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group.Our conversation revolves around utilizing generative AI tools in medicine, clinicians managing patient success through AI applications, and the difference between knowledge and expertise in tech-provided information.Order Dr. Pearl’s New book - Chat GPT MDRegister for the PrimaryCare24 event at primarycareforamerica.org/primarycare24

Ep. 142 Beyond Insurance: the Assurance of Direct Primary Care w/ Dr. Kenneth Qiu

Ep. 142 Beyond Insurance: the Assurance of Direct Primary Care w/ Dr. Kenneth Qiu

We’re discussing Beyond Insurance: the Assurance of Direct Primary Care! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Kenneth Qiu, Founder at EuDoc Direct Primary Care.Our conversation revolves around setting up a model that allows physicians to focus more on care and less on cost, considering incentives to save money in the long run, and managing outcomes by personalizing care within the DPC model.Register for the PrimaryCare24 event at primarycareforamerica.org/primarycare24

Ep. 141: XR Unveiled: Innovation on the Edges of Healthcare w/ Dr. Mark Zhang

Ep. 141: XR Unveiled: Innovation on the Edges of Healthcare w/ Dr. Mark Zhang

We’re discussing XR Unveiled: Innovation on the Edges of Healthcare on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Mark Zhang: founder & president of the American Medical Extended Reality Association.Our conversation revolves around utilizing augmented reality in healthcare, imagining accessible mental health with medical virtual reality, and advancing technological science to raise the standard of care.Register for the PrimaryCare24 event at primarycareforamerica.org/primarycare24

Ep. 140: From Heartland to Healthcare: the Evolving Specialty of Family Medicine w/ Dr. Steve Furr

Ep. 140: From Heartland to Healthcare: the Evolving Specialty of Family Medicine w/ Dr. Steve Furr

This week on Faisel and Friends, we are discussing From Heartland to Healthcare: the Evolving Specialty of Family Medicine. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Steve Furr, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Our conversation explores utilizing the full extent of the specialty of Family Medicine, strengthening the bond between doctors and patients, and how residents can get involved with health advocacy.

Exciting Updates for Faisel and Friends!

Exciting Updates for Faisel and Friends!

We are back to announce our new partnership with Primary Care for America collaborative, or PCfA for short. Dr. Faisel and Dr. Dan will be hosting an impressive lineup of healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. Keep an eye out for the upcoming new episodes of Faisel and Friends: a Primary Care Podcast!Visit www.primarycareforamerica.org to learn more about PCfA's impactful work.

Ep. 139: Curiosity Curing the Craving w/ Dr. Jud Brewer

Ep. 139: Curiosity Curing the Craving w/ Dr. Jud Brewer

This week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Curiosity Curing the Cravings. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Jud Brewer: Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Author, and Professor at Brown University.Our conversation explores understanding how our brains form habit loops, utilizing curiosity to address cravings, and approaching behavioral change with kindness and self-compassion.Learn more about Dr. Jud and order his new book here: https://drjud.com/the-hunger-habit/

Ep. 138: Achieving Whole Health w/ Dr. Alex Krist and Dr. Andrew Bazemore

Ep. 138: Achieving Whole Health w/ Dr. Alex Krist and Dr. Andrew Bazemore

We’re discussing Achieving Whole Health on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Alex Krist, from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Dr. Andrew Bazemore, from the American Board of Family Medicine.Our conversation revolves around providing personalized care within cultural contexts, focusing our energies and efforts on what really matters in healthcare, and investing in the whole health approach for a better system.Read the NASEM report: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26854/achieving-whole-health-a-new-approach-for-veterans-and-the

Ep. 137: The Great Burnout: Who’s Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of Us? w/ Dr. Gary Price and Stephanie Quinn

Ep. 137: The Great Burnout: Who’s Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of Us? w/ Dr. Gary Price and Stephanie Quinn

At the Reimagining Primary Care Forum, Faisel had the opportunity to record a live episode of Faisel & Friends on a panel with Dr. Gary Price and Stephanie Quinn discussing The Great Burnout: Who’s Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of Us?A couple of the topics we cover are: repairing the healthcare system at a macro-scale, implementing organizational tools to support healthcare employees, and appealing future physicians to Primary Care for a more balanced medical workforce.

Ep. 136: The Unlearnings Required for Transformative Care

Ep. 136: The Unlearnings Required for Transformative Care

This week on Faisel & Friends, Dan and Faisel are discussing The Unlearning Required for Transformative Care.Our conversation explores collaborating with colleagues for better care implementation, distilling information to document medical wisdom, and building trust with patients through caring interactions.Read the Chen’s article here: https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.23.0115

Ep. 135: Reflections on the Healthcare Cost Dilemma: Unveiling the Influence of PBMs w/ Dr. Eric Bricker

Ep. 135: Reflections on the Healthcare Cost Dilemma: Unveiling the Influence of PBMs w/ Dr. Eric Bricker

This week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Reflections on the Healthcare Cost Dilemma: Unveiling the Influence of PBMs. We are talking with Dr. Eric Bricker from AHealthcareZ.We are getting in the weeds about PBMs, which is extremely important for residents and medical students to understand! Our conversation explores understanding pharmacy pricing, navigating the business scheme of healthcare, and encouraging medication adherence.Learn more about PBMs from Dr. Bricker: https://youtu.be/P3nFoAYJlK4?si=SoImEdfn49l3ksVR

Ep. 134: Dreaming of Accessible, Personalized Care w/ Dr. Marie Ramas

Ep. 134: Dreaming of Accessible, Personalized Care w/ Dr. Marie Ramas

We’re discussing Dreaming of Accessible, Personalized Care on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Marie Ramas, Regional Medical Director at Aledade.Our conversation revolves around making decisions that are based on both evidence and patients’ individual values, providing care that is both culturally informed and equitable, and determining actionable steps for efficient and effective care.

Ep. 133: The Primary Care Vision: What Does the Future Hold?

Ep. 133: The Primary Care Vision: What Does the Future Hold?

At the Reimagining Primary Care Forum, Dan had the opportunity to record a live episode of Faisel & Friends on a panel with Dr. Ali Khan, Dr. Megan Mahoney, Dr. Mark Zhang, and Rene Villarreal discussing The Primary Care Vision - What Does the Future Hold?Some of the topics covered are: delivering team-based care in the future, adopting technological advancement into healthcare, and training in a way that goes beyond the current system.

Ep. 132: Playing the Long Game: Protecting the Patient’s Blindside

Ep. 132: Playing the Long Game: Protecting the Patient’s Blindside

Faisel & Dan are discussing Playing the Long Game: Protecting the Patient’s Blindside on this episode of Faisel & Friends!Our conversation revolves around dismantling the hospital systems one piece of technology at a time, utilizing tech in the homes of the patients for more accessible care, and understanding the business behind the bedside.

Ep. 131: Leading as a Verb: Doing the Work w/ Dr. Aaron Hoffman

Ep. 131: Leading as a Verb: Doing the Work w/ Dr. Aaron Hoffman

This week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Leading as a Verb: Doing the Work. We are talking with Dr. Aaron Hoffman, the Chief Clinical Innovation Engineer at Atrius Health and the Harvard Center for Primary Care.Our conversation explores leading from a place of experienced knowledge, incentivizing clinicians to transform care delivery, and defining the difference between management and leadership.

Ep. 130: Efficient, Effective, Economical, and Equitable Healthcare w/ Dr. Rohith Saravanan

Ep. 130: Efficient, Effective, Economical, and Equitable Healthcare w/ Dr. Rohith Saravanan

This week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Efficient, Effective, Economical, and Equitable Healthcare. We are talking with Dr. Rohith Saravanan, the CEO of Health Impact Capital.Our conversation explores making a positive impact on a larger community scale, engineering finances to innovate the business of medicine, and looking toward the future of care delivery by leveraging technology.

Ep. 129: Breaking Barriers to Primary Care: Social Determinants of Health

Ep. 129: Breaking Barriers to Primary Care: Social Determinants of Health

At the Reimagining Primary Care Forum, Faisel had the opportunity to record a live episode of Faisel & Friends on a panel with Dr. Kameron Matthews, Sheila Phicil, Dr. Valerie Stone, and Dr. Karthik Sivashanker discussing Breaking Barriers to Primary Care: Social Determinants of Health.Some of the topics we cover are: working towards equitable outcomes, utilizing data for revolutionary healthcare, and setting patients up for success beyond the care center.Learn more about Reimagining Primary Care here: https://www.reimaginingprimarycare.com

Ep. 128: Increasing Impactful Influence through Servant Leadership w/ Dr. Ankur Rana

Ep. 128: Increasing Impactful Influence through Servant Leadership w/ Dr. Ankur Rana

We’re discussing Increasing Impactful Influence through Servant Leadership on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Ankur Rana, Vice President of Medical Affairs for P3 Health Partners Arizona.Our conversation revolves around approaching problems through a leadership lens, influencing patients with a creative approach, and changing organizational culture for sustainable well-being.

Ep. 127: Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare w/ Dr. Zeev Neuwirth (Part 2)

Ep. 127: Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare w/ Dr. Zeev Neuwirth (Part 2)

his week is the second part of a two-part conversation. We’re discussing Beyond the Walls: A Coming Renaissance in Healthcare on this episode of Faisel & Friends! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Zeev Neuwirth: Healthcare Executive and Author.Our conversation revolves around understanding the digitally enabled trajectory of healthcare, improving the system to allow physicians more time with patients, and providing care within changing contextual factors.Learn more about Dr. Zeev Neuwirth and his books at: https://www.reframehealthcare.org