Dr. Jay Joshi, a physician, entrepreneur, and author of the book “Burden of Pain: A Physician’s Journey through the Opioid Epidemic,” joins the show to share his story of how he was indicted for what was perceived as over-prescribing opioids and narcotics. He explains his unique model of primary care delivery he established, the experience of being arrested by the DEA for his practices, and the chain of events leading to indictment, plea bargaining, and a prison sentence. Dr. Joshi’s story is a snapshot of the intense twists and turns of the opioid epidemic and legal system that followed.
Read more and order “Burden of Pain: A Physician’s Journey through the Opioid Epidemic.”
Dr. Joe Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and Professor at TGen, takes us beyond his medical career to explore the personal experiences that have shaped his journey in oncology. Dr. Mikhael discusses the IMF’s targeted strategies for reducing health disparities among diverse ethnic and racial groups affected by myeloma, shedding
Tom Beer, Chief Medical Officer of the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) program at Exact Sciences, delves into the groundbreaking science behind MCED tests, which use advanced biomarkers for early detection of multiple cancer types. On this Healthcare Unfiltered episode, he explains who may be eligible for these tests, how to interpret results to avoid unnecessary
In this special episode, I give up the microphone to guest host Kelly Ryerson, who takes over the show asking questions about my new book “The Cancer Journey.”
