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19:“Courage is the New Currency” - ACOG CLC 2026 Takeaways
What does it mean to have courage as a physician right now?
In this episode of Navigating Possibility, I’m sharing reflections from my 10th year attending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Congressional Leadership Conference (CLC) in Washington, DC — a meeting where nearly 800 OB-GYNs from across the country come together to advocate for patients, physicians, and the future of healthcare.
This year’s theme came from a powerful message by Skye Perryman:
“Courage is the new currency.”
We talk about what that means in a time when medicine, policy, and physician identity are increasingly intertwined — and why staying silent may come at a greater cost than speaking up.
You’ll hear behind-the-scenes insights from Capitol Hill advocacy meetings, conversations with residents and early-career physicians, and a breakdown of the policies shaping OB-GYN practice — from prenatal care costs to prior authorization reform and payment changes that could impact physician burnout and workforce sustainability.
This episode is both a reflection and a call to action.
Because whether you see yourself as “political” or not…
healthcare policy is shaping your daily work.
And your voice matters more than you think.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Topics Covered
Key Takeaway
The cost of staying silent in medicine is rising.
Advocacy isn’t about politics — it’s about protecting patients, supporting physicians, and shaping a sustainable future for healthcare.
Courage isn’t optional anymore. It’s required.
Keywords: physician advocacy, OB-GYN advocacy, ACOG CLC, healthcare policy, physician burnout, prior authorization reform, Medicare Advantage, prenatal care costs, global billing OB, physician leadership, women in medicine, medical advocacy, healthcare reform, doctor burnout solutions
Work With Dr. Christina Adams
If this episode resonates, I'd love to talk about how we can work together.
I work 1:1 with women physicians who are:
✨ Schedule a free coaching consultation to explore what’s next.
About the Podcast Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power
Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians experiencing burnout, career dissatisfaction, or major transitions in medicine.
If you're a woman doctor considering leaving clinical practice, exploring nonclinical careers, or seeking a more sustainable and aligned path, this podcast is for you.
I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OB-GYN, physician coach, and former burned-out doctor. I help women physicians move from survival mode to self-trust, clarity, and empowered career decisions.
Each episode includes:
This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat. You are not alone. There is a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming autonomy, identity, and possibility.
✨ Subscribe, share with a colleague, and help reshape the future of medicine.
📬 Stay Connected • Join the weekly newsletter for burnout recovery tools and career transition insight
Connect on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/
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By Dr. Christina AdamsWhat does it mean to have courage as a physician right now?
In this episode of Navigating Possibility, I’m sharing reflections from my 10th year attending the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Congressional Leadership Conference (CLC) in Washington, DC — a meeting where nearly 800 OB-GYNs from across the country come together to advocate for patients, physicians, and the future of healthcare.
This year’s theme came from a powerful message by Skye Perryman:
“Courage is the new currency.”
We talk about what that means in a time when medicine, policy, and physician identity are increasingly intertwined — and why staying silent may come at a greater cost than speaking up.
You’ll hear behind-the-scenes insights from Capitol Hill advocacy meetings, conversations with residents and early-career physicians, and a breakdown of the policies shaping OB-GYN practice — from prenatal care costs to prior authorization reform and payment changes that could impact physician burnout and workforce sustainability.
This episode is both a reflection and a call to action.
Because whether you see yourself as “political” or not…
healthcare policy is shaping your daily work.
And your voice matters more than you think.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Topics Covered
Key Takeaway
The cost of staying silent in medicine is rising.
Advocacy isn’t about politics — it’s about protecting patients, supporting physicians, and shaping a sustainable future for healthcare.
Courage isn’t optional anymore. It’s required.
Keywords: physician advocacy, OB-GYN advocacy, ACOG CLC, healthcare policy, physician burnout, prior authorization reform, Medicare Advantage, prenatal care costs, global billing OB, physician leadership, women in medicine, medical advocacy, healthcare reform, doctor burnout solutions
Work With Dr. Christina Adams
If this episode resonates, I'd love to talk about how we can work together.
I work 1:1 with women physicians who are:
✨ Schedule a free coaching consultation to explore what’s next.
About the Podcast Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power
Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians experiencing burnout, career dissatisfaction, or major transitions in medicine.
If you're a woman doctor considering leaving clinical practice, exploring nonclinical careers, or seeking a more sustainable and aligned path, this podcast is for you.
I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OB-GYN, physician coach, and former burned-out doctor. I help women physicians move from survival mode to self-trust, clarity, and empowered career decisions.
Each episode includes:
This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat. You are not alone. There is a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming autonomy, identity, and possibility.
✨ Subscribe, share with a colleague, and help reshape the future of medicine.
📬 Stay Connected • Join the weekly newsletter for burnout recovery tools and career transition insight
Connect on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/