Summer Shorts: Knights, Knaves, and Pawns in Healthcare

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In this episode, Stacey Richter speaks with Larry Bauer about the societal perceptions of physicians as knights, knaves, or pawns, inspired by a 2010 JAMA article by Dr. Sachin Jain and Dr. Christine Kassel. They delve into how these perceptions influence healthcare policies, the moral dilemmas faced by physicians, and the need for greater integration of doctors in policy-making processes. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of understanding physicians' motivations and the significant impact of involving medical professionals in discussions about healthcare reform.

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07:36 Are physicians knaves or knights?

10:05 “Most of the people … that [I’ve met], I would actually put under the cap of knights.”

10:21 “By and large, the healing community is quite ubiquitous.”

10:38 What is more important than accountability in the healing community?

13:42 Why is it important to recognize our own biases in how we view physicians and the medical community?

18:10 EP266 with Matt Anderson, MD, MBA.

18:16 Is it “the suits” versus “the scrubs”?

19:08 Why is it important to get doctors on committees and get policymakers on the ground?