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Join Elsa and Riya for the final episode of season 4 where they conclude their discussion of Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book. Elsa and Riya will talk about the true importance of screening for disease, medical technology such as FitBits and Apple Watches, and the pros and cons of telemedicine. Thank you for listening and enjoy the final episode! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Are you looking for a more efficient way to get medication? Should doctors work more collaboratively to improve patient experience? Join Elsa and Riya as they continue discussing financial issues in healthcare, specifically as it relates to insurance and obtaining medication. Listen to the potential solutions that Dr. Rosenthal proposes on both an individual and societal level, and Elsa and Riya’s perspective on their plausibility. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Join Elsa and Riya this week as they discuss tips on how you can save money in your doctor’s visits and hospital trips. The content is based on Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back”. Listen as Elsa and Riya discuss the importance of asking questions and paying attention to the affiliation of the facility, the professionals you come in contact with, and the type of visit you are having - observation or admission. Elsa and Riya also discuss topics such as doctors self-referring to their own labs and the need for malpractice law reform. Finally, they discuss the Michelin Guide of healthcare and call for more governmental action. If you are in need of financial savings in healthcare, this is not an episode you will want to miss! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Join Elsa and Riya as they continue

discussing Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal's book "An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became a Big Business and How You Can Take it Back". One would think that innovations in healthcare would be beneficial for patients and doctors, as it should cut costs and give doctors more time to focus on other tasks. However, financial incentives for hospitals such as innovative technology, outsourcing dialysis treatment, and private hospital rooms seem to be having the opposite effect in a lot of scenarios. Elsa and Riya discuss the Affordable Care Act and a few ways national policy can change to make healthcare better in America. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Join Elsa and Riya as they discuss Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became a Big Business and How You Can Take it Back”. Elsa and Riya explain how insurance has become profitable by discussing its history. Reasons for outrageous hospital bills are explored as Elsa and Riya discuss various patient experiences. If you find American Healthcare confusing, listen in to Elsa and Riya as they try to work through the mud. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Join Elsa and Riya this week as they discuss the stories of two individuals with distinct, but common experiences in healthcare regarding their gender identity. When it comes to pregnancy, it is important to remember that people can be pregnant, not just women, as written by a transgender man who experienced an uphill battle during his second pregnancy. Elsa and Riya also discuss the inadequacies in healthcare surrounding mental health, especially to those in the LGBTQ+ community. Tune in this week to learn more! Warning: This episode contains behaviors, feelings and stories regarding suicide. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of self harm, use the Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Hotline. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Join Elsa and Riya as they discuss excerpts from “The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on Health and Healthcare” edited by Zena Sharman. Elsa and Riya wanted to bring to light the voices of those in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced mistreatment by their healthcare providers. By learning about these individual’s perspectives, Elsa and Riya tried to empathize and learn how they could go about providing more culturally-competent care. Join the conversation with them by tuning in! 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

From surgeon to patient, Dr Kalanithi experienced many drastic changes in his life. When five good years dwindled down to mere months, Dr. Kalanithi was forced to see life from the patient’s perspective. When so much is out of our control, we try to hang tight to the few things we have, but in this final episode of “When Breath Becomes Air”, Elsa and Riya discuss how Dr. Kalanithi learns to let go so he could focus on his family. He leaves this world with a beautiful message to his daughter and also to the whole world. Tune in this week to hear more!🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Join Elsa and Riya as they explore Dr. Paul Kalanithi’s cancer progression and how it affects all aspects of his life from his career to family decisions. Listen as Dr. Kalanithi gains a new perspective on death - now as someone directly facing the phenomena - and compares it to his relationship with death as a doctor. His honest reflection is sure to capture your heart as it did Elsa and Riya’s. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨

Welcome back for season 4 of the podcast! We’re super excited to be starting off with “When Breath Becomes Air” by Dr. Paul Kalanithi. Dr. Kalanithi is a renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist whose life and death made a huge impact on his readers. Tune in as we discuss Dr. Kalanithi’s professional and personal life and the different takeaways that we find applicable to the healthcare field, such as the importance of mental health of doctors, patient autonomy and empathy towards others. 🚨Disclaimer: Elsa and Riya are not licensed medical professionals and therefore all things discussed in this episode, as well as past and future episodes, are for the purpose of entertainment only.🚨