Why does health care feel so hard to navigate?

In this episode of Give It To Me Straight, Doc, host Anjalee Khemlani sits down with Dr. Jason Wilson of Tampa General Hospital , Morsani College of Medicine, and USF Health to break down some of the biggest frustrations patients face in today’s health care system.

From long ER wait times and crowded emergency departments to urgent care, primary care access, specialist referrals, insurance hurdles, prior authorizations and direct-to-consumer health care, this conversation explains what is really happening behind the scenes when patients try to get care.

Dr. Wilson shares why the emergency room can take so long, when patients should consider urgent care, how doctors think through testing and treatment, and why the system can feel confusing even for the people working inside it.

The episode also explores how health care is changing outside the traditional doctor’s office, including telehealth, retail care, online health platforms and the growing number of ways patients are trying to access care faster.

If you have ever felt stuck waiting, confused by insurance, unsure where to go for care, or overwhelmed by the health care system, this episode gives you a clearer look at how it works and what patients should know before making their next medical decision.

Presented by Tampa General Hospital and USF Health.

Health care is changing fast, and more patients are turning to online platforms, telehealth visits, cash-pay options, prescription marketplaces and direct-to-consumer care to get what they need faster.

In this episode of Give It To Me Straight, Doc, host Anjalee Khemlani breaks down the rise of direct-to-consumer health care and what it means for patients, doctors, pharmacies and the future of medicine. From Amazon One Medical and Sesame to GoodRx, GLP-1 weight loss medications, online prescriptions, pharmacy access, insurance frustrations and price transparency, this conversation looks at how health care is starting to feel more like e-commerce.

As more people search for care online, compare prescription prices, pay cash for certain services and use telehealth as part of their medical journey, the traditional doctor’s office is no longer the only front door to health care. But what does that mean for privacy, quality, access and affordability?

Presented by Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

In this episode of Give It To Me Straight, Doc, we’re talking about one of the most confusing parts of health care: insurance.

What goes on behind the scenes when creating the perfect health plan? Our experts explain what to look for, what to ask, and how to better understand your plan. If insurance has ever felt overwhelming, this conversation helps make the process a little easier to navigate.

Prescription drug prices remain one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of the healthcare system. In this episode of Tampa General Hospital’s newest streaming series, host Anjalee Khemlani sits down with former Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth, along with independent pharmacy owners, to break down the hidden forces shaping what patients pay at the pharmacy counter.

The conversation dives into the powerful role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — the middlemen that negotiate drug prices between insurers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies — and how their practices can impact prescription costs, pharmacy reimbursements, and patient access to medications.

In this episode of Tampa General Hospital’s newest streaming series, host Anjalee Khemlani sits down with AI and medical experts to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern health care. The conversation helps consumers stay informed on the latest advancements and explains how patients can protect themselves as insurers begin using AI-driven tools.

In the debut episode of Tampa General Hospital’s newest podcast, host Anjalee Khemlani sits down with Dr. Mark Moseley, President of USF Tampa General Physicians and Executive Vice President of Tampa General Hospital, to discuss the rising cost of health care in the U.S. and how patients can take a more informed, proactive approach to their care while building stronger relationships with their physicians.