Discussion of the opioid supply restriction, how it has affected the opioid crisis.  Treatment option or the lack of treatment options for patients.  The transition of getting opioids from the streets.

Discussion of the issues facing medical school education, graduating enough physicians to meet the needs of population,  and factors leading to physician burnout.

First segment discusses balanced billing, surprise billing and some ways to get around this issue. In the second segment discussion about Mark Cuban's new Cost Plus Drug Company, Good RX, pros and cons of these programs, cost of drugs, generic vs. brand name drug costs.

Episode 2 of the Medical Matters Podcast looks at recent coronavirus pandemic numbers and deaths. In addition, the doctors discuss the available Crisis Text Line, and a recent heart transplant involving the heart of a pig.

DISCUSSION OF HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED PEOPLE OVER SINCE THE BEGINNING.  MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOLISM, ISOLATION.    AFFECTS ON THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS