Navigating the Future of Health Care: AI, Ethics, Cybersecurity, and Disparities | THE BEST OF The Podcast by KevinMD

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1?? The role generative AI can play in cardiovascular education for patients

Guest: Anand Shah, cardiology and preventive medicine fellow

Anand Shah explores how artificial intelligence can transform patient education in cardiovascular disease. He discusses how generative AI can provide personalized, accessible health guidance, addressing the limitations of traditional patient education methods. The conversation also covers critical considerations like AI accuracy, bias, and data privacy.

https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/how-generative-ai-can-transform-cardiovascular-disease-prevention-podcast.html

2?? Medspa madness: How illegal practices are putting patients in peril

Guest: Kate Dee, physician and author

Kate Dee exposes the dangers of unregulated med spas, including illegal injections and the use of counterfeit products. She advocates for stronger regulations and a national certification system to protect patients. She highlights cases of illegal and dangerous practices in the aesthetic industry.

https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/how-illegal-cosmetic-procedures-are-putting-patients-at-risk-podcast.html

3?? How poor communication is killing patients and burning out doctors

Guest: Pamela Buchanan, family physician

Pamela Buchanan discusses the critical importance of clear communication in health care. She highlights how poor communication between specialists and patients leads to unnecessary ER visits and patient distress, and she offers solutions for improving patient-provider communication.

https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/how-poor-doctor-patient-communication-leads-to-worse-outcomes-podcast.html

4?? Under siege: The escalating ransomware crisis in health care

Guest: Cecil Pineda, health care executive

Cecil Pineda examines the increasing threat of ransomware attacks on health care systems. He discusses the financial and operational impacts of these attacks, the ethical dilemmas involved, and strategies for improving cybersecurity in health care.

https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/how-to-combat-the-rise-of-health-care-ransomware-podcast.html

5?? Doctors, grounded in our oath, must act now more than ever

Guest: Janet A. Jokela, infectious disease physician

Janet A. Jokela reflects on the physician's oath and the importance of advocacy in the face of challenges to public health institutions. The conversation explores the role of medical professionals in defending science and maintaining ethical standards.

https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/why-physicians-must-uphold-their-oath-in-challenging-times-podcast.html

6?? Geographic disparities in advanced cancer care: A call for innovation

Guest: Shamar Young, physician executive

Shamar Young discusses the unequal access to advanced cancer treatments based on geography. He explores how disparities in resources and expertise limit patient options and proposes solutions like TeleDaaS to improve care accessibility.

https://kevinmd.com/2025/03/how-innovation-can-reduce-disparities-in-cancer-care-podcast.html

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