Your Doctor Wants to Quit: Conversations to Fix Our Broken Health Care System

S2E2: Paging Dr. Robot

In this episode, Dr. Joy Evers sits down with Ada Andruszkiewicz, co-founder and COO of Talkie AI, a voice AI platform built specifically for medical practices. Although Ada is not a physician, her eight-plus years in digital health give her a rare vantage point on how AI has evolved — from clunky rule-based systems to today's large language models — and where it still falls short. Together, Joy and Ada explore the promise of AI as an administrative partner, the hazards of hallucination and "AI wanting to please," the legal and ethical questions surrounding AI diagnosis, and the parts of medicine that may never be automated. Because medicine is both an art and a science — and while AI can offer a powerful assist with the science, the art still belongs to the humans at the bedside.

S2E1: Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Kicking off season 2, Dr. Joy interviews Kal Vepuri, CEO and founder of Hero. They explore the intricate landscape of modern healthcare. Kal shares his personal journey, and they discuss insights on systemic obstacles, the transformative potential of technology (including AI), and the enduring importance of empathy and human touch in medicine.

Season 2 Trailer: Your Doctor Wants to Quit Podcast

The Season 2 trailer of the "Your Doctor Wants to Quit" podcast, hosted by Dr. Joy, sets the stage for a compelling series that delves into the challenges and transformations within the health care system. Dr. Joy emphasizes that despite the podcast's title, the focus is on addressing the systemic issues rather than quitting. The season promises raw conversations about the integration of technology and humanism in health care, the impact of AI on medical practices, and stories from frontline providers. Dr. Joy also shares a personal story of overcoming illness, which has reignited her passion for healthcare reform. The trailer invites listeners to engage in these critical discussions and contribute ideas for improving health care in America.

S1E11: The Business of Medicine

In the episode Dr. Joy interviews Dr. Dan Meltzer, an Emergency Physician who now works for a health insurance company. Dr. Meltzer is the Executive Medical Director for Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, a not-for-profit health insurance company serving more than 370,000 people. The discussion delves into Dr. Meltzer's unique career path, the challenges of integrating the business of medicine with the practice of medicine, and the importance of physician leadership in health care organizations in general, including health insurance companies. Dr. Meltzer shares insights on the evolving landscape of health care, the impact of health insurance on medical practice, and the ethical considerations in balancing patient care with necessary business functions to ensure viability of the health care system as a whole.

S1E10: Who do you trust?

In this episode, Dr. Mo Alo, a board-certified cardiologist, discusses the challenges he faces in his quest to combat the tsunami of medical misinformation on social media. Dr. Joy and Dr. Alo also discuss evidence-based practice and the recent government press conference held on Tylenol and Autism. The conversation highlights the complexity of medical research and the responsibility of healthcare professionals to provide accurate, politically neutral information to the public.