IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)

IMA on the Future of Medicine: Key Trends and What’s Ahead

What does the future of medicine look like, and what did this year’s IMA conference reveal about where it’s headed? Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ In this episode, Host Dr. Joseph Varon is joined by IMA Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Paul Marik and IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole for a forward-looking conversation on the trends reshaping medicine, along with a recap of the IMA Medical Education Conference: Emerging Trends in Medicine. Together, they unpack the moments, ideas, and warning signs that stood out at the conference, while exploring the larger forces already changing healthcare. From the future of patient care to the growing importance of independent medical leadership, this discussion takes a serious look at what’s coming and why it matters. If you want to understand where medicine is headed, this conversation is a good place to start. Aired Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

#244 (Apr. 08, 2026) 'Parents’ Voices Matter Informed Consent & Vaccine Choice': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

How can parents navigate vaccine decisions with confidence? Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ This week on the IMA Weekly Show, host Dr. Elizabeth Mumper is joined by Dr. Paul Thomas and DeeDee Hoover, co-authors of Vax Facts, for an important conversation about informed consent, vaccine choice, and why parents’ voices matter in the exam room. • What informed consent should look like in real-world pediatric visits • How parents can prepare for vaccine appointments ahead of time • What to say when they feel pressured, rushed, or dismissed • A practical role-play demonstrating how to stay calm and clear under pressure • Why parents’ voices matter in medical decision-making Many parents walk into pediatric appointments wanting the same thing: clear information, honest answers, and the freedom to make thoughtful decisions for their children. Too often, they leave feeling rushed, pressured, or afraid to speak up. Drawing on decades of pediatric experience and family advocacy, Dr. Thomas and Hoover discuss how parents can prepare for vaccine conversations, ask better questions, and respond with confidence when they feel pressure in the exam room. The episode also explores the emotional side of these experiences and how they can shape future decisions. This is a conversation for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to better understand their options and approach pediatric care with greater clarity, calm, and confidence. Aired Wednesday, April 08, 2026. Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

#243 (Apr. 03, 2026) 'Detransitioners: Medical, Psychological, and Legal Realities': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

How do we care for patients who once believed changing their gender was the answer, only to find themselves in need of medical care, support, and acknowledgment? This week, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs and host Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by IMA Senior Fellow in Pediatrics Dr. Katherine Welch, pediatric critical care nurse and founder of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network Jennifer Lahl, RN, and detransitioner Forrest Smith for an important conversation on the often untold medical, psychological, and legal realities of detransitioning. Together, they examined the gaps in care, recognition, and follow-up that many detransitioners now face, and considered what a more honest, compassionate, and patient-centered response should look like. • Discussion points included: • Why detransitioners are so often overlooked or dismissed • The ongoing medical, psychological, and legal challenges they may face • Where meaningful support, better care, and real progress are beginning to emerge Aired Wednesday, April 03, 2026. Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

#242 (Mar. 25, 2026) 'Killed to Order: Exposing China’s Organ Harvesting Industry': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

How has one of the world’s darkest industries remained hidden in plain sight? What does that silence say about the institutions that failed to stop it? On this episode of Honest Medicine, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs, spoke with Jan Jekielek, author and Senior Editor with The Epoch Times, about his book, Killed to Order. Together, they examined the evidence surrounding China’s state-directed organ harvesting system and the broader questions it raises about medical ethics, government power, and global silence. In this episode, they discussed: • what Killed to Order reveals about forced organ harvesting in China • how this system operated for years with too little public scrutiny • what these abuses reveal about corruption, censorship, and human rights • why the medical community and the public cannot afford to look away Aired Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

#241 (Mar. 14, 2026) 'Drug Cycling in Cancer Care: What It Is and Why It’s Critical': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update

What happens when a cancer treatment stops working the way it once did? As tumors adapt and resistance develops, treatment strategy can become a critical part of improving outcomes. Sign up for weekly webinars: Weekly Webinars - Independent Medical Alliance In this episode, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs, speaks with Dr. Paul Marik, IMA Chief Scientific Officer, about the role of drug cycling in cancer care and why it may be essential for patients facing complex treatment decisions. They cover: • What drug cycling is and how it is used in cancer care • Why changing therapies over time may matter • How tumor adaptation and resistance affect treatment response • What timing, sequencing, and strategy can mean in practice Dr. Marik’s new cancer guides and how they may help support patients and families This conversation offers a practical look at why cancer treatment should not always remain fixed and how thoughtful changes in therapy may help shape better outcomes. Aired Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org