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Where scalpels meet systems — and physicians say what they really think.
Co-hosted by Anish Koka, MD & Anthony DiGiorgio, DO. Candid talks on healthcare policy, reform, physician autonomy & patient care.
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every 6 days
Average audio length:
62 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
89 episodes
since Aug. 9, 2025
episodic
explicit content
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Out of Pocket founder Nikhil Krishnan joins cardiologist Anish Koka and spine surgeon Anthony DiGiorgio to discuss what pregnancy taught him about navigating healthcare, and how patients might get better access, clearer prices, and more choice. Drawing on his work…
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Episode SummaryOrthopedic spine surgeon and independent-practice owner Adam Bruggeman joins The Doctor’s Lounge to explain the No Surprises Act (NSA), its independent dispute resolution (IDR) process, and the controversy over how out-of-network care should be paid. Hosts Anish Koka…
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Episode Summary:In this episode, Dr. Anish Koka and Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio talk through the trade-offs of government-run programs using SNAP as a model for thinking about healthcare. They also dig into Medicaid fraud, managed care, Medicare Advantage, and the risks of bringing overt…
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Episode SummaryThis episode examines why US healthcare keeps rewarding consolidation, even when it raises costs and makes the system harder to navigate. Andrew Tsang, writer of Health is Other People, brings a cross-industry view from consulting, policy, providers, and payers to ex…
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Episode Summary Dr. Mollie James joins Anish Koka, MD and Anthony DiGiorgio to talk about what pushed her out of traditional employment, how she rebuilt her practice after bankruptcy and COVID, and why she believes more physicians need independent options. The conversation focuses …
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In this episode, Anthony DiGiorgio and Anish Koka engage with Tom Wolf, a recovery advocate, who shares his personal journey through addiction, homelessness, and eventual recovery. The conversation delves into the complexities of homelessness, the impact of substance use, a…
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Rachel Rosenthal, an editorial board member at Bloomberg who writes on healthcare and education, joins Anthony DiGiorgio and Anish Koka for a wide-ranging conversation about healthcare reporting, COVID-era lessons, and why Medicare’s fiscal path matters beyond poli…
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In this special add-on episode, Anish Koka and Anthony DiGiorgio welcome Dr. James O'Leary — a Mayo-trained OB-GYN with forty years of experience, former department chairman, ACO board member, and host of the Real Doc Speaks podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation on the ero…
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