S1E11: Power in Numbers, a discussion with John August
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John August joins the Doc Nation podcast to discuss the untapped power of physician collective action. Together with Dr. Anthony Giuffrida and the Doc Nation team, they explore the potential impact of unionization and strikes in healthcare, acknowledging that while strikes are rare among doctors, the power to strike—or even the threat of it—could be a game-changer. August argues that physicians are in a unique position to drive significant healthcare reform, but they’re often held back by an individualistic mindset ingrained in medical training.
The discussion delves into obstacles like productivity-focused compensation structures and administrative control over quality measures, which Dr. Giuffrida notes often disrupt genuine patient care. Both August and Giuffrida stress the need for doctors to reclaim control over defining quality standards, ensuring their compensation aligns with their expertise rather than arbitrary administrative metrics.
Doc Nation issues a call, encouraging physicians to unite. While this may not necessairly mean an official physician union, they emphasize that doctors don’t have to fight alone; with support from advocates like Doc Nation, physicians can amplify their voices, challenge the status quo, and reclaim their influence in healthcare.
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