We ring in the New Year with a few of our favorite segments from 2024. These conversations serve as a precursor to deeper issues expected to shape health care in 2025.
We start with Dr. Marty Makary, a transplant surgeon and public policy researcher at Johns Hopkins University. He shares insights from his book Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health. Dr. Makary has been nominated to serve as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration beginning in 2025.
Then, the need for vigilance in nursing facilities to prevent elder abuse and neglect. We speak to attorney Kasey Wagner, who specializes in nursing home abuse and medical malpractice. She provides tips when seeking out nursing care facilities and steps to take if abuse is suspected.
Plus, Steven Petrow, author of The Joy You Make, encourages everyone to find joy in everyday life, especially in the most challenging of times. He tells us the inspiration behind the book and the importance of connection and kindness when pursuing joy.
