Delaware Health Care Reality
The podcast is dedicated to providing insightful and engaging discussions on the latest healthcare challenges and innovations affecting Delaware. Hosted by the Medical Society of Delaware, each episode features interviews with leading healthcare professionals, policymakers, and experts who share their unique perspectives and expertise on a variety of topics. The Medical Society of Delaware Podcast aims to: Inform: Keep healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public informed about current issues, trends, and changes in the healthcare landscape. Engage: Foster a community of engaged listeners who are passionate about improving healthcare in Delaware and beyond. Educate: Provide educational content that enhances the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Advocate: Highlight legislative and policy matters that impact healthcare delivery, advocating for positive changes that benefit patients and providers alike. What to Expect: Expert Interviews: Conversations with leading physicians, healthcare administrators, and industry experts. Healthcare Policy: Analysis and discussion on how state and federal policies affect the healthcare system in Delaware. Clinical Insights: Practical advice and insights on various medical specialties and patient care. Innovations in Healthcare: Exploration of new technologies, treatments, and best practices in the medical field. Community Focus: Stories and experiences from local healthcare providers and patients, shedding light on the unique aspects of Delaware’s healthcare community. Join us on this journey to explore the evolving world of healthcare in Delaware. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, medical student, or simply interested in healthcare, our podcast offers valuable insights and information to help you stay informed and engaged.
Episodes
Prostate cancer is a topic that affects millions of men—and yet it’s one many still hesitate to talk about. In this powerful and informative episode, Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, sits down with special guest Steven A. Terranova, MD a board-certified urologist, for a deep dive into one of the most critical men’s health issues today.
Prostate cancer is the most common non-cutaneous cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related d...
What if your doctor had more time for you?
Host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO is joined by Andrea Klemes, DO, FACE, Chief Medical Officer of MDVIP, to explore how concierge medicine is reshaping both patient care and physician practice. From enhanced access and home visits to comprehensive physicals, advanced bloodwork, and personalized wellness plans, this episode breaks down what concierge medicine trul...
Artificial intelligence is changing medicine, but is it changing medical liability too?
Host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, sits down with Stephen R. Permut, MD, JD, to unpack how AI is reshaping malpractice risk. Will physicians be liable for following or ignoring AI recommendations? Could malpractice premiums change? And what exactly are AI “hallucinations”?
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In this insightful episode, host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, sits down with Prayus Tailor, MD, FASN, Managing Partner at Nephrology Associates, P.A., and Medical Society of Delaware Past President, for a deep dive into kidney disease. Together, they explore how heart health impacts kidney function, the different types of kidney disease — including acute and chronic conditions — and the growing role of ...
Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, for an insightful conversation with Lara Bagby, Board-Certified Genetic Counselor and Field Medical Director at GRAIL, as they discuss the science and clinical concepts behind the Galleri Test, a multi-cancer early detection screening that analyzes cell-free DNA for cancer signals.
In this episode, listeners will learn about key terms such as cell-free DNA, cancer fingerprint, binary results, and...
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare — from improving diagnosis and streamlining clinical workflows to personalizing treatment and expanding access to care. Yet, as A.I. evolves, it brings new questions about ethics, safety, and the changing role of physicians.
In this episode, host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO is joined by special guest Alexander Din...
Host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, sits down with Matthew Cadell, DO, MPH, MBA, a seasoned expert with nearly 25 years in Occupational Medicine, to pull back the curtain on one of health care’s most misunderstood specialties.
What exactly is Occupational Medicine, and who do these physicians collaborate with? Discover the critical roles of organizations like the National I...
Welcome to Delaware Healthcare Reality, where medicine meets real conversation. In this episode, host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO is joined by Kirsten Hauer, MD, FACP—Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and Diplomat of the ABIM—for a deep dive into one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine: vaccines.
Together, they’ll explore the history ...
Host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO sits down with Jeffrey Meyers, MD, LAc—attending physician at Delaware Back Pain & Sports Rehabilitation Center and founder of Minute 2 Mastery Peak Performance Consult—to explore the evolving field of psychedelic medicine.
From their historical roots to cutting-edge research, Dr. Meyers breaks down the science behind psychedelics, fed...
Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, as he sits down with neurologist Robert J. Varipapa, MD, for an important conversation on dementia. Together, they unpack the different types, common symptoms, how dementia is tested and evaluated, and the treatment options available today. Whether you’re a physician, caregiver, or simply curious, this episode sheds light on a condition that touches so many lives.
Host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO is joined by Michelle Axe, MS, CHES and Katelyn Fritzges, MD, CCMS for a powerful Food is Medicine conversation. Together, they explore how nutrition can transform patient outcomes, covering everything from integrating healthy food into care plans and addressing nutrition security, to navigating patient barriers, finding the right programs, and understanding reimbursement. ...
Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO and special guest Richard Henderson, MD, FACOG, a retired and formerly board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, MSD Past President, and Chair of the MSD Government Affairs Committee for a rapid-fire update on the hottest health care Bills impacting Delaware physicians and patients. From the fight to address prior-authorizations to transparency in care titles, abor...
Think you know everything about corticosteroid injections? Think again. Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO and renowned Orthopaedic surgeon Michael J. Axe, MD as they bust long-standing myths, break down the science, and reveal what’s really happening inside the joint. From the truth about cartilage damage and steroid limits to the surprising effects on diabetic patients—not all injections are create...
Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO for an insightful conversation with Michael J. Bradley, DO, Past President of the AMA State Medical Society and the Medical Society of Delaware, and Lori Ann Rhoads, CMPE, Director of Health System Innovation at MSD.
They discuss Medical Network Management Services of Delaware, LLC (MedNet)—a subsidiary of the Medical Society of Del...
In this powerful three-part podcast special, host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, takes listeners on a deep dive into the systemic flaws crippling American health care. From the vanishing number of primary care physicians and the mounting burdens that push them out, to the complex—and often opaque—ways hospitals and insurance companies generate revenue, this episode pulls back the curtain on a system in cr...
Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, with two special guests from ChristianaCare: Bryan Haimes, MD, MPH, Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Pediatrician and Amber Higgins, MD, Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology physician: Together they played a pivotal role in forming the first and largest private attending, multi-specialty physicians union in the country.
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Joining host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO is special guest Ronald L. Lewis, DO, FACC, FACOI a Board-Certified Cardiologist, at ChristianaCare. We’re diving deep into a complex and often misunderstood condition affecting millions of Americans: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS - a complex condition that affects 1 in 500 Americans, primarily women, and often goes undiagnosed.
What you’ll learn:
- Is POTS a heart issue...
Join host Nicholas Biasotto, DO and special guest Joseph Straight, MD, Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine, First State Orthopaedics, and Medical Society of Delaware Past President, as they dive into the cutting-edge world of Regenerative Medicine, focusing on the powerful potential of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy. From healing wounds and easing chronic pain to rejuvenating skin and restor...
In this episode, host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, and Mark B. Thompson, MHSA, Executive Director, Medical Society of Delaware, sit down to discuss the incredible momentum of the podcast and preview what’s ahead, including deep dives into POTS Syndrome and Regenerative Medicine—topics shaping the future of patient care.
Beyond the podcast, today’s conversation tackles some of the biggest issues in health care:
🔹 Prior-Authorization a...
What does it mean to make compassionate, informed choices at the end of life? In this powerful episode of Delaware Health Care Reality, host Nicholas Biasotto, Do, welcomes two distinguished guests to explore one of the most complex and emotional health care topics. Joining the conversation are Robert Varipapa, MD, specializing in Neurology and Sleep Medicine, advocating in favor, and Michael Vest, M...
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