Infectious disease fascinates me. When the State of Texas offers a free certification program in pandemic preparedness, including courses in epidemiology and infectious disease, I'm eager to sign up. Tune in to hear some of what I loved, what I didn't love, and why access to this type of knowledge is a great opportunity overall.

Key Points:
-Public Health History in Texas
-Research Hesitancy
-Neglected Tropical Diseases

References:
-Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (2024). Certificate Program. https://www.tephi.texas.gov/training/index.htm.
-Kuhn, T (1996). The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 3rd ed. U of Chicago P.

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Have you noticed how busy the clinic waiting rooms are becoming? As the largest living generation retires from providing care and seeks to receive it, our primary care models are experiencing new challenges. This episode seeks to focus our efforts on an improvement mindset as we manage the surge of patients.
Key Points:
-Blocking the Door
-Black Friday in Healthcare
-Primary Care Triage

References:
-Shen, Fan (2004). The Barefoot Doctor. Gang of One. University of Nebraska Press.

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Have you ever been asked to sign that you'll pay whatever is "leftover" from your bill -- without knowing the total? This episode uses a risk approach to discuss the expectation that patients must promise to pay to an infinite and undefinable cost, and shares solutions that fit a patient safety model using clear communication and patient-empowered decision-making.
Key Points:
-The Blank Check
-Transparency Laws in Practice
-Patient-Driven Billing

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