Medical Matters Podcast
Medical Matters Podcast
Kelly McCormack
Medical Matters Podcast brings direct information, engaging discussion, and insight of the current state and issues surrounding health care with professionals who provide care.
Medical Matters Podcast--Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
The doctors discuss Alzeheimer's Disease and Dementia, including causes, and potential treatments.
Sep 30, 2022
30 min
Medical Matters Podcast--Life Expectancy
On this episode, Peter and Kelly discuss lowering life expectancy rates. Also, in our "Did You Know" segment, a reminder that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A reminder: the National Crisis Hotline, available at all times, is 9-8-8.
Sep 2, 2022
37 min
Medical Matters Podcast--Physician and Medical Professional Work Hours
This week, Peter and Kelly discuss the extreme work hours undergone by physicians and medical professionals.
Aug 26, 2022
38 min
Medical Matters Podcast--Veteran Suicides, VA REACH VET Program
This week, Peter and Kelly discuss the rate of veteran suicides in the US, and the Veterans Administration's new REACH VET program.
Aug 19, 2022
24 min
Medical Matters Podcast--COVID-19, Up Close and Personal, and Prescribing of Medications
The Medical Matters Podcast returns from enforced hiatus, as Kelly details her coronavirus experience in Part 1. In Part 2, Peter and Kelly discuss prescribing of medications, which medical professionals may do so, and the concerns over possible expansion.
Aug 12, 2022
31 min
Living Wills, COVID-19 Misinformation
This week, Peter and Kelly discuss the concept of living wills in Part 1 of this weeks' Medical Matters Podcast. In Part 2, they talk about the  ever-changing mater of COVID-19 misinformation.
Jul 8, 2022
20 min
Cancer Drug Costs, Vitamin Supplement Industry
In Part 1 of this week's episode, Peter and Kelly discuss the high cost and waste of cancer drugs. In Part 2, they discuss the vitamin supplementation industry and the USPTF recommendations on vitamin supplementation.
Jul 1, 2022
34 min
Addressing drug costs to Medicare via Mark Cuban and generic drugs and patient's hospital costs
This week's episode focuses on the cost of drugs covered by Medicare/Medicaid and Mark Cuban's focus on generic drugs costs at high savings to the insurance program.  Additionally, we discuss the hospital costs to patients and hospitals that are supposed to post on their websites costs of procedures so patients can compare costs.
Jun 24, 2022
34 min
Nursing Home Issues and Men Refraining From Seeking Healthcare
Peter and Kelly discuss the ongoing nursing home crisis, and in Part 2, why men are choosing not to seek healthcare.
Jun 17, 2022
33 min
Discussion of Uvalde and Mass Killings
In this special episode of "Medical Matters Podcast," Peter and Kelly discuss mass shootings, in particular the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.
Jun 10, 2022
30 min
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