At the recent PHA Leadership Conference, MedHQ’s Mike Lipomi and Dr. Wendy Dean, co-host of the 43cc Podcast, explored the importance of reclaiming physician-led healthcare. Lipomi highlighted how corporate involvement has shifted control away from doctors, advocating for a return to physician-centered care to ensure quality patient outcomes. Dr. Dean stressed the value of bedside experience, noting that strong patient-clinician relationships yield the best results.
Looking ahead, Dr. Dean envisions “human-sized” healthcare—accessible and patient-focused. Lipomi echoed the need for doctors to lead healthcare decisions, reducing bureaucracy and prioritizing clinical expertise. This discussion emphasized the need for physicians to reclaim leadership in healthcare.
Listen to the full podcast here.
