February 27, 2025

Know Your Sh*t

Clinicians have agency, but leveraging it on our own behalf means knowing sh*t and owning it.  Matt and Wendy breakdown what you need to know on the practice side, and the business side, of medicine, and what it means to ‘own it’ as a physician.
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Podcast Hosts Matt Ramsey and Wendy Dean, MDs

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“When you suffer in silence, you don’t move the needle towards a solution.” – Matt Ramsey

“We need to talk about what is ailing our healthcare system and marshall the troops. This isn’t going to change by a bunch of physicians complaining to their employer. Promise you.” – Matt Ramsey

“We’re in the we’re in the middle of a freaking Armageddon and we’re supposed to be polite. I mean, goodness gracious, what is that?” – Matt Ramsey

“I think the fact that we can no longer have gallows humor, that we can no longer have vulgarity, that we can’t raise our voices sometimes it’s all lunacy.” – Wendy Dean

 

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If I Betray These Words… By Wendy Dean, MD

Recap & Takeaways

In the “Know Your Sh*t” episode of the 43cc podcast, hosts Wendy Dean, MD, and Matt Ramsey, MD, delve into the importance of physicians understanding both the clinical and business aspects of medicine. To maintain agency and autonomy in their practice, clinicians must be well-versed in various facets of the healthcare system. 

Key Discussion Points:

 Clinical Proficiency: It is necessary for physicians to continually update their medical knowledge and skills to provide the best patient care.

 Business Acumen: Understanding the financial and administrative components of healthcare is crucial. This includes knowledge of billing practices, insurance processes, and the economic factors influencing medical decisions.

 Ownership and Responsibility: Our hosts discuss the concept of ‘owning it’ as a physician, which involves taking responsibility for both patient outcomes and the sustainability of one’s practice.

 Advocacy: There is a vital role of physicians in advocating for systemic changes within the healthcare industry to improve working conditions and patient care.

 

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