Perspectives on Healthcare

Paul O’Hanlon gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. In Paul’s own words, he is a native Pittsburgher and “a guy with a disability.” He joined Rob Oliver for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. For anyone who is not from Pittsburgh, Paul is a local disability advocacy legend. He has a long history of passionate and persisten...

We get a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Beth Stevens in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Beth is from Indiana, Pennsylvania. She joined me for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. I interviewed her husband Greg in episode 188. Beth has had a unique journey when it comes to healthcare. She dealt with severe allergies as a child and now, as an adult, deals with...

It’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Greg Stevens on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Greg is from Western Pennsylvania (a town called Indiana to be specific. The self-proclaimed Christmas Tree Capital of the world.) This interview comes from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Listen to the episode to see where Greg fits in with my other guests.

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Paige Gunn provides a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Paige and Rob went to high school together, back in the 80s. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area. This interview is number 64 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Paige Gunn gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare is...

It’s a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare from Justin Bethoney on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Justin is a member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y.) His practice is in Bend, Oregon where he serves his community as a nurse practitioner specializing in mental health. He is also passionate about functional medicine and holistic care.

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It’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Ashli Molinero on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Ashli is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She brings a unique perspective in that she has a lifelong disability and she also works for a major healthcare network to ensure that people with disabilities receive quality care. This interview comes from the Guinness world record setting patient intervi...

Tina Baxter gives us a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. She joins us from the great state of Indiana (which is a state we have not had represented on the podcast yet.) A member of Generation X, she has a particular specialty in geriatric care.

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We hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Mary Ann Stanchik on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Mary Ann is from Pennsylvania. This interview came from the Patient’s Perspective Interview Marathon. For those of you watching on video, I’m not sure what was going on but for some reason everything in the picture is lavender. You will hear in Mary Ann Stanchik’s comments at the beginning ...

We hear a pharmacy resident’s perspective on healthcare from Omar Yassin on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. He is currently a pharmacy resident at the University of Arizona. A member of Generation Z, Omar is originally from Egypt. With a particular interest in geriatric psychiatry, he has worked in a variety of settings and logged over 1500 clinical hours.

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We hear a family physician’s perspective on healthcare from Doriana Parkin on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Doriana Parkin is a family physician and healthcare entrepreneur in Toronto, Ontario. She is a member of Generation X. Currently, her work centers around weight loss and lifestyle medicine.

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It’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Alex Lawson on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is a unique dual role perspective as he shares his viewpoint both as a patient and as a medical professional. Alex Lawson is from Massachusetts. This interview comes from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. It takes place 17 hours into the marathon which is almost 1:00 a.m. As I menti...

We hear a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare from Amy Behimer on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Amy is part of the millennial generation (Generation Y) although she is pretty close to the border between Generation X and Generation Y. She is from Georgia. In addition to being a pharmacist, she is also a wellness coach and an MS patient. As such, she brings a truly unique perspective on he...

It’s an epidemiologist’s perspective on healthcare from Shanil Ebrahim on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Shanil is a former epidemiologist who is now a partner at Deloitte where he leads their life sciences and healthcare consulting business. A member of the millennial generation (Generation Y,) he is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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It’s a functional blood work specialist’s perspective on healthcare from Lacy Lain on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Lacy is based in Florida and is a member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y.) I will admit that I had not heard of a functional blood work specialist before meeting with Lacy Lain. Her responses were educational, insightful and enlightening.

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We hear a healthcare entrepreneur’s perspective on healthcare from Andrew Mills on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Andrew is a member of Generation X. He is the founder and CEO of a company called CareTrack. He lives in Georgia. Although he’s not a medical practitioner, he brings a unique and interesting viewpoint.

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We hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Jean Grover on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. This interview is the 60th in the patient’s perspective interview Marathon series. Jean is from Rochester New York. As a person with a disability, she brings a unique background as a survivor of thalidomide. Her insights into healthcare are spot on.

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We hear a perinatal mental health professional’s perspective on healthcare from Becky Gleed on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Becky practices in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. She is a member of the millennial generation. In broader terms, she is a licensed marriage and family counselor with a specialty in perinatal and maternal mental health.

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Jim Batterton gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Jim is located in Connecticut. You may recognize his last name because his wife joined the interview marathon as well. This is episode 176 of the podcast and Jim is the 59th interview in the patient’s perspective marathon.

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Michelle May gives us a family physician’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Michelle is a member of the baby Boomer generation. She is located in Arizona. She is the CEO of a company called Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Trainings. Michelle May has personal experience and a professional understanding of our eating habits and the impact they have on our health.

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