Hacking The Healthcare System: The Rise Of Subscription-Based Doctors | The Life-Threatening Link Between Menopause And Heart Health
Radio Health Journal
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 23 minutes
Hacking The Healthcare System: The Rise Of Subscription-Based Doctors
- Should primary care be subscription-based? As the shortage of primary care physicians continues to worsen, many patients are struggling to secure timely appointments within the traditional healthcare system. This week, our expert explores the rise of alternative models that offer quicker access and more personalized attention through membership-based fees
Guest: Dr. Jane Zhu, primary care physician, associate professor of medicine, Oregon Health and Science University
Host: Elizabeth Westfield
Producer: Kristen Farrah.
The Life-Threatening Link Between Menopause And Heart Health
- Menopause is a time of major change in every woman’s life, but while many focus on common symptoms like hot flashes, there’s a lesser-known threat to long-term heart health. Dr. Priya Freaney reveals the critical importance of recognizing these risks and taking action to reduce the threat of heart disease and heart failure after menopause.
Guests: Dr. Priya Freaney, cardiologist, assistant professor of medicine, Northwestern University
Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah
Medical Notes: The New Community Flu Shot, A Better Treatment For Schizophrenia, And How Vitamins Can Protect Male Fertility
- A breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with Schizophrenia. Scientists may have found the breakthrough for a flu shot that protects the community. Are vitamins the secret to male fertility? The thrill of the game may be fueling more than just team spirit.
Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt
Producer: Kristen Farrah
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