In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with healthcare policy expert and former White House advisor Katy Talento for a fascinating conversation about the future of American healthcare.From working in infectious disease epidemiology in Africa to shaping national healthcare policy in Washington, Katy shares her unique journey through some of the most complex corners of the healthcare system — and why she eventually left politics to help employers and everyday Americans navigate healthcare differently.Together, they unpack:

• Why healthcare costs continue to spiral out of control
• The hidden conflicts inside traditional insurance models
• How direct primary care and nurse navigators are changing patient care
• Why personalized, relationship-driven healthcare matters
• The growing movement toward transparency and independent care models
• And why patients must take greater ownership of their own health

This conversation challenges the idea that healthcare has to stay the way it is — and offers hope for a more human, preventative, and patient-centered future.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with geriatrician Dr. Anthony Zizza to discuss the future of geriatric care, deprescribing, and what it truly means to care for the whole person.Drawing from his personal experience caring for six elderly family members before becoming a physician, Dr. Zizza shares how those early years shaped his passion for helping older adults age with dignity, remain independent, and stay in their homes whenever possible.The conversation explores:

• Why modern healthcare often becomes fragmented for elderly patients
• The importance of whole-person care: body, mind, and spirit
• How deprescribing can dramatically improve quality of life
• The dangers of prescribing cascades and medication overload
• What caregivers and families should know when advocating for loved ones
• How programs like PACE are changing elder care
• Why listening, empathy, and relationships matter in medicine

This is a powerful conversation about aging, advocacy, faith, and building a healthcare system that truly supports people as they grow older.

This week on The Med List, Kevin and Donna sit down with Dr. Richard Harris—physician, pharmacist, and author of White Coat, Heavy Soul—to unpack a big question:
Why aren’t patients actually getting better? From overprescribing to overlooked lifestyle factors, Dr. Harris shares why true health goes far beyond medications—and how prevention, habits, and personal responsibility play a crucial role. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why simplifying (not adding) medications can be powerful
• How small daily habits create long-term health outcomes
• The importance of taking ownership of your health journey
• What needs to change in today’s healthcare system

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or dependent on the system—this conversation will challenge your perspective and empower you to take control.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna talk with Dr. Brad St. Martin about a common—but often unspoken—issue: pelvic health. From incontinence to prolapse, many women experience symptoms that impact daily life but assume are “just part of aging.” This episode breaks down why these issues happen, what treatments are available, and why you don’t have to live with them. If it’s affecting your life, it’s worth addressing—and help is available.

In this powerful episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with Shubu and Mimi Mukherjee to share a deeply personal story of severe pain, repeated misdiagnoses, and the long road to discovering that a medication may have been at the center of it all. What began as recovery after bypass surgery turned into months of debilitating chest pain, fear, and unanswered questions—until careful observation, persistence, and pattern recognition helped reveal a possible adverse drug reaction hiding in plain sight. Together, they explore what patients and families can do when something feels wrong, why medication side effects should never be dismissed too quickly, and how journaling symptoms, asking better questions, and finding clinicians who truly listen can make all the difference. This is a moving conversation about patient advocacy, caregiver resilience, the limits of certainty in medicine, and the life-changing importance of being heard.

Pain is rarely as simple as “fix the sore spot.” In this episode, the team from Clash Physical Therapy and Health Services shares how they help patients connect the dots between pain, movement, foot mechanics, pelvic floor health, stress, sleep, and overall lifestyle. Kevin and Donna explore why so many people get stuck in cycles of flare-ups and frustration—and how a more personalized, whole-body approach can help them move forward. This is a thoughtful conversation for anyone who wants to understand their body better and heal with confidence.

Insurance jargon makes most people run the other way—until they need it. In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with Kristen Rivers, JD (SVP of Sales, Pareto Health) to break down employer-sponsored insurance in plain English. They explore why costs keep rising, what “ownership vs. policyholder” really means, how transparency changes everything, and practical ways employers and employees can work together to build better benefits—without sacrificing care.

What if technology could make healthcare feel more personal instead of more complicated? In this episode of The Med List, Kevin and Donna talk with Percipio Health CEO and co-founder Eric Rock about how artificial intelligence and smartphones can support patients and clinicians without replacing the human connection at the heart of care.

Eric shares how his work has evolved from improving efficiency in emergency departments to building tools that help people stay healthier at home—using technology that’s already in their hands. Together, they explore how AI can help patients feel more supported between visits, how care teams can stay connected to what really matters in a person’s daily life, and why trust must come before innovation.

From scanning vitals with a simple selfie to helping clinicians better understand medication use and mental well-being, this conversation shows how AI can be used thoughtfully—to listen, to guide, and to bring patients and providers closer together.

This episode isn’t about machines taking over healthcare.
It’s about using technology to make care more compassionate, more accessible, and more centered on the people who need it most.