How I Doctor with Dr. Graham Walker – Details, episodes & analysis

Mark Cuban is a business mogul, the “Shark” every entrepreneur wants to make a deal with, the former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and, most recently, an online pharmacy CEO. In 2022, Mark co-founded Cost Plus Drugs with the goal of lowering prescription drug prices. The direct-to-consumer company makes generic drugs affordable by cutting pharmacy benefit managers out of the distribution chain. But, once Mark starts talking about tackling the pharmaceutical market, you get the sense he has his sights set on an even bigger goal: reforming the healthcare system at large. 

Offcall co-founder Graham Walker recently got the chance to interview Mark on How I Doctor, a podcast that explores the lives and careers of physicians who are practicing medicine differently. Mark, of course, is not a physician. But, as Graham notes, “I'm talking to him because I think he actually gives a damn about healthcare, and more importantly, he's doing something about it.”

Mark pulls no punches in this episode, and frames American healthcare as a David- and Goliath-style fight between good and bad actors.

Physicians are on the good team: “I happen to be a fan of people who save lives and make other people feel better, you know? Call me crazy.”

Who’s on the bad team? Anyone trying to game the system and extract money from it for their own benefit — insurance companies, hospitals, private equity firms, and others. “In healthcare, that $4.9 trillion wherever anybody can arbitrage whatever they can out of the system, that's exactly what they are going to do.”

With clarity of conviction and a hard-charging spirit, Mark shares his vision for how to fix healthcare. 

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In this episode, Graham and Mark discuss:

04:26 Expanding Medical School Enrollment

09:33 Insurance Plan Designs

16:27  Insurance Company Tactics

20:45 Negotiation Loopholes and Legal Tangles

28:04 Healthcare Spending 

34:53 Transparency and Trust Drive Growth

43:37 Unfair Broker Fees 

49:53 Profitability in Specialized Medical Services

55:08 Future of AI-Assisted Healthcare

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Dr. Elisabeth Potter is a plastic surgeon and practice owner in Austin, Texas, who specializes in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. In January, Elisabeth made waves on social media when she posted a video about UnitedHealthcare calling her during surgery, pulling her out of the OR to explain why her patient — who was already under anesthesia — needed to stay in the hospital overnight. 

In this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Elisabeth about dealing with absurd coverage requirements, calling out insurance companies for undermining patient care, and being the “face of medicine” in today’s climate. Elisabeth also discusses the most rewarding and difficult aspects of running her own practice, opens up about her viral video, and shares how she’s using social media to educate patients and push for policy changes.

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In this episode, Graham and Elisabeth discuss:

03:15 Why Insurance Companies Are Getting Away with Abusing Doctors

08:42 Going Viral After Speaking Out About Insurance Harassment

2:20 The Challenges of Running an Independent Practice

7:05 How Social Media Is Giving Doctors a Voice

23:40 Balancing Patient Care with Advocacy

28:55 Lessons Learned from Taking on UnitedHealthcare

32:15 The Power of Speaking Up and Inspiring Others to Advocate

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Dr. Hardeep Phull is an oncologist at the Palomar Health Medical Group and an alumni specialty director at the Cleveland Clinic. Known for his outspoken views on physician burnout, particularly in oncology, Hardeep is a forceful advocate for doctors getting what they’re worth. He’s a leading physician voice on LinkedIn, where his honest insights about the good and bad of practicing medicine reliably spark conversation. 

In this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Hardeep about his journey in medicine, why burnout should be reframed as moral injury, and why this is such an exciting time in oncology. Hardeep also shares advice for how physicians can maintain their purpose while also making money. 

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In this episode, Graham and Hardeep discuss:

04:38 Maximizing your income and net worth

07:34 The problem with medical notes 

9:08 The most rewarding parts of oncology

11:15 Why oncologists burn out

15:55 Finding new purpose during COVID

20:16 The explosion of targeted cancer drugs

25:07 Financial tips for physicians

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Dr. Phil DiGiacomo is an emergency physician who made the tough choice to leave clinical practice a few years ago. Today, he’s the National Medicare Medical Director at the health insurance company Humana, as well as an advocate for physicians in search of non-clinical roles. He created an online course to help doctors make career transitions, which is available on his website.

In this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Phil about why Phil decided to change jobs, how he found a new career three years ago, and the tradeoffs of leaving clinical medicine for a remote desk job. Phil also offers tactical advice about different aspects of the non-clinical job hunt, including getting past AI resume screenings and emphasizing “soft skills.” 

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In this episode, Graham and Phil discuss:

00:58: Phil’s journey from the ER to the corporate world

13:15: The challenges doctors face in changing careers

28:40: Exploring part-time non-clinical jobs

33:51: Advice for physician job-seekers

44:17: What Phil actually does (and makes) in his non-clinical job

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Dr. Resa Lewiss is an emergency physician, academic leader, and pioneer in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), with an impressive career spanning traditional academic roles and innovative ventures.

In this episode of How I Doctor, Resa joins Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker to discuss how she’s managed to enjoy a fulfilling and non-traditional career in academic medicine and her advice to other physicians about breaking the standard mold and charting your own path. Resa shares her most important lessons learned:

• The Power of Mentorship
• Being Willing to Change Institutions to Get Promoted
• Embracing Publishing in Non-Traditional Outlets

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In this episode, Graham and Resa discuss:

03:19 Advocating for self-care in academic medicine

06:44 Ultrasound’s growth and the use of nerve blocks to replace sedation

14:42 Hunger for hard work

18:54 Becoming an author

20:06 The challenges of an ER doctor

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Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This third and final episode provides a four-step roadmap to ensure physicians make informed and confident decisions about their next role.

1. Carefully Evaluate If the Job Fits Your Criteria
2. Be Strategic and Consistent in the Questions You Ask
3. Do Your Due Diligence
4. Trust Your Gut

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In this episode, Graham and Glenn discuss:

03:49 Key Questions to Ask During Interviews

06:33 Leveraging Resources for Job Research

08:55 Trusting Your Instincts

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Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This second episode digs deeper into employment contracts and the critical role they play in defining a physician’s career path, compensation, and working conditions. This episode outlines the four things every physician should know when evaluating or renegotiating a contract:

• The Purpose of Contracts
• What’s Negotiable
• Non-Compete Clauses
• Renegotiation Opportunities

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In this episode, Graham and Glenn discuss:

04:31 Contract Negotiation Realities

07:36 Non-Compete Clauses and Challenges

09:54 Renegotiating Physician Contracts

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Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This first episode examines the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system and details the four things every physician needs to understand about RVUs:

• Why RVUs Exist
• How RVUs Differ from Other Compensation Models
• How to Ensure Fair Pay with RVUs
• Understanding Conversion Factors in RVU-Based Pay

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In this episode, Graham and Glenn discuss:

01:26 Dr. Glenn Loomis’ Fascinating Career in Medicine and Innovation

04:23 The Evolution and Implementation of RVUs in Healthcare Compensation

09:13 Understanding RVU Values in Medical Practice

11:04 How Physicians Can Negotiate Conversion Factors 

13:05 Financial Literacy for Physicians

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Dr. Tina Shah is an intensivist based in New Jersey and a formidable expert in workforce wellbeing, digital health, and healthcare policy. By mobilizing a coalition of physicians, patients, and allies, she successfully led an effort to enact new legislation in New Jersey that promises to streamline the prior authorization process in 2025, potentially saving countless hours and improving patient care.

Physicians often find themselves caught in a cycle of endless paperwork and administrative tasks, leaving little time for advocacy. But what if they could channel that frustration into meaningful change? 

In this new episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Tina discuss how a group of determined physicians led a groundbreaking victory for healthcare in New Jersey. Tina outlines her blueprint for change with 5 simple steps:

• Make Time For Advocacy
• Build a Diverse Coalition of Allies
• Grow Your Coalition Through a Smart Ground Game
• Leverage Social Media
• Always Be Strategic

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In this episode, Graham and Tina discuss:

01:50 The Journey to Prior Authorization Reform in New Jersey

10:25 Strategies for Effective Healthcare Advocacy

13:10 Combining Medicine with Policy

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Dr. Will Flanary, better known by his online persona Dr. Glaucomflecken, is an ophthalmologist, comedian, and one of the most prominent social media voices in medicine today. His experience as both a patient and a physician has given him a unique lens on what’s broken in our healthcare system, and now he’s using his gift of humor to help advocate for powerful changes.

In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker, co-founder of Offcall and an emergency physician in San Francisco, speaks with Will about his dual career as a content creator and a private practice physician, and about the key changes he’d like to see in our healthcare system to better support physicians and patients. Will believes that every single physician – no matter how big of a social media platform you might have – has an important role to play in order to help get there. 

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In this episode, Graham and Will discuss:

08:11 Humor humanizes professionals through self-reflection.

11:44 Misinformation thrives through charismatic social media influencers.

13:15 Med students unprepared for complex healthcare system.

18:30 Redistribute healthcare power to physician owners.

25:22 Unionization grows due to unfair treatment concerns.

27:46 Physicians should pursue non-medical hobbies for balance.

30:07 Managing people is crucial for an employer.

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