Medicare & Medicare Advantage

It seems like a lot of people are hesitant or downright hostile about statins lately. Jody examines the true risks and benefits of statin therapy, an analysis that should go into any decision about whether or not to take a medication.Links & References:Statin Benefits & Harms (OpenEvidence)Statin Harm & Benefits (ChatGPT)PREVENT CV Risk Calculator (MDCalc)Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Jody reviews types, causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, & treatment of neuropathy!Reference:Neuropathy In Adults (Open Evidence)Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Jody reviews major guideline updates from 2024 - 2026.Reference:AHA/ACC Guideline Updates (OpenEvidence)Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)

Do you ALWAYS know EXACTLY what's going on? I hope not...Links:Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon)Studies on overconfidence & medical errors (OpenEvidence)Dr. Peter Lin on AI in Medicine (Pri-Med)(CME)Dr. Peter Lin on AI and patient data (CBC)

In this special bonus episode of Knowledgeable Provider, Jody reviews a sensational new novel by a sensational new author!The Fall of Ellie Parks by Cayden Richardson (Amazon)Crooked Creek Serenade by Jody Marks (Amazon & Audible)Episode Credits:Writing, sound design, narration, and editing by Jody MarksVoice alteration by VoicemodSound Effects Credits:Player Piano at Butte Montana by Bansemer -- https://freesound.org/s/204745/ -- License: Creative Commons 038-esfuerzo..wav by sofi.om -- https://freesound.org/s/428408/ -- License: Attribution 3.0heart beat scare up 116642.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/181954/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Amusement Park sound enviroment by imagefilm.berlin -- https://freesound.org/s/747490/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Killer Clown / Amusement Park / Haunted House by Beetlemuse -- https://freesound.org/s/505422/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Wooden coaster by Ynor9 -- https://freesound.org/s/500392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Coulrophobia (Original) by Beetlemuse -- https://freesound.org/s/588173/ -- License: Attribution 4.0roller coaster field recording by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/535910/ -- License: Creative Commons 0R07-43-Amusement Park Screams.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/486175/ -- License: Creative Commons 0R08-22-Girls Screaming at Amusement Park.wav by craigsmith -- https://freesound.org/s/480703/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Impact Boom 7.wav by GeoffAturax -- https://freesound.org/s/529579/ -- License: Attribution 4.0custom_heavy_whoosh_punch_kick_thud_impact_sound_10022025 by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/829590/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Cinematic Dramatic Buildup by BurghRecords -- https://freesound.org/s/456102/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Cinematic Impact Climax Intro SFX by BurghRecords -- https://freesound.org/s/415278/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Cinematic Hit by PatrickLieberkind -- https://freesound.org/s/207693/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Cinematic_Boom_Rhapsodize.wav by rhapsodize -- https://freesound.org/s/255111/ -- License: Creative Commons 0High tension buildup.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/117133/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Scary background 2.wav by AudioPapkin -- https://freesound.org/s/511895/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Build_01.wav by PaulMorek -- https://freesound.org/s/196730/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Jody reviews the basics of assessing kidney function and discusses how to use that information in clinical practice.Links:Jody's Book! Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible)Basics of Kidney Function (OpenEvidence)

It's finally done! Jody's first novel, Crooked Creek Serenade, is available now in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from your favorite retailer!Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon & Audible)

Jody reviews this unfortunately necessary aspect of proving medical care in the U.S.Links:Medicare Basics (medicare.gov)CMS Program HistoryDifferences between Medicare & Advantage (National Council on Aging)Out of Pocket Cost Comparison (USC)Medicare Advantage Sucks (Salem Township Hospital)How Medicare Pays Advantage Plans (KFF)

Jody discusses epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this actually kind of scary tick-borne infection.Links:Overview of RMSF (OpenEvidence)Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)

It's not too late to submit your bracket for #NephMadness 2026! Also, an update on Jody's novel, Crooked Creek Serenade. It's done! Ebook and paperback available now, audiobook hopefully forthcoming very soon. Stay tuned!Links:NephMadness 2026Crooked Creek Serenade (Amazon)