Tampa General Hospital announced the launch of “Give It to Me Straight, Doc,” a video podcast designed to demystify the U.S. health care system and empower listeners to become more informed health care consumers by offering practical guidance through straightforward conversations with health care experts.
The podcast, produced in partnership with Parker Street, the digital creative agency affiliated with WFLA-TV in Tampa, tackles the confusion, complexity, and frustration many Americans experience when trying to obtain needed care. As the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General is uniquely positioned to translate academic expertise into real-world guidance. The podcast features clinicians, researchers, and faculty shaping the future of health care. New episodes will be available twice monthly.
Hosted by veteran health care reporter Anjalee Khemlani, formerly of Yahoo Finance, the podcast blends human-centered storytelling with honest conversations about the realities of the U.S. health care system. The debut episode explores the “triangle of care”—the interconnected roles of providers, insurers, and pharmacies—and how those relationships shape a patient’s experience. According to Tampa General president and CEO John Couris: “Health care in America is incredibly complex—and patients often feel overwhelmed. This podcast is an extension of that commitment—bridging academic expertise and public education so people can make informed decisions with confidence.”
Khemlani explained her motivation: “As a reporter, I’ve spent my career covering the forces that shape health care in this country. But most people don’t see what happens behind the curtain—the systems, incentives and invisible hands that determine how and when they receive care. This podcast is about pulling that curtain back so listeners can make informed choices and advocate for themselves and their loved ones.” Topics in upcoming episodes include what’s broken in the U.S. health system, choosing the right care with confidence, and how patients must play an active role in their own care. Listeners can access episodes through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the WFLA News Channel 8 streaming app, YouTube, and Tampa General’s social media channels.
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