{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Breaking Precedent","title":"Emergency Break: A Doctor’s Case for Rebuilding the System, Not Just Treating the Symptoms","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f8ea9cd1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3455,"description":"In this episode of Breaking Precedent, the host, Leah Solivan interviews Dr. Thomas Fisher, an emergency medicine physician and political candidate. They discuss Dr. Fisher's career, including his experiences growing up on the South Side of Chicago, attending Dartmouth, and his work in emergency rooms. He shares insights from his book, 'The Emergency,' and how it reflects the systemic inequities in healthcare. Dr. Fisher also touches on his motivations for running for Congress, his vision for improving healthcare, and the importance of public service. Through personal anecdotes and policy discussions, the episode delves into the intersections of medicine, social justice, and political activism.Dr. Thomas Fisher is an emergency physician, author, and public servant dedicated to transforming America’s healthcare system from the inside out. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Thomas grew up in a community of working families and changemakers who showed him both the promise and the inequities of the world around him. The son of a physician and a social worker, he learned early that service isn’t just a calling—it’s a responsibility.Listeners can learn more about Dr. Thomas Fisher at ThomasFisherForCongress.com, Donate to his campaign at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fisherlaunch1000 and follow him on LinkedIn @ThomasFisherMD.Resources:University of ChicagoCivil Rights Act of 1964Affordable Care Act (ACA)White House Fellows ProgramShow Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Breaking Precedent00:21 Meet Dr. Thomas Fisher01:17 Icebreaker: Superpowers04:22 Growing Up on the South Side of Chicago06:21 Influence of Parents and Education14:15 Journey to Dartmouth and Medical School20:28 Choosing Emergency Medicine23:23 Writing 'The Emergency'27:46 Patient's Decline and ICU Struggles28:58 Emotional Impact of Patient Loss30:03 COVID-19's Systemic Impact33:03 Challenges in the American Medical System38:46 Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Innovation42:23 Running for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZnB7esk3hxfFIoNnysnaXcdcNStXN6Vgj5GFpWxsycY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTZl/N2FhYTdlYjFlYjNj/MjZjZjU3MGMxYWM0/YWVlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}