Physician panel: Navigating the 2025 vaccination crisis

Physician panel: Navigating the 2025 vaccination crisis

Author: Medical Economics May 7, 2025 Duration: 56:14
2025 has brought new heights for vaccine innovation — and new lows in public trust. Medical Economics and Infection Control Today convened a panel of frontline physicians, policy leaders and infectious disease experts to unpack recent policy shifts, the impact of vaccine hesitancy and how we move forward with evidence, empathy and action.

Panelists
William Schaffner, M.D., Professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Charles Vega, M.D., FAAFP, Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Associate Dean for Culture and Community Education, University of California, Irvine

Georges Benjamin, M.D., FACP, Executive Director, American Public Health Association

Jen Brull, M.D., FAAFP, President, American Academy of Family Physicians

Tina Q. Tan, M.D., FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP, President, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Professor of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Moderator:
Heather Stoltzfus, M.P.H., R.N., CIC Research nurse program manager, Johns Hopkins University Division of Infectious Disease, Consultant, Broad Street Prevention, Editorial Adviser, Infection Control Today

Music Credits:
BARRICADE by Killer Chops - stock.adobe.com

Vaccine panelist introductions (2:14 to 4:13)

Opening thoughts on 2025’s vaccination challenges (4:14 to 10:44)

The state of vaccine innovation (10:45 to 16:22)

Vaccine politics: ‘They’ve taken apart the infrastructure to get shots in arms’ (16:23 to 20:00)

Pediatric vaccines: Rates decline, parental skepticism grows (20:01 to 23:30)

Confronting the lack of public vaccine education (23:31 to 30:05)

Addressing vaccine-skeptical patients (30:06 to 35:05)

Rebuilding confidence in vaccination (35:06 to 37:54)

The role of medical societies in vaccine advocacy (37:55 to 44:37)

Practical tips for physicians to combat misinformation (44:38 to 50:26)

Closing thoughts on vaccines in 2025 (50:27 to 56:14)

Medical Economics presents Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast, a series dedicated to the complex realities of running a healthcare practice. This isn't a clinical discussion; it's a frank conversation about the financial, operational, and strategic challenges that define success in modern medicine. Each episode delves into the nuanced decisions behind practice management, from navigating evolving reimbursement models and implementing efficient workflows to thoughtful staff leadership and sustainable growth strategies. We explore the intersection of patient care and sound business principles, offering actionable insights for physicians and administrators who aim to build resilient, patient-centered organizations. The podcast features candid interviews with practitioners, consultants, and industry experts who share their real-world experiences, both their solutions and their setbacks. You'll hear detailed analyses of marketing in a digital age, the nuances of value-based care contracts, and the long-term planning required for a thriving practice. It's a resource for those who understand that excellent medicine requires a solid foundation in the business of medicine, providing depth and perspective often missing from day-to-day operations. Tune in for a pragmatic and unvarnished look at the charts that matter most-the ones that determine the health of your practice and your ability to serve your community effectively for years to come.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast
Podcast Episodes
S1 Ep153: Leadership lessons, with Leon Moores, M.D. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:45
Pediatric neurosurgeon and author Leon Moores, M.D., makes the case that every physician is already a leader and shares what it actually takes to guide a team through uncertain times.