Ep. 66 - CMS Physician Fee Schedule Changes & Proposed Changes with guest Dr. Chris Childers
In this timely episode of Gut Check, the hosts sit down with Dr. Chris Childers, surgeon, researcher, and health policy expert, to unpack the latest CMS Physician Fee Schedule proposals that could reshape practice in 2026.
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Ep. 65 - Parting Thoughts from the Founding Hosts
Since Gut Check launched three years ago, Dr. Jonathan Abelson and Dr. Erin King-Mullins have helped shape its voice—sparking candid conversations, sharing laughs, and building memorable connections with guests and listeners alike. In this special farewell episode, they revisit the interviews that left a lasting mark, the buzz of the 2024 and 2025 live shows, and the surprises that made hosting so rewarding. As they pass the mic to the continuing Gut Check team, Jon and Erin share their hopes for what's ahead—and a reminder that at its core, the show has always been about the community it serves.
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Ep. 64 - Is It OK to Say No?
Join our hosts for a candid conversation about one of the hardest—but most powerful—words to say: no. In a world full of opportunities, requests, and expectations, how do professionals protect their time without closing doors? This episode dives into the real-life challenge of setting boundaries, weighing what to say yes to, and recognizing your value when new commitments come your way. The hosts share personal insights and practical tips on how to turn down asks with confidence—and kindness—while staying true to what matters most.
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Ep. 63 - Gut Check Live in San Diego!
In this special live-recorded episode of Gut Check, your favorite hosts return to the mic from the ASCRS Annual Meeting in San Diego. Recorded in front of a live audience for the second year in a row, this episode captures unscripted Q&A with attendees, reflections on standout sessions, and personal highlights from this year's meeting. The conversation spans everything from regional society meetings to the complexities of operating on friends and family members. Plus, former Gut Check host Avery Walker drops by and shares a few insights of his own. Enjoy this fun, candid, and content-packed listen straight from the heart of the meeting.
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Ep. 62 - Contributions of Minorities in Colorectal Surgery with Dr. Moises Jacobs
In this episode, Gut Check hosts sit down with Dr. Moises Jacobs—world-renowned laparoscopic surgery pioneer in Miami, FL. Dr. Jacobs shares his journey from medical school at the University of Miami to becoming a trailblazer in bariatric and colorectal surgery. Dr. Jacobs reflects on the challenges and triumphs of being a minority surgeon, and opens up about challenges of losing a patient.
From clinical cases to career stages, we talk about the life and practice of colorectal surgeons from "top-to-bottom". Gut Check is the official podcast of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons.
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