In this edition of Highway to Health on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes renowned cardiologist and public health expert Dr. Peter Kowey for an urgent and eye-opening discussion about the growing crisis of healthcare deserts in America.

Dr. Kowey—Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University and former Chief of Cardiovascular Diseases at the Lankenau Heart Institute—shares insights from his new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk.

Through real-world patient stories, Dr. Kowey exposes how systemic gaps in healthcare access are deepening across the country, leading to mental-health strain, family hardship, and economic instability—especially in rural and underserved communities. He also discusses the potential impact of proposed federal budget cuts on Medicaid, Medicare, and Veterans Affairs hospitals, and what these changes could mean for everyday Americans.

Listen as Dr. Kowey and Jimmy Mac explore:

The true cost of healthcare deserts

How policy decisions translate into real-life consequences

What individuals and communities can do to advocate for better access and prevention

Learn more about Dr. Kowey and his work:

https://www.peterkoweyauthor.com/

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