Changing Minds

by Anna Morgan-Barsamian, MPH, RN, PMP, Senior Manager, Training & Education, NaRCAD

Episode 30: “The Human Advantage: Academic Detailing in the Age of AI & Misinformation”

Tune into Jerry Avorn's insights about why evidence-based conversations with clinicians are needed now more than ever, and why we need to come together this November for the annual convening of our field. Jerry Avorn, MD, NaRCAD's Co-Founder & Special Adviser, shares the ways in which detailing visits are critical to support clinicians whose patients are receiving misinformation about their care. Join us this fall and take us up on our SPECIAL OFFER: Use PODCAST CODE: "JERRY" to Register for our Annual Conference and receive $300 off of in-person registration or CODE "JERRYVIRTUAL" for $100 off of virtual registration.

Aug 17, 2026

34:17

Episode 29: “Beyond the Scale: Advancing Compassionate, Evidence-Based Obesity Care”

When it comes to obesity, how can we shift the conversation from individual choices to recognizing and treating it as a chronic medical condition? Empathy, evidence, and personalized clinician education are reshaping obesity care. We explore the evolution of obesity as a complex chronic disease, strategies for addressing weight bias and stigma in healthcare, and why creating a trusting, supportive environment for patients is just as essential as staying current with the latest clinical evidence. Guest: Silvana Ferrara, RPh, Academic Detailer, Centre for Effective Practice

Jul 31, 2026

31:07

Episode 28: "Trust, Culture, & Community: Improving Health Outcomes in Native Communities"

How do we ensure that health initiatives are shaped by communities, not just delivered to them? Join us for a conversation on building trust and meaningful partnerships in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. We explore healthcare access, cultural considerations, and community engagement strategies that can help public health professionals create more effective, respectful, and community-centered approaches for improving health outcomes. Guest: Kurt Begaye, Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Manager, Community Health Education and Resiliency Program, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board If you would like to connect with Kurt about his work, feel free to reach out to him at kbegaye@aaihb.org or 505-270-6374.

Jun 30, 2026

29:05

Episode 27: "Breaking the Silence: Sexual Health in the South"

What does it take to change the conversation around sexual health in the South? We explore breaking through stigma and building clinician confidence around HIV, PrEP, hepatitis C, and STI prevention. Learn how South Carolina’s clinician education program uses personalization, relationship-building, and community-centered care to support clinicians and expand access to sexual health services. We discuss rural health challenges, clinician engagement, and the power of changing the conversation around sexual health—one clinician at a time. Guest: Tina Skinner, RN, MBA, CIC, APM, HIV/Viral Hepatitis Counseling, Linkage, and Testing, South Carolina Department of Public Health Pre-Visit Resource: Clinician Survey

May 21, 2026

25:08

Episode 26: "Teaching Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders: Early Conversations, Big Impact"

What if the conversations we have with students today could shape the care patients receive tomorrow? In this episode, we explore a creative adaptation of clinician outreach education—bringing the academic detailing model into the classroom to reach future clinicians before they enter practice. Through open, real-world conversations about overdose prevention, stigma, and patient-centered care, students begin building skills and perspectives they’ll carry into the field. Tune in to unpack the opportunities and challenges of this approach, including measuring long-term impact, maintaining connections over time, and tailoring content across disciplines to meet the needs of medical, nursing, and pharmacy students. Guest: Susan Fithen, MSW, LSW, OCPSA, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator, Hamilton County Public Health If you would like to connect with Susan about her work, feel free to reach out to her at susan.fithen@hamiltoncountyohio.gov.

Apr 27, 2026

15:15

Episode 25: "Rewriting the Hepatitis C Story: From Barriers to Breakthroughs"

What if curing a chronic disease was simpler than we thought? Come chat with us as we explore how Louisiana’s bold approach to hepatitis C helped shift clinician perspectives, reduce stigma, and expand access to life-saving treatment. From powerful patient stories to practical tools that made care feel doable, this discussion highlights how leading with hope, simplicity, and connection can drive meaningful change. Tune in to hear how one initiative helped cure nearly 20,000 people—and what others can learn from it. Guest: Brandon Mizroch, MD, MBBS, BrandaCorp Public Health Consulting If you would like to connect with Brandon about his hepatitis C work or public health detailing more broadly, feel free to reach out to him at mizrochb@gmail.com.

Mar 23, 2026

28:42

Episode 24: "Destigmatizing Treatment: Systems in Sync for Patient-Centered Care"

How do we align and connect community efforts to support patients who use substances? Join us as we discuss critical public health education to connect diverse stakeholders across complex systems, with the ultimate goal of caring for community members with substance use disorder. Whether these patients are residents, incarcerated, or reintegrating into the community, our guest speakers discuss successful, evidence-based programming to ensure the community is aligned in empowering patients to live healthier lives. Guests: La-Tricia Gordon, RN, CARN & Clement Chen, PharmD, Rutgers Northern New Jersey MAT Center of Excellence A note from our guests: This quote is one they return to often, and it speaks to the importance of trust, relationships, and community woven throughout today’s conversation: “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.” — Johann Hari, Author & Journalist

Feb 17, 2026

32:03

Episode 23: “Five Minutes That Matter: Mini Visits for Community Pharmacists”

Can a five-minute conversation really change health outcomes? In this episode, Monica Roberts, PharmD, shares insights and successes from a public health education and outreach initiative focused on relationship-centered “mini visits” with community pharmacists, designed to reduce stigma and expand access to care for patients with opioid use disorder. Tune in and learn more about how small, well-timed conversations can strengthen pharmacist-patient interactions and translate evidence into action at the pharmacy counter. Want to reach out to Monica? Contact her @ monica.roberts@uky.edu

Jan 27, 2026

28:40

Episode 22: "Breaking Barriers to Care: Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Through Academic Detailing"

What if access to medications for opioid use disorder didn’t have to start in a clinic? In this episode of Changing Minds, host Anna Morgan-Barsamian is joined by Finn Black and Rebecca Martinez from the Center for Innovative Academic Detailing on Opioids and Stimulants (CIAO). They discuss how academic detailing supported the rapid implementation of a telehealth and street-based initiative designed to expand access to buprenorphine for people who use opioids. The conversation highlights patient-centered program design, scalable clinician support, and key lessons for cities responding to urgent public health challenges.

Dec 30, 2025

20:31

Episode 21: "Pathways of Collaboration and Communication: Breaking Down Silos in Addiction Medicine”

A good detailer has their finger on the pulse of what a clinician needs. This episode's guest speaker, Christine Fishman, RPH, MPH, Academic Detailing Lead, MetroHealth, shares her insights about the ways in which knowledge, rapport, and service all help frontline clinicians to provide the best care for their patients who have substance use disorder. Looking at the necessity for strong relationship-building within a hospital system, Chris discusses the critical importance of humbly admitting when you don't know answer; showing up consistently for clinicians who are overwhelmed with the unique needs of patients struggling with SUD; and igniting practice transformation in the field of addiction medicine. Learn more about Christine's recent work at NaRCAD's June 2025 Summit Session: "Integrating Navigators into AD in the ER: The SUN Program at MetroHealth to Better Support Patients with Substance Use Disorder" Slide Deck PDF | Video Recording.

Nov 26, 2025

20:30

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