{"podcast":{"title":"Connected By Health","slug":"connected-by-health-7781874","podcast_index_feed_id":7781874,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/605090/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/605090","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/a/2/8/0a2804858618d7e216c3140a3186d450/3.png","author":"Krishna Vedala","episode_count":22,"summary":"Connected by Health is a modern healthcare podcast hosted by Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE—a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, healthcare executive, and innovation leader based in Oklahoma City. This show explores the intersection of clinical medicine, physician leadership, healthcare operations, AI in healthcare, and data-driven decision-making; all with one goal: creating more connected, effective, and human-centered care. Each episode features conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, innovators, and system leaders on: - Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine - AI in Healthcare & Health Data Management - Physician Leadership & Practice Management - Healthcare Finance, Business Intelligence & Quality Improvement - Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma in healthcare Dr. Vedala brings a rare blend of frontline clinical experience, executive leadership training, and systems-level thinking, helping listeners bridge the gap between medicine, leadership, and innovation. 🎧 Connected by Health is for physicians, healthcare leaders, administrators, and anyone committed to building the future of healthcare together. Connect with Dr. Krishna…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T22:17:07.292148+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874"},"episode":{"title":"BroSides with the Vedalas: PCOS to PMOS","slug":"brosides-with-the-vedalas-pcos-to-pmos","published_at":"2026-06-05T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874/brosides-with-the-vedalas-pcos-to-pmos","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874","url":"https://3843d0a6-ee19-4b65-a291-8ee3431a2980.libsyn.com/brosides-with-the-vedalas-pcos-to-pmos","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3843d0a6-ee19-4b65-a291-8ee3431a2980/riverside_magic_episode_02_krishnas_studio.mp4?dest-id=5269150","summary":"The hosts discuss a recent proposal to rename polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), arguing the new name better reflects the condition's endocrine and metabolic roots rather than implying it's solely an ovarian problem. They note the diagnostic criteria (Rotterdam) remain unchanged; the rename is mainly semantic and aimed at improving understanding for patients and clinicians. They highlight clinical implications: PMOS underscores insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and associated cardiometabolic risks (prediabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension). Current treatments—lifestyle change, metformin, anti-androgens—would remain relevant, but the rename could support broader acceptance of metabolic therapies (e.g., GLP-1 agonists) and influence insurance coverage when PMOS is listed as a comorbidity. Finally, the hosts emphasize the consensus-driven process behind the change, predict it will take time to be adopted in practice and coding (ICD-10), and view the rename positively for patient education and clinical recognition. They encourage providers to lead adoption and note patients are already discussing the change online.","meta_description":"The hosts discuss a recent proposal to rename polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), arguing the new name…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":623,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/connected-by-health-7781874/episodes/brosides-with-the-vedalas-pcos-to-pmos/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874/brosides-with-the-vedalas-pcos-to-pmos.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}