Patients Come First

Patients Come First

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

4.7from 13 ratings

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80Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored
329
Episodes
141
Transcribed
13
Ratings
Daily
Cadence
2020
First episode
516K
YouTube views

About Patients Come First

The Patients Come First Podcast is presented by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. Each episode will feature people in the health care community whose work is focused on enhancing patient experience, whether through direct care, medical research, or other efforts. Send questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on our social channels @VirginiaHHA using the hashtag #PatientsComeFirst.

Publisher
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Category
government · health & fitness · health & fitness
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
3 Jun 2020
Latest episode
3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

141 of 329 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 3 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Patients Come First Podcast - Allison Held

  2. 27 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Patients Come First Podcast - Boryana Peeva

  3. 20 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Patients Come First Podcast - Leora Brown

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Patients Come First Podcast - Allison Held

Published 3 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, exactly. Well, you actually said it really well. We know and all the studies show that long-term health outcomes are as dependent on social circumstance as they are on the medical care received. So while we know that we're improving people's lives every day inside the walls of our clinics, we recognize that circumstances outside the clinic, such as a lack of food or stable housing, can have a profound effect on patient health. So a patient who is having problems at home or at work is less likely to show up for appointments. They're less likely to be able to adhere to a rigorous treatment plan. […]

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Who has been a guest on Patients Come First

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

  • Allison Held
  • Boryana Peeva
  • Leora Brown
  • Josue Chery
  • Dr John Muse

Reach and audience

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YouTube views
516,118
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

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Quality
94
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
82

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