Modern medicine has stripped away the physical spaces where physicians used to decompress. The “Doctors’ Lounge” is gone, replaced by admin-monitored channels and a healthcare culture that often degrades the status of the “Physician” to a generic “Provider.”
We are discussing the hard truths about:
- The Identity Crisis: Why the shift from “Doctor” to “Provider” is damaging the profession.
- The Privacy Gap: Why “secure messaging” isn’t the same as a private, unmonitored space for peers.
- Professional Isolation: How you can be hyper-connected digitally but emotionally isolated.
Key Takeaways:
- Reclaiming Sanctuary: The critical need for “Physician-Owned” spaces to decompress after difficult cases.
- Status & Culture: How to push back against the commoditization of medical professionals.
- The D.O.C. Solution: How digital platforms can recreate the trust and camaraderie of the traditional lounge.
- Longevity in Medicine: Practical ways to use peer connection to restore joy and prevent burnout.
Who Should Attend: Physicians & Surgeons (MD/DO), Medical Directors & Chiefs of Staff, Healthcare Executives & Administrators, Clinical Innovators.
Penalists
Dr. Timothy J. King, MD, FACS
General Surgeon | President, Carson Surgical Group
Co-founder - Healthcare Provider Network
Dr. King studied at Creighton and the University of Colorado. He completed his surgery residency in Phoenix and a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He established his private practice in Carson City, NV, and remains an active member of the community.
Dr. Craig Rau, MD
Internal Medicine | Medical Site Director, U.S. Acute Care Solutions
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
Grew up on Long Island, Dr. Rau studied at Dartmouth and Georgetown (MS, MD). He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Cedars Sinai, later serving as faculty. After private practice in Incline Village, he has been a Hospitalist at Carson Tahoe since 2006. He enjoys skiing, the outdoors, and music.
Dr. Nael Aboul Hosn, DO
Cardiology and Internal Medicine
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified
University of Kentucky
Internal Medicine - Board Certified
University of Kentucky
A.T. Still school of Osteopathic Medicine - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Nevada Reno - Bachelor of Science Biochemistry Major, Chemistry Minor, Minor political science
Dr. Sarthak Soin, MD, ACP
Internal Medicine | Hospitalist
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
A Hospitalist and Geriatrician, Dr. Soin specializes in acute inpatient care and complex medical management. Fellowship-trained in Geriatrics, he practices at Carson Tahoe Health. His expertise includes diagnostic reasoning, high-value care delivery, and applying geriatric principles to improve safety and outcomes for hospitalized adults.
Hosts
Dr. Kevin D. Halow MD, MBA
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer
Healthcare Provider Network
With over 27 years as a surgeon, Air Force veteran, and entrepreneur, Dr. Halow established comprehensive surgical programs in Northern Nevada. After earning his UNC MBA, he co-founded Healthcare Provider Network to revolutionize the industry with an all-encompassing communication platform designed to re-engage physicians in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Neeraj Jain
Co-owner, Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Provider Network
Neeraj brings over two decades of healthtech experience. A seasoned entrepreneur known for strategic leadership and building successful ventures, he fosters innovation to guide Healthcare Provider Network toward customer-centric solutions and transformative impacts in the healthcare industry.