“In a time when cuts to Medicaid and Medicare threaten that safety net, we need the public to understand what’s at stake,” Dr. Sachs said.
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ACEP Now: July 2025In short, Dr. Sachs is proof that the intersection of medicine and media doesn’t have to be shallow or sensational. When done right, it can save lives, shape perceptions, and rekindle purpose. With “The Pitt,” Dr. Sachs has created more than a medical drama. He’s helped build a public health classroom—one compelling, pulse-pounding episode at a time.
Leona Scott is a freelance journalist based in Dallas, Texas.
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