Trust, Vaccines, and Autism Care: Pediatrician Ryan Hassan

Podcast: The David Kaufer Podcast: The Lighter Side of the Spectrum · David Kaufer

Opublikowano: 2026-10-26

David peaks with Dr. Ryan Hassan, a board-certified pediatrician in Portland with an MPH and medical director of Boost Oregon. Hassan explains that pediatrics is low-paid, vaccine counseling is time-consuming and financially disadvantageous, and reduced vaccination would increase revenue through more illness visits; he also notes anti-vaccine messaging can be highly profitable. They discuss the complexity of healthcare pricing transparency, the erosion of community trust, and “wellness” grifting. Hassan addresses autism by emphasizing de-stigmatization, noting genetic and prenatal indicators, and focusing on supporting skills rather than “curing” autism. The episode closes with parenting tips, personal anecdotes, and resources for Pediatric...