First Contact Headache in Primary Care

Author: American Headache Society

Brought to you by the American Headache Society, the First Contact Headache In Primary Care podcast breaks down topics in headache medicine for primary care providers and other healthcare professionals seeing patients with headache disorders. The goal of the program is to provide educational resources to empower healthcare professionals and improve headache and migraine care for patients.
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Improving Headache Care in Underserved U.S. Communities
Episode 2
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026

Topic: Improving Headache Care for Underserved PopulationsHosts: Mia Minen, MD, MPH, FAHS & Angeliki Vgontzas, MDGuest: Elizabeth Loder, MD, MPH, FAHSDescription: Millions of people living with migraine and other headache disorders never make it into a specialist's waiting room, and that gap is far from random. In Season 2, Episode 2 of First Contact: Headache in Primary Care, Drs. Mia Minen and Angeliki Vgontzas speak with Dr. Elizabeth Loder about the systemic barriers that prevent underserved populations from accessing quality headache care. From geographic shortages and insurance hurdles to VIP referral pipelines and language barriers, Dr. Loder breaks down who gets left out and why, and offers practical, affordable strategies primary care providers can use right now. You'll also hear how e-consults, embedded specialty clinics, and professional society guidance are helping bridge the gap for special populations, including pregnant women, adolescents, and elderly patients.