Let’s be honest: family caregivers are the unsung heroes of healthcare. We all know that a patient’s health often depends less on the prescription we write in the office and more on the daughter, spouse, or neighbor making sure that pill gets taken at home. For years, doctors have spent tons of unpaid time teaching these folks. We show them how to spot an infection, how to handle tough moments with dementia, or how to safely help a stroke survivor out of a chair. Historically, we just squeezed this critical work into a regular visit, or did it “off the clock” during a phone call. But in 2025, things are …