In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Joshua Liao, Professor and Chief of the William T. and Gay F. Solomon Division of General Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Founder of the Program on Policy Evaluation & Learning (PROPEL). With a focus on reducing health disparities and enhancing patient care through innovative payment models, Dr. Liao provided insights into care delivery and the role of policy in shaping equitable health outcomes. We explored his journey in...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. M. Kit Delgado, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit. Dr. Delgado shared his insights on leveraging digital health tools and behavioral economics to promote safer choices and improve health outcomes. From combating the opioid crisis to enhancing patient safety through innovative nudge techniques, this episode offers a deep dive into how data-driven strategies...

In a new episode, I spoke with Lord Nigel Crisp, former Chief Executive of the English NHS and Permanent Secretary of the UK Department of Health. We explored the human side of healthcare, the importance of addressing housing and other social determinants for better health outcomes, and lessons the UK can learn from international health practices. Lord Crisp shared invaluable insights on enhancing patient-provider relationships, navigating the complexities of healthcare reform, and preparing...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ishani Ganguli, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ganguli shared insights on the systemic impact of low-value care and the role of health policies in shaping patient care. Delving into primary care payment and delivery models, digital health innovations, and the quest for equitable healthcare, this episode offers an invaluable perspective on the future of healthcare reform.

In this episode, I spoke with David Sylvan, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at University Hospitals. We explored David's journey from public accounting to spearheading health system growth and transformation, including his approach to integrating technology and human-centered design in care delivery, the importance of global collaboration to address complex health challenges, and his insights on the future of healthcare.

In this episode, I spoke with Robert Yates, Executive Director of the Centre for Universal Health at Chatham House. A political health economist specializing in universal health coverage (UHC) and progressive health financing, Rob recounted a career-defining experience that reshaped his perspective on health financing reforms. Our discussion explored the complexities of UHC, the critical role of political will in health system transformation, and the interdisciplinary nature of driving...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jan Anthonie Bruijn, an esteemed physician and President of the Senate of the Netherlands. With a remarkable career spanning healthcare, academia, and public administration, Dr. Bruijn offered invaluable insights into the relationship between medical expertise and political leadership, underscoring the need for comprehensive education in producing well-rounded future healthcare leaders. His perspective on affordability, gleaned from experiences within...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. David Walton, U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator for the President’s Malaria Initiative. Throughout his career, Dr. Walton has worked to improve healthcare delivery for marginalized communities by integrating technological advancements and building successful local partnerships. We discussed his path and approaches to combating malaria, the importance of diverse perspectives in global health, and strategies for creating sustainable healthcare systems.

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health. We discussed his extensive career, spanning numerous disciplines including clinical medicine, global health, and public health research with a focus on epidemiology and trauma. Our brief conversation touched on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding health, the commercial determinants of health, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

In a new episode, I spoke with Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and former California State Senator, with a distinguished career spanning academia, clinical practice, and public service. We discussed his journey into medicine, work on social determinants of health and increasing vaccination uptake to improve public health outcomes. Dr. Pan's unique experiences provide a valuable perspective on the importance of bridging the gap between healthcare and public policy.

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ruby Wang, Managing Director at Lintris Consulting, delivering health & tech policy analysis and strategic partnerships across Europe & Asia. Dr. Wang is a physician leader with vast clinical, policy, and tech experience, including serving on the NHS frontlines in London during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as at the United Nations in China and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. We discussed her career spanning clinical medicine,...

In this episode, I spoke with Edwin Park, Research Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, where he focuses on issues related to healthcare financing and the impact of legislation like the Affordable Care Act on coverage expansions. He also analyzes tax policies related to health care, private health insurance markets, and policies related to prescription drugs. We discussed his career in health policy, working across sectors to make healthcare more...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Hussain Lalani, Primary Care Physician and Fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on understanding the challenges patients face to accessing affordable and equitable healthcare and evaluating the impact of policies and interventions, especially as it relates to the complexities of prescription drug pricing. We discussed his background, thoughts on current trends in healthcare delivery, and his efforts...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ali Khan, Chief Medical Officer for Value-Based Care Strategy at Oak Street Health. Dr. Khan works at the intersection of medicine, health policy, public service, and population health to transform healthcare delivery in America. We discussed his career across clinical practice and advocacy, the role of physicians and healthcare providers in policy-making, and advancing value-based care with a focus on achieving health equity.

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Vivian Lee, President of Health Platforms at Verily Life Sciences, an Alphabet company dedicated to bringing the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. Dr. Lee has worked throughout her career to support health system improvement and advance population health. We discussed her passion for medicine, utilizing technology to improve quality and reduce costs in healthcare, and her thoughts on strategies to instill greater value in healthcare.

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Commissioner Vasan is a primary care physician, epidemiologist, and public health expert working to improve physical and mental health as well as social welfare and public policy for marginalized populations in New York City, nationally, and globally. We discussed his career expanding our perspective of health and the factors contributing to our wellbeing, lessons from...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Alice Hm Chen, Chief Medical Officer at Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, which actively works to ensure that Californians can find affordable, high-quality coverage. Dr. Chen has held leadership positions across state government and academic institutions with an aim to enhance access and quality of care for vulnerable communities. As a clinician, her unique perspective on health delivery systems, primary care investment, the...

In this episode, I spoke with Joe Grogan, former Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council and current Senior Fellow at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. Joe has a unique wealth of experience, having seen health care policy from both the corporate and policymaking perspectives. We talked about his career in health policy, issues such as prescription drug costs and access to lifesaving treatments, the balance between innovation and costs...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Kim, physician and recent White House Fellow with interests across clinical medicine, peace, spirituality, as well as international development and global health. Andrew’s unique background and perspective on the issues we face can serve to inspire future professionals as well as people from all walks of life to pursue their interests through the lens of moral leadership. We discussed his path to medicine, experiences in government and healthcare,...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. David Margolius, Director of Public Health for the City of Cleveland. Dr. Margolius has an extensive background in primary care with an eye towards patient safety, community service and leadership in public health. We discussed his path to medicine and public service, his new role in Cleveland, trends in public health both locally and across the U.S., and advice for future physicians and healthcare leaders.

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Rebekah Gee, President and Founder of Nest Health. Dr. Gee is a leader in quality improvement and health services research in addition to state and national health policy landscapes. We spoke about her career in medicine as an OBGYN, her work leading health systems including LSU Health and as the former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, her thoughts on areas for growth and advancement in healthcare, and ways in which we can more efficiently use...

In this episode, I spoke with Bruce Solomon, Senior Advisor with the Health practice at the Albright Stonebridge Group. Bruce has decades of experience developing and leading innovative health care delivery systems around the world and has served in senior leadership positions at multiple world-class medical institutions. We spoke about health systems and how care has and will continue to change coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, global health trends, and overarching themes emerging from...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Bernard Ashby, cardiologist and Florida state lead for the Committee to Protect Health Care. Dr. Ashby brings new and innovative ways of thinking to medicine and has been a key voice throughout the pandemic on ways to protect the health and wellbeing of populations and tackle disparities in health outcomes. We spoke about his career and thoughts on cardiovascular issues in health today, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare delivery and...

In this episode, I spoke with Jay Kasey, Senior Vice President of Administration & Planning at The Ohio State University. Jay has extensive experience leading and improving the operational performance of healthcare and academic institutions throughout the country. We talked about his career and experience in hospital administration, university operations especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and his thoughts on the changing roles of higher education and healthcare organizations in...