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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 34 MIN

Disrupting Policy: Why Clinicians Must Shape the Future of Care

from Healthcare Disrupted: Bold Leadership for a New Era · host SSM Health

If policy shapes every patient interaction, isn't it time clinicians shaped policy?   In this episode of Healthcare Disrupted, Amy Wilson sits down with Michael Richards, System VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy at SSM Health, to uncover how policy shapes every moment of care and why clinicians must be part of redefining the system’s future.   From workforce shortages to value-based care, this candid conversation exposes the hidden ways legislation and reimbursement drive what happens at the bedside. Whether you're a nurse, physician, or healthcare leader, this episode will empower you to move from the bedside to the ballot and help build a healthcare system that truly works for patients, providers, and communities.   Connect with SSM Health 🌐 Learn more about our Mission and the work we do: ⁠www.ssmhealth.com⁠ 💼 Explore career opportunities and join our team: jobs.ssmhealth.com  🔗 Follow us on social media: @SSMHealthJobs + @SSM Health

If policy shapes every patient interaction, isn't it time clinicians shaped policy?   In this episode of Healthcare Disrupted, Amy Wilson sits down with Michael Richards, System VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy at SSM Health, to uncover how policy shapes every moment of care and why clinicians must be part of redefining the system’s future.   From workforce shortages to value-based care, this candid conversation exposes the hidden ways legislation and reimbursement drive what happens at the bedside. Whether you're a nurse, physician, or healthcare leader, this episode will empower you to move from the bedside to the ballot and help build a healthcare system that truly works for patients, providers, and communities.   Connect with SSM Health 🌐 Learn more about our Mission and the work we do: ⁠www.ssmhealth.com⁠ 💼 Explore career opportunities and join our team: jobs.ssmhealth.com  🔗 Follow us on social media: @SSMHealthJobs + @SSM Health

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