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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 32 MIN

How Do We Build a Better System? | Building Better Health Episode 1

from Building Better Health · host UnitedHealth Group

The U.S. health system isn’t working as it should. UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson and University of Pennsylvania Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Dr. Zeke Emanuel break down what’s driving cost, fragmentation and complexity — and what real reform could look like.   0:00 - 0:53: Introduction 0:54 - 5:31: Discussing Experiences in Global Healthcare Systems 5:32 - 9:32: Fee-for-Service Model and Fragmentation 9:33 - 16:10: Value-Based Care 16:11 - 10:17 Insights from Dr. Emanuel's Book and Research 19:18 - 24:05: Discussing How Wellness Fits Into Healthcare 24:06 - 25:14: What's One Thing You Would Do To Build a Better System 25:16 - 29:54: Drivers of Health Economics and Costs 29:55 - 32:22: Final Takeaways and Conclusion   Learn more about Building Better Health: https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/uhg/what-we-do/podcast.html Follow UnitedHealth Group on social media:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedhealth-group/ X: https://x.com/UnitedHealthGrp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unitedhealthgroup  

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The U.S. health system isn’t working as it should. UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson and University of Pennsylvania Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Dr. Zeke Emanuel break down what’s driving cost, fragmentation and complexity — and what real reform could look like.

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