Inside the mind of a surgeon-senator: William Frist on fixing American health care: Part 2

In part two, William Frist, MD, outlines a rural health strategy that meets people where they are, a plan that draws on community health workers, cultural literacy, and hybrid care models that blend local touch with technology. He underscores the social determinants of health, such as environment, behavior and equity. Dr. Frist also connects climate and biodiversity loss to day-to-day health, explaining how it can impact the heart, lungs and mental well-being. Keeping the discussion focused on the personal, he details actions anyone can take that have a broad-ranging impact. Finally, he explains his investment approach at Frist Cressey Ventures, which backs health services companies that close care gaps in areas such as home-based care and palliative care; these projects have the potential for strong ROI and faster impact than government-led efforts.   Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.