Perspectives S37/Ep41 Being a better ancestor and the future of health care

Today on Perspectives, we’re talking about the future of healthcare and what it means to be a better ancestor. A special article in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst introduces the Better Ancestor Framework—a bold new approach to transforming a healthcare system that too often has been shaped by structural racism, and instead reimagining one rooted in healing, trust, and justice for all. The article's three authors driving this work are Dr. Somava Saha, Executive Director of WE in the World, Kellie Easton, President and CEO of Action4Equity, and Kenneth Reid, Chief Operating Officer at Action4Equity. My guest on the show today is Dr. Saha. Together, they’re asking a powerful question: What kind of healthcare system do we want to leave behind for future generations? During this conversation, we'll explore their new Better Ancestor Framework, the cultural wisdom that inspired it, and how it’s already helping communities across the country build a fairer, more humane healthcare system.