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Building Better Health

Health care is complicated — and it’s changing fast. Building Better Health is a new podcast from UnitedHealth Group exploring what’s working in health care today and what helps people live longer, healthier lives.Each episode features conversations with researchers, clinicians, and innovators on topics like preventive care, chronic conditions, mental health, affordability, Medicare and employer coverage, value‑based care, and the role of technology and data in improving outcomes. Join us as we explore how we can make health care work better for everyone.

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    How Do We Solve the Burnout Crisis? | Building Better Health Episode 2

    Physician burnout is at record levels. The U.S. healthcare system has made it harder to practice medicine than it ever should be - from a frustrating lack of control to an outdated culture that treated long shifts like a badge of honor. In Episode 2 of Building Better Health, Host Terence Samuel is joined by guests Patrick Conway, Chief Executive Officer at Optum, and Dr. Sharmila Makhija, Dean & CEO of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Together, they discuss actionable solutions for healthcare reform — from upgrading clinical infrastructure to rewriting the medical school curriculum — to give doctors their autonomy back and protect the true calling of medicine.

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

    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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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Health care is complicated — and it’s changing fast. Building Better Health is a new podcast from UnitedHealth Group exploring what’s working in health care today and what helps people live longer, healthier lives.Each episode features conversations with researchers, clinicians, and innovators on topics like preventive care, chronic conditions, mental health, affordability, Medicare and employer coverage, value‑based care, and the role of technology and data in improving outcomes. Join us as we explore how we can make health care work better for everyone.

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