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Understanding Healthcare with Sam Feudo
by Sam Feudo
Healthcare is constantly evolving, from the way we develop lifesaving treatments to how care is delivered. There's no better example of this than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to make our healthcare system more affordable, accessible, and high-quality for all, it is important to better understand how the system currently works and can be improved in addition to new ideas to promote our own health and wellbeing. In the Understanding Healthcare podcast, Sam Feudo speaks with leaders in academia, business, and government about the most important healthcare issues of our time.
Episodes
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Conversation with Dr. John D'Angelo
In this episode, Sam Feudo sits down with Dr. John D’Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health, to discuss the forces shaping the next era of American healthcare. Drawing on his experience as both an emergency physician and healthcare executive, Dr. D’Angelo reflects on the lessons of the...
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Conversation with Tom Ozburn
In this episode, Sam speaks with Tom Ozburn, CEO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center, about what it takes to lead one of Nashville’s largest hospitals at a time of profound change in healthcare. Over his 25 years with HCA, Tom has led teams in Bowling Green, Chattanooga, and now Nashville,...
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Conversation with Dr. Daniel Muñoz
In this episode, Sam speaks with Dr. Daniel Muñoz, Executive Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, about the future of cardiovascular care. Their conversation moves from the ICU to preventive cardiology, from the promise of the polypill to the...
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Conversation with Dr. Adam Ratner
In this episode of Understanding Healthcare, I sit down with Dr. Adam Ratner, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU Langone Health. We discuss his upcoming book Booster Shots: The Urgent...
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Conversation with Karly Campbell
In this episode, Sam sits down with Karly Campbell, Chief Quality Officer at TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid Agency, to explore how Medicaid is transforming care delivery through value-based care and payment reform. They discuss TennCare’s innovative programs, like Patient-Centered Medical Homes…
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Conversation with Anne-Sophie Deman
In this episode of Understanding Healthcare, Sam Feudo sits down with Anne-Sophie Deman, Managing Director in the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice at FTI Consulting. Drawing on her expertise in healthcare policy and public affairs across the European Union, Anne-Sophie shares insights on how...
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Conversation with Max Bronstein
In this episode, Sam sits down with Max Bronstein, a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation and health policy, to discuss the future of healthcare. From expanding access to genomic technologies to rethinking drug development models, Max shares insights from his work at the White House Office of...
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Conversation with Dr. Greg Jones
In this episode, Sam Feudo sits down with Dr. Greg Jones, President of Belmont University, about the evolving role of faith, leadership, and innovation in healthcare and higher education. Greg shares his philosophy of “traditioned innovation” and how it shapes his vision for the Frist College of...
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Conversation with Dr. Brian Williams
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, author, and health policy advisor. Dr. Williams' remarkable career spans from his days at the Air Force Academy to his current roles in clinical practice and policy. In this episode, we explore his experiences on the front lines…
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Conversation with Dr. Joshua Liao
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Joshua Liao, Professor and Chief of the William T. and Gay F. Solomon Division of General Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Founder of the Program on Policy Evaluation & Learning (PROPEL). With a focus on reducing health disparities and...
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Conversation with Dr. M. Kit Delgado
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. M. Kit Delgado, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit. Dr. Delgado shared his insights on leveraging digital health tools and behavioral economics to promote safer...
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Conversation with Lord Nigel Crisp
In a new episode, I spoke with Lord Nigel Crisp, former Chief Executive of the English NHS and Permanent Secretary of the UK Department of Health. We explored the human side of healthcare, the importance of addressing housing and other social determinants for better health outcomes, and lessons…
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Conversation with Dr. Ishani Ganguli
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ishani Ganguli, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ganguli shared insights on the systemic impact of low-value care and the role of health policies in shaping patient care. Delving into primary care payment and delivery models, digital...
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Conversation with David Sylvan
In this episode, I spoke with David Sylvan, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at University Hospitals. We explored David's journey from public accounting to spearheading health system growth and transformation, including his approach to integrating technology and human-centered design in care...
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Conversation with Robert Yates
In this episode, I spoke with Robert Yates, Executive Director of the Centre for Universal Health at Chatham House. A political health economist specializing in universal health coverage (UHC) and progressive health financing, Rob recounted a career-defining experience that reshaped his…
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Conversation with Dr. Jan Anthonie Bruijn
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jan Anthonie Bruijn, an esteemed physician and President of the Senate of the Netherlands. With a remarkable career spanning healthcare, academia, and public administration, Dr. Bruijn offered invaluable insights into the relationship between medical expertise…
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Conversation with Dr. David Walton
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. David Walton, U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator for the President’s Malaria Initiative. Throughout his career, Dr. Walton has worked to improve healthcare delivery for marginalized communities by integrating technological advancements and building successful local...
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Conversation with Dr. Sandro Galea
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health. We discussed his extensive career, spanning numerous disciplines including clinical medicine, global health, and public health research with a focus on epidemiology and...
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Conversation with Dr. Richard Pan
In a new episode, I spoke with Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and former California State Senator, with a distinguished career spanning academia, clinical practice, and public service. We discussed his journey into medicine, work on social determinants of health and increasing vaccination uptake…
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Conversation with Dr. Ruby Wang
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ruby Wang, Managing Director at Lintris Consulting, delivering health & tech policy analysis and strategic partnerships across Europe & Asia. Dr. Wang is a physician leader with vast clinical, policy, and tech experience, including serving on the NHS frontlines…
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Conversation with Edwin Park
In this episode, I spoke with Edwin Park, Research Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, where he focuses on issues related to healthcare financing and the impact of legislation like the Affordable Care Act on coverage expansions. He also analyzes tax policies...
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Conversation with Dr. Hussain Lalani
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Hussain Lalani, Primary Care Physician and Fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on understanding the challenges patients face to accessing affordable and equitable healthcare and evaluating the impact of policies...
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Conversation with Dr. Ali Khan
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ali Khan, Chief Medical Officer for Value-Based Care Strategy at Oak Street Health. Dr. Khan works at the intersection of medicine, health policy, public service, and population health to transform healthcare delivery in America. We discussed his career across...
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Conversation with Dr. Vivian Lee
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Vivian Lee, President of Health Platforms at Verily Life Sciences, an Alphabet company dedicated to bringing the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. Dr. Lee has worked throughout her career to support health system improvement and advance…
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Conversation with Dr. Ashwin Vasan
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Commissioner Vasan is a primary care physician, epidemiologist, and public health expert working to improve physical and mental health as well as social welfare and public...
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Conversation with Dr. Alice Hm Chen
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Alice Hm Chen, Chief Medical Officer at Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, which actively works to ensure that Californians can find affordable, high-quality coverage. Dr. Chen has held leadership positions across state government and...
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Conversation with Joe Grogan
In this episode, I spoke with Joe Grogan, former Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council and current Senior Fellow at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. Joe has a unique wealth of experience, having seen health care policy from both the…
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Conversation with Dr. Andrew Kim
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Kim, physician and recent White House Fellow with interests across clinical medicine, peace, spirituality, as well as international development and global health. Andrew’s unique background and perspective on the issues we face can serve to inspire future...
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Conversation with Dr. David Margolius
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. David Margolius, Director of Public Health for the City of Cleveland. Dr. Margolius has an extensive background in primary care with an eye towards patient safety, community service and leadership in public health. We discussed his path to medicine and public...
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Conversation with Dr. Rebekah Gee
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Rebekah Gee, President and Founder of Nest Health. Dr. Gee is a leader in quality improvement and health services research in addition to state and national health policy landscapes. We spoke about her career in medicine as an OBGYN, her work leading health…
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Conversation with Bruce Solomon
In this episode, I spoke with Bruce Solomon, Senior Advisor with the Health practice at the Albright Stonebridge Group. Bruce has decades of experience developing and leading innovative health care delivery systems around the world and has served in senior leadership positions at multiple...
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Conversation with Dr. Bernard Ashby
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Bernard Ashby, cardiologist and Florida state lead for the Committee to Protect Health Care. Dr. Ashby brings new and innovative ways of thinking to medicine and has been a key voice throughout the pandemic on ways to protect the health and wellbeing of…
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Conversation with Jay Kasey
In this episode, I spoke with Jay Kasey, Senior Vice President of Administration & Planning at The Ohio State University. Jay has extensive experience leading and improving the operational performance of healthcare and academic institutions throughout the country. We talked about his career and...
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Conversation with Thomas D'Aunno, PhD
In this episode, I spoke with Tom D’Aunno, PhD, Professor of Management at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Dr. D’Aunno’s research and teaching focus on the organization and management of healthcare services. We talked about his career in health policy and management, how...
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Conversation with Autumn Glover, MCRP, MPA
In my 7th episode, I spoke with Autumn Glover, MCRP, MPA, Senior Director of Community Health Partnerships at OhioHealth. Autumn is a leader in community health outreach, clinical programming and strategy, and local government relations to build collaborative partnerships that advance health...
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Conversation with Mia Keeys
In the 6th episode, I spoke with Mia Keeys, MA, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02). Mia was previously the Director of Health Equity Policy & Advocacy with the American Medical Association. She formerly served as the Policy Director of Congresswoman Kelly's Congressional Black...
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Conversation with Michelle Mello, PhD
In the 5th episode, I spoke with Michelle Mello, PhD, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Mello’s work encompasses the effects of law and regulation on health care delivery and population health outcomes in addition...
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Conversation with Mayor Bo Dorough
In the 4th episode, I spoke with Mayor Bo Dorough of Albany, Georgia. We talked about his experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, how his governing priorities have either changed or stayed the same as a result, and ways in which local governments can learn from the pandemic to improve the…
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Conversation with Dr. Michael Salata
In the third episode of season 2, I spoke with Dr. Michael Salata, Division Chief of Sports Medicine and Director of the Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration Center at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Associate Team Physician for The Cleveland Browns. We talked about his...
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Conversation with Aidan Crowley
In the second episode of season 2, I spoke with Aidan Crowley, a first-year medical student at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We talked about her interests in medicine, ethics, and health policy, important topics for future physicians and students interested in...
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Conversation with Jason Schwartz, PhD
In the first episode of season 2, I spoke with Jason Schwartz, PhD, Associate Professor of Health Policy and the History of Medicine at the Yale School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine. We talked about vaccine policy and innovations that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Conversation with Kristina Johnson, PhD
In my 20th episode, I spoke with Kristina Johnson, PhD, President of The Ohio State University. President Johnson has held senior roles in the academic, business and public policy sectors. She has also founded several successful science and technology companies, served as under secretary of…
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Conversation with Sarah Gordon, PhD
In my 19th episode, I spoke with Sarah Gordon, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on evaluating policies that impact low-income populations, specifically on health insurance and...
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Conversation with Dr. Amesh Adalja
In my 18th episode, I spoke with Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. His work is focused on emerging infectious disease, pandemic preparedness, and biosecurity. We talked about COVID-19 and where we are right now as people get vaccinated while…
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Conversation with Dr. Hal Paz
In my 17th episode, I spoke with Dr. Hal Paz, EVP and Chancellor for Health Affairs at The Ohio State University and CEO of the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Paz has held several leadership positions at healthcare organizations in the past and continues to practice internal and pulmonary...
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Conversation with J.R. Heckman
In my 16th episode, I spoke with J.R. Heckman, actor, vocalist, and NYU Tisch School of the Arts student about his path to music, how music education and the arts relate to health and wellness, especially in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what he is doing to bring people together in this...
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Conversation with Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.
In my 15th episode, I spoke with Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. Pete has played an important role at Notre Dame both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic through his work to engage with students spiritually and meeting their needs…
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Conversation with Melissa Shivers, PhD
In my 14th episode, I spoke with Melissa Shivers, PhD, Senior Vice President for Student Life at The Ohio State University. Dr. Shivers is a leader in student affairs with experience at several public universities and has in the past led initiatives designed to focus on student health, safety…
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Conversation with Dr. Shelly Senders
In my 13th episode, I spoke with Dr. Shelly Senders, President & CEO of Senders Pediatrics in Cleveland, Ohio. We talked about his career, how COVID-19 has impacted his practice, and research and new developments in the health and well-being of children in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
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Conversation with Dr. Andrew Thomas
In my 12th episode, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Thomas, Chief Clinical Officer and Senior Associate Vice President for Health Sciences at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Thomas has a background in internal medicine and works to facilitate care between specialties and coordinate...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Healthcare is constantly evolving, from the way we develop lifesaving treatments to how care is delivered. There's no better example of this than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to make our healthcare system more affordable, accessible, and high-quality for all, it is important to better understand how the system currently works and can be improved in addition to new ideas to promote our own health and wellbeing. In the Understanding Healthcare podcast, Sam Feudo speaks with leaders in academia, business, and government about the most important healthcare issues of our time.
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