Health Calls Season 6, Episode 14 examines how health systems across the United States are collaborating to lower medication costs through the groundbreaking nonprofit manufacturer Civica Rx. Host Brian Reardon and Executive Producer Josh Matejka speak with Dr. Daniel Roth, Executive Vice President and COO of Trinity Health, about how Civica was founded to address persistent generic drug shortages, supply chain disruptions, and affordability issues affecting hospitals nationwide. 

Dr. Roth explains how Civica brings together Catholic health systems, nonprofit providers, for‑profit partners, and philanthropic organizations to create a health‑utility model that prioritizes stable supply over profit. He details how Civica now supports more than 1,400 hospitals with affordable generic medications and is expanding its portfolio based on national clinical need. This episode highlights why cross‑sector collaboration is essential for U.S. patients, clinicians, and caregivers—and how collective action can reduce costs, strengthen supply chains, and advance whole‑person care across the country

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