In this episode, co-hosts Mark Hansan and Dr. Scott Howell interview two patients who share their personal journeys, how medicine has helped them, their challenges related to access, and how both are making a difference for patients.

Donna Cryer, JD, CEO, Founder of the Global Liver Institute

Reid Jewitt Smith, Ph.D., Patient Advocate and Career Educator

Global Liver Institute

Cystic Fibrosis

Vertex Pharmaceuticals 

Medications discussed in this episode:

Decoupling: What is it, and how could it reshape American health care?

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