The Great Healthcare Disruption - What Comes Next? S2 E16Featuring Dr. Marschall Runge, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and CEO of Michigan MedicineWhat if the future of healthcare was not decades away—but already here?In this episode of WellWaveNOW, we welcome back Dr. Marschall Runge, cardiologist, healthcare leader, and author of The Great Healthcare Disruption, to discuss how Big Tech, bold policy, and radical innovation are transforming how care is delivered, who receives it, and how we prepare for what is coming next.From AI-powered diagnostics to billion-dollar weight loss drugs and retail clinics replacing traditional doctor visits—this is not a conversation just for policymakers or practitioners. It is for anyone who wants to understand where healthcare is headed and how to be ready for it.We unpack:

• What disruptions are happening now—and which ones are coming faster than expected
• How new tools and technologies can benefit both patients and providers
• What the U.S. can learn from global healthcare models
• How to balance innovation with equity, access, and human connection

If you care about your own health—or how to care better for others—you will walk away informed, inspired, and empowered to engage with the system more intelligently.