Dr. Dan Ariely, is a behavioral economics researcher and author of books like Payoff and Predictably Irrational, that help make science accessible to everybody. His focus includes irrationality, motivation to work,  decision making, behaviors that impact health. He is the Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight.

Website: https://danariely.com/

Website: https://advanced-hindsight.com/

Book: Payoff- https://danariely.com/books/#book-payoff

I am happy to share the new episode of the Health System Fix podcast where I speak with Don Fitz. Don is the Author of Cuban Healthcare The Ongoing Revolution, published in 2020. We discussed the unique community centered features of the Cuban model of healthcare delivery. 

He is also on the Editorial Board of Green Social Thought, a newsletter of the Green Party USA. He was the 2016 candidate of the Missouri Green Party for Governor.

A recent publication: https://countercurrents.org/2026/05/why-hate-cuba-especially-its-medical-practices/

Book: https://a.co/d/0eoRZktf

I am excited to share this new episode of The Health System Fix podcast where we discuss  Emergency Psychiatry Innovation & EmPath Units with Dr. Scott Zeller. 

Dr. Scott Zeller is a true pioneer in emergency psychiatry. He is the creator of the EmPATH Unit (Emergency Psychiatry Assessment, Treatment and Healing Unit) model for behavioral health emergency care. And led Project BETA (Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Agitation).

Website: vituity.com/healthcare-services/psychiatry/empath-units/

Website: empathunits.com

Darrell Steinberg has been at the epicenter of California’s mental health and public policy for decades. He has served in the California State Assembly for six years, the California State Senate for eight years, during which he was President Pro Tempore for six years, and, most recently, as Mayor of Sacramento for eight years. He also founded the Steinberg Institute, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care in California.

Website:https://steinberginstitute.org/

Website:https://www.manatt.com/darrell-steinberg

Mark Fackler is an entrepreneur and founder who brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership, organizational turnarounds, and endurance. He has founded Stellcom and worked with TK Foundation. Since his exit, he has worked to develop and coach leaders and CEOs through his roles at Vistage and the Rady Business School.

Website: markfackler.com

Mr Jolly Jose Pynadath, is a Startup Enthusiast and a Social Entrepreneur. He is the Founder of HappyMindz Elder care and Easedementia.

Easedementia is a Forbes India-recognized organization committed to supporting individuals and families through dementia-focused programs, active aging initiatives, and neurocognitive clinic services. 

Website: easedementia.com

Liz Harvey is the Founder and Principal of Behavioral Health Outcomes Data Services, a California-based program evaluation and data strategy firm serving behavioral health and human services organizations nationwide. Liz helps organizations drive sustainability and growth in an increasingly competitive environment through several vehicles, including program evaluation, grant and contract strategy, continuous improvement support, and impact storytelling. She has done extensive work helping CCBHCs launch and sustain.

Website: https://www.bhods.com/

Dr. Sunita Mutha is a nationally respected physician leader, health workforce strategist, and leadership educator. Sunita is the Director of the Healthforce Center at UCSF and the CHCF leadership program, which trains 32 healthcare leaders each year in California. I was lucky to be in cohort 22 of this amazing training.

The applications are now open. Listen to these sections of the podcast to learn more about this unique opportunity.

Why you should apply to the CHCF program: 23:22 to 31:44

Who is the CHCF program looking for? 31:44 to 36:42

Check out the opportunity at: CHCF Health Care Leadership Program | Healthforce Center at UCSF

Royan Kamyar, M.D., MBA serves as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Owaves, Inc., a digital therapeutics company advancing circadian wellness through artificial intelligence and behavioral science.

Website: http://owaves.com

Dr. Luz M. Garcini, PhD., MPH, Licensed Psychologist, and researcher and advocate who studies the health needs of historically marginalized communities. Director, Center for Community and Public Health at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University.