Understanding Healthcare with Sam Feudo

Understanding Healthcare with Sam Feudo

By Sam FeudoMedicineHealth & Fitness
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Understanding Healthcare with Sam Feudo episodes

  • 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 choices and improve health outcomes. From combating the opioid crisis to enhancing patient safety through innovative nudge techniques, this episode offers a deep dive into how data-driven strategies can reshape healthcare policy and delivery.

    31 min
  • 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 the UK can learn from international health practices. Lord Crisp shared invaluable insights on enhancing patient-provider relationships, navigating the complexities of healthcare reform, and preparing for future health challenges.

    27 min
  • 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 health innovations, and the quest for equitable healthcare, this episode offers an invaluable perspective on the future of healthcare reform.

    27 min
  • 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 delivery, the importance of global collaboration to address complex health challenges, and his insights on the future of healthcare.

    13 min
  • 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 perspective on health financing reforms. Our discussion explored the complexities of UHC, the critical role of political will in health system transformation, and the interdisciplinary nature of driving effective health policies in times of crisis.
    22 min
  • 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 and political leadership, underscoring the need for comprehensive education in producing well-rounded future healthcare leaders. His perspective on affordability, gleaned from experiences within international health systems, illuminated the delicate balance between public and private funding and the challenge of upholding accessibility. Moreover, our conversation emphasized the rapid advancements taking place in his area of pathology and the crucial role of communication in managing global health crises. Dr. Bruijn offered a panoramic view of the connections between healthcare and public governance, profoundly enriching our understanding of the complexities inherent in these fields.
    34 min
  • 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 partnerships. We discussed his path and approaches to combating malaria, the importance of diverse perspectives in global health, and strategies for creating sustainable healthcare systems.
    36 min
  • 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 trauma. Our brief conversation touched on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding health, the commercial determinants of health, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of health in public discourse.
    11 min
  • 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 to improve public health outcomes. Dr. Pan's unique experiences provide a valuable perspective on the importance of bridging the gap between healthcare and public policy.
    34 min
  • 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 in London during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as at the United Nations in China and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. We discussed her career spanning clinical medicine, industry consulting, and health diplomacy; the promise of digital health technologies; and the importance of global cooperation in strategies to improve health outcomes.
    31 min

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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…