This episode features Chris Allen, former CEO of Authority Health, based in Wayne County, Michigan – an organization that strives to meet the unmet health and social needs of communities by helping individuals enroll in insurance and navigate the health system.

Listen as Chris shares his passion for facilitating understanding of the ways in which “power of place” like an individual’s zip code, skin color, and/or socio-economic status determine individuals’ life expectancy and health outcomes. He discusses the history of redlining and other discriminatory policies that have had long-term negative outcomes, particularly for African Americans within the U.S

In this episode we hear from Dr. Bill Berry, Co-founder of Ariadne Labs, as he discusses how provider communications around patient safety have evolved alongside managed care. Listen as Dr. Berry provides insightful recommendations for how healthcare leaders can turn policy into meaningful action.

In this episode we hear from Julian Dormitzer, Nurse Practitioner and Biomedical Research Team Manager at Fenway Health. Julian's provides direct, patient-centered care to LGBTQ youth living with, or at-risk for, HIV. Listen as Julian discusses her strides to increase access to culturally competent care in communities serving LGBTQ populations.

Join us for a special episode with Charles Gaba, founder of ACASignups.net, a website which live-tracks Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments since the exchanges launched in October 2013. His work has been cited as being the most reliable source available for up-to-date, accurate ACA enrollment data in the country. Listen as Charles discusses considerations for the future of the ACA in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and upcoming presidential election.

In this episode we hear from Harold Cox, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences at Boston University School of Public Health. Listen as Dean Cox describes how Massachusetts state policy ensures that the building and expansion of health care facilities reflect the needs of the communities they serve.

Join us for a special episode with Rosemarie Day, Founder and CEO of Day Health Strategies. As the first COO of the Massachusetts Health Connector, Rosemarie recounts successes and challenges in establishing near-universal insurance coverage across the state. She also describes how this experience motivated her to write her newly- released book: Marching Toward Coverage: How Women Can Lead the Fight For Universal Healthcare.

In this episode we hear from Mary Fleming, former Chief of Staff at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Drawing on over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Mary shares how we should be thinking about the issues surrounding mental and behavioral health. She offers her take on the next steps for significant policy reform towards integrated care.

In this episode we hear from Dr. David Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy and Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. An expert in health care politics, Dr. Jones explains the history and importance of bipartisan support in health policy and discusses how it relates to his current research on social determinants of health and health equity in the U.S.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ann Hwang, Director, and Mark Rukavina, Business Development Manager of the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation at Community Catalyst. The Center works with advocates, academics, state and federal policymakers, and industry stakeholders to examine problems and identify practical solutions to creating more person-centered and community-minded care.

In this episode, Emily sits down with Jeffrey (JD) Syrek, Vice President of System Contracting and Contract Finance at The New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA) and Tufts Medical Center. With over 25 years’ experience in healthcare financing, provider incentives and contracting, JD shares important considerations for insurers and healthcare systems as they work to achieve successful ACO implementation.