Health2049

Today’s healthcare delivery system has too little competition and too much regulation, but could we see a fix if both sides of the political spectrum lay down their proverbial swords and agree to key pillars such as universal coverage and broader competition? Paul Ryan, former Speaker of the House and founder of the American Idea Foundation, thinks so, and sees a specialized role for Congress to b...

Mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness are on the rise. Are psychedelic medicines the cure? Dr. Gita Vaid, co-founder of the Center for Natural Intelligence, uses ketamine assisted psychotherapy in her practice and has seen radical shifts in mental health as it works on foundational repair. Through her wisdom, she unlocks the concept of inner healing intelligence, how co...

If one attempts to look at health care through the many lenses it can be viewed through, what does one ultimately see for the future? Ron Williams has a long and distinguished career in health care and has seen the system from many different viewpoints–as CEO of one of the largest health plans, board director to pharmaceutical medical device and consumer health care companies, and private equity a...

Sitting is the new smoking. How do we solve the public health implication of this? Dr. Chris Oswald, chiropractor, author, and the founder of The Centre for Fitness, Health and Performance, views health from a holistic, science-based perspective as he shares daily practices for a pain free life with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams. His self care health model includes prevention, a collaborative i...

Emergency physician on weekends and public health practitioner during the week, our guest this week sees a future where preventative and reactive health care services are blended into one cohesive system that results in better outcomes for populations. Dr. Megan Ranney, Professor of Emergency Medicine & Associate Dean of Strategy & Innovation, School of Public Health & Alpert Medical S...

Health2049 co-hosts Bisi Williams and Jason Helgerson look back at season one to discuss inspirational stories and innovative ideas in healthcare. With 19 podcast guests from diverse backgrounds, this season was jam packed with a variety of viewpoints that opened up new perspectives on the way forward into an industry ripe for disruption. What were the common themes? What surprised our co-hosts? W...

There’s more to health than medicine, a doctor and a hospital. How do we shift healthcare to include overall wellbeing? Dr. Jeffrey Kaibin Lin, a physician at the Los Angeles Department of Health Services, shares his experience working in a Transitions Clinic and the services they provide to those returning from incarceration with Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi Williams. He envisions a completely...

How can we use fact-based optimism to design a new healthcare system? Internationally renowned designer Bruce Mau envisions an interconnected healthcare ecosystem with a diverse ecology that relies on market solutions and social methods. He explores ideas that advance innovation in a forward and backward movement, instead of left and right with Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson.  Bruce Ma...

How can we reduce costs, yet improve the healthcare delivery system? Dr. Denis Cortese, Director of the Health Care Delivery and Policy Program at ASU, says that there’s at least one third waste in the system. He shares a comprehensive plan from the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center that restructures health care from a hospital-centered, transactional model to a high-value, patient-centered system...

How do we shift from ego to eco in healthcare? Barbara Groth, Founder and Creative Director of the Nomadic School of Wonder and Executive Director, Experience Design of Meow Wolf, shares an experiential design approach that taps into the presence and wonder of nature. She discusses ideas that shift the perspective on healthcare to focus on daily wellness habits with Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi...

 Healthcare is rooted in 400 years of oppression. Can technology transform the system? Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, family physician and co-founder of Plume, shares an optimistic realism approach that shifts from the one-size-fits-all healthcare model to envision care that is identity-centered. In her conversation with Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson, she explores the role that technology can p...

What does vitality care look like? Entrepreneur John Zapolski, CEO and founder of Alive Ventures, expands the vision of health beyond physical to include social, mental and emotional wellbeing and shares the value of relationships in defining a life well-lived. In his conversation with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams, he offers ways to invest in aliveness to improve quality of life.  John Zapolsk...

Medical training needs to change to adapt to the future. How will technology affect that? Dr. Monica Lypson, Vice-Dean of Education at Columbia’s medical school, reflects on how to best educate the next generation of clinicians to not only interpret a vast amount of highly technical information, but also deliver it in a personalized communication-style. She discusses ideas on how to promote an equ...

How do we shift our healthcare model from standardized to personalized? Innovative business strategist and writer Dervala Hanley imagines a healthcare system that fulfills the needs of everyone. In her conversation with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams, she draws on real-world examples to show the power of universal design.  Dervala Hanley Twitter: @dervalah  Connect with Health2049: Website: http...

What’s the benefit of a value-based healthcare system? Dr. Griffin Myers, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Oak Street Health, offers insights on the opportunities of flipping fee-for-service to a capitated healthcare model. He sits down with Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson to explain how a value-based system shifts the focus to health outcomes and reconnects the shared values of...

How can we use design to adapt ideas from an online education model into healthcare? Sean Hobson, Assistant Vice President and Chief Design Officer for Ed Plus at Arizona State University, and Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams explore ways to implement solutions toward a personalized healthcare system focused on health outcomes. Sean Hobson Twitter: @seanhobson  Connect with Health2049: Website: ht...

How does our own well-being affect the community? Nancy-Ann DeParle, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Consonance Capital Partners, draws on her decades of experience in health policy at the state and federal level to offer a well-care vision for the future. She shares her optimistic viewpoint on patient-centered healthcare with Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson. Connect with Health2049:...

How do we design a healthcare delivery system on an experiential level so that it is embedded into our lifestyle? Ricardo Gomes, Professor at School of Design at San Francisco State University, discusses the role of design in healthcare. He maps a holistic vision of the future with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams that focuses on building trust, equity and inclusion into the system. Professor Rica...

Historically, technology in healthcare has created greater inefficiencies. How will that evolve? Dr. Nirav Shah, Chief Medical Officer of Sharecare, provides real-world examples of innovations in technology to Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson. He shares his vision of personalized “team-based care” in which clinicians and artificial intelligence collaborate. Connect with Health2049: Websi...

Why should we design a healthcare model with personal accountability at the center? Dr. Natalie Landman, Executive Director at the ASU Center for Healthcare Delivery and Policy, shares a vision of sustainable healthcare solutions and tools. She offers ideas to Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams on empowering patients and healthcare providers to work together. Dr. Natalie Landman Twitter: @nlandman_ ...

Will mental health professionals be replaced by robots in 2049? Dr. Michael Lindsey, executive director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty, Policy and Research at New York University, shares his views with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson. He imagines the potential of technology for accessibility and scalability in reaching marginalized communities.  Connect with Health2049: Website: https://...

We’re on the cusp of big changes in our healthcare delivery system. What does it look like? Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle, a physician and co-founder and CEO of Iora Health sits down with Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson to discuss a detailed approach on how to deliver a highly personalized and accountable ‘health’ experience with a shared care plan. Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle: Twitter: @rush...

How can a future with no hospitals improve our health? Roy Lilley, Health Policy Analyst and Founder of the Academy of Fabulous Stuff, taps into his vast experience in Britain’s health and social care system to share his vision for healthcare. He talks with Health2049 podcast co-host Jason Helgerson about how it can be implemented in both the U.S. and U.K. Roy Lilley: Twitter: @RoyLilley  Connect...

Can physicians of the future be experts of science and empathy? Dr. Theophil Stokes, Chief of Neonatology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, believes they can. He joins Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi Williams to share stories from his experiences as a neonatal doctor that proves it’s not only more beneficial to the patient, but also to the doctor and medical staff.   Dr. Theophil St...

How can the patient experience be redesigned to build trust? Albert Shum, CVP of Design & Content at Microsoft, rethinks the use of personal medical data. He explores inclusive design principles with Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi Williams as a way to dismantle systemic bias and empower the patient to have control of their healthcare journey.   Albert Shum Twitter: @alshumdesign  Connect with...