Turn on the Lights Podcast

The healthcare experience needs to be redesigned for a more inclusive future. In this episode, Kyle Christiason shares insightful stories and perspectives on the challenges faced by transgender individuals in healthcare and advocates for transgender-inclusive care. Don't miss this episode on improving healthcare experiences and creating a more inclusive and supportive healthcare system for LGBTQ i...

There is a big healthcare literacy gap in healthcare the industry should focus on bridging. In this episode, Lisa Fitzpatrick talks about her work addressing healthcare comprehension and accessibility issues, particularly among underserved communities. She addresses the emotional toll of health information misunderstanding, emphasizes her initiatives to bridge healthcare gaps, and stresses the nee...

The United States needs to tackle a big issue surrounding the soaring price of prescription medicine. In this episode, Aaron Kesselheim talks about the high cost of prescription medicine in the United States and the various factors contributing to this issue. He discusses the financial struggles of Americans due to increased medicine costs, delves into the reasons behind these prices, and explores...

How can US Healthcare address a problem as big as medical debt? In this episode, Noam Levey shares his perspective on healthcare issues, focusing on medical debt. He covers patient-centered reporting, medical debt's impact, global healthcare complexities, insurance models, deductible effects, solutions, bipartisan potential, and the future of American healthcare. Tune in to learn from Noam Levy ab...

A health system transformation that prioritizes formerly incarcerated individuals can provide valuable lessons for the broader healthcare world. In this episode, Emily Wang talks about the health and healthcare of individuals who have been incarcerated and the implications it has for the wider system. She discusses health issues among incarcerated individuals in the US within correctional faciliti...

Let’s examine health insurance, coverage gaps, and the role of Medicare Advantage in the future of healthcare. In this episode, Sachin Jain talks about the state of healthcare, insurance, and the Medicare Advantage program. He explores SCAN's journey to Medicare Advantage, highlighting benefits and concerns while emphasizing the need for improved regulation, ethical leadership, and addressing heal...

Medical debt impacts health directly, and this company is helping millions of people by relieving it. In this episode, Allison Sesso talks about medical debt, its prevalence and impact, and how RIP Medical Debt works to bring relief to all the parties involved. She also discusses improving hospital financial assistance policies, addressing medical debt as a national issue, and supporting actions f...

Income should not be a life-or-death factor regarding people receiving the care they deserve. In this episode, Elaine Batchlor discusses health inequities and the challenges of providing healthcare to low-income communities. Elaine explains the roots of the problem and why she believes in funding community-based care and public health policymaking to provide high-quality and safe care to low-incom...

Is America’s Healthcare System the best in the world?  In this episode, Jason Leitch shares insights into how the Scottish health and care systems work, drawing comparisons with American healthcare. He also discusses how health systems around the world have many lessons to learn and share. Tune in to learn about the Scottish Health System and what we can take from it! Learn more about the Institut...

Does more healthcare mean better care? In this episode, Vikas Saini discusses overuse in healthcare, which consists of unnecessary services that cost resources to the system and its users. He also highlights the importance of providing a space for providers to build a trusting relationship with their patients. He explains how this results in more efficient care, less overuse, and better outcomes....

Humanity has a historic opportunity to eliminate a terrible disease: Hepatitis C. In this episode, Francis Collins talks about the importance of the fight against Hepatitis C and the significance of the Human Genome Project. He also shares his thoughts on leadership, healthcare policymaking, and the potential of AI, highlighting the integration of science, truth, trust, and faith as cornerstones i...

How accountable are we when it comes to injuries made by medical errors? In this episode, Sue Sheridan shares how, ever since going through family tragedies caused by medical errors twice, she’s worked to improve and ensure patient safety across the United States. Sue seeks to democratize patient safety by highlighting transparency, illustrating the magnitude of the problem, and using input from t...

Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Get up, it’s time to vote!  In this episode, Alister Martin talks about how registering patients to vote can result in better outcomes. He also discusses Vot-ER and A Healthier Democracy, platforms from which he is leading action addressing health issues related to social and political determinants of health. Tune in to learn how politics influence the care that patients receive...

Now is the best moment to do something about medical debt. In this episode, Berneta Haynes talks about medical debt, who is affected by it, why it’s a massive issue in the United States, and what actions can be taken to start solving this problem. She explains the racial aspect of the problem, analyses its cyclical nature, and breaks down the policy changes needed to reduce debt and expand the sup...

Changing primary care is the first step to fixing the healthcare industry. Rushika Fernandopulle discusses fixing the American healthcare system in this episode, starting with reimagining the primary care delivery and business models. Rushika shares his journey of changing primary care and explains how the proposed model reduces costs for everyone and produces good health outcomes and patient expe...

Welcome to Turn on the Lights! Kedar Mate and Don Berwick introduce the Turn on the Lights podcast, where they help anyone understand the thorniest problems and discuss the most innovative solutions in healthcare. Tune in to this new podcast that puts a spotlight on ways to improve the US healthcare system! Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about y...

In this teaser episode, hosts Don Berwick and Kedar Mate introduce themselves and their roles within the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). They explain how Turn on the Lights is a thought-provoking podcast that will explore how the US healthcare system is working and not working. The podcast will feature candid conversations with healthcare workers, patients, innovators, activists, and r...