Understanding Healthcare with Sam Feudo

In this episode, Sam Feudo sits down with Dr. John D’Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health, to discuss the forces shaping the next era of American healthcare. Drawing on his experience as both an emergency physician and healthcare executive, Dr. D’Angelo reflects on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic pressures facing health systems, the promise and limitations of AI, and wh...

In this episode, Sam speaks with Tom Ozburn, CEO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center, about what it takes to lead one of Nashville’s largest hospitals at a time of profound change in healthcare. Over his 25 years with HCA, Tom has led teams in Bowling Green, Chattanooga, and now Nashville, bringing an operator’s clarity and a deep sense of mission to every role. Their conversation explores how to...

In this episode, Sam speaks with Dr. Daniel Muñoz, Executive Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, about the future of cardiovascular care. Their conversation moves from the ICU to preventive cardiology, from the promise of the polypill to the challenges of equity and implementation, and from research insights to the policy decisions that shape...

In this episode of Understanding Healthcare , I sit down with Dr. Adam Ratner, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU Langone Health. We discuss his upcoming book Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children’s Health , the growing epidemic of vaccine hesita...

In this episode, Sam sits down with Karly Campbell, Chief Quality Officer at TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid Agency, to explore how Medicaid is transforming care delivery through value-based care and payment reform. They discuss TennCare’s innovative programs, like Patient-Centered Medical Homes and Tennessee Health Link, and dive into the role of social determinants of health and health equity in...

In this episode of Understanding Healthcare , Sam Feudo sits down with Anne-Sophie Deman, Managing Director in the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice at FTI Consulting. Drawing on her expertise in healthcare policy and public affairs across the European Union, Anne-Sophie shares insights on how health systems are navigating budget constraints, rethinking incentives for innovation, and address...

In this episode, Sam sits down with Max Bronstein, a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation and health policy, to discuss the future of healthcare. From expanding access to genomic technologies to rethinking drug development models, Max shares insights from his work at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and beyond. They explore the challenges of scaling solutions for unmet med...

In this episode, Sam Feudo sits down with Dr. Greg Jones, President of Belmont University, about the evolving role of faith, leadership, and innovation in healthcare and higher education. Greg shares his philosophy of “traditioned innovation” and how it shapes his vision for the Frist College of Medicine to prepare future leaders capable of driving social impact and navigating complex challenges i...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, author, and health policy advisor. Dr. Williams' remarkable career spans from his days at the Air Force Academy to his current roles in clinical practice and policy. In this episode, we explore his experiences on the front lines of healthcare, his perspective on systemic issues like gun violence and racism, and his dedication to i...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Joshua Liao, Professor and Chief of the William T. and Gay F. Solomon Division of General Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Founder of the Program on Policy Evaluation & Learning (PROPEL). With a focus on reducing health disparities and enhancing patient care through innovative payment models, Dr. Liao provided insights into care delivery...

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 thro...

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...

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 perspect...

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 insight...

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 p...

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 fut...

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 pers...

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 understandi...

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 im...

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, Com...

In this episode, I spoke with Edwin Park, Research Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, where he focuses on issues related to healthcare financing and the impact of legislation like the Affordable Care Act on coverage expansions. He also analyzes tax policies related to health care, private health insurance markets, and policies related to prescription drugs....

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Hussain Lalani, Primary Care Physician and Fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on understanding the challenges patients face to accessing affordable and equitable healthcare and evaluating the impact of policies and interventions, especially as it relates to the complexities of prescription drug pricing. We discu...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ali Khan, Chief Medical Officer for Value-Based Care Strategy at Oak Street Health. Dr. Khan works at the intersection of medicine, health policy, public service, and population health to transform healthcare delivery in America. We discussed his career across clinical practice and advocacy, the role of physicians and healthcare providers in policy-making, and adv...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Vivian Lee, President of Health Platforms at Verily Life Sciences, an Alphabet company dedicated to bringing the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. Dr. Lee has worked throughout her career to support health system improvement and advance population health. We discussed her passion for medicine, utilizing technology to improve quality and reduce co...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Commissioner Vasan is a primary care physician, epidemiologist, and public health expert working to improve physical and mental health as well as social welfare and public policy for marginalized populations in New York City, nationally, and globally. We discussed his career e...