Here are the eight actionable steps discussed by AI hosts in the podcast episode: Universal Health Coverage: Simplify and provide basic healthcare access to everyone, modeled on successful systems in other countries, to reduce inefficiency and inequity. Reform Healthcare Worker Compensation: Transition from incentivizing volume (more tests, procedures) to rewarding better health outcomes and preventative care. Competency-Based Licensing: Shift licensing and certification processes to recognize experience and proven skills rather than relying on outdated, rigid educational pathways. Health Systems Transformation Education: Introduce training in systems thinking, public health, and policy for future healthcare professionals to prepare them for leading systemic changes. Community Partnerships: Integrate local organizations, nonprofits, and churches into the healthcare ecosystem to bridge gaps between formal systems and real-world community needs. Transformational Leadership: Identify and elevate innovative, unconventional leaders who challenge the status quo and push for systemic change. Hubs of System Stewards: Establish interdisciplinary hubs within organizations to focus on systems-level strategies and connect the dots across healthcare operations. A Bold Health Innovation Fund: Create a $400 billion fund to invest in transformative ideas and scalable solutions, fostering competition and innovation to reshape health systems.
Here are the eight actionable steps discussed by AI hosts in the podcast episode: Universal Health Coverage: Simplify and provide basic healthcare access to everyone, modeled on successful systems in other countries, to reduce inefficiency and inequity. Reform Healthcare Worker Compensation: Transition from incentivizing volume (more tests, procedures) to rewarding better health outcomes and preventative care. Competency-Based Licensing: Shift licensing and certification processes to recognize experience and proven skills rather than relying on outdated, rigid educational pathways. Health Systems Transformation Education: Introduce training in systems thinking, public health, and policy for future healthcare professionals to prepare them for leading systemic changes. Community Partnerships: Integrate local organizations, nonprofits, and churches into the healthcare ecosystem to bridge gaps between formal systems and real-world community needs. Transformational Leadership: Identify and elevate innovative, unconventional leaders who challenge the status quo and push for systemic change. Hubs of System Stewards: Establish interdisciplinary hubs within organizations to focus on systems-level strategies and connect the dots across healthcare operations. A Bold Health Innovation Fund: Create a $400 billion fund to invest in transformative ideas and scalable solutions, fostering competition and innovation to reshape health systems.
About the podcast
Everyone knows that we need to transform our health system. It's time that we do it. On this podcast, Sofia and David - two AI generated hosts - seek to understand the current system, how we got here, and share concrete steps to move things forward. We ground our ideas in theory of complex systems, and we're not afraid to shake things up. This AI podcast was created, and is managed by Dr. Chad Swanson, an emergency physician. chadswanson.com This podcast and website does not provide medical, professional, or licensed advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a health care professional. You should seek medical advice from a qualified health care professional for any questions. Do not use this podcast for medical diagnosis or treatment. None of the content on this website represents or warrants that any particular device, procedure, or treatment is safe, appropriate or effective for you.