Best Vinay Patel Podcasts (2025)

1
The economics of medication - with Vinay Patel 46:06

Play Pause

7d ago46:06

46:06

One of the biggest drivers of high drug prices in America is the opaque rebate system between pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers, where savings rarely reach the patient. In this episode, Vinay Patel explains how drug prices are formed, from R&D and manufacturing to complex negotiations involving insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.…

1
The chronic impact of health care corporatization on clinicians and patients - with Peter Grinspoon 48:04

6h ago48:04

48:04

The corporatization of health care is driving a mass exodus from primary care, creating a crisis that affects both physicians and patients alike. In this episode, Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a physician and advocate, discusses the worsening state of American primary care, shaped by burnout, poor pay, and a loss of autonomy, while sharing how his recovery …

1
The story of the NHS and what we can learn from it - with Bob Klaber 46:02

14d ago46:02

46:02

While universal health care offers immense equity and access, it still faces real challenges around fragmentation, funding, and integration. In this episode, Dr. Bob Klaber reflects on the values and challenges of the UK’s NHS, contrasting its universal care model with the U.S. system and advocating for whole-person care over over-medicalization. H…

1
Episode 36 - Brandon Rice and IND Submission with AI 34:47

13d ago34:47

34:47

My guest in this episode is Brandon Rice. Brandon is the CEO and co-founder at Weave Bio, a software company focused on automating regulatory submissions in the pharmaceutical industry using AI where he oversees product development, specifically leading the creation of AutoIND, their AI-powered platform for IND preparation. In this conversation, Br…

1
Housing, homelessness, and health - with Rosanne Haggerty 40:29

21d ago40:29

40:29

The key to ending homelessness is not just more housing, but better systems of collaboration, urgency, and coordination at the community level. In this episode, Rosanne Haggerty, president and CEO of Community Solutions, discusses how the rising homelessness crisis in the U.S. reflects deeper systemic issues, from healthcare gaps to housing afforda…

1
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Optimism, Concern, and the Future of Health Care with Don Berwick & Kedar Mate 48:41

30d ago48:41

48:41

Celebrating 100 episodes is no small feat! In this episode, co-hosts Kedar Mate and Don Berwick look back on their podcast journey, highlighting powerful stories and themes like moral injury, health inequities, and the promise of AI in health care. They reflect on moving moments of resilience and leadership while balancing short-term concerns with …

1
Safety x AI - with Jason Adelman 37:08

1M ago37:08

37:08

Human error in health care is inevitable, but system-level solutions offer real hope for reducing harm. In this episode, Dr. Jason Adelman, a leading patient safety expert, shares how a critical medication error propelled his transition from hospitalist to patient safety researcher, leading to innovations like the “retract-and-reorder” method for d…

1
Episode 35 - Nikkhil Masurkar and How American Healthcare and Indian Pharma Are Connected 36:56

1M ago36:56

36:56

My guest in this episode is Nikkhil Masurkar. Nikkhil is the CEO of Entod Pharmaceuticals which is based in India. He is often called India’s Eye Drops Man because Entod specializes in ophthalmic, ENT, and dermatological medicines. In this interview, Nikkil and I talked about how closely American and Indian pharma worlds are intertwined - 4 out of …

1
Madd love: Reducing recidivism rates in young adults - with Gregg Croteau 37:13

1M ago37:13

37:13

The criminal justice system in the U.S. is, at its core, a healthcare issue, one that demands healing, not punishment. In this episode, Gregg Croteau, CEO of UTEC, shares how his organization helps justice-involved young adults escape cycles of violence and incarceration through education, employment, and unwavering support. Founded by young people…

1
It shouldn't take a crisis to make us talk about public health - with Howard Koh 42:22

2M ago42:22

42:22

Public health is invisible when it works and only noticed when it fails. In this episode, Dr. Howard Koh reflects on the chronic underfunding, political challenges, and cultural barriers weakening America’s public health system, drawing from his leadership experience during crises like 9/11, anthrax, H1N1, and the ACA rollout. He underscores the un…

1
Inequities, inequalities, and truth to power - with Steven Woolf 41:10

2M ago41:10

41:10

A 20- to 30-year life expectancy gap between neighborhoods just miles apart reveals the brutal reality of health inequity in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Steven Woolf, physician and public health expert, explains how U.S. health disparities are driven more by social determinants, like education, income, housing, and systemic racism, than…

1
Graduate medical education and social contracts - with Tom Nasca 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

The survival of professional trust in medicine depends not only on individual doctors but on the systems and institutions that shape their behavior. In this episode, Dr. Thomas Nasca discusses the evolution of physician training, the role of accreditation and certification in ensuring national standards, and the need for institutional professionali…

1
Home-based care to tackle maternal health inequities and improve outcomes - with Rebekah Gee 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

The U.S. ranks worst among developed nations for maternal and child health outcomes, highlighting a systemic failure that demands urgent attention. In this episode, Rebekah Gee examines the crisis of maternal mortality in the U.S. and how structural inequities and lack of home-based care continue to harm vulnerable families, drawing on her own life…

1
Humans in health care - with Tom Fisher 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

Health care fundamentally lacks accountability to the humanity of its patients due to systemic profit-driven motives. In this episode, Dr. Thomas Fisher, an emergency room physician, discusses his journey through emergency medicine and public policy, illustrating how health care reflects systemic societal challenges, especially during the COVID-19 …

1
The story of palliative care, on the big screen - with Jessica Zitter 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

One of the most overlooked but transformative tools in health care is the courage to face hard truths, especially at the end of life. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Zitter shares how burnout and a pivotal confrontation early in her ICU career led her to embrace the palliative care movement and shift toward more human-centered healing. Through her fil…

1
Episode 34 - Arielle Smith and How to Get the Most Out of the Pharma Conferences 37:12

3M ago37:12

37:12

My guest in this episode is Arielle Smith. Arielle serves as the President of Life Science at Event Cadence which is an event management platform. She was also one of the founding members of Event Cadence. It enables Life Science companies to efficiently plan and manage both industry conferences and internal meetings. Arielle has worked with pharma…

1
Kindness and what matters to you - with Maureen Bisognano 44:28

3M ago44:28

44:28

The most powerful antidote to a fragmented health care system may be something deceptively simple: listening. In this episode, Maureen Bisognano shares how compassion, curiosity, and relational care can transform health care by improving communication, trust, and outcomes for patients and providers alike. Through personal stories and global initiat…

1
The human impact of today's politics on the oldest public hospital in America - with Eric Wei 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

What if the hospitals serving society’s most vulnerable were actually delivering some of the most essential care in the country? In this episode, Dr. Eric Wei explores the vital role of public hospitals in serving vulnerable populations and dispelling the myth that they provide second-tier care. He discusses system improvements through Lean strateg…

1
The connection between meaning and purpose to reduce staff burnout - with Steve Swensen 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

Burnout among health care professionals isn't just a staffing issue; it’s a crisis rooted in systems, culture, and misaligned values. In this episode, Dr. Steve Swensen explores the growing crisis of burnout and moral injury among health care workers, highlighting its roots in emotional exhaustion, misaligned values, and lack of agency, and how it …

1
Health Care AI at Speed – Recorded at IHI Leadership Alliance Spring Meeting 2025 with Brett Moran, Charles Binkley & Lucas Zier 37:56

4M ago37:56

37:56

AI in health care is advancing rapidly, with promising uses in imaging and admin tasks, but its diagnostic and patient-facing roles demand careful, human-centered oversight to ensure safety and equity. In this episode, experts Brett Moran, Charles Binkley, and Lucas Zier discuss the evolving role of AI in health care, from established tools like im…

1
Upstream and downstream determinants of health and the water we drink - with Cydian Kauffman 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

Consumers must understand the crucial difference between legally permissible contaminant levels and true health-based goals for drinking water. In this episode, Cydian Kauffman, CEO of Pure Water Northwest, shares how his experience in property management led him to focus on water quality. He explains the EPA’s standards /MCL versus MCLG) and why m…

1
Join the patient revolution - with Victor M. Montori 43:26

4M ago43:26

43:26

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights The current health care system often prioriti…

1
Imagine a public health system built on mutual aid, participation, and dignity with Eric Reinhart 46:19

5M ago46:19

46:19

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights What if the path to better health and stronge…

1
Has healthcare fully realized the potential of AI? with Eric Horvitz 51:50

5M ago51:50

51:50

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights What happens when the power of large language…

1
Democratizing Expertise with Sanjeev Arora 50:24

5M ago50:24

50:24

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights Democratizing knowledge is critical to bridgi…

1
Episode 33 - Ray Jordan and Pharmaceutical Industry's Reputation and Image 48:05

5M ago48:05

48:05

My guest in this episode is Ray Jordan. Ray is Principal at Putnam Insights. Ray Jordan is a corporate affairs leader and reputational growth driver in healthcare, technology, biotechnology and consumer industries and has worked with or for companies such as Moderna, Amgen, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer. Ray has been recognized numerous times by ind…

1
Keeping Patients over Profits with Dhruv Khullar 42:07

5M ago42:07

42:07

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights The erosion of government-funded science infr…

1
Demystifying Dental Health with Melissa Burroughs 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights The separation of oral and physical health ha…

1
Episode 32 - Vinay Patel and the Invisible Factors Impacting Drug Prices at Pharmacies 42:54

6M ago42:54

42:54

My guest in this episode is Vinay Patel. Vinay is a pharmacist executive with over 18 years in the field and founder of MakoRx. He has been involved with health management, community pharmacy operations, and creating pharmacy services. Vinay has worked in various pharmacy settings including national retail, local community, hospital pharmacy, acade…

1
Catholic Health Care with Patricia Gabow 46:55

6M ago46:55

46:55

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights What happens when one of America’s largest he…

1
Movement Building and Large Scale Change with Joe McCannon 43:53

6M ago43:53

43:53

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights How do we scale proven solutions in health ca…

1
Rational Public Policy with Mike Chernew 44:15

6M ago44:15

44:15

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights Curious about how we can fix the inefficienci…

1
Episode 31 - Rene Marcotte and Leveraging Data in the Life Science Industry 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

My guest in this episode is Rene Marcotte. Rene is Senior Vice President Life Sciences at RCM Technologies. Rene has nearly 40 years of experience as a data architect across multiple industries, including Life Sciences for the past 20 years. He has helped to lead and build over 40 data warehouses and analytic solutions, including for some of the la…

1
The Evolution of Palliative Care with Christine Cassel 38:56

7M ago38:56

38:56

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights Palliative care aims to treat symptoms and im…

1
Episode 30 - Dr. Mohit Jain, Biomarkers, and Precision Guided Medicine 40:39

7M ago40:39

40:39

My guest in this episode is Dr. Mohit Jain, founder and CSO of Sapient. Dr. Jain is a physician-scientist with more than 20 years of expertise in physiology, computational biology, and mass spectrometry-based bioanalytics. He formed the Jain Laboratory at UCSD, where he led his team to develop next-generation mass spectrometry systems to probe the …

1
Think Tanks and Their Role in Health Care Policy with Andrea Ducas 40:18

7M ago40:18

40:18

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights The U.S. health care system is complex, costl…

1
Anyone Can Choose Leadership with Dennis Wagner and John Scanlon 44:11

7M ago44:11

44:11

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights Anyone can choose leadership, and it requires…

1
The Economics and Ills of U.S. Health Care and Health Insurance with Zack Cooper 48:01

7M ago48:01

48:01

The structure of the U.S. health care system, particularly employer-sponsored insurance, is significantly impacting the economic well-being of most Americans. In this episode, Zack Cooper, Associate Professor of Public Health and Economics for Yale University, examines the drivers of rising health care costs and their impact on individuals and the …

1
Continuous Learning for Better Care with Daniel Hyman and Peter Margolis 46:44

7M ago46:44

46:44

Learning health networks offer a powerful, cost-effective approach to improving health care outcomes by fostering collaboration. In this episode, Dr. Peter Margolis, Co-Director Emeritus of the James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Dr. Daniel Hyman, Principal and Founder of Frontline Quality S…

1
Approaching Systems Change with Dan Heath 48:44

8M ago48:44

48:44

The key to improving broken systems lies in identifying leverage points and strategically restacking existing resources. In this episode, Dan Heath, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses how to apply behavioral and systems thinking principles to health care. He emphasizes that health care, despite its challenges, can improve by focusing on…

1
Episode 29 - Scott Chetham and the Future of Clinical Trials 42:35

8M ago42:35

42:35

My guest in this episode is Scott Chetham. Scott is an experienced healthcare entrepreneur who is currently the CEO and co-founder of Faro Health. Scott leads the strategy for the Faro Health platform, which is designed to power clinical development by connecting data to decision making in a fundamentally new way. Previously, he was the Head of Cli…

1
The Past, Present, and Future of Health Plan Innovation with Liz Fowler 45:10

8M ago45:10

45:10

How well is the U.S. health care system working, and what is being done to address its biggest challenges? In this episode, Dr. Liz Fowler, former Deputy Administrator and Director of the Innovation Center at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, discusses the progress and challenges of U.S. healthcare reform, emphasizing the impact of the …

1
Turn off the lights with Jeff Thompson at the IHI Forum 33:46

8M ago33:46

33:46

Health care institutions can significantly reduce their environmental impact while also saving money and improving community health. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Thompson, former CEO of Gundersen Health System and advisor, discusses his pioneering work at Gundersen Health System in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He explains that by focusing on was…

1
There is no quality without equity with Thea James and Bisola Ojikutu 53:42

8M ago53:42

53:42

How can we tackle deep-rooted health inequities and ensure sustainable change in our communities? In this episode, Dr. Thea James, Vice President of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Boston Medical Center, and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health and the Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, talk about…

1
Episode 28 - Ron Gutman, New Technology in Healthcare and the Power of Smiling 48:56

8M ago48:56

48:56

My guest today is Ron Gutman. Ron is an inventor, an investor, a serial technology and healthcare entrepreneur and a Stanford University adjunct Professor. Ron has built and invested in technology and healthcare companies that have served hundreds of millions of people and saved countless lives worldwide. He's an inventor holding a series of patent…

1
Building an Age Friendly Movement with Terry Fulmer and Faith Mitchell 43:24

9M ago43:24

43:24

Despite decades of progress in geriatric care, too many older adults still struggle to receive the reliable, evidence-based care they deserve. In this episode, Dr. Terry Fulmer, President of the John A. Hartford Foundation, and Faith Mitchell, an Institute Fellow at the Urban Institute, discuss the development of age-friendly health systems and the…

1
Is medical education stuck in the past? with Abraham Nussbaum 43:52

9M ago43:52

43:52

Is medical education stuck in the past, or can innovative approaches reshape the future of health care? In this episode, Dr. Abraham Nussbaum, Chief Education Officer at Denver Health, discusses the evolution and challenges of medical education, emphasizing the limitations of the traditional "textbook of the body" approach rooted in the Flexner Rep…

1
The importance of the "hand-off" in health care with Christopher Landrigan 43:15

10M ago43:15

43:15

Did you know that sleep-deprived doctors are more likely to make critical errors or that poor communication during patient handoffs can jeopardize care? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Landrigan, Chief of General Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and co-founder of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute, emphasizes the importance of systemic ch…

1
Workforce planning, workforce wellbeing, and workforce retention with Navina Evans 39:43

10M ago39:43

39:43

How can healthcare systems worldwide overcome workforce challenges while adapting to shifting demographics, advancing technologies, and evolving patient expectations? In this episode, Dr. Navina Evans, the Chief Workforce, Training, and Education Officer at the new NHS England, discusses the challenges and evolution of workforce planning in the Nat…

1
Cutting through the misinformation with Celine Gounder 41:29

10M ago41:29

41:29

In a world where misinformation often outpaces facts, clear public health communication and preparedness are more crucial than ever. In this episode, Dr. Celine Gounder, Senior Fellow & Editor-at-Large for Public Health at KFF Health News, shares her journey from clinician to a media figure focused on public health, highlighting her roles during th…