Best Health 2049 Podcasts (2024)

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Designing Wellbeing with Mindfulness 34:57

9M ago34:57

34:57

How can the cultural values of our youth create a better healthcare system? Dr. Marco Bevolo, a writer, futurist, consultant and professor of Design Futures at World University of Design, explores digital behaviors and wellness beliefs of younger generations with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams to map out a more positive healthcare future. Driven …

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Exploring the Coevolution of Social Robotics 35:53

9M ago35:53

35:53

How will robots evolve to assist individuals with health and wellbeing in the future? Mari Velonaki, Professor of Social Robotics, University of New South Wales in Sydney, shares a future vision with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams where technology coevolves to enhance humanity. One of the world’s preeminent thinkers in robotics, Mari’s work empha…

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The Pioneering Proponent 39:21

9M ago39:21

39:21

How can cutting-edge technologies shape the future of healthcare by 2049? Join us as Caroline Clarke, Regional Director for the NHS in London, envisions a landscape with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson where AI, genomics and 3D printing lead to personalized medicine. In this episode, explore the transformative possibilities and challenges in fin…

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Aligning Healthspan with Lifespan 33:06

10M ago33:06

33:06

How can we monitor our actions now to create a healthy lifestyle in the future? Sabina Gal, an integrative health coach and co-founder and CEO of the kahla app, highlights the importance of every daily choice — including sleep, nutrition and exercise — with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams, and explains that it’s valuable data that shapes wellbeing…

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The Antibiotic Architect 36:28

10M ago36:28

36:28

How can we navigate the looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and shape the future of healthcare by 2049? Dr. Chandra Ghose, Chief Scientific Officer at Emily's Entourage, delves into the complexities of AMR, highlighting the critical need for global collaboration and innovative funding models. Drawing inspiration from the rapid response…

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Unlocking Data-driven Solutions with AI 37:22

10M ago37:22

37:22

How can medical professionals employ AI to enhance their decision-making process? Laura Kier, VP of Growth at Centaur Labs, discusses her role in healthcare data annotation with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams and explains how the DiagnosUs app taps into a vast network of experts to generate quick and accurate data. She shares a story of how a glo…

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The Healing Humanitarian 36:22

10M ago36:22

36:22

In this thought-provoking episode of Health2049, host Jason Helgerson engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Hanni Stoklosa, Chief Medical Officer of Heal Trafficking. Explore the transformative potential of healthcare in preventing human trafficking and envision a global system that actively responds to and prevents such exploitation. The …

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Designing Inclusive Mental Health Approaches 36:55

10M ago36:55

36:55

How can a “community of care” model be the future of mental health? Dr. Jill Bennett, a Scientia Professor and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow at the University of New South Wales advocates for demedicalizing mental health by emphasizing cultural and community-based solutions. She shares immersive media projects from her book, “The Big …

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The Vanguard VP 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

How will healthcare in 2049 be shaped by advancements in technology, access to education and the intersection of health and wealth? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Jason Helgerson engages in a captivating conversation with Errol Pierre, Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst. Explore the potential impact of AI, telehealth…

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Reframing Pediatric Care Through Play 38:11

11M ago38:11

38:11

How can innovative technology empower children to take an active role in their health care journey? Aaron Horowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Empath Labs shares an approach to care that incorporates interactive companions and play to support the mental health and wellbeing of children. He shared a future vision in which pediatric care is foundational i…

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The Insightful Governor 34:47

11M ago34:47

34:47

What role will state policy makers play in shaping healthcare? In his conversation with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson, Governor Jim Doyle reflects on the future of healthcare and the role of governors in healthcare policy. He discusses the unresolved question of whether healthcare is a right for all Americans or an individual responsibility, e…

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Innovating Industrial Design with Empathy 33:04

11M ago33:04

33:04

What if we could harness everyday surroundings, such as our homes and workplaces, to actively monitor and improve wellbeing? Dr. Deana McDonagh, Professor and founder of the (dis)Ability Design Studio at the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, envisions a future that includes personalized medication and nutrition in wellness-cente…

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The Visonary Venture Capitalist 32:50

12M ago32:50

32:50

How will healthcare innovation and the role of venture capital shape the future of healthcare? Annie Lamont, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oak HC/FT, a leading healthcare investment firm, emphasizes the importance of young, innovative companies supported by venture capital in driving change in the industry. She discusses the need for integrate…

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Season Two Recap 31:14

2y ago31:14

31:14

Another amazing season packed with wisdom from a diverse group of healthcare thought leaders has wrapped. Podcast co-hosts Bisi Williams and Jason Helgerson, along with insight from moderator Bruce Mau, explore common themes such as innovative therapies, cutting edge technology, personalized medicine and the role of politics and economics in health…

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Insightful View of Health Care Values 40:25

2+ y ago40:25

40:25

How can health care consumerism transform the patient experience? Chris Bevolo, Chief Brand Officer at Revive, reflects on his recent book, “Joe Public 2030: Five Potent Predictions, Reshaping How Consumers Engage Healthcare," and how his research continues to uncover new directions and ways to learn from the past and present with Health2049 podcas…

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The Economist Technologist 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

Dr. Norma Padron is a health care economist who has taken an interest in the role technology can play in advancing our health care delivery system. She has worked across both academic and health care settings to best understand how new ideas and enabled technology can help us arrive at a healthier future. In this episode, she explores why technolog…

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Reforming How We Care 39:40

2+ y ago39:40

39:40

An important part of living well is embracing all chapters of life. How do we normalize death in order to think of it as a natural part of human existence? Dr. Tim Ihrig, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ihrig MD & Associates, unlocks the wisdom of being present to celebrate a life well-lived with Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi Williams as h…

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The Integrated Community Champion 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

34:09

Paul Mears leads an integrated health board across the pond in the country of Wales, part of the United Kingdom. These traditional old mining communities have–as many post industrial communities here in the States–experienced challenges as the dominant industry exited, leaving many behind and created deep social and health needs. Paul shares his vi…

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Embracing Proactive Brain Health 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

30:29

How does a healthy brain support emotional, physical and social well-being? Erin Venza, Head of Clinical Operations for Center for BrainHealth, expands brain health from disease to improved brain performance through proactive care in healthy individuals. She shares daily practices that support brain health, explores monitoring brain fitness, and un…

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The Health Equity Warrior 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

We can all appreciate the satisfying feeling of being deeply cared for or connecting with another human who can relate to us through shared experience, condition, or situation. For patients of color–especially Black women–seeking help from healthcare professionals can involve issues relating to race and the impact of systemic racism on the physical…

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Connecting Clinicians with Innovative Technology 40:42

2+ y ago40:42

40:42

How can clinicians be guided to make important decisions with relevant, real time medical information? Jason Buck, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Firstline, explores an innovative app that allows instant access to customized treatment guidance using information design with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams. The Firstline app focuses on c…

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The Population Thinker 34:34

2+ y ago34:34

34:34

As someone who helped coin the phrase “purchasing population health,” David Kindig has been at the forefront of the move to a health care system that prioritizes outcomes, aligns incentive structures, and eliminates waste. His work has always been prophetic and ahead of its time, pushing value based purchasing in the 90s before most knew what it me…

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The Value-Based Care Advocate 33:55

2+ y ago33:55

33:55

How do we shift our healthcare system from transactional to a relational model between patient, physician and payer? Bella Tendler Krieger, Director of Value Based Care at Envision Physician Services, takes off her historian hat to give us a glimpse of a health care future that is already in transition. With incremental change guiding her vision, s…

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The Cautious Technologist 38:58

2+ y ago38:58

38:58

Harper Reed knows more than most that technology designed to do great things can be easily weaponized to do bad things. His view of the role technology should (and should not) play is heavily influenced by decades of work bringing technology to the forefront in industries such as ecommerce, politics, and startups. When the covid-19 pandemic hit, Ha…

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Sustainable Healthcare: A New Way To Wellness 36:26

2+ y ago36:26

36:26

Health begins with foundational skills that cultivate a proactive mindset. How can we offer people the ladder of self-actualization to develop wellness within? Dr. Bruce Piasecki, President and Founder of AHC Group, best selling author, academic and thought leader, shares an economic viewpoint of health care that shows the impact we have on each ot…

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The Bipartisan Hopeful 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

36:12

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…

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Approaching Mental Health with Innovative Therapies 40:10

2+ y ago40:10

40:10

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…

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A Kaleidoscopic Vision of the Future 26:34

2+ y ago26:34

26:34

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 co…

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Preventing the #1 Global Disability 33:44

2+ y ago33:44

33:44

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 h…

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The Preventative ER Doc 32:43

2+ y ago32:43

32:43

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, Scho…

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Season One Recap 39:39

3y ago39:39

39:39

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…

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Exploring Healthcare As A Public Utility 28:43

3+ y ago28:43

28:43

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 podcas…

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The Design Thinker 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

24:06

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 Hea…

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Shifting The Focus To Prevention 35:32

3+ y ago35:32

35:32

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, transaction…

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Using Wonder To Imagine The Future of Healthcare 27:21

3+ y ago27:21

27:21

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 we…

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The Equitable Visionary 34:11

3+ y ago34:11

34:11

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 Helge…

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Shifting From Longevity To Vitality 33:20

3+ y ago33:20

33:20

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 a…

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The Innovative Educator 29:58

3+ y ago29:58

29:58

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-s…

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The Obamacare Architect 29:42

3+ y ago29:42

29:42

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…

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Creating A Personalized Happy Plan 24:02

3+ y ago24:02

24:02

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:…

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The Value-Based Economist 32:50

3+ y ago32:50

32:50

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 he…

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The Inclusive Strategist 29:10

3+ y ago29:10

29:10

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: …

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Designing 'World' Class Healthcare 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

32:45

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, eq…

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The Optimistic Technologist 32:40

3+ y ago32:40

32:40

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 intell…

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Defining Health Economics 36:58

3+ y ago36:58

36:58

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 …

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The Empathic Advocate 30:36

3+ y ago30:36

30:36

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 commun…

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The Compassionate Disrupter 30:25

3+ y ago30:25

30:25

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 ca…

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The Commentator Who Dreams 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

31:58

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. …

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Rethinking the ‘User Experience’ of Healthcare 35:45

3+ y ago35:45

35:45

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. Albe…

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Reprioritizing Bedside Manner 36:42

3+ y ago36:42

36:42

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 …

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