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Connected By Health

Krishna Vedala, MD
Mental Health
Oklahoma
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Vaccinations
Covid-19
Public Health
Primary Care
Interprofessional Collaboration
Value-Based Care
Male Obesity-Associated Secondary Hypogonadism
Physician Mental Health
Interprofessional Education
Health Care Costs
United States
Firearm Violence
Behavioral Health
Burnout
World Health Organization
GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance
Medicare

Connected by Health is a modern healthcare podcast hosted by Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, CPEβ€”a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, healthcare executive, and innovation leader based in Oklahoma City. This show explores the intersection of clinical medicine, physician leadership, healthcare operations, AI in healthcare, and data-driven decision-making; all with one go... more

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Dr Krishna Vedala is hosting Dr. Herschel Brown, an emergency physician and candidate for Oklahoma House District 99, discusses how front-line clinical experience shapes his view that many of Oklahoma's health problems require legislative solutions. ... more

Dr Krishna Vedala introduces Dr. Megan Sheppard, a board-certified bariatric and foregut surgeon, and frames the episode around advances in bariatric and foregut surgery and practical guidance for patients considering weight-loss or foregut procedure... more

The episode opens with Dr Krishna Vedala introducing Dr. Crystal Hernandez, a forensic psychologist turned system architect and activator with an MBA and over 20 years in behavioral health administration. Dr. Hernandez frames her work as operational ... more

Dr Krishna Vedala opens the episode by introducing Dr. Stephanie Byerly, an anesthesiologist-turned-coach who helps people move past numbness to reclaim clarity, purpose, and meaning. He frames the conversation around the common existential questionβ€”... more

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Dr. Crystal Hernandez
Forensic Psychologist by training with an MBA and more than 20 years in behavioral health; system architect and activator
Independent/Behavioral Health Expert
Episode: #20 - Integrating Mental Health: Systems, Gaps, & Solutions
Dr. Stephanie Byerly
Anesthesiologist, ICF-certified coach, founder of UnNumb Coaching Collective
UnNumb Coaching Collective
Episode: #19 From Numb to Unnumb: Reclaiming Purpose and Compassion
Po Murray
Co-founder and chairwoman of the Newtown Action Alliance and the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation
Newtown Action Alliance / Newtown Action Alliance Foundation
Episode: #18 - Protecting Tomorrow: Tackling Gun Violence with Science, Data and Empathy
Dr. Swati Shah
OBGYN, founder of Plans Connect
Plans Connect
Episode: #17 - Medicine & Life: The Power of Human Connection
Troy Green
Senate candidate and founder of Safe Haven Oklahoma
Safe Haven Oklahoma / Senate Candidate
Episode: Snapshots: Troy Green
Alex Mock
Board-certified pediatrician practicing outpatient primary care in Oklahoma City
Private practice in Oklahoma City
Episode: #15 - Keeping Our Children Healthy: Vaccine Essentials and Guidance
Ruth Downey
Director of Care Management and Strategic Transformation
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Episode: #14 - From Frontline to Policy: A Behavioral Health Journey
Dr. Bernadette Miller
An expert in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Episode: Snapshots - Living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: Quick Insights
Dr. Sara Coffey
Psychiatrist; Medical Director of Ok Spark
Oklahoma State University and Ok Spark
Episode: #12 - Building a Better Future: Strengthening Mental Health

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Dr. Krishna Vedala
Host of the show; physician and health innovator focusing on clinical practice, leadership, and systems-level health improvement.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    So thankful I came across this show! The host, Dr. Vedala is a great interviewer and his guests are always showing up fully and pouring into the audience. Will be listening and following this podcast for sure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh M.G
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show! πŸŽ™οΈ

    I love this show, it feels like I am in the same room as experts and feels very personal yet professional at the same time. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tara LaFon Gooch
    United States3 months ago

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#20 - Integrating Mental Health: Systems, Gaps, & Solutions
Q: What are the biggest barriers to integration, and how can policymakers and providers address them?
Barriers include funding constraints, data interoperability, workforce shortages, and misaligned incentives; solutions involve standardized data, expanded training, and policy changes that support integrated care models like CCBHCs and collaboration across disciplines.
#20 - Integrating Mental Health: Systems, Gaps, & Solutions
Q: Why is integrating mental health care into primary care and community health systems so important today?
Because mental health affects nearly every aspect of health and life, and the current system is strained and siloed; integrating care improves access, outcomes, and efficiency by treating the whole person rather than separate parts.
Snapshots: Troy Green
Q: What is your stance on reproductive health care and protections for contraception, family planning, and postpartum services?
He supports protecting reproductive health care under federal law, emphasizes patient-doctor decision-making, and advocates for postpartum Medicaid coverage and telehealth options to support mothers.
Snapshots: Troy Green
Q: Which federal investments or partnerships would you push to improve crisis services and inpatient mental health capacity, especially in rural Oklahoma?
Green argues for expanded certified community behavioral health services, greater rural access, and prevention-focused strategies to reduce homelessness and systemic strain on urban centers.
Snapshots: Troy Green
Q: What specific bills will you champion to reduce drug prices and expand coverage, including access to specialists and mental health care?
He highlights the Green Agenda and the Freedom to Thrive Act, focusing on lowering drug costs, exploring the role of pharmacy benefit managers, expanding Medicare/Medicaid for rural areas, and enhancing access to mental health and crisis services.

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A healthcare-focused interview show exploring how medicine intersects with leadership, systems improvement, policy, and technology. Episodes routinely tackle topics like primary care reform, public health practice, interprofessional collaboration, vaccine science, behavioral health, rural health access, and the economics of care, often featuring clinicians who are also researchers, educators, or policy advocates. Notable strengths include practical, policy-relevant insights, a focus on real-world implementation, and guests who bring multidisciplinary perspectives that help listeners translate complex issues into actionable strategies for health systems, practices, and communities.

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Recent guests on Connected By Health include:

1. Dr. Crystal Hernandez
2. Dr. Stephanie Byerly
3. Po Murray
4. Dr. Swati Shah
5. Troy Green
6. Alex Mock
7. Ruth Downey
8. Dr. Bernadette Miller

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