
Howard Forman and Harlan Krumholz, two Yale physician-professors, discuss the latest news and ideas in healthcare—including new research, AI in medicine, federal health policy, value-based care, healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, and much more—and seek out the truth amid the noise. Produced with the Yale School of Management and the Yale School of Public Health. New episodes are available... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 236 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineBusinessHealth & Fitness | |||

Howie and Harlan discuss health headlines including the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak; a recent FDA decision allowing pharmacies to compound certain peptides; and a concerning report from Medicare trustees on the program's financial future. They al... more
Howie and Harlan are joined by Melanie Matheu, co-founder and chief scientific officer of Lyric Bio, who also shares evidence-based health and science information on TikTok as LaughterinLight PhD. They discuss developing new antibody therapies, build... more
Howie and Harlan are joined by Shivan Mehta, associate chief innovation officer at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, to discuss how healthcare organizations can use behavioral science to remove barriers that keep patients from getting rec... more
Howie and Harlan are joined by Kate Heilpern, president of Yale New Haven Hospital, to discuss the hospital's 200-year history, the financial pressures facing health systems, and how Yale New Haven is balancing innovation with its mission to serve th... more
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I knew him when I was in grad school and he amazing back then! I love this podcast!
The quality of the information here is outstanding, the guests are interesting, but I loved the recent episode with just discussion of current issues!!!
Potential podcast idea— the problem of getting medical appointments that authors referred to many times on the podcast— why is there no more discussion of opening the medical profession to more immigration given then workforce shortages, especially for primary care physicians? We allow immigrants to run nuclear power plants in the US without h... more
Wide-ranging discussions on health policy and on health care discoveries and controversies driven by policy decisions (or in some cases ignored by policy-makers.)
I always learn something I had not known from the two hosts and from their guest of the episode,
Bravely ventures sometimes into electoral politics, making me say “Hear hear!”
Great podcast for updates in medicine, health policy, and the business of healthcare. The discussions are lively and well-researched. Highly recommend!
As a busy practicing physician, it is nice to hear a brief synopsis and insightful commentary on timely medical events from Howard and guest(s). Very enjoyable and useful information is passed, and I look forward to hearing each new episode! All the best!
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Two Yale physician-professors discuss health policy, medical innovation, and practical implications for patients, blending rigorous analysis with real-world examples. Episodes cover funding models, governance, AI in medicine, value-based care, and health equity, often featuring guests from academia, healthcare systems, and health tech. The format tends to pair policy with bedside impact, translating complex topics into actionable insights for clinicians, administrators, and innovators. A standout trait is the strong emphasis on evidence-based discussion, transparency, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, making it valuable for listeners who want both depth and practical takeaways about how health systems evolve and how new ideas reach pati... more
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