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Artwork for Health & Veritas: Yale's Healthcare and Health Policy Podcast

Health & Veritas: Yale's Healthcare and Health Policy Podcast

Yale School of Management
Public Health
Covid-19
Obesity
Medicaid
Yale University
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Health
Affordable Care Act
Health Equity
AI In Healthcare
Health Technology
Gun Violence
Non-Communicable Diseases
Women's Health
FDA
Dementia
Healthcare Systems
Genetics
Primary Care
Long COVID

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

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Artwork for Health & Veritas: Yale's Healthcare and Health Policy Podcast

Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Melanie Matheu
Research scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur; co-founder and chief scientific officer of Lyric Bio; founder of Prellis Biologics
Lyric Bio; Prellis Biologics
Episode: Melanie Matheu: Turning Science into Impact
Shivan Mehta
Associate Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Pennsylvania Health System; Director of the Population Health Lab; Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Policy at Penn Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Health System / Perelman School of Medicine
Episode: Shivan Mehta: Designing Better Healthcare Decisions
Kate Heilpern
Emergency Medicine Physician and Health Care Executive
Executive Vice President of Yale New Haven Health; President of Yale New Haven Hospital
Episode: Kate Heilpern: Redefining the Hospital's Role
Jessica Federer
Founder and Managing Director of the Women's Health Fund; investor and board member; former CDO at Bayer
Women's Health Fund; McKinsey & Company; Angelini Ventures
Episode: Jessica Federer: Closing Gaps in Women's Health Research
Bhramar Mukherjee
Senior Associate Dean of Public Health, Data Science and Data Equity, Anna MR. Lauder Professor of Biostatistics at Yale
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: Bhramar Mukherjee: What Can the Data Tell Us?
Ingrid Katz
physician, researcher and global health leader; director of the Yale Institute for Global Health
Yale University; US Department of State
Episode: Ingrid Katz: What Would It Take to Eradicate HIV?
Mark Siegel
Program Director of the Internal Medicine Traditional Residency Program; Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Mark Siegel: The Craft of Teaching Doctors
Jaya Dadwal
CEO and co-founder of EVA Health
EVA Health
Episode: Live at the Yale Innovation Summit 2026
Monique Rainford
CEO and co-founder of Enrich Health
Enrich Health
Episode: Live at the Yale Innovation Summit 2026

Hosts

Harlan Krumholz
Host; Yale University physician-professor; focuses on health policy, research funding, and clinical practice implications.
Howie Forman
Co-host; Yale University physician-professor; covers health policy, medical education, and healthcare innovation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Dr.Foreman is amazing!

    I knew him when I was in grad school and he amazing back then! I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smash Garlic in my Eyes
    United States4 months ago
  • What a treat!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gsreno
    United States2 years ago
  • Health and Veritas

    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!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephQ44
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative + Balanced

    Great podcast for updates in medicine, health policy, and the business of healthcare. The discussions are lively and well-researched. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    acook01
    United States3 years ago
  • Really useful and timely updates and opinion…

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeachChris
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are interesting and well-prepared; discussions flow well.
Balanced take on health policy and medical science with useful takeaways.
Clear, evidence-based discussions with timely topics.

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Melanie Matheu: Turning Science into Impact
Q: How do you navigate communicating complex biotech topics to investors and a public audience who may lack a science background?
She describes translating deep science into accessible stories, the importance of sharing sources and uncertainty, and using an iterative, transparent approach to explain risks, while maintaining enthusiasm and momentum with investors through clear, compelling narratives.
Melanie Matheu: Turning Science into Impact
Q: What motivated you to pursue the immunoglobulin manufacturing approach at Lyric Bio, and how does it address both cost and supply issues?
Dr. Matheu explains that IVIG is in short supply and costly; by producing antibodies in high-density bioreactors from human donors, Lyric Bio aims to dramatically reduce costs and expand accessibility while maintaining broad, multi-antibody support that could improve outcomes in immune-related diseases.
Jessica Federer: Closing Gaps in Women's Health Research
Q: What is the near-term direction that could most change women's health?
Federer points to basic science breakthroughs, especially understanding the X chromosome's role in immune response, as well as the broadening data-supported business case that will drive investment in women's health innovations.
Shivan Mehta: Designing Better Healthcare Decisions
Q: What are the big lessons health systems can take from your recent work on text messaging in patient care?
Contextual inquiry shows that messages must be coordinated and meaningful to patients; otherwise even beneficial interventions can irritate patients and reduce engagement. Design thinking with patient perspectives leads to better adoption and outcomes.
Ingrid Katz: What Would It Take to Eradicate HIV?
Q: What are your hopes for global health at Yale moving forward?
Leaning into cross-disciplinary partnerships across the university and globally to accelerate discoveries, elevate collaborative efforts, and strengthen health systems so evidence-based approaches reach people everywhere.

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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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2. Shivan Mehta
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5. Bhramar Mukherjee
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