The Dose
The Commonwealth FundThe Dose is the Commonwealth Fund's podcast that presents fresh ideas, new perspectives, and compelling conversations about where health care is headed. Join host Joel Bervell this season for conversations with leading and emerging experts in health care and health policy. Get the Dose in your inbox: thedose.show/signup
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessHealth & Fitness | |||
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When people receive a medical diagnosis or experience a new symptom, the first thing many of us do is reach for our phone. If a doctor isn't available to provide an answer, someone else is.
On The Dose podcast, host Dr. Joel Bervell talks with Dr. ... more
Dr. Kaytura Felix didn't set out to document the Black maternal health crisis. She set out to find the people who are already doing something about it.
On this episode of The Dose podcast, Dr. Joel Bervell talks with Felix, founder of the Black Bir... more
Four in 10 Americans have medical debt. Most don't know there's a federal law that could eliminate it.
On this episode of The Dose podcast, host Joel Bervell talks with Jared Walker about his nonprofit, Dollar For, which has helped Americans erase ... more
Seventy billion dollars is flowing into health care AI, but the people building it and the patients who need it most are rarely in the same room.
On this episode, host Dr. Joel Bervell talks with pediatrician, researcher, and tech optimist Dr. Ivor... more
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Apple Podcasts5pot of neckbones
United Statesa year ago - Ok
Interesting content but the delivery is really rigid - would be much more engaging as a fluid conversation. As it is, feels like a Q&A that follows a strict question list and doesn’t adapt based on responses. Also agree with other reviewers that anyone choosing to listen to a podcast like this probably has a basic knowledge of health care/policy so basic terms and concepts don’t need to be explained.
Apple Podcasts3SarahL022United States7 years ago - Pretty Good
I work in healthcare management and was pleased to see a podcast dedicated to policy and management. The content is good, timely, and knowledgeably covered. I would say that the interviews feel choppy, as if the questions and answers were prerecorded separately, then later cut together. I am not sure the control you can have on this, but I also found this podcast to be much quieter than others - I am in my 30s, turn my phone and car volume to max, and can still have trouble hearing some part... more
Apple Podcasts4Dan41119United States7 years ago - Ok intro to UHC
I was thrilled to see a podcast from The Commonwealth Fund, but find that this series seems to be aimed at those which minimal knowledge of other healthcare systems. These episodes are quite basic introductions to other countries’ systems, without much direction or differentiation from episode to episode. I love Pulsecheck (from Politico) and was hoping this new Pod would strike a similar balance of educating newbies and wonks alike!
Apple Podcasts2stripedwaterUnited States7 years ago - Insightful and helpful
Well-produced and insightful analysis with global perspectives on health policy.
Apple Podcasts5Wjohnson27United States8 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  South Korea/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Poland/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Spain/Health & Fitness |
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A thoughtful health policy podcast that brings in policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and nonprofit leaders to unpack how health care systems, access, and equity are evolving. Episodes consistently center on maternal health, health equity, funding and policy reform, and innovations in care delivery, from midwifery and doula programs to AI-driven health solutions. Noteworthy is the blend of intimate, experience-driven storytelling with data-backed policy analysis, plus a recurring emphasis on real-world impact and community voices. Listeners are likely professionals and policymakers seeking practical insights, evidence, and thoughtful commentary on how health care can be more equitable and effective for diverse populations.
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The Dose launched 8 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Dose include:
1. Jared Walker
2. Ivor Horn
3. Lupita Nyong'o
4. Omare Jimmerson
5. Dr. Francis Collins
6. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
7. Dr. Mai Pham
8. Dr. Kevin Simon
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