
Hosted by Dr. Philip McAdoo, Director of Internal Equity and Workplace Well-Being at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Turn on the Lights is a podcast that aims to improve health care worldwide by shedding light on health care issues through thought-provoking, patient-centered conversations. By demystifying health care problems, we hope to activate both the public and health care pro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 152 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

What would change if health care truly organized itself around what matters most to older adults, patients, families, and caregivers?
In this episode, Alice Bonner, a nationally recognized leader in age-friendly care and person-centered systems, joi... more
Patient safety and workforce safety are not separate priorities. They are different, but deeply connected outcomes of the same health care system.
In this episode, Patricia McGaffigan, Senior Advisor for Safety at the Institute for Healthcare Improv... more
What is public trust in nurses worth if it does not lead to voice, protection, and authority?
In this episode, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, Clinical Associate Professor and Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Duke University School of Nurs... more
What can four decades of HIV/AIDS response teach public health about preparing for the next crisis?
In this episode, Dr. Eugene McCray, a physician, epidemiologist, and longtime public health leader, reflects on the lessons HIV/AIDS has taught about... more
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Every month the interview is interesting and provocative. I always come away with great ideas and energy. Thank you!
Really appreciate the interviews with Eric Reinhart, Mai Pham, and Dhruv Khullar among many others. Hearing about these efforts gives me hope. Keep up the good work!
Greater integration of global perspectives would attract a broader audience.
Last fall I started working at a hospital in a support role with very little healthcare experience. Soon after I started listening to Turn on the Lights to help me understand more of my new environment. I cannot tell you how much this has helped me with background contextual understanding that my colleagues take for granted. I also feel more up to date on current healthcare challenges and opportunities which allows me to contribute more in discussions surrounding planning and policy.
Best podcast EVER
Geriatric psychiatrist
Abhilash Desai MD
Boise, Idaho.
IHI is a place I go to to maintain my optimism and trust in humanity.
Hosts of the podcast are my modern heroes.
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This show centers on patient-centered health care improvement through thoughtful conversations with leaders across nursing, public health, policy, and health technology. Episodes frequently explore equity, dignity, and workforce well‑being, linking personal stories to system-level change. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high‑profile experts discussing real‑world challenges—such as cost dynamics, quality measurement, AI governance, and public health infrastructure—and translating insights into actionable takeaways for organizations aiming to improve care, safety, and access. The format tends to blend leadership lessons, data-driven policy context, and frontline perspectives, making it a valuable resource for health system execut... more
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Recent guests on Turn on the Lights Podcast include:
1. Patricia McGaffigan
2. Ernest Grant
3. Dr. Eugene McCray
4. Harold J. Phillips
5. Sue Hassmiller
6. Beverly Malone
7. Harold Phillips
8. Alice Bonner
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