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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

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Welcome back to a special encore presentation of Turn on the Lights!

As we continue our transition series, our new host, Dr. Philip, is revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the archives. For this episode, he selected a standout d... more

Welcome back to a special encore presentation of Turn on the Lights!

As we continue our transition series, our new host, Dr. Philip, has hand-selected one of our most-listened-to and impactful conversations from the archives to highlight once again.... more

Welcome back to a special encore presentation of Turn on the Lights!

As we continue our transition series, our new host, Dr. Philip, has hand-selected one of our most-listened-to and impactful conversations from the archives to highlight once again.... more

Welcome back to a special encore presentation of Turn on the Lights!

As we continue our transition series, our new host, Dr. Philip, has hand-selected one of our most-listened-to and impactful conversations from the archives to highlight once again.... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Sommers
Professor of Health Policy and Medicine; Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Harvard University
Episode: Encore release: Medicaid Work Requirements and the Unraveling of Health Coverage with Ben Sommers
Vivek Garg
Incoming president and CEO of NCQA, physician with a background in primary care and healthcare leadership
NCQA
Episode: Encore Release: Beyond Compliance – Vivek Garg on Patient-Centered Quality and Real-Time Improvement
Nasim Afsar
Author of Intelligent Health; former Senior Vice President and Chief Health Officer at Oracle; former COO at UCI Health; former leader at UCLA Health
Author of Intelligent Health; Oracle Cerner background
Episode: Building Intelligent Health Around the Whole Person with Nasim Afsar
Jonathan Gruber
Ford Professor of Economics, MIT; former Director of the Healthcare Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research; key architect of RomneyCare and ACA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: Health Reform, Affordability, and the Future of Coverage with Professor Jonathan Gruber
Bob Wachter
Professor and Chair, UCSF Department of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: The Future of Medicine with AI: Dr. Bob Wachter on Opportunity and Risk
Rochelle Walensky
Infectious disease physician; former Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Harvard Medical School; Mass General Brigham; CDC (former)
Episode: Why Public Health Matters Most When You Don’t See It with Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Tom Frieden
Public health leader; former CDC Director; founder of Resolve to Save Lives
Resolve to Save Lives
Episode: Why Public Health Still Matters More Than Ever with Dr. Tom Frieden
Hugo Campos
Emeritus member of the Stanford Medicine e-patient advisory board; data liberation advocate
Various patient advocacy organizations; ICD user group
Episode: Why Better Questions Lead to Better Care with Hugo Campos
Meena Seshamani
Secretary of Health for Maryland; former CMS Administrator
Maryland Department of Health
Episode: How Maryland Is Testing a Different Way to Pay for Health Care with Dr. Meena Seshamani

Hosts

Don Berwick
Co-host and interviewer; Host of Turn on the Lights
Kedar Mate
Host of Turn on the Lights; Co-host introducing guests

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Awesome podcast!

    Every month the interview is interesting and provocative. I always come away with great ideas and energy. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    With Deep Appreciation
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great episodes

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Primary Care For All
    United Statesa year ago
  • Integrating global perspectives

    Greater integration of global perspectives would attract a broader audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamesy mcdonald
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fantastic Resource

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleepy Alaskan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Michelle Browder rocks

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    freethinker12345
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many listeners report improved understanding of complex health policy topics and how to advocate for changes.
The show is valued for providing global perspectives and practical solutions to health care challenges.
Listeners appreciate rigorous, policy-focused conversations that connect theory to real-world reform.
Guests are often senior-level experts with hands-on experience in health systems and policy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Encore release: Medicaid Work Requirements and the Unraveling of Health Coverage with Ben Sommers
Q: What did the Arkansas study reveal about work requirements and coverage?
The Arkansas study found that about 18,000 people lost coverage, and uninsured rates rose among those subject to the policy, mainly due to confusion and red tape rather than a large drop in employment; most affected were already working or had exemptions, yet reporting hurdles caused disenrollment.
Encore release: Medicaid Work Requirements and the Unraveling of Health Coverage with Ben Sommers
Q: Can you summarize the major changes in access and coverage expected under OB3?
The major changes include expanded work requirements for the Medicaid expansion population, more frequent renewals (every six months), and new budgetary constraints that may push states to cut services or payments if they can't raise funds, plus changes to subsidies that support marketplace coverage.
Encore Release: The Real Reason Training Alone Cannot Fix Patient Safety
Q: What practical steps can patients and families take to contribute to safer care?
Patients should ask proactive questions, confirm understanding of procedures, and be involved in decisions. They should push for clear communication and clarification about risks, and recognize safety improvements extend beyond the hospital into home care and ongoing monitoring.
Encore Release: The Real Reason Training Alone Cannot Fix Patient Safety
Q: What drew you into studying safety and why has the focus shifted from individual blame to system design?
Vincent explains that early work highlighted how errors were often tied to latent conditions and environmental factors, not just personal failures. Over time, evidence showed that improving safety required redesigning work environments, processes, and leadership cultures to support safe practice.
Encore Release: Beyond Compliance – Vivek Garg on Patient-Centered Quality and Real-Time Improvement
Q: Why should anyone care about these standards and does it matter to me as a patient?
The guest emphasizes that standards shape how care is organized and delivered, with patient-centered care planning, proactive outreach, and data-driven improvements intended to directly impact patient experience and outcomes.

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This show centers on healthcare transformation, policy, and leadership, with extended conversations that unpack how systems deliver care and how data, equity, and technology shape outcomes. Episodes frequently thread together public health, payer-provider dynamics, patient safety, and the evolving role of AI and quality measurement in clinical practice. Noteworthy is a consistent focus on actionable reform ideas, real-world policy trade-offs, and cross-sector collaboration to improve health at scale. The tone blends expert storytelling, historical context, and practical insights from leaders across government, academia, and healthcare delivery, making it a strong fit for listeners who want deep, ideas-driven discussions with tangible implic... more

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1. Ben Sommers
2. Vivek Garg
3. Nasim Afsar
4. Jonathan Gruber
5. Bob Wachter
6. Rochelle Walensky
7. Tom Frieden
8. Hugo Campos

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