The Pursuit of Health Podcast
The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!
Podcasting since 2021 • 100 episodes
The Pursuit of Health Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep83: Insured To Death: Empowering Patients to Achieve Access to Care in 2025 w/Neal Shah
A conversation with Neal ShahThe healthcare insurance system is on the cusp of collapsing.Enter former Wall Street hedge fund manager Neal Shah, who channelled personal experiences of managing care for family members into a...
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Ep81: Breaking the Emergency Room Trap w/Ryan Johnson
A conversation with Ryan JohnsonHealthcare is a game of moving targets.No one knows this quite like Ryan Johnson, an ER nurse turned CEO and co-founder of health-tech innovators Float.Float are in the business of hel...
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Ep80: How Data and Collaboration Can Transform Cancer Care w/Dr Yousuf Zafar
A conversation with Dr. Yousuf ZafarEach patient has a 'sphere of life'.And according to Dr. Yousuf Zafar, it’s critical we do everything we can to understand it.As a gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Adjunct Prof...
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Ep79: Hope for 2025 - Healthcare Reform and the Legacy of The Affordable Care Act w/ Former Congressman Rob Andrews
A conversation with Rob Andrews“A rising tide lifts all boats.” - President KennedyChannelling the heart of this message in his words, actions, and distinguished career, is former Congressman and CEO of the Health Transform...
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Ep78: 'The Fight for Inclusive Patient Care - Defining Disability w/Dr. Megan Morris
A conversation with Dr. Megan MorrisHow do we define quality of life? And how do we provide quality healthcare?These are key questions in the work of Dr. Megan Morris, a health services researcher, speech-language pathologi...
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