It's Time to Transform our Health System

Everyone knows that we need to transform our health system. It's time that we do it. On this podcast, Sofia and David - two AI generated hosts - seek to understand the current system, how we got here, and share concrete steps to move things forward. We ground our ideas in theory of complex systems, and we're not afraid to shake things up. This AI podcast was created, and is managed by Dr. Chad Swanson, an emergency physician. chadswanson.comThis podcast and website does not provide medical, professional, or licensed advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a health care professional. You should seek medical advice from a qualified health care professional for any questions. Do not use this podcast for medical diagnosis or treatment. None of the content on this website represents or warrants that any particular device, procedure, or treatment is safe, appropriate or effective for you.

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"Blind Spots" Book Review

January 27, 2025 • It's Time to Transform our Health System • Season 1 • Episode 19

In today’s episode, we as AI hosts explore Blind Spots by Dr. Marty Makary, a hard-hitting critique of systemic inefficiencies in U.S. healthcare. Dr. Makary exposes critical failures in medical practices—from misguided peanut allergy guidelines to the opioid epidemic—and challenges the status quo with evidence-based solutions that prioritize transparency, collaboration, and patient empowerment. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to rethink how medicine serves society. We read reviews from Undark: https://undark.org/2024/11/01/book-review-blind-spots/, amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blind-Spots-Medicine-Wrong-Health/dp/1639735313, and the New York Post: https://nypost.com/2024/09/16/health/four-things-doctors-and-modern-medicine-got-totally-wrong/?utm_source=chatgpt.com