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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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It's Time to Transform our Health System

Trump Administration is Moving Fast and Breaking Things

January 31, 2025 • It's Time to Transform our Health System • Season 1

The confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are contentious, with implications for health equity and policy stability. Sofia and David, AI-hosts, discuss the chaos within HHS under Trump-era policy shifts, including executive orders and internal operational turmoil, highlighting the risks of unstable leadership on public health. Insights into systemic dysfunction and strategies for resilience are explored to shed light on navigating such crises. Dr. Swanson, an ER physician and creator of this podcast, appreciates the analysis of Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner on the KFF Health News' Podcast "What the Health," episode titled "RFK Jr. in the Hot Seat." He relied on their analysis, and AI's interpretation of their episode for this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rfk-jr-in-the-hot-seat/id1253607372?i=1000687274436