Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Inside the Future of American Healthcare with Dr. Marschall Runge
Feb 13, 2026
Dr. Marshall Runge, physician-scientist and former dean/CEO of Michigan Medicine, explores U.S. healthcare’s strengths and stress points. He discusses access and coverage gaps, the vital role of primary care, workforce shortages and concierge care pressures. He also covers training reform, AI and EHR vulnerabilities, and ideas to modernize medical education and practice environments.
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Gap Between High-Tech Care And Population Health
- The U.S. delivers world-leading specialty care yet scores poorly in healthy life expectancy compared to peers.
- Focusing on preventive health rather than only healthcare could lower costs and improve longevity.
Make Baseline Access A Policy Priority
- Provide baseline access to care so everyone can receive preventive and timely treatment.
- Pair universal-ish coverage with stronger primary care to reduce late-stage expensive illnesses.
Prioritize Primary Care Relationships
- Require or incentivize primary care relationships to coordinate holistic care for patients.
- Primary care can prevent fragmented specialist-driven care and improve overall outcomes.
