Bapu Jena
Economist, physician, and professor at Harvard Medical School. Studies health policy and natural experiments in medicine, and is a co-author of the featured research paper.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 54min
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?
Vishal Patel, a surgery resident and Harvard researcher, joins Chris Worsham, a critical-care physician and health-policy researcher, and Bapu Jena, a Harvard economist-physician. They explore how blockbuster album drops, Spotify streaming, smartphones, and in-car tech may line up with traffic deaths. They also get into natural experiments, placebo tests, younger drivers, passengers, CarPlay, and better telematics.
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Sep 23, 2022 • 32min
54. Will You Ever Go Back to Your Doctor’s Office?
When COVID hit, telemedicine use in the U.S. exploded. But how are we using it now? Bapu Jena explores the consequences of this evolving technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 28min
35. Are More Expensive Hospitals Better?
Bapu Jena, an expert on healthcare pricing, joins researcher Steve Levitt to explore the complex link between price and quality in hospitals. They discuss how biases in price perception affect patient choices, drawing insights from an intriguing wine tasting experiment. The conversation reveals challenges with price transparency in healthcare, emphasizing why many prioritize quality over cost. Jena shares findings on market competition's impact on patient outcomes, painting a nuanced picture of what truly drives the effectiveness of healthcare services.
Jan 2, 2025 • 47min
Understanding Panic Headlines: How studies that influence your parenting choices get published
Dr. Bapu Jena, an economist and physician at Harvard Medical School, delves into the chaotic world of panic headlines that influence parenting choices. He discusses how misleading headlines about everyday products often create unnecessary fears among parents. The conversation highlights the critical difference between correlation and causation in research. Jena also explores the biases in scientific studies and the role of media, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in navigating nutrition research and reassuring parents facing anxiety.
Oct 11, 2023 • 52min
Measuring the (Data) Culture of Medicine with Dr. Bapu Jena, Joseph P. Newhouse Professor at Harvard Medical School
Dr. Bapu Jena, economist and physician at Harvard Medical School, discusses leveraging data in healthcare, applying AI in medicine, measuring the innovation of doctors, diagnosing ADHD in children with summer birthdays, and measuring quality in healthcare.
