Turn on the Lights Podcast

Income should not be a life-or-death factor regarding people receiving the care they deserve.In this episode, Elaine Batchlor discusses health inequities and the challenges of providing healthcare to low-income communities. Elaine explains the roots of the problem and why she believes in funding community-based care and public health policymaking to provide high-quality and safe care to low-income communities.Learn about how Elaine works daily to provide healthcare to low-income communities and change the system for the better! Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America’s Healthcare System the best in the world? In this episode, Jason Leitch shares insights into how the Scottish health and care systems work, drawing comparisons with American healthcare. He also discusses how health systems around the world have many lessons to learn and share.Tune in to learn about the Scottish Health System and what we can take from it!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does more healthcare mean better care?In this episode, Vikas Saini discusses overuse in healthcare, which consists of unnecessary services that cost resources to the system and its users. He also highlights the importance of providing a space for providers to build a trusting relationship with their patients. He explains how this results in more efficient care, less overuse, and better outcomes.Tune in and learn more about how healthcare can benefit from a quality approach more than a quantity one!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humanity has a historic opportunity to eliminate a terrible disease: Hepatitis C.In this episode, Francis Collins talks about the importance of the fight against Hepatitis C and the significance of the Human Genome Project. He also shares his thoughts on leadership, healthcare policymaking, and the potential of AI, highlighting the integration of science, truth, trust, and faith as cornerstones in his career.Tune in to this episode and strengthen your trust in the science behind the fight against Hepatitis C!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How accountable are we when it comes to injuries made by medical errors?In this episode, Sue Sheridan shares how, ever since going through family tragedies caused by medical errors twice, she’s worked to improve and ensure patient safety across the United States. Sue seeks to democratize patient safety by highlighting transparency, illustrating the magnitude of the problem, and using input from the patient community when coming up with changes or solutions.Tune in to learn more about the importance of patient safety and the actions being taken to bring it to the forefront!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Get up, it’s time to vote! In this episode, Alister Martin talks about how registering patients to vote can result in better outcomes. He also discusses Vot-ER and A Healthier Democracy, platforms from which he is leading action addressing health issues related to social and political determinants of health.Tune in to learn how politics influence the care that patients receive and why being registered to vote is the key to better outcomes!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now is the best moment to do something about medical debt.In this episode, Berneta Haynes talks about medical debt, who is affected by it, why it’s a massive issue in the United States, and what actions can be taken to start solving this problem. She explains the racial aspect of the problem, analyses its cyclical nature, and breaks down the policy changes needed to reduce debt and expand the support umbrella across the country.Tune in to learn more about the issue of medical debt and how to tackle it best!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changing primary care is the first step to fixing the healthcare industry.Rushika Fernandopulle discusses fixing the American healthcare system in this episode, starting with reimagining the primary care delivery and business models. Rushika shares his journey of changing primary care and explains how the proposed model reduces costs for everyone and produces good health outcomes and patient experiences.Tune in to learn how healthcare can benefit from a relationship-based primary care model that actually takes care of its patients! Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Turn on the Lights!Kedar Mate and Don Berwick introduce the Turn on the Lights podcast, where they help anyone understand the thorniest problems and discuss the most innovative solutions in healthcare.Tune in to this new podcast that puts a spotlight on ways to improve the US healthcare system!Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this teaser episode, hosts Don Berwick and Kedar Mate introduce themselves and their roles within the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). They explain how Turn on the Lights is a thought-provoking podcast that will explore how the US healthcare system is working and not working. The podcast will feature candid conversations with healthcare workers, patients, innovators, activists, and researchers who share practical solutions and personal stories to improve healthcare delivery, equity, and quality. Topics discussed in the podcast will include improving health and healthcare delivery, health equity and quality, and social justice. The hosts encourage listeners to join the conversation and become part of the movement to improve health care worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices