Making Rural America Healthy (B) | Dr Marschall Runge
Rural America is facing a growing crisis of healthcare access, from trained professionals, to financing, technological innovations to simplifying Healthcare complexities. Our guest, Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He opens up the inner workings of the medical world. How AI can optimise access to care, data safety, basic health care insurance and much more is discussed in this episode. In his book, “The Great Healthcare Disruption,” he offers an inside look at how healthcare is rapidly evolving—and what that means for the future of medicine. In this book, he explores: How Big Tech companies like Amazon and Google are beginning to reshape the patient experience The role of AI and new medical breakthroughs in changing how we diagnose, treat, and manage diseases The trade-offs of innovation—how progress can improve care while also putting pressure on existing health systems Why traditional healthcare institutions must adapt to stay relevant in a fast-changing, tech-driven world The ongoing challenges around access, equity, and affordability—and what needs to change to make healthcare work for everyone Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Healthcare-Disruption-American-Medicine/dp/B0F1F35PC5 #whataboutruralhealth #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare #healthfinancing #podmatch Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Email us: info@whataboutruralhealth.com Visit our website: What About Rural Health? Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: facebook.com/whataboutruralhealth x.com/Ruralist_Health www.instagram.com/whataboutruralhealth www.youtube.com/@WhatAboutRuralHealth www.tiktok.com/@whataboutruralhealth1 LinkedIn.com/whataboutruralhealth
Making Rural America Healthy (A) | Dr Marschall Runge
Rural America is facing a growing crisis of healthcare access, from trained professionals, to financing, technological innovations to simplifying Healthcare complexities. Our guest, Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He opens up the inner workings of the medical world. How AI can optimise access to care, data safety, basic health care insurance and much more is discussed in this episode. In his book, “The Great Healthcare Disruption,” he offers an inside look at how healthcare is rapidly evolving—and what that means for the future of medicine. In this book, he explores: How Big Tech companies like Amazon and Google are beginning to reshape the patient experience The role of AI and new medical breakthroughs in changing how we diagnose, treat, and manage diseases The trade-offs of innovation—how progress can improve care while also putting pressure on existing health systems Why traditional healthcare institutions must adapt to stay relevant in a fast-changing, tech-driven world The ongoing challenges around access, equity, and affordability—and what needs to change to make healthcare work for everyone Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Healthcare-Disruption-American-Medicine/dp/B0F1F35PC5 #whataboutruralhealth #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare #healthfinancing #podmatch Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Email us: info@whataboutruralhealth.com Visit our website: What About Rural Health? Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: facebook.com/whataboutruralhealth x.com/Ruralist_Health www.instagram.com/whataboutruralhealth www.youtube.com/@WhatAboutRuralHealth www.tiktok.com/@whataboutruralhealth1 LinkedIn.com/whataboutruralhealth
When Distance Becomes the Diagnosis: Financing Lung Cancer in Rural Communities| Eugene Manley
Why does lung cancer receive disproportionately lower funding for research and treatment compared to every other form of cancer, despite being the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.? Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., Founder and CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Foundation (SCHEQ), explores the barriers, possibilities, and progress shaping the fight against lung cancer, particularly in underserved communities. He highlights how stigma continues to influence public perception of the disease, often leading to reduced attention, funding, and support compared to other cancers, deepening existing health inequities. #whataboutruralhealth #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare #healthfinancing #podmatch Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Email us: info@whataboutruralhealth.com Visit our website: What About Rural Health? Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: facebook.com/whataboutruralhealth x.com/Ruralist_Health www.instagram.com/whataboutruralhealth www.youtube.com/@WhatAboutRuralHealth www.tiktok.com/@whataboutruralhealth1 LinkedIn.com/whataboutruralhealth
Working Through Pain (B) | David Jeter
In the world of physical therapy, the rural communities are needier due to increased manual labour. How are rural dwellers able to survive the structure, barriers, policy hindering access to much needed care. David Jeter, a certified Manual Physical Therapist explains the misconceptions, complications and how physical therapy can aid long term care and improve functionality. #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare #podmatch Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: https://whataboutruralhealth.com/ facebook.com/whataboutruralhealth x.com/Ruralist_Health www.instagram.com/whataboutruralhealth www.youtube.com/@WhatAboutRuralHealth www.tiktok.com/@whataboutruralhealth1 LinkedIn.com/whataboutruralhealth
Working Through Pain (A) | David Jeter
In the world of physical therapy, rural communities are in greater need due to increased manual labour. How are rural dwellers able to survive the structural barriers and policies hindering access to much-needed care? David Jeter, a certified Manual Physical Therapist, explains the misconceptions, complications, and how physical therapy can aid long-term care and improve functionality. #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare #podmatch Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: https://whataboutruralhealth.com/ facebook.com/whataboutruralhealth x.com/Ruralist_Health www.instagram.com/whataboutruralhealth www.youtube.com/@WhatAboutRuralHealth www.tiktok.com/@whataboutruralhealth1 LinkedIn.com/whataboutruralhealth
Innovating Under Pressure (B) | LuAnn Kimker
Part B of the conversation: Nearly 66 million people live in rural America and more than half of rural hospitals are operating in the red. Still, the rural health system is being threatened by more health cuts. How are rural healthcare and it’s dwellers navigating this tough terrain? LuAnn Kimker, a nurse by training and Senior Vice President at Azara Healthcare, explains the strides they take to survive. #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/whataboutruralhealth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bd8711f7-e355-4d5d-a9c4-80816136b873
Innovating Under Pressure (A) | LuAnn Kimker
Nearly 66 million people live in rural America and more than half of rural hospitals are operating in the red. Still the rural health system is being threatened by more health cuts. How are rural healthcare and it’s dwellers navigating this tough terrain? LuAnn Kimker, a nurse by training and Senior Vice President at Azara Healthcare, explains the strides they take to survive. #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/whataboutruralhealth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bd8711f7-e355-4d5d-a9c4-80816136b873
When Health Systems Fail (B) | Peter Kowey
In episode (B) of When Health Systems Fail, world-renowned cardiologist, Dr Peter Kowey, discusses the importance of individualized care in modern medicine. He explains how clinicians can move beyond rigid, algorithm-driven treatment models by engaging patients directly, understanding their unique conditions, and involving them in final care decisions. By strengthening these one-on-one relationships, physicians can help counter some of the pressures created by administrative control and corporate influence over clinical practice. #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Failure To Treat In his latest book, Dr. Peter Kowey examines the deep structural failures within the American healthcare system through a powerful collection of composite true stories. He highlights how patients and practitioners are harmed by systemic issues such as insurance denials, physician burnout, and administrative overload. Each story unpacks a common healthcare challenge and ends with practical guidance to help patients and caregivers better navigate the system. Need for Regulation of Corporatisation Dr Kowey argues that the growing corporatisation of healthcare has led large corporations to acquire small hospitals and medical practices, giving them control over how care is delivered. These entities influence physicians, patients, and insurers, often prioritising profit over patient well-being. Incentivising for a Better System He notes that the current healthcare system rewards procedures and operations over patient-centred care, leading to major pay gaps between specialists and primary care physicians. To improve outcomes, compensation models should prioritise time spent caring for patients over the volume of procedures. Conclusion He closes with the assertion that Healthcare workers are heroes and he hopes that this book helps them be more appropriated. Get the book here: https://url-shortener.me/F91H Connect with him on: https://www.peterkoweyauthor.com/ Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/whataboutruralhealth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bd8711f7-e355-4d5d-a9c4-80816136b873
When Health Systems Fail (A) | Dr Peter Kowey
In this episode (A) of Rethinking Rural Health Financing, world-renowned cardiologist, Dr Peter Kowey, explains the bureaucracy involved in achieving positive health system outcomes, especially with medical insurance companies. He also laments the adverse effects the cut in Medicaid would bring to healthcare across America. #podcast #healthequity #ruralhealth #interview #healthcare Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Failure To Treat In his latest book, Dr. Peter Kowey examines the deep structural failures within the American healthcare system through a powerful collection of composite true stories. He highlights how patients and practitioners are harmed by systemic issues such as insurance denials, physician burnout, and administrative overload. Each story unpacks a common healthcare challenge and ends with practical guidance to help patients and caregivers better navigate the system. Need for Regulation of Corporatisation Dr Kowey argues that the growing corporatisation of healthcare has led large corporations to acquire small hospitals and medical practices, giving them control over how care is delivered. These entities influence physicians, patients, and insurers, often prioritising profit over patient well-being. Incentivising for a Better System He notes that the current healthcare system rewards procedures and operations over patient-centered care, leading to major pay gaps between specialists and primary care physicians. To improve outcomes, compensation models should prioritise time spent caring for patients over the volume of procedures. Conclusion He closes with the assertion that Healthcare workers are heroes and he hopes that this book helps them be more appropriated. Get the book here: https://url-shortener.me/F91H Connect with him on: https://www.peterkoweyauthor.com/ Subscribe, share your thoughts, and stay connected. Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/whataboutruralhealth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bd8711f7-e355-4d5d-a9c4-80816136b873
Excluded Voices (B): Financing Care for Deaf and Disabled Communities in Rural Health Systems | Grace Lester
A man sits in jail for murder because of a deaf misinterpretation. Listen to the story. #Deaf #story #ruralhealth #policy In part B of the conversation, Grace Lester talks about the nature of inclusivity, accommodation and the basic necessity of it. She also gives insight into her book, which dives into the stories and experiences of deaf people in incarceration and better approaches to creating a better society for people experiencing deafness. Want to be a guest on What About Rural Health?™? Send Chinasa Imo a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/chinasaimo Listen in on your favorite streaming platforms via the link: https://linktr.ee/whataboutruralhealth?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=51344927-ccb5-4251-a16d-198a18d47ea8 Listen in on your favorite streaming platforms via the link: https://pod.fo/e/3936ea