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Turn on the Lights Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Philip McAdoo, Director of Internal Equity and Workplace Well-Being at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Turn on the Lights is a podcast that aims to improve health care worldwide by shedding light on health care issues through thought-provoking, patient-centered conversations. By demystifying health care problems, we hope to activate both the public and health care professionals to help accelerate changes leading to health and health care improvements worldwide. Our discussions cover various topics such as health care delivery, health equity, quality, and social justice. The podcast features solutions from around the world and encourages listeners to take action.

Brought to you by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Copyright: Copyright © 2023 Institute for Healthcare Improvement. All rights reserved. 'Turn on the Lights' podcast is owned by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.

Latest Episodes:

Are Health Insurers Always the Villains? with Sachin Jain Aug 04, 2023

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Let’s examine health insurance, coverage gaps, and the role of Medicare Advantage in the future of healthcare.

In this episode, Sachin Jain talks about the state of healthcare, insurance, and the Medicare Advantage program. He explores SCAN's journey to Medicare Advantage, highlighting benefits and concerns while emphasizing the need for improved regulation, ethical leadership, and addressing healthcare professionals’ burnout, expressing optimism for positive change.

Tune in to learn more about the complexities of balancing costs and quality in healthcare!

Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website.

An Innovative Response to Medical Debt with Allison Sesso Jul 21, 2023

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Medical debt impacts health directly, and this company is helping millions of people by relieving it.

In this episode, Allison Sesso talks about medical debt, its prevalence and impact, and how RIP Medical Debt works to bring relief to all the parties involved. She also discusses improving hospital financial assistance policies, addressing medical debt as a national issue, and supporting actions from leaders to implement systemic changes.

Tune in to learn about RIP Medical Debt’s approach to relieving an issue impacting health nationwide!

Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website.

What is a Safety Net Hospital? with Elaine Batchlor Jul 07, 2023

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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.

Some Hard Truths About US Health Care with Jason Leitch Jun 23, 2023

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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.

Is More Care Better Care? with Vikas Saini Jun 09, 2023

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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.

From Challenges to Triumph: Tackling Hepatitis C and Advancing Healthcare with Francis Collins May 26, 2023

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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.

What Happened to Patient Safety with Sue Sheridan May 12, 2023

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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.

The Poverty and Bad Health Cycle with Alister Martin Apr 28, 2023

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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.

Penalized for Being Sick: The Uniquely American Crisis of Medical Debt with Berneta L. Haynes Apr 14, 2023

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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.

How to Make Health Care Work for Patients with Rushika Fernandopulle Apr 14, 2023

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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.

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