Universal Health Insurance? Absolutely. But that's just the beginning...

It's Time to Transform our Health System

Here are the eight actionable steps discussed in the podcast episode:

1. Universal Health Coverage: Simplify and provide basic healthcare access to everyone, modeled on successful systems in other countries, to reduce inefficiency and inequity.
2. Reform Healthcare Worker Compensation: Transition from incentivizing volume (more tests, procedures) to rewarding better health outcomes and preventative care.
3. Competency-Based Licensing: Shift licensing and certification processes to recognize experience and proven skills rather than relying on outdated, rigid educational pathways.
4. Health Systems Transformation Education: Introduce training in systems thinking, public health, and policy for future healthcare professionals to prepare them for leading systemic changes.
5. Community Partnerships: Integrate local organizations, nonprofits, and churches into the healthcare ecosystem to bridge gaps between formal systems and real-world community needs.
6. Transformational Leadership: Identify and elevate innovative, unconventional leaders who challenge the status quo and push for systemic change.
7. Hubs of System Stewards: Establish interdisciplinary hubs within organizations to focus on systems-level strategies and connect the dots across healthcare operations.
8. A Bold Health Innovation Fund: Create a $400 billion fund to invest in transformative ideas and scalable solutions, fostering competition and innovation to reshape health systems.