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Building Better Health

UnitedHealth Group

Health care is complicated — and it’s changing fast. Building Better Health is a new podcast from UnitedHealth Group exploring what’s working in health care today and what helps people live longer, healthier lives.

Each episode features conversations with researchers, clinicians, and innovators on topics like preventive care, chronic conditions, mental health, affordability, Medicare and employer coverage, value‑based care, and the role of technology and data in improving outcomes.

Join us as we explore how we can make health care work better for everyone.

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  • 6 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 32 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E6
    August 12 · 32 min

    How Will AI Revolutionize Your Healthcare? | Building Better Health Episode 6

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and every industry is wrestling with the implications of this new technology. Healthcare is no exception, but the stakes are arguably higher. How do we make sure we get it right when we're moving at warp speed? In Episode 6 of Building Better Health, host Terence Samuel sits down with Madhu Pawar, executive in residence at Optum, and Dr. Robert Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco to explore how AI

  • S1 · E5
    July 21 · 27 min

    What’s Behind the Longevity Gap? | Building Better Health Episode 5

    For all the talk about biohacking and wellness trends, we rarely address the real root causes driving longevity. In America today, how long you live isn't just about your personal choices — the biggest factors are your bank account and your zip code. In Episode 5 of Building Better Health, host Terence Samuel sits down with Dr. Eugene Hsu, Chief Medical Officer for Optum Home and Community Care Delivery, and Dan Buettner, National Geographic explorer and founder of Blue Zones. Together, they

  • S1 · E4
    July 8 · 35 min

    What’s Behind the Menopause Moment?

    Every woman will experience menopause yet the healthcare system has long been unprepared to support them. Today, an estimated 75 million women in the U.S. are navigating perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause, but too many still struggle to access evidence-based care. Decades of outdated research, gaps in physician training and persistent misconceptions left generations of women without the treatment they needed. In Episode 4 of Building Better Health, host Terence Samuel is joined by Dr.

  • S1 · E3
    June 25 · 33 min

    How Do We Address the Rise of Chronic Diseases? | Building Better Health Episode 3

    Chronic disease among young Americans is at record levels. The U.S. healthcare system has historically operated as a reactive "sick care" model, from heavily favoring high-cost crisis interventions to undervaluing the proactive care that prevents illness in the first place. In Episode 3 of Building Better Health, Host Terence Samuel is joined by guests Dr. Wyatt Decker, Chief Physician for Value-Based Care and Innovation at UnitedHealth Group, and Dr. Toyin Ajayi, Co-founder and CEO of Cityb

  • S1 · E2
    June 9 · 30 min

    How Do We Solve the Burnout Crisis? | Building Better Health Episode 2

    Physician burnout is at record levels. The U.S. healthcare system has made it harder to practice medicine than it ever should be - from a frustrating lack of control to an outdated culture that treated long shifts like a badge of honor. In Episode 2 of Building Better Health, Host Terence Samuel is joined by guests Patrick Conway, Chief Executive Officer at Optum, and Dr. Sharmila Makhija, Dean & CEO of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Together, they discuss actionable solutions for h

  • S1 · E1
    May 27 · 32 min

    How Do We Build a Better System? | Building Better Health Episode 1

    The U.S. health system isn’t working as it should. UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson and University of Pennsylvania Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Dr. Zeke Emanuel break down what’s driving cost, fragmentation and complexity — and what real reform could look like.

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