As we commemorate Juneteenth, let us recognize that, despite decades of progress, systemic disparities persist in who gets care, when, and how. These gaps are rooted in the embedded policies, norms, and practices that advantage some and disadvantage others. Health care is a noble cause, and it needs our help. I hope you will take a few minutes to reflect on the information I’ve excerpted from my new book, Health Care Nation. Each of us has the power to make a difference. Health equity isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a path toward a more just and prosperous future for all of us. T.

This week, I hit the airwaves on Shake It Off—a talk radio show reaching listeners across the greater New York City area—to share the story behind my new book Health Care Nation. We didn’t just talk health care. We talked movement building . I believe it’s time for citizens and clinicians alike to raise their voices—not just in frustration, but in reimagining what American health care could be . If you're ready to challenge the status quo and be part of a smarter, more humane system, give this a listen .

Everyone’s talking about Responsible AI. But when it comes to actually putting principles into practice, the follow-through is often inconsistent. That’s why I’ve adapted a leadership module I use in my advisory work and made it available as a free download. It’s designed to help clinical and operational leaders ask—and answer—three key questions that reveal how well their organization is developing, implementing, and managing AI in ways that truly serve all patients and consumers. If you're serious about making Responsible AI real, not just rhetorical, this tool is a great place to start. Go here to download this guide.

I have just published an op-ed piece in MedPage Today, which is an excerpt from a chapter in my book, Health Care Nation. In many ways, health care has become America’s largest escape room. We’ve locked our most talented health care experts and consumers in with a staggering $4.7 trillion of our own money. The problem is that we haven’t figured out how to escape the maze of convoluted policies, skewed financial incentives, and entrenched traditions that are steering amazing people and 17.3% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the wrong direction. Go here to learn more.

Maria Ngo hosts a talk show in Las Vegas called THE STRIP LIVE. She typically interviews celebrities like Tony Bennett, Kevin Costner, and Sir Richard Branson. Needless to say, I was surprised to have a text from Maria wanting to talk when I landed in Las Vegas to speak at HIMSS and a launch event for my new book, Health Care Nation. Go here to watch this fun interview . Maria brings an energy level to her work that is contagious. We covered everything from the new book, the future of AI, to mentoring advice.

The South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's largest daily newspaper. This article appeared in the April 9th edition where I discuss how AI is already reshaping healthcare and look ahead to envision how it will improve health on a global scale.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jane Sarasohn-Kahn to talk about my new book, Health Care Nation - The Future is Calling and It's Better Than You Think . From defining why the American Health System is going in the wrong direction, to discussing the power of a citizen-driven movement, this review gets at the heart of why I wrote this book. Go here f or our discussion. Go here to bookmark this highly-rated blog reporting on transformation issues and opportunities in health and medicine. T.

Friday, March 28th was the official launch date for Health Care Nation-The Future is Calling and It's Better Than You Think . It is now available through all major booksellers. Amazon named it the #1 (Audible Version) and #2 (Paperback Version) New Release in the Health Care Management Category and the #1 New Release in Health Policy. If you are curious, go here to listen to the Preface and Chapter 1. Special thanks to those who pre-ordered or purchased the book early. T.

Egberto Willies is a podcast host and commentator who always tries to tease out the "real story" happening behind the scenes of news today. I had the opportunity to sit with Egberto and talk about why America spends more on health care than any other country, and yet, we as citizens are the least healthy in the developed world and most likely to die early. I covered some of the key issues found in my new book, Health Care Nation. Go here to listen to our wide-ranging conversation on health care and our ability to reimagine a better use of our talented health professionals and resources.