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by Krishna Vedala, MD
Connected by Health is a modern healthcare podcast hosted by Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE—a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, healthcare executive, and innovation leader based in Oklahoma City. This show explores the intersection of clinical medicine, physician leadership, healthcare operations, AI in healthcare, and data-driven decision-making; all with one goal: creating more connected, effective, and human-centered care. Each episode features conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, innovators, and system leaders on: - Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine - AI in Healthcare & Health Data Management - Physician Leadership & Practice Management - Healthcare Finance, Business Intelligence & Quality Improvement - Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma in healthcare Dr. Vedala brings a rare blend of frontline clinical experience, executive leadership training, and systems-level thinking, helping listeners bridge the gap between medicine, leadership, and innovation. Connected by Health is for physicians, healthcare leaders, administrators, and anyone committed to building the future of healthcare together.
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- 1 weeks ago20 min
#43 - When Cancer Changes Everything: Finding Hope, Strength and Connection
Dr. Krishna Vedala hosts this episode of Connected by Health, welcoming Ms. Dena Suthers to share how cancer shaped her family and her career. As a teenager, Ms. Suthers watched her grandmother and then her mother face cancer. Those experiences changed her career plans and inspired her to become a nurse so she could better understand and explain what her family was going through. Cancer brought practical and emotional challenges for the family. Ms. Suthers recalls that her mother had to fight for insurance approval for a mammogram at age 37. Because of her family history, Ms. Suthers also began frequent screenings as a young adult, which brought financial strain and anxiety. Although no inherited mutation has been identified in the family, she chose a prophylactic double mastectomy. Seeing her aunt undergo reconstruction helped her consider the option, and she says the lengthy recovery was ultimately worth it. Her family's experiences taught Ms. Suthers that cancer affects more than the patient. She describes how grief can arise unexpectedly and how ordinary routines can bring back memories of a loved one. She encourages people who are grieving to give themselves grace, recognizing that everyone responds differently and that, with time, grief can become easier to carry. Ms. Suthers remembers healthcare professionals who showed compassion to her whole family, especially during hospital stays and hospice care. She also urges patients to contact their care teams when symptoms such as nausea or vomiting are difficult to manage. She believes healthcare providers should encourage patients to advocate for themselves, include family and friends in support, and talk more openly about metastatic cancer and the ongoing uncertainty some survivors experience. Writing has become a way for Ms. Suthers to process grief and connect with others. After reading her mother's journals, she began writing about her family's experiences and hopes her book will help readers feel less alone. Asked what she would say to people pursuing oncology nursing, she advises them not to give up—even if the path takes longer than expected. #CancerCare #OncologyNursing #CancerSurvivorSupport #CaregiverSupport #FamilyAndCancer #GriefAndHealing #PatientAdvocacy #CancerAwareness #HospiceCare #Resilience #YouAreNotAlone #susangkomen #bloodcancerunited
- 2 weeks ago31 min
#42 - The Future of Healthcare Leadership: Healthier Systems, Stronger Workplaces
The conversation highlights healthcare administration as the work of coordinating people, finances, technology, quality, and safety so that good clinical care can be delivered sustainably. Dr. Stevenson says his four decades in healthcare taught him that it is ultimately a people business: financial stability matters, but it must serve a clear mission, high-quality care, and the needs of the community. He also stresses that hospitals cannot meet every need alone and should partner with community organizations to address gaps in care. Dr. Stevenson identifies financial sustainability, workforce culture, and leading through constant change as major challenges for healthcare executives. Organizations face financial pressures such as declining reimbursements and payer denials, alongside staffing shortages and burnout. Leaders can respond by staying visible, listening to employees, showing that their work matters, and addressing workplace problems rather than relying on wellness programs alone. He distinguishes management—which keeps existing systems running—from leadership, which has the courage to change them. To improve population health, Dr. Stevenson argues that healthcare should shift from treating illness toward prevention and stronger primary care. He sees primary care clinicians as guides who can understand patients' circumstances and connect them with appropriate services. He also questions incentives that reward the volume of tests and procedures rather than health outcomes, and says clinical decisions should remain grounded in the individual patient's needs. Dr. Stevenson is optimistic about technology and artificial intelligence when they reduce administrative burdens, support clinical judgment, and help solve practical operational problems. He cautions against adopting technology without first identifying the problem it is meant to address, or using it mainly to reduce staffing. Looking ahead, he is concerned about affordability, access, clinician shortages—especially in rural communities—and interference with clinical decision-making. He believes success should be measured by whether people are healthier, care is affordable and accessible, and healthcare workers still find meaning in their work. For aspiring healthcare leaders, Dr. Stevenson advises not to chase titles, but to take initiative and contribute beyond the formal job description. He recommends learning from multiple mentors without trying to copy any one person, taking thoughtful career risks, and keeping people at the center of every decision. The legacy he hopes to leave is not defined by positions held, but by caring for people, creating opportunities for talented colleagues, and doing the right thing even when it is difficult. Where Health, Society, and Innovation Intersect Connected by Health is a forward-thinking podcast built on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare is not a cost to be cut — it is an investment that shapes the future of everything around us. Millions of people struggle with healthcare challenges each year — whether it's lack of insurance, unaffordable costs, limited access to care, or managing chronic disease — affecting not only their health, but their financial stability and overall quality of life. Their stories are not isolated — they are all connected. From economic growth and workforce productivity to education, technology, national security, and community stability, health is the thread weaving them together. Each episode blends real-world stories with data-driven insight to show how strategic healthcare investment drives innovation, reduces long-term costs, strengthens public health infrastructure, and fuels economic resilience. Grounded in evidence but driven by purpose, Connected by Health reframes healthcare not as a line item expense, but as foundational infrastructure — because when we invest in health, we invest in people, potential, and the strength of our entire society. ──────────────────────────────────────── 🤝 If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⭐ If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to leave a review, it truly makes a difference. 🎧 And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode when it drops. #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareAdministration #PatientCare #PrimaryCare #HealthcareWorkforce #PhysicianBurnout #NurseWellbeing #PopulationHealth #PreventiveCare #RuralHealth #HealthcareAI #HealthTech #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation
- 3 weeks ago24 min
#41 - The Wounds We Inherit: How Generational Trauma Shapes Health In America
The Connected by Health episode explores how trauma can affect not only those who directly experience it, but also their families and communities across generations. It discusses historical trauma in Native American and Alaska Native communities, Black Americans, Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, Latino families affected by immigration enforcement, and Jewish families shaped by the Holocaust. These histories are distinct, but each raises questions about how past events can continue to influence health. The episode emphasizes that claims about trauma being passed down through DNA are still scientifically uncertain. Instead, there are clearer pathways through which history affects health: disrupted families, lost property and wealth, discrimination, displacement, reduced access to education and health care, and changes to neighborhoods and cultural connections. Chronic exposure to stress can also affect the body over time. The episode discusses allostatic load, the cumulative strain associated with repeatedly activating the body's stress response, and weathering, a framework for understanding how ongoing social and economic adversity may contribute to earlier health problems. These concepts help explain how current conditions—not ancestry itself—can shape health disparities. The discussion also stresses that trauma is not destiny. Communities have maintained and rebuilt cultural traditions, families, institutions, and support networks. Health-care providers should avoid assumptions based on ethnicity, listen to patients' experiences, offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, and address barriers such as housing, food access, transportation, discrimination, and health-care costs. The episode's central message is that history influences the conditions people live in, and those conditions influence health. Because many of those conditions are shaped by society, they can be changed through investment in communities, better access to care, and efforts to reduce discrimination and poverty. Trauma can echo across generations, but so can healing, opportunity, connection, and resilience. Where Health, Society, and Innovation Intersect Connected by Health is a forward-thinking podcast built on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare is not a cost to be cut — it is an investment that shapes the future of everything around us. Millions of people struggle with healthcare challenges each year — whether it's lack of insurance, unaffordable costs, limited access to care, or managing chronic disease — affecting not only their health, but their financial stability and overall quality of life. Their stories are not isolated — they are all connected. From economic growth and workforce productivity to education, technology, national security, and community stability, health is the thread weaving them together. Each episode blends real-world stories with data-driven insight to show how strategic healthcare investment drives innovation, reduces long-term costs, strengthens public health infrastructure, and fuels economic resilience. Grounded in evidence but driven by purpose, Connected by Health reframes healthcare not as a line item expense, but as foundational infrastructure — because when we invest in health, we invest in people, potential, and the strength of our entire society. ──────────────────────────────────────── 🤝 If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⭐ If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to leave a review, it truly makes a difference. 🎧 And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode when it drops. #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #TraumaInformedCare #GenerationalHealth #Generationaltrauma #Indigenousday
- 4 weeks ago16 min
#40 - Racial Gerrymandering: The Powerful Hidden Determinant of Health
The episode examines how electoral district maps can affect public health. Hosted by Dr. Krishna Vedala, it focuses on racial gerrymandering—the manipulation of district boundaries by "cracking" or "packing" communities—and how these maps can influence whose needs are represented in government. The discussion frames political power as a determinant of health. Representation can shape decisions about Medicaid, rural hospitals, maternal health funding, and other health-related resources. It also connects voter suppression and unequal political influence with outcomes such as infant mortality and insurance coverage. Research discussed in the episode found that gerrymandering in North Carolina was associated with longer travel distances to federally qualified health centers and lower use of those services. Dr. Vedala also highlights a feedback loop: political decisions can affect health, while poor health can make civic participation more difficult. Dr. Vedala calls on public health professionals to treat civic participation as a social determinant of health, incorporate health data into redistricting discussions, and study how political boundaries affect communities. The episode's central message is that fair representation is not only a political concern—it can also shape access to care and people's health. Where Health, Society, and Innovation Intersect Connected by Health is a forward-thinking podcast built on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare is not a cost to be cut — it is an investment that shapes the future of everything around us. Millions of people struggle with healthcare challenges each year — whether it's lack of insurance, unaffordable costs, limited access to care, or managing chronic disease — affecting not only their health, but their financial stability and overall quality of life. Their stories are not isolated — they are all connected. From economic growth and workforce productivity to education, technology, national security, and community stability, health is the thread weaving them together. Each episode blends real-world stories with data-driven insight to show how strategic healthcare investment drives innovation, reduces long-term costs, strengthens public health infrastructure, and fuels economic resilience. Grounded in evidence but driven by purpose, Connected by Health reframes healthcare not as a line item expense, but as foundational infrastructure — because when we invest in health, we invest in people, potential, and the strength of our entire society. ──────────────────────────────────────── 🤝 If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⭐ If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to leave a review, it truly makes a difference. 🎧 And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode when it drops. #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Gerrymandering #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #CivicEngagement
- Oct 5, 202636 min
#39 - MAHA: America's Collision of Public Health and Politics
In this episode of Connected by Health, Dr. Krishna Vedala sits down with New York Times journalist Sheryl Gay Stolberg to examine the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement—and what its rise reveals about health, politics, and public trust in the United States. Stolberg describes MAHA as a coalition of people with different, sometimes conflicting priorities: skepticism about vaccines, concern about nutrition and highly processed foods, and opposition to pesticides. Those interests don't always divide neatly along party lines. Calls for healthier food and closer scrutiny of pesticides can resonate across the political spectrum, while the movement's vaccine-related positions remain especially contentious. The conversation also explores the tensions between MAHA's stated health goals and the interests or policies of its political allies. Stolberg points to the Trump administration's support for glyphosate production as an example of how concerns about pesticides can collide with corporate and political priorities. Such conflicts raise a larger question: Can a coalition with different—and at times competing—agendas hold together? Dr. Vedala and Stolberg discuss why public health has become so politically charged. The COVID-19 pandemic, declining confidence in institutions, political polarization, and social media have all contributed to a fractured information landscape. They also consider the challenges clinicians face when they have limited time to hear patients' concerns and build trust. The episode looks at the politics of government involvement in personal health choices, too. Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign was criticized as "nanny state" overreach, while some Republican-led policies now place limits on which foods people can purchase with SNAP benefits. The contrast prompts a timely question: Why are similar public health interventions received differently depending on who proposes them? Stolberg credits MAHA with bringing nutrition and pesticide concerns into the national conversation, but warns that vaccine misinformation and weakened public health institutions could have lasting consequences. Ultimately, the discussion returns to a basic but difficult idea: rebuilding trust requires listening, honest communication, and civil conversation across political divides. #PublicHealth #MAHA #HealthPolicy #HealthPolitics #VaccineConfidence #Nutrition #FoodSafety #PublicTrust #HealthCommunication
- Sep 28, 202639 min
#38 - Breaking Barriers: Building Healthier Communities Through Education and Inclusion
In this episode of Connected by Health, host Dr. Krishna Vedala welcomes Dr. Belinda Higgs Hyppolite, Vice President for Access and Opportunity and Associate Provost for First-Generation Initiatives at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Hyppolite describes her work as focused on facilitating meaningful impact by bringing people together, listening actively, and addressing the conditions that influence people's lives. Her approach emphasizes access, belonging, inclusion, social justice, and the importance of meeting individuals where they are rather than imposing solutions on them. Dr. Hyppolite explains that access to higher education can significantly influence long-term health outcomes. College provides exposure to new knowledge, health information, resources, and opportunities that may otherwise be unavailable, particularly for first-generation, low-income, rural, and historically underserved students. Education can improve health literacy, strengthen people's ability to advocate for themselves, increase access to healthcare, and help individuals make more informed decisions about their well-being. The conversation also explores the responsibility of universities to help reduce health disparities. Dr. Hyppolite argues that universities should take research, clinical services, educational resources, and healthcare opportunities beyond campus walls and into surrounding communities. Partnerships with churches, civic organizations, community leaders, and local agencies can help build trust, improve communication, and make services more accessible. She emphasizes that universities must use clear language, culturally responsive practices, and community-based outreach to address historical distrust and ensure that healthcare is affordable and obtainable. Dr. Vedala and Dr. Hyppolite further discuss how higher education must prepare future healthcare professionals for a rapidly changing field shaped by artificial intelligence, new technologies, evolving regulations, and widespread misinformation. In addition to clinical knowledge, healthcare workers need empathy, emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making skills, cultural competence, communication abilities, and technological literacy. The episode also highlights the importance of mental health support on college campuses. Providing counseling, peer support, crisis services, and wellness education can improve academic success while helping students develop healthy habits that continue beyond graduation. Finally, the discussion addresses social inclusion, historical education, and the mental and physical health consequences of discrimination. Dr. Hyppolite stresses that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and included regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. She calls for intentional action, personal accountability, and education that acknowledges both the achievements and painful realities of history. The episode concludes with a powerful message: access to education should be treated as a right rather than a privilege, because education, inclusion, and healthcare are interconnected foundations of healthier and more prosperous communities. Where Health, Society, and Innovation Intersect Connected by Health is a forward-thinking podcast built on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare is not a cost to be cut — it is an investment that shapes the future of everything around us. Millions of people struggle with healthcare challenges each year — whether it's lack of insurance, unaffordable costs, limited access to care, or managing chronic disease — affecting not only their health, but their financial stability and overall quality of life. Their stories are not isolated — they are all connected. From economic growth and workforce productivity to education, technology, national security, and community stability, health is the thread weaving them together. Each episode blends real-world stories with data-driven insight to show how strategic healthcare investment drives innovation, reduces long-term costs, strengthens public health infrastructure, and fuels economic resilience Grounded in evidence but driven by purpose, Connected by Health reframes healthcare not as a line item expense, but as foundational infrastructure — because when we invest in health, we invest in people, potential, and the strength of our entire society. ──────────────────────────────────────── 🤝 If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⭐ If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to leave a review, it truly makes a difference. 🎧 And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode when
- Sep 23, 202629 min
#37 - Why Food Recalls are Increasing and What They Reveal About Public Health
On this episode of Connected by Health Podcast, the host Dr. Krishna Vedala, examines why food safety problems and recalls in the United States receive so much public attention. Foodborne illnesses caused by pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Campylobacter, norovirus, and Clostridium perfringens can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, and death. Although commonly cited estimates suggest that millions of Americans become ill from contaminated food each year, many cases are never officially diagnosed or reported because people recover at home. Therefore, confirmed cases represent only a portion of the actual burden. Dr. Vedala also explains that a recall does not always mean the food safety system has failed; it may show that contamination was detected and contaminated products were removed before more people became sick. Dr. Vedala identifies the size and complexity of the modern food system as a major factor increasing the potential impact of contamination. Food may be grown in one state or country, processed somewhere else, packaged under several brand names, and distributed throughout the nation. This centralized and interconnected system makes food affordable and widely available, but it also allows one contaminated ingredient or facility to affect consumers across many states. Large processing facilities may have advanced safety systems, but a problem involving equipment, water, sanitation, employees, or ingredients can contaminate large quantities of food before it is discovered. Foods such as fresh produce are especially difficult to control because they are often eaten raw and do not undergo a final cooking step that would destroy pathogens. Dr. Vedala also highlights weaknesses in government oversight and the fragmentation of food safety responsibilities. At least 30 federal laws administered by 15 federal agencies govern different parts of the food system, with major responsibilities divided among the FDA, USDA, CDC, and state and local health departments. The FDA has struggled to meet mandated inspection targets, particularly for foreign facilities, partly because of limited staffing and workforce capacity. Inspectors, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, and public health personnel are essential for identifying contamination, investigating outbreaks, and protecting consumers. However, reductions in staffing and the loss of experienced employees can weaken the system because training new investigators may take years and institutional knowledge is difficult to replace. According to Dr. Vedala, other challenges include globalization, climate change, agricultural conditions, and weak traceability. Imported foods are not necessarily less safe, but global supply chains make inspections and oversight more complicated. Extreme heat, flooding, drought, changing water quality, and warmer coastal waters can create conditions that increase food safety risks. Traceability is also essential because investigators must determine where contaminated food originated and where it was distributed. Technologies such as whole-genome sequencing have improved the ability to connect illnesses occurring in different states and identify common sources. As a result, the increase in recalls may sometimes reflect better detection rather than a complete collapse of food safety. Finding contamination earlier can prevent additional illnesses. Dr. Vedala concludes that food safety is a form of public health infrastructure and requires sustained investment. Stronger protection would involve adequate funding and staffing for regulatory and public health agencies, risk-based inspections, improved digital tracking, better laboratory and genomic surveillance, stronger sanitation practices, safer agricultural water systems, and improved coordination among agencies. He argues that policymakers should consider the cost of failing to prevent outbreaks, including hospitalizations, lost wages, lawsuits, product recalls, business closures, and loss of public confidence. Although food safety weaknesses existed before any particular administration, reducing the workforce responsible for inspections and disease surveillance may increase existing vulnerabilities. Ultimately, the safety of the food supply depends on cooperation among farmers, food companies, workers, scientists, regulators, and public health officials. Where Health, Society, and Innovation Intersect Connected by Health is a forward-thinking podcast built on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare is not a cost to be cut — it is an investment that shapes the future of everything around us. Millions of people struggle with healthcare challenges each year — whether it's lack of insurance, unaffordable costs, limited access to care, or managing chronic disease — affecting not only their health, but their financial stability and overall quality of life. Their stories are n
- Sep 21, 202634 min
# 36 - Fighting Through the Cutthroat Nature of Our Healthcare System
Dr. Krishna Vedala speaks with Dr. Steven Cyr, an orthopedic spine surgeon, author, and healthcare advocate, about the challenges patients and physicians face within the American healthcare system. Drawing on his military service, extensive surgical experience, and work in private practice, Dr. Cyr explains how administrative policies can interfere with timely and appropriate patient care. A central topic of the conversation is prior authorization and insurance claim denials. Dr. Cyr emphasizes that patients should not view an initial denial as the final decision. Instead, they should ask questions, appeal decisions, work with their physicians, contact insurance representatives, and advocate respectfully for the care they need and have paid for through their premiums. Dr. Cyr also encourages patients to take an active role in selecting their healthcare providers. Patients should research physicians' training, experience, specialties, outcomes, and commitment to patient care rather than relying solely on a predetermined referral pattern. He acknowledges that primary care physicians and specialists face enormous administrative pressures, but he encourages patients to communicate clearly, remain respectful, and seek help from supervisors or practice managers when necessary. In discussing his book Cutthroat, Dr. Cyr explains that his goal is to help patients understand the financial and administrative forces shaping healthcare delivery. He argues that decisions about complex medical care should involve appropriately trained specialists who understand the patient's condition, examination findings, and individual circumstances. Delays caused by inappropriate denials can worsen pain, neurological problems, chronic illness, and overall healthcare costs. The conversation also addresses physician advocacy, medical misinformation, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Cyr believes physicians need stronger protections and a more effective voice within healthcare policy, while recognizing both the advantages and risks of unionization. He views artificial intelligence as a valuable tool for organizing medical knowledge and supporting diagnosis, but emphasizes that it must rely on trustworthy, peer-reviewed sources and should never replace clinical judgment, physical examination, empathy, or the human relationship between doctor and patient. Finally, Dr. Cyr offers advice to people considering careers in medicine and healthcare. He encourages future healthcare professionals to pursue the field because of a genuine passion for science, service, empathy, and making a positive difference—not simply for financial success. Despite the system's challenges, he believes caring for patients and witnessing meaningful improvements in their lives provide rewards that cannot be measured financially. Dr. Krishna Vedala closes the discussion by highlighting the importance of patient rights, physician advocacy, and continued efforts to create a more accessible and compassionate healthcare system. Where Health, Society, and Innovation Intersect Connected by Health is a forward-thinking podcast built on a simple but powerful truth: healthcare is not a cost to be cut — it is an investment that shapes the future of everything around us. Millions of people struggle with healthcare challenges each year — whether it's lack of insurance, unaffordable costs, limited access to care, or managing chronic disease — affecting not only their health, but their financial stability and overall quality of life. Their stories are not isolated — they are all connected. From economic growth and workforce productivity to education, technology, national security, and community stability, health is the thread weaving them together. Each episode blends real-world stories with data-driven insight to show how strategic healthcare investment drives innovation, reduces long-term costs, strengthens public health infrastructure, and fuels economic resilience. Grounded in evidence but driven by purpose, Connected by Health reframes healthcare not as a line item expense, but as foundational infrastructure — because when we invest in health, we invest in people, potential, and the strength of our entire society. ──────────────────────────────────────── 🤝 If today's conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. ⭐ If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to leave a review, it truly makes a difference. 🎧 And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode when it drops. #Healthcare #PatientAdvocacy #PriorAuthorization #InsuranceDenials #HealthInsurance #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #PatientRights #MedicalCare #ArtificialInte
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About Connected By Health
Connected by Health is a modern healthcare podcast hosted by Krishna Vedala, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE—a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, healthcare executive, and innovation leader based in Oklahoma City. This show explores the intersection of clinical medicine, physician leadership, healthcare operations, AI in healthcare, and data-driven decision-making; all with one goal: creating more connected, effective, and human-centered care. Each episode features conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, innovators, and system leaders on: - Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine - AI in Healthcare & Health Data Management - Physician Leadership & Practice Management - Healthcare Finance, Business Intelligence & Quality Improvement - Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma in healthcare Dr. Vedala brings a rare blend of frontline clinical experience, executive leadership training, and systems-level thinking, helping listeners bridge the gap between medicine, leadership, and innovation. Connected by Health is for physicians, healthcare leaders, administrators, and anyone committed to building the future of healthcare together.
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