https://simplecast.com Building Better Health 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. 2026 UnitedHealth Group, Inc. All rights reserved. en Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:13 +0000 https://building-better-health.simplecast.com Building Better Health https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/49590d6f-f59d-41b6-87a4-4cadeb9eb357/2947f319-3e67-434e-8b1f-d1b921691bab/3000x3000/bbhpodcastcover3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://building-better-health.simplecast.com episodic 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. UnitedHealth Group false https://feeds.simplecast.com/8B_Uu5LT public policy, population health, healthcare leadership, health system strategy, holistic health, health, mental health, healthy living, physical health, longevity, movement, wellness, well-being, sustainable health, resilience, medicare and medicaid, health economics, healthcare policy, healthcare regulation, health equity, healthcare business, healthcare reform, value-based care UnitedHealth Group uhg.podcast@uhg.com 649d3f37-96c7-45f3-9dbb-56711bd9e641 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.

 

0:00 - 0:53: Introduction

0:54 - 5:31: Discussing Experiences in Global Healthcare Systems

5:32 - 9:32: Fee-for-Service Model and Fragmentation

9:33 - 16:10: Value-Based Care

16:11 - 10:17 Insights from Dr. Emanuel's Book and Research

19:18 - 24:05: Discussing How Wellness Fits Into Healthcare

24:06 - 25:14: What's One Thing You Would Do To Build a Better System

25:16 - 29:54: Drivers of Health Economics and Costs

29:55 - 32:22: Final Takeaways and Conclusion

 

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 uhg.podcast@uhg.com (UnitedHealth Group) https://building-better-health.simplecast.com/episodes/building-better-health-1-X5SoCyb6 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.

 

0:00 - 0:53: Introduction

0:54 - 5:31: Discussing Experiences in Global Healthcare Systems

5:32 - 9:32: Fee-for-Service Model and Fragmentation

9:33 - 16:10: Value-Based Care

16:11 - 10:17 Insights from Dr. Emanuel's Book and Research

19:18 - 24:05: Discussing How Wellness Fits Into Healthcare

24:06 - 25:14: What's One Thing You Would Do To Build a Better System

25:16 - 29:54: Drivers of Health Economics and Costs

29:55 - 32:22: Final Takeaways and Conclusion

 

Learn more about Building Better Health: https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/uhg/what-we-do/podcast.html

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