Building Better Health

UnitedHealth Group
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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.

Episodes

  1. 15h ago

    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 Cityblock Health. Together, they discuss actionable solutions, from shifting to proactive care models to leveraging community health networks and reaching vulnerable populations early. Timestamps: 0:00-1:06: Introduction 1:07-5:51: Discussing Fixing the Healthcare System 5:52-7:30: Working in Rural Health 7:31-9:36: The Rise of Chronic Diseases 9:37-11:45: How Preventative Care and Chronic Disease Connect 11:46-14:39: Why Chronic Disease Remains a Problem in Our Healthcare System 14:40- 17:32: How Do We Address Healthcare Delivery 17:33-21:02: Is the Healthcare System Moving Fast Enough? 21:03- 26:12: How We Can We Work to Change the Systems Level Issues? 26:13- 28:36: Sharing Optimism in the Healthcare System 28:37-32:53: Addressing Chronic Disease in Young People 32:54-33:12: Conclusion

    33 min

  2. Jun 9

    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system has made it harder to practice medicine than it ever should be - from a frustrating lack of control to an outdated culture that treated long shifts like a badge of honor.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 healthcare reform — from upgrading clinical infrastructure to rewriting the medical school curriculum — to give doctors their autonomy back and protect the true calling of medicine.     Timestamps: 0:00-0:55: Introduction   0:56-6:08: Dr. Conway and Dr. Makhija’s Career Journey and Current Positions   6:09-8:59: Discussing Physician Burnout   9:00-12:09: How Burnout Fits into the Healthcare System   12:10-14:05: Connecting Medical School and Training to Address Whole Health Concepts   14:06-16:22: What Do Clinicians Need the Most Right Now?   16:23-20:29: How Do We Get More Clinicians into Primary Care?   20:30-24:29: Discussing the State of American Healthcare   24:40-27:35 How the Healthcare System’s Culture is Changing   27:36-29:43: How Do Physicians Take Care of Themselves   29:44-30:22: Conclusion     Learn more about Building Better Health: https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/uhg/what-we-do/podcast.html Follow UnitedHealth Group on social media:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedhealth-group/ X: https://x.com/UnitedHealthGrp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unitedhealthgroup

    30 min

  3. May 27

    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   Learn more about Building Better Health: https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/uhg/what-we-do/podcast.html Follow UnitedHealth Group on social media:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedhealth-group/ X: https://x.com/UnitedHealthGrp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unitedhealthgroup

    32 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    UnitedHealth Group
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 UnitedHealth Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Building Better Health

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