20-Minute Health Talk

20:49

The future of electronic health records (EHR): A...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/07/22

In part 2, the discussion shifts to the future, as Dr. Gerhart outlines Epic's vision for the broader health tech ecosystem and its philosophy on integrating with partners. Discover how the role of EHR is evolving into the future of care, powered by data from wearables, community sources, and real-world evidence. A key focus is the transformative power of AI and large medical models (LMMs), which aim to predict the "next medical event" and accelerate diagnoses and cures.Northwell is New York

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23:16

Communication breakdown: Fixing the public health...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/07/15

Joining host Chethan Sathya, MD, are the three authors of Information Sick — Joanne Kenen, Joshua Sharfstein, MD and Lymari Morales — for a candid look at the erosion of trust in public health. Pointing to the collapse of local newsrooms, the rise of social media echo chambers, and the pressures of an election-year crisis, they reflect on how crisis communication moved from a single authoritative voice to a fragmented landscape where headlines overstate certainty, public health is underfunded, and

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20:26

Communication breakdown: Fixing the public health...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/07/15

In part 2, the group pivots to solutions, discussing how to distinguish “trusted” from “credible” sources, exploring ways to find common ground across divides without endorsing harmful claims, and underscoring how shifting official guidance and muddled signals complicate the moment. The takeaway: focus on in‑person engagement, credible messengers, and policies built in draft with public input—plus a note of optimism that shared goals for healthy families and communities can anchor the path

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20:04

Robert Pearl, MD: How AI and strong leadership can...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/07/08

Host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with Robert Pearl, MD — Stanford professor, former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, and author of ChatGPT, MD — to trace his journey from Long Island roots and cleft lip/palate missions to leading one of the nation’s largest integrated health systems. Dr. Pearl shares his unexpected pivot from the operating room to administration, and what it was like to step into a leadership role during a financial crisis. This conversation sets the case for integrated, capitated care

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18:15

Robert Pearl, MD: How AI and strong leadership can...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/07/08

Dr. Sathya dives into Dr. Pearl’s book, ChatGPT, MD, leading to a candid, forward-looking discussion about generative AI’s potential to make care continuous — not episodic — especially in chronic disease management. They explore Utah’s move to allow AI to monitor chronic conditions and renew meds, and why clinician-led adoption is essential. Dr. Pearl discusses training LLMs on real-world health system data and the implications for primary and specialty care capacity. Northwell is New York State’s

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19:04

Aletha Maybank, MD: Equity, culture and the future of...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/06/24

In part one, host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with Aletha Maybank, MD — nationally recognized physician and CEO of Novellawells — to hear about her origin story that begins with a Fisher Price doctor kit and a beloved pediatrician and grows into a career shaped by proximity, community and equity. Maybank reflects on being raised by a single mother who made intentional choices to expose her to diverse people and home realities — teaching an early truth: You can’t understand what people value unless

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17:23

Aletha Maybank, MD: Equity, culture and the future of...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/06/24

In the second episode, Dr. Maybank traces the rise of chief health equity roles (including her own at the American Medical Association), the post 2020 surge in equity and the recent regression from those values. She explains that health equity is distinct from DEI and offers a plain spoken definition that all can embrace: Ensure everyone has the power, ability, conditions and resources to obtain optimal health. Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28

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23:44

Craig Spencer, MD: Running toward the crisis: Part 1

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/06/17

20-Minute Health Talk host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with Craig Spencer, MD, — ER physician, global health leader, and public health professor at Brown University — for a story that stretches from childhood dreams of “sharkology” to the front lines of the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak. [Note that this was recorded prior to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.] Dr. Spencer explains why he walked away from a surgical path, moved to China, and ultimately chose emergency

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22:13

Craig Spencer, MD: Running toward the crisis: Part 2

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/06/17

Part two turns to home turf: Covid-19’s early days in New York City. Dr. Spencer addresses what public health experts got right — including the lifesaving impact of Operation Warp Speed — and what went wrong. Dr. Spencer and Dr. Sathya also unpack the collapse of trust in medical science, arguing that public health’s dramatic successes in saving lives and protecting populations at home and abroad can’t remain invisible if experts want to convince the general public — especially when fear, loss, and

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21:42

Don Berwick, MD: How to fix American healthcare: Part 1

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/06/11

In the first episode of this two-part 20-Minute Health Talk, Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with Don Berwick, MD — former Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator (CMS) and founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Dr. Berwick traces his path from early harrowing medical experiences to a career dedicated to improving patient care and healthcare delivery. The conversation moves to how patient solidarity could become a force for change and why simplifying to a single,

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25:59

Don Berwick MD: How to fix American healthcare: Part 2

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/06/11

In episode two, Dr. Berwick challenges some basic assumptions: Does competition truly drive innovation in health care? He argues that cooperation often outperforms competition, citing VA-led safety advances and national patient-safety collaboratives at CMS (like the Partnership for Patients) that rewarded results and spread what worked. He also identifies some of the issues that both health care and politics face in lobbying and the undue influence of moneyed interests.Northwell is New York State’s

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18:51

Television host S.E. Cupp: Media, public health, and...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/29

Host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with television host and political commentator S. E. Cupp to explore how a “moderate middle” of Americans can still lead in an era obsessed with extremes. Cupp traces her journey from Republican insider to independent conservative, sharing why principles—not parties—guide her in politics and public health. They break down how nearly every hot‑button health topic gets pulled into political trenches, and what it takes to build real inroads of agreement.Northwell is

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19:37

Television host S.E. Cupp: Media, public health, and...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/29

In part 2, S. E. Cupp digs into how to maintain integrity in a chaotic media environment. She distinguishes healthy scientific and journalistic skepticism from conspiratorial content spirals — and explains why some “alternative voices” deserve a hearing while others don’t. Cupp shares how she sets firm on‑air boundaries (including saying no to harmful pairings) to protect her family, her audience, and her mental health — and how those choices can improve the public conversation. Northwell is New

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22:22

Television host S.E. Cupp: Media, public health, and...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/28

Host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with television host and political commentator S. E. Cupp to explore how a “moderate middle” of Americans can still lead in an era obsessed with extremes. Cupp traces her journey from Republican insider to independent conservative, sharing why principles—not parties—guide her in politics and public health. They break down how nearly every hot‑button health topic gets pulled into political trenches, and what it takes to build real inroads of agreement.Northwell is

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19:49

Television host S.E. Cupp: Media, public health, and...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/28

In part 2, S. E. Cupp digs into how to maintain integrity in a chaotic media environment. She distinguishes healthy scientific and journalistic skepticism from conspiratorial content spirals — and explains why some “alternative voices” deserve a hearing while others don’t. Cupp shares how she sets firm on‑air boundaries (including saying no to harmful pairings) to protect her family, her audience, and her mental health — and how those choices can improve the public conversation. Northwell is New

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22:22

Urologist Tareq Aro, MD: Everything you need to know...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/21

In the first half of host Sandra Lindsay’s conversation with Tareq Aro, MD, urologist, he strips away the fear and mystery surrounding kidney stones. He explains how stones form, why they’re on the rise, and what’s raising the risk for most people. Even better, Dr. Aro provides clear and simple advice on how to prevent the stones from causing trouble in the first place.Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and

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19:49

Urologist Tareq Aro, MD: Everything you need to know...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/21

In part 2, Dr. Aro explains why many stones are “silent” — and why they suddenly announce their presence with the classic flank pain, which is among medicine’s most intense. He not only clarifies what to do in the moment, but also the options available to patients, including effective new treatments. Stay tuned for his checklist of behaviors that can help, along with advice on avoiding the stones altogether. checklist to help avoid ranging from minimally invasive treatments to of recurrence if

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17:31

Mark Cuban: Disrupting the business of healthcare,...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/13

In the first episode of this two-part discussion, host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with entrepreneur Mark Cuban for a candid look at why Cuban has set his sights on fixing the economics of healthcare. Cuban shares how the “power of broke” shaped his risk mindset, why curiosity beats bravado, and how democratized knowledge and AI are lowering the barrier to entrepreneurship. He unpacks the origin and mission of his new pharmacy business, Cost Plus Drugs, which is all about radical price

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17:47

Mark Cuban: Disrupting the business of healthcare,...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/05/13

In the second part of this conversation between 20-Minute Health Talk host Chethan Sathya, MD, and Mark Cuban, they discuss the twin forces reshaping healthcare: AI and price transparency. He argues that large language models can curb online health misinformation and even augment day-to-day clinical decisions. Cuban dives into policy, praising recent moves to rein in Medicare Advantage overpayments and explaining the drivers of branded drug costs in the U.S. He then unveils Cost Plus Wellness, a

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24:52

Space medicine with a real-world impact: Shawna...

20-Minute Health Talk ·

2026/04/30

Research astronaut and emergency physician Shawna Pandya, MD, joins host Chethan Sathya, MD, for a compelling conversation about space medicine’s real-world impact. From an upcoming all‑female suborbital research mission to VR/AR training, remote imaging, and “independent medical operations” for Moon and Mars, they connect frontier challenges to better care in rural and resource-limited settings.Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890

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