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August 18, 2025 38 mins

Summary

In this episode of Just a Dude Podcast, host Nathan Bollman engages with healthcare expert Greg Vigdor, author of the Irv Tinsley Health Policy Detective series. They explore Greg's journey in healthcare leadership, the challenges within the healthcare system, and how his books blend fiction with real-life healthcare issues. The conversation delves into the complexities of healthcare policy, the importance of finding common ground, and the role of both private and public sectors in reforming the system. Greg shares insights on how individuals can engage in healthcare solutions and the importance of optimism in the face of challenges.

 

Takeaways

Greg Vigdor's journey in healthcare began with a desire to make a difference.

The Irv Tinsley series combines mystery with real healthcare issues.

Healthcare is often a fragmented system, not organized around patients.

Many healthcare workers are dedicated and caring individuals.

The importance of finding common ground in healthcare discussions.

Regulation in healthcare can be both excessive and insufficient.

There is hope for reforming the healthcare system despite challenges.

Engaging in healthcare solutions starts with communication and advocacy.

The role of private companies in healthcare can complicate reform efforts.

Healthcare challenges are often personal and relatable to many individuals.

 

Chapters

00:00 Greg Vigdor's Journey in Healthcare Leadership

05:10 The Irv Tinsley Series: A Blend of Fiction and Health Policy

08:20 Exploring Healthcare Challenges Through Fiction

11:09 The Role of Policy in Healthcare: A Detective's Perspective

14:24 The State of Healthcare: Problems and Solutions

17:09 Regulation in Healthcare: Too Much or Too Little?

20:09 Hope for the Future of Healthcare

23:57 The Reality of Non-Profit Healthcare

24:55 Engaging in Healthcare Solutions

25:51 Finding Common Ground in Healthcare

28:57 Writing Engaging Healthcare Narratives

30:24 Rapid Fire Questions with Greg Vigdor

32:49 Exploring the Healthcare System's Complexity

33:19 Greg Vigdor's Book Series Overview

34:06 The Importance of Rural Healthcare

38:01 The Human Element in Healthcare

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