Ep 235 – Spending More for Less and Learning from Those Who are Doing it Better with Marschall Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine

Dr. Marschall Runge is the author of the new book, “The Great Healthcare Disruption,” but he’s also someone who has studied primary care both in the US and across the world, and while he agrees it is currently failing, he offers some hope that it can get better. 

In this episode, we talk about Dr. Runge’s research for the book that shows that the cost of healthcare per capita in the US is 2-3x what it is in other developed nations and yet our healthy life expectancy ranks 60th in the world! How is it that we are paying more for less? Dr. Runge believes there are lessons we can learn from other countries and ways to support the incredible and rapid development of effective means at treating chronic diseases that, frankly, we’re just not doing…but we could. And that, as he sees it, offers not just hope, but a framework.

Dr. Marschall Runge is a distinguished physician-scientist, a leader in academic medicine, and an advocate for the integration of advanced technologies into healthcare systems. He currently serves as Dean of the Medical School at the University of Michigan and CEO of Michigan Medicine. With numerous accolades and awards, Dr. Runge has earned a reputation as one of the foremost experts in healthcare innovation. His work in bridging technology and medicine has been pivotal in reshaping the modern healthcare landscape. Dr. Runge’s groundbreaking research has been published in top-tier medical journals, and he is a sought-after speaker at international conferences on healthcare innovation, technology, and policy.