Restoring Human Connection in Healthcare A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Pho

In this episode of Patient No Longer, Ryan Donahue sits down with Hal Andrews, President and CEO of Trilliant Health, to explore the forces reshaping healthcare today. They dive into the difference between strategy and planning, the critical role of culture and courage in driving change, and the real-world impact of patient access and affordability challenges. Hal shares his perspective on how hospitals and health systems can respond to physician shortages, rising costs, and patient expectations, while ensuring care remains personal and effective.

In this episode of Patient No Longer, Lynda Barrett, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Chief of Governance at Emory Healthcare, shares how strategy and governance can work hand-in-hand to improve lives and provide hope. From building micro-strategies for core services to navigating board dynamics, Lynda offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Emory aligns its academic mission with clinical care.

In this episode of Patient No Longer, host Ryan Donohue sits down with Todd Quartiere, Leader for Responsible AI at Vynamic, an Inizio Advisory Company, and the Executive Director for the Foundation for AI & Health. Together, they explore what “responsible AI” really means, how it can simplify the patient journey, and why the future of healthcare is less about replacing humans and more about restoring humanity.

In this episode of Patient No Longer, Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), shares how healthcare innovation must be visible, accessible, and human-centered. From CRISPR to convenience, learn how MUSC is transforming care delivery by putting patients first.

In this episode of Patient No Longer, Morgan Jones, Chief Strategy Officer at Duke University Health System, shares how strategic planning can move from “a paperweight on the shelf” to a living, breathing driver of change. Morgan and host Ryan Donohue explore why people, access, and growth are at the core of Duke’s strategy, the critical link between operations and strategy, and why meeting patients where they are is key to building trust. From innovation to brand and convenience, learn what it takes to make strategy matters for employees, patients, and the entire community. 

What will it take to truly shift healthcare toward value-based, patient-centered care? Dr. Brian Silverstein, Chief Population Health Officer at Innovaccer, joins Patient No Longer to break down the promise, and the reality, of population health. He shares insights on why progress has been slow, how social determinants impact outcomes, and what leaders need to focus on over the next five years. It’s a candid look at the challenges, opportunities, and mindset shifts needed to transform care delivery.

In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dr. Kevin Pho returns to Patient No Longer to explore the future of care delivery. From AI scribes to shifting patient expectations, this episode breaks down the evolving role of physicians in an era of rapid digital transformation. The discussion dives deep into what really shapes the patient experience—and how empathy, time, and trust remain non-negotiable. 

Dr. Kevin Pho, founder of KevinMD and a leading voice in digital medicine, joins Patient No Longer to explore how technology, burnout, and evolving patient expectations are reshaping the physician-patient relationship. This episode takes a hard look at physician burnout, the role of empathy, and the importance of reclaiming eye contact and trust in a digital world. 

In this episode of Patient No Longer, we welcome back Dr. Geeta Nayyar, a globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist, and best-selling author. Dr. G shares her unique insights at the intersection of business, medicine, and technology. She discusses the evolution of healthcare from paper to digital, the impact of AI, and the importance of maintaining humanity in healthcare. Tune in to hear her thoughts on the future of healthcare.

In this episode of Patient No Longer, we sit down with Jeremiah Todd, VP of Customer Engagement, Experience & Language Access at Fairview Health Services. Jeremiah shares his insights on the importance of language access, the journey toward Human Understanding, and how Fairview is transforming patient and customer experiences. Tune in to learn about the challenges and innovative strategies involved in creating a more inclusive and engaging healthcare environment.