Simplifying Health Care and Accelerating Change

Health care is complex — but understanding it shouldn’t be out of reach. Turn on the Lights is a podcast that brings clarity, urgency, and humanity to the most pressing issues in health and health care today. Hosted by Don Berwick, MD, and Kedar Mate, MD, two of the most respected voices in health system transformation, this series invites listeners into honest, thought-provoking conversations with people who are challenging the status quo — from frontline clinicians and policy leaders to patients and community advocates. Whether you're a health care professional, policymaker, or simply someone who cares about the future of care, this podcast will inform, inspire, and empower you to be part of the change.

Each episode explores a different facet of the health care experience — what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s possible. From the crisis of medical debt to the promise of virtual primary care, from health equity to social justice, Turn on the Lights doesn’t shy away from hard questions. Instead, it shines a light on the people and ideas that are driving meaningful progress.

Podcast Hosts:

Image	Don Berwick, MD, MPP  President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, IHI Turn on the Lights Podcast Host
Image	Kedar Mate, MD  Founder and CMO, Qualified Health, and Former President and CEO, IHI Turn on the Lights Podcast Host

Why Listen?

• Real Stories: Hear directly from patients, clinicians, and changemakers who are living the challenges and leading the solutions.
• Global Perspectives: Learn from innovations and insights around the world that are reshaping how care is delivered.
• Actionable Ideas: Walk away with new ways to think, act, and advocate for better health and health care.
   

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