The Outsider’s Insider
If there is a crisis (and there have been a few lately), Andy Slavitt C’88 W’88 knows which expert to bring “in the bubble.” When he’s not taping his award-winning podcast, the former insurance executive and federal administrator has a day job:funding innovation in healthcare for those who need help the most. “I have one thing I care about,” he says. “Making this country better for the people who have been ignored for too long.”
The Disappearing Family Doctor
The costs of not prioritizing primary care.
New Awakening
In multiple roles, Gina South Gr’12 fights racism in medicine.
Advancing Black Health
LDI-led effort aims to dismantle racism and advance health.
White Coats for Black Lives
Light show salute; health workers show solidarity with protests.
Power of the Pup
Therapy dogs are reducing stress and bringing joy to patients and staff across the Penn healthcare community.
Designing Doctor
Bon Ku C’95 is bringing a design mentality to improving healthcare.
The State of the Health-Care Economy
For LDI’s 50th, leaders weigh in on the future of health economics.
The Entrepreneurs Who Are Retooling Healthcare
Penn entrepreneurs promote new technologies for better health.
Healing from Without
Kate Arian C’11 is bringing beauty services to hospital rooms.
Reviving the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Seeing past the ‘iPatient.’
A New Home For Trauma Care
Trauma Center moves into $144 million Pavilion for Advanced Care.
Bridges to Health
Penn-based Puentes de Salud treats uninsured immigrants.
Reviving Tithonus
Resuscitation doesn’t equal restoration.
Healthcare Behind Bars
Bruce Herdman WG’75 Gr’82 G’83 directs healthcare for Philly’s prisons.
The New Pre-Existing Condition
Heard on Campus: ACA may fall short for kids with special healthcare needs.