Healthcare Reframed

Health and the delivery of healthcare are topics of importance around the globe. There is little debate that much of the world, and much of the United States, feels that their healthcare system needs to improve and perhaps even to change dramatically. The US healthcare system is our focus, and it has the dubious distinction of generating worse outcomes at greater cost than any peer nation. Why is that? What can we do about it? Why have we all been talking about this for what seems like forever and not made things better yet? If you share our passion for digging into these topics, gathering ideas and insights into how to change the system, and maybe want to stretch your world view a bit, you have come to the right place. Our TeamJudson HoweHost, series creator Micah BullerCreative Director Lindsay HuntCo-producer Todd CarpenterCo-producer

Healthcare Reframed is a health podcast hosted by Judson Howe, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Judson Howe hosts Healthcare Reframed, a health show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Call me maybe: addressing the root causes of workplace violencein rural Texas through Telehealth.

  Jun 18, 20264 minS2

  One of the biggest threats to rural healthcare isn't always talked about: workplace safety. In Titus County, Texas, emergency departments are facing rising challenges tied to psychiatric care gaps and staff safety concerns. For many healthcare workers, the decision to stay or leave comes down to one thing—whether they feel safe at work. This is a look at the realities behind workforce shortages—and what it takes to retain frontline staff.

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  Episode #6

  A little help from your friends: academic partnerships help buildcapacity in Astoria, Oregon

  Jun 11, 20263 minS2

  Can a rural hospital grow without being acquired by a larger system? In Astoria, Oregon, local leaders partnered with Oregon Health & Science University to expand their workforce—without losing independence. By giving community providers academic affiliation and support, they've significantly increased their provider base over time. This model shows how collaboration—not consolidation—can strengthen rural healthcare.

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  Episode #5

  Building a better staffing pipeline for rural New England by reaching a younger audience.

  Jun 4, 20265 minS2

  <p>In New England, the rural healthcare crisis is taking on a new form: the workforce can't afford to live where they're needed most. At a New England Rural Health Association gathering, leaders shared how rising housing costs—driven by tourism, second homes, and remote work migration—are pushing out essential healthcare workers. In places like Cape Cod, even recruited physicians have turned down jobs because they couldn't find affordable housing for their families. But the challenge goes deeper. Health systems across the region are facing facility-wide shortages—from physicians and nurses to medical assistants, billing staff, and front desk worker...

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  Episode #4

  Obstetric training as a way to improve family medicine resident recruiting in Rockford, Illinois

  May 28, 20264 minS2

  <p>What if the solution to rural healthcare shortages starts in training? In Rockford, Illinois, the University of Illinois College of Medicine is redesigning residency programs to better prepare physicians for rural needs. Their "Stretch OB" track equips family medicine doctors with advanced obstetrics and surgical skills—allowing them to provide care that would typically require specialists. It's a new model for building a workforce that can actually meet the needs of underserved communities.</p>

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  Episode #3

  Serving one of Puerto Rico's most isolated communities: How doyou deliver healthcare?

  May 21, 20264 minS2

  <p>In the mountainous regions of Puerto Rico, access to healthcare isn't guaranteed. With difficult terrain, limited infrastructure, and the lasting impact of disasters like Hurricane Maria, providers have had to rethink what care delivery looks like. This Federally Qualified Health Center is bringing care directly to patients—through outreach, home visits, and support systems that extend far beyond clinic walls. Because in rural healthcare, access isn't a place—it's a commitment.</p>

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