More Health, Less Healthcare

By Peter Boland PhD

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Are you ready to rethink what health really means—and what it takes for us to achieve it? Welcome to the “More Health. Less Healthcare” Podcast, your front-row seat to a revolution in American healthcare, inspired by the game-changing book by Peter Boland.

 

Healthcare doesn’t have to be defined by endless bills, mounting debt, and a system that prioritizes profits over people. What if there’s a better way that means more health for everyone, fewer unnecessary costs, and a renewed sense of fairness in how care is delivered?

 

The “More Health. Less Healthcare” podcast takes you inside the heart of a growing movement: one that values equity, transparency, collaboration, and, above all, real outcomes for real people. Hosted by thought leaders committed to making a difference, each episode starts with a bold question: Are we ready to do the right thing, for the right reasons, at the right price?

 

Drawing from over 100 real-life case examples and interviews, this podcast isn’t just another critique of what’s broken. It’s your practical playbook for solutions that work—proof of concept that eradicating health disparities and cutting out waste can lead to healthier communities, a stronger economy, and a more ethical society.

 

Learn how the hidden cost of inequity in American healthcare is draining hundreds of billions of dollars from our economy every year, and how millions of Americans endure the crushing burden of medical debt. Discover why up to a third of all healthcare spending in the U.S.—a staggering $1.4 trillion each year—has no benefit for patients and only adds to the harm. The “More Health. Less Healthcare” podcast uncovers these hard truths and turns them into a call for accountability and courage.

 

We face a crucial choice: keep overspending on sickness care or rebalance our priorities to invest in real health creation. COVID-19 revealed the glaring gaps in our system and the disproportionate impact on minority communities, bringing discrimination and broken incentives to the forefront. The podcast tackles these issues head-on, with stories and strategies from those leading the way on public health, end-to-end care coordination, and the rebuilding of trust in our healthcare institutions.

 

Why do traditional healthcare financing models fail us? How can we redirect wasted resources to programs that create health? What can individuals, practitioners, and policymakers do right now to drive systemic change, eliminate unnecessary care, and refocus on community-based solutions?

 

Each episode is a masterclass in what it means to be accountable for the health of our communities. We draw on the wisdom of healthcare’s past, rooted in Hippocrates’ timeless principle—first do no harm, then try to prevent it—and update it for the 21st century. Our guests bring you groundbreaking ideas and proven methods to advance equity, commit to health creation, and embrace transparency and fairness as the guiding values of a new era.

 

Don’t miss the conversations that matter from how to slash 26-46% of healthcare waste, to making public health programs robust statewide and nationwide, to amplifying voices that have turned health equity from an ideal into a reality.

 

Whether you’re a patient, a clinician, a policymaker, or someone who simply cares about the future of health in America, “More Health. Less Healthcare” is your go-to resource for hope, honest dialogue, and practical steps toward a fairer, healthier tomorrow. Subscribe now and join the national conversation about how we value health, the urgent reforms we need, and how—with the right leadership and commitment—we can all experience more health and less healthcare.


Episode Date
The Hidden Tax on Motherhood: Unseen Costs and Community Impact
Jun 17, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Motherhood and the Need for Systemic Change in Maternal Care
Jun 10, 2026
Redefining Health: Moving Beyond Sickness Care in America
Jun 03, 2026
Stop Doing This! Where is Your Organization “Weathering” People?
May 27, 2026
Understanding Weathering: The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress on Maternal Health and Birth Equity
May 20, 2026
Weathering Explained: How Constant Stress and Systemic Injustice Impacts Our Health
May 13, 2026
Scaling Impact: What Health Plans Can Learn from UPMC's Investment Framework
May 06, 2026
How Nonprofit Health Plans Can Prioritize Community Health Over Profits
Apr 29, 2026
How Blue Cross Used Tobacco Settlement Funds to Drive Health Equity in Minnesota
Apr 22, 2026
The Health Plan Paradox: What BCBSMA Learned From Listening Deeply To Customers Focus Groups
Apr 15, 2026
How to Improve SDOH Screening Why Quality is More Important Than Quantity
Apr 01, 2026
Making Chronic Illness Visible: Reflections on Accountability and Building Trust After COVID-19
Mar 25, 2026
Generational Consequences of Long COVID and Why Our Healthcare System Is Unprepared
Mar 18, 2026
What Hospitals Can Learn from Boston Medical Center’s Social Care Innovations
Mar 11, 2026
How Hawaii’s Cultural Values Shape Health and Community Equity
Mar 04, 2026
Lessons We Haven’t Learned from COVID and Their Impact on Our Future
Feb 25, 2026
How Economic Inequality and Social Policy Shape Pandemic Outcomes with Troy Tassier
Feb 18, 2026
Leading Health Equity and Community Impact: Meritus Health’s Transformative Journey with Dr. Mualik Josie
Feb 11, 2026
From Data to Dollars: Houston Methodist’s Strategy for ACO Growth and Quality Care
Feb 04, 2026
Delivery Systems: Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways - Part 3
Jan 28, 2026
Delivery Systems: Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways - Part 2
Jan 21, 2026
Delivery Systems: Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways - Part 1
Jan 14, 2026
Beyond Clinical Data: The Power of Social Determinants in Healthcare Decision-Making
Jan 07, 2026
The Power of Empathy and Advocacy in Healthcare Navigation
Dec 31, 2025
Overcoming the Innovator’s Dilemma: Insights on Healthcare Leadership
Dec 24, 2025
How Community Voice is Shaping Presbyterian Healthcare Services' Approach to Behavioral Health and Social Needs in New Mexico
Dec 17, 2025
Why Healthcare Costs Hold Back the American Dream and What Employers Can Do
Dec 10, 2025
Whole Person Care in Action: Inside Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families Initiative
Dec 03, 2025
Unlocking Community Power: The Role of Pathways Community HUBs and Community Health Workers in Holistic Care
Nov 26, 2025
Why We Need to Invest More in Health and Less in Healthcare
Nov 18, 2025