# Disrupting the System: The Future of American Healthcare with Dr Marschall Runge

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Podcast: [Free Thinking with Montel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-thinking-with-montel-5568820)
Published: 2025-08-12T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this thought-provoking episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we’re diving headfirst into the future of healthcare with the brilliant Dr. Marschall Runge. As a distinguished physician-scientist, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine, Dr. Runge has spent decades at the forefront of academic medicine and healthcare innovation. Now, he’s here to share insights from his groundbreaking book, The Great Healthcare Disruption. Join Montel and Dr. Runge as they explore the seismic shifts reshaping American healthcare—from the rise of retail medicine and AI to revolutionary therapies and new care delivery models. They’ll discuss how these disruptions can address the system’s biggest challenges—high costs, limited access, and uneven quality—while ensuring that innovation benefits everyone, not just a privileged few. From reimagining primary care and empowering patients to tackling disparities and preventing burnout among healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with actionable insights and bold ideas. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply someone who’s ever been frustrated by the system, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed. Tune in to hear why Dr. Runge believes that disruption isn’t just inevitable—it’s the cure we’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss this masterclass in the future of healthcare!

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