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Can Democrats Win on Healthcare Again? with Dr. Bob Baker

Ken Weber

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Healthcare is consistently one of Democrats' strongest political issues, but are we making the most of it?

This week, we are joined by Dr. Bob Baker, a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist who spent more than three decades practicing medicine before retiring to teach physicians across the country how to improve the patient experience.

Together, they unpack why Medicare for All is back in the political conversation, what Americans are really frustrated about when it comes to healthcare, and whether Democrats should embrace sweeping reforms or focus on more incremental solutions. They also explore why the United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation while delivering worse outcomes, and what role insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies all play in rising costs.

Whether you support Medicare for All or simply believe the healthcare system isn't working, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the defining policy and political debates facing Democrats today.

Learn more about Dr. Bob Baker's work:
Successful Surgery: A Doctor's Mind-Body Guide to Help You Through Surgery
The Performance of Medicine: Techniques From the Stage to Optimize the Patient Experience and Restore the Joy of Practicing Medicine

Email gabby@brandingdemocrats.com if you’d like to be a guest on our show.