Navigating Healthcare Innovation and Policy

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➡️ About The Guest

Brian L. Strom is a renowned American epidemiologist and academic leader, currently serving as the Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at Rutgers University. He is recognized for his pioneering work in pharmacoepidemiology, which involves studying the uses and effects of drugs in large populations, and has significantly contributed to the development of this field. His expertise spans across clinical epidemiology, public health, and patient safety.

Dr. Strom has held leadership positions in numerous national health organizations and has been a key advisor to government agencies on drug safety and healthcare policy. He has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what's possible in epidemiology. He's published over 650 papers and 15 books, and has led more than 275 research grants, totaling over $115 million. His work has changed the way we think about medication safety, including a groundbreaking study that reversed 50 years of guidelines on antibiotic use.

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https://rutgershealth.org/

https://rutgershealth.org/chancellor/about-brian-strom/

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/Textbook-Pharmacoepidemiology-Brian-L-Strom-ebook/dp/B09H2BS2TQ/  

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➡️ Talking Points
 

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Advice for Younger Self

06:07 - Brian's Journey

14:19 - Policy Changes: Good or Bad?

20:26 - Trust Issues with Western Medicine

25:20 - Restoring Trust in Healthcare

31:34 - Focusing on Wellness Over Disease

40:28 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast

41:05 - Consequences of Medical Distrust

45:08 - Balancing Research Priorities

51:40 - Solving Problems with Medication

54:48 - Leadership Lessons from Merging Institutions

58:50 - Merging Two Medical Giants

1:05:41 - Healthcare in Politics

1:07:04 - The Future of Healthcare

1:11:08 - Mentorship and Influential Advice

1:12:42 - A Historical Medical Inspiration

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