NEJM Interviews
Insightful conversations with leading experts in the field of health care, medical research, policy, and more from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Each episode examines the many complexities found at the junction of medicine and society.
Latest episodes
Dec 21, 2022 • 10min
NEJM Interview: Prof. Sabrina Corlette on the history of the U.S. health insurance system and persistent coverage and affordability challenges.
Prof. Sabrina Corlette is a research professor and codirector of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. S. Corlette and C.H. Monahan. U.S. Health Insurance Coverage and Financing. N Engl J Med 2022;387:2297-2300.
Dec 14, 2022 • 17min
NEJM Interview: Dr. David Blumenthal on a new federal rule that requires health care providers and other entities to share patient information.
Dr. David Blumenthal is the president of the Commonwealth Fund and a member of the Journal’s Editorial Board. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. D. Blumenthal. A Step toward Interoperability of Health IT. N Engl J Med 2022;387:2201-2203.
Dec 14, 2022 • 21min
Applying New Studies of Mpox and Ebola to Covid-19
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: Applying New Studies of Mpox and Ebola to Covid-19. N Engl J Med 2022;387:e74.
Dec 7, 2022 • 44min
Covid-19 and Health Equity
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis is Director of the Department of Health of the City of St. Louis. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin and Others. Audio Interview: Covid-19 and Health Equity. N Engl J Med 2022;387:e73.
Dec 7, 2022 • 8min
NEJM Interview: Robert Shireman on policy changes allowing accreditation of for-profit medical schools in the United States
Robert Shireman is the director of higher education excellence and a senior fellow at The Century Foundation Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. R. Shireman. For-Profit Medical Schools — Concerns about Quality and Oversight. N Engl J Med 2022;387:2105-2107.
Nov 30, 2022 • 20min
Five Disease Outbreaks beyond Covid-19
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: Five Disease Outbreaks beyond Covid-19. N Engl J Med 2022;387:e68.
Nov 30, 2022 • 15min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci on the evolution of the field of infectious diseases during his tenure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.S. Fauci. It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over … but It’s Never Over — Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases. N Engl J Med 2022;387:2009-2011.
Nov 23, 2022 • 9min
NEJM Interview: Prof. Sharona Hoffman on laws protecting patients’ health information.
Prof. Sharona Hoffman is a professor and codirector of the Law-Medicine Center at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. S. Hoffman. Privacy and Security — Protecting Patients’ Health Information. N Engl J Med 2022;387:1913-1916.
Nov 23, 2022 • 23min
Making Choices about Covid-19
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: Making Choices about Covid-19. N Engl J Med 2022;387:e64.
Nov 16, 2022 • 37min
The FDA and Covid-19 Vaccines
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Peter Marks is the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the Food and Drug Administration. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin and Others. Audio Interview: The FDA and Covid-19 Vaccines. N Engl J Med 2022;387:e60.
