Connected By Health

#31 - At the Heart of Care: The Case for Independent Physicians

In this episode of Connected by Health, Krishna Vedala welcomed Dr. Pooja Singhal, an independent, board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist prac

#30 - The Case for a National Health Program in America

Dr. Philip Verhoef joined Dr. Krishna Vedala on the Connected by Health podcast to discuss the urgent need for healthcare reform in the United States. Dr. Verhoef, a Med-

#29 - From Volume to Value: Understanding Accountable Care Organizations

In this episode, Dr. Krishna Vedala explores the purpose, structure, and impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), one of the most significant payment reforms in m

#28 - AI Data Centers: The Healthcare Story Nobody Is Talking About

Dr Krishna Vedala talks about the healthcare impact of Artificial intelligence, which is rapidly transforming healthcare, but the physical infrastructure behind AI is oft

The Mississippi Miracle: An Education Turnaround with Lessons for Healthcare

Mississippi was once known for some of the nation's lowest education outcomes. But over the past decade, the state has made remarkable gains in fourth-grade reading—despi

#27 - Modernizing Medical Education for Modern Medicine

The podcast examines why reforming medical education and physician training is essential to improving the U.S. healthcare system. Dr Krishna Vedala highlights two major c

#26 - Rare But Real: A Deep Dive into Bone Cancer and Sarcoma

Bone cancers and sarcomas are rare malignancies arising from bone or connective tissues (muscle, fat, cartilage, blood vessels, and fibrous tissue). Primary bone cancers—

#25 - Cyberbullying: The Hidden Public Health Crisis of Social Media

In this episode of Connected by Health, Dr. Krishna Vedala explores cyberbullying as more than just a social or parenting issue—it is an emerging public health crisis aff

#24 - Revolutionizing Dental Care: Integration, Innovation, Impact

The episode opens with Dr. Krishna Vedala framing dental health as a major public‑health issue: untreated cavities and gum disease affect millions, worsen chronic conditi

#23 - Beyond Slogans: An Honest Look at Single Payer Healthcare System

This episode explains what single payer means: a single public entity finances medically necessary care for everyone, replacing most private insurance for core benefits,

#22 - Caring for the Caregivers: Stand Up for Doctors

Kim Downey, a pediatric physical therapist, founded Stand Up for Doctors after a personal journey through multiple cancer diagnoses and the traumatic loss of a radiologis

Snapshots with Dr Herschel Brown

Dr Krishna Vedala is hosting Dr. Herschel Brown, an emergency physician and candidate for Oklahoma House District 99, discusses how front-line clinical experience shapes

#21 - Bariatrics and Beyond - Revolutionary Modern Options

Dr Krishna Vedala introduces Dr. Megan Sheppard, a board-certified bariatric and foregut surgeon, and frames the episode around advances in bariatric and foregut surgery

#20 - Integrating Mental Health: Systems, Gaps, & Solutions

The episode opens with Dr Krishna Vedala introducing Dr. Crystal Hernandez, a forensic psychologist turned system architect and activator with an MBA and over 20 years in

#19 From Numb to Unnumb: Reclaiming Purpose and Compassion

Dr Krishna Vedala opens the episode by introducing Dr. Stephanie Byerly, an anesthesiologist-turned-coach who helps people move past numbness to reclaim clarity, purpose,

#18 - Protecting Tomorrow: Tackling Gun Violence with Science, Data and Empathy

  Krishna Vedala interviews Po Murray, co-founder and chairwoman of the Newtown Action Alliance, about community-led and policy-driven efforts to prevent gun violence. Sh

#17 - Medicine & Life: The Power of Human Connection

Dr. Krishna welcomes Dr. Swati Shah, an OB-GYN with a public health background and entrepreneur behind Plans Connect, to discuss clinical experiences, career development,

BroSides with the Vedalas: PCOS to PMOS

The hosts discuss a recent proposal to rename polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), arguing the new name better reflects

#16 - National Gun Violence: The American Public Health Crisis

Dr Krishna Vedala opens the episode by framing firearm violence not as a political talking point but as a quantifiable public‑health crisis. He cites CDC data showing ove

Snapshots: Troy Green

Senate candidate Troy W. Green visits Connected by Health to share how his thirty-plus years in law enforcement, juvenile services, and community leadership shape a campa