The Dose

Interesting content but the delivery is really rigid - would be much more engaging as a fluid conversation. As it is, feels like a Q&A that follows a strict question list and doesn’t adapt based on responses. Also agree with other reviewers that anyone choosing to listen to a podcast like this probably has a basic knowledge of health care/policy so basic terms and concepts don’t need to be explained.

I work in healthcare management and was pleased to see a podcast dedicated to policy and management. The content is good, timely, and knowledgeably covered. I would say that the interviews feel choppy, as if the questions and answers were prerecorded separately, then later cut together. I am not sure the control you can have on this, but I also found this podcast to be much quieter than others - I am in my 30s, turn my phone and car volume to max, and can still have trouble hearing some parts. Thanks for this podcast. Keep it up!

Well-produced and insightful analysis with global perspectives on health policy.

I was thrilled to see a podcast from The Commonwealth Fund, but find that this series seems to be aimed at those which minimal knowledge of other healthcare systems. These episodes are quite basic introductions to other countries’ systems, without much direction or differentiation from episode to episode. I love Pulsecheck (from Politico) and was hoping this new Pod would strike a similar balance of educating newbies and wonks alike!