The Pursuit of Health Podcast

The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!

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Ep79: Hope for 2025 - Healthcare Reform and the Legacy of The Affordable Care Act w/ Former Congressman Rob Andrews

July 04, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with Rob Andrews

“A rising tide lifts all boats.” - President Kennedy

Channelling the heart of this message in his words, actions, and distinguished career, is former Congressman and CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), Rob Andrews.

As one of the original authors of the Affordable Care Act, Rob has set his sights on driving value-based healthcare reform through data, analytics, and employer-led innovation.

To Rob, our healthcare system isn’t poor - it just sits upon an irrational infrastructure. It’s time to fix that infrastructure!

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We spoke about his lessons from inside Congress, his work with HTA, the meaning of value-based care, numerous analogies of successful value-based systems, and why fixing American Healthcare requires both political vision and market-based action.

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