Like all good—and not so good—ideas, the concept for this podcast was born over pizza and beer. We found ourselves sharing healthcare stories that made us cringe. One pint and slice led to another, and we decided what we really needed was an audience for this conversation. And Healthcare is Stupid was born.

In this short trailer, pediatrician Rahul Parikh and radiologist Jonathan Mates introduce  Healthcare is Stupid.

We’ll explore the absurdities of American healthcare—how we got here, the incentives and structures that quietly shape it, and what practical, incremental improvements might actually move things in a better direction.

If you work in healthcare, depend on it, or simply wonder why so much of it feels unnecessarily complicated, this podcast is for you.