Can Private Sector Players Make Sweden Healthier? Seminar in Almedalen on the Future of Healthcare

Every year, approximately one million missed appointments are recorded in the Swedish healthcare system. In the Stockholm and Västra Götaland regions alone, the cost is estimated at two billion kronor. Karin Elinder, author of Timbro’s briefing paper *Vaskade vårdbesök*, is a guest on...

Journalist Michael Verdicchio joins the podcast to talk about his new book, *The Boy with the Teddy Bear: The Hidden Children—and the Struggle That Changed Sweden*. We discuss institutional care, forced sterilizations, and the people who fought for change.

When Kry launched digital doctor’s visits, it changed the way patients access healthcare. But developing new solutions in a system with 21 regions, varying regulations, and reimbursement models isn’t always easy. This week’s episode features Ameli Norling, a doctor and...

Jan Grönlund, Executive Director of the Forum for Health Policy and former Regional Director of Region Sörmland, joins the podcast to discuss the organization of healthcare, the shortcomings of today’s governance, and the potential of AI and digitalization to transform healthcare...

Childhood obesity is a growing problem, but what’s behind this trend, and which measures actually work? KI professor Claude Marcus joins the podcast to discuss the interplay between genetics and environment. Lifestyle changes have driven the increase, while genetics play a significant role...

We answer listeners' questions about testosterone, the causes of low levels, and the potential consequences. We also discuss whether social media should be banned for children.