That’s Understandable aims to make the complex world of health—well—more understandable! In each episode a host from AstraZeneca sits down with various experts to break down the multitude of factors affecting the healthcare industry.
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July 29, 2026Episode 319 min
Cancer Care Starts at the Community Level
In this episode, Mohit Manrao of AstraZeneca joins Suzanne McCormick, President and CEO of YMCA of the USA, to discuss how trusted community engagement can help improve cancer education, early screening, and detection.
August 27, 2025Episode 243 min
Addressing Barriers to Care in the American Indian Community and Beyond | That’s Understandable
In this compelling episode of That’s Understandable, hear from Dr. Barbara McAneny—renowned oncologist, former American Medical Association president, and tireless patient advocate—explore the critical healthcare challenges facing tribal communities today. From systemic barriers to cultural disparities, Dr. McAneny unpacks the complex issues impacting tribal health care in New Mexico. She also shares her passionate mission to boost cancer screening awareness and improve outcomes where it’s needed most.
July 10, 2025Episode 134 min
Unlocking the Future of Health: How Tech and AI Are Transforming Patient Care
In this special episode, recorded onsite at Aspen Ideas: Health 2025, Mohit Manrao, Senior Vice President and Head of the US Oncology Business Unit at AstraZeneca, sits down with Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer at Google to explore how cutting-edge technology—including AI and Google Cloud—is revolutionizing healthcare. Discover how these advancements are making care more personalized, accessible, and effective. Take a behind-the-scenes look at real-world innovations and learn what the future holds for patients in a world where health meets the power of tech.
December 10, 202453 min
Whole Person Health: The Full Picture
The outcome of healthcare depends on more than physical wellbeing. Understanding the impact of social determinants of health, mental health and spiritual health is critical in providing optimal care for all patients. In our season finale, hear experts discuss the concept of whole person healthcare and how it is transforming lives and setting a new example for the healthcare system.
November 22, 202444 min
The Doctor Will Call You Now
Innumerable barriers exist for people of all lived experiences accessing healthcare. An innovation supporting people gaining access, regardless of location or transportation, is telehealth. Listen as Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, Chief Medical Officer at Teladoc Health and Brendan discuss the important role telehealth – and those providing it – are playing in ensuring patients receive equitable and optimal healthcare from anywhere.
November 7, 202453 min
Life in the Desert
Let’s talk about the communities struggling to access healthcare due to distance and availability. Our experts share their experiences and insights in providing medical services and care in rural healthcare deserts.
October 23, 202438 min
Special Episode: Seeing Cancer Through a Different Lens
A cancer diagnosis can put your life on pause. In this special episode, Emmy Award-winning Director and Cinematographer Reed Morano shares the struggle and the resilience of her cancer story. She directed our #WhatScienceCanDo films, which you can watch here: https://bit.ly/47nQ3Ui .
October 17, 202443 min
How Partnerships Help Us Achieve Health Equity
Achieving health equity can feel like a daunting challenge, but working together with partners committed to long-term solutions can help us do it. Listen as our expert discusses the work being done today to make equity possible tomorrow.
September 10, 202451 min
Green Chemistry is Changing Healthcare for the Better.
When it comes to medicine, the impact it makes on human health isn’t just measured in how it treats disease. Hear our experts discuss how Green Chemistry is improving outcomes by improving our impact on the environment. For more information on how we are implementing Green Chemistry across product design, production, and beyond, please visit our website .
August 13, 202448 min
The Spectacular Science of Trees
Everyone knows trees are incredibly important to a healthy planet, but do we really understand the spectacular impact trees have on human health? Brendan digs into the exceptional value of trees in everyday life with experts passionate about the good going on under the branches.
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