Innovation, integration and improving health system performance

The U.S. leads the world in biomedical breakthroughs, digital health innovation, and R&D investment, yet continues to struggle with delivering consistent, equitable health outcomes. In this episode of Health Unscripted, Edmund Skowronek III, senior advisor of policy communications at The Cigna Group, speaks with Amanda Stucke, Health and Society Principal at Economist Enterprise, about new research that offers a fresh framework for understanding health system performance. Together, they explore why innovation alone isn’t enough, what determines whether new solutions translate into real-world improvements, and how the U.S. compares globally. For employers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders, this conversation offers new insights into how health systems can better connect innovation to care and improve outcomes for patients.