Health, Hope, and Healing for All

Toward More Equitable and Affordable Healthcare

By: Eugene A. Woods

Narrated by: Mirron Willis

Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

One of America’s top healthcare leaders offers a prescription to fix an ailing and inequitable healthcare system

In Health, Hope, and Healing for All, Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States.

By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system. He tackles tough questions around the affordability of healthcare, rising drug prices, alarming clinical shortages and more.

As a Black healthcare CEO, Woods shares his personal experiences with injustice and charts a path towards meaningful change. His optimistic outlook and passion for transformation and innovation inspire listeners to believe in the power of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.

Health, Hope, and Healing for All is a must-listen for those working in healthcare, policymakers, and individuals seeking hope and answers in an uncertain healthcare landscape. Supported by Woods' expertise and credibility, the book presents real solutions to the current crisis and highlights the urgent need to ensure accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare for every American.

©2023 Eugene A. Woods (P)2023 Skyhorse Audio

Critic reviews

"At a time when our healthcare sector is facing unprecedented challenges, we need visionary leaders more than ever. Gene's vision for the future is a source of hope and his journey is an inspiration. In this book, he not only brings readers behind-the-scenes of a major healthcare system's work to expand access to healthcare and confront an unprecedented pandemic, but he also presents smart, bipartisan policy prescriptions to achieve the transformation our nation desperately needs."—Erskine Bowles, former White House chief of staff and former president of the University of North Carolina

“Gene Woods gives us an incredible balance of technical expertise, world-class leadership, and unmatched authenticity with his book about health care. He offers a powerful lesson about overcoming adversity and not allowing your surroundings to limit your vision of the future. By transparently giving us a view of his personal journey, he inspires us with what can be achieved through a commitment to education, hard work, and excellence. Whether you're an experienced executive or a student dreaming of a better future, this book will inspire you on the art of the possible while providing hope for the future of America’s healthcare system.”—Marvin Ellison, chairman, president, and CEO of Lowe’s Home Improvement

“As one of our nation’s premier healthcare executives and a great North Carolinian, Gene has seen firsthand how Americans interact with our healthcare system. In his writing, Gene cuts through the complexity of our healthcare system and paints a compelling picture of what healthcare in America could and should look like. It's a must-read for those who want a front row seat to innovative ideas and thoughtful ways to expand access to healthcare, build the clinical workforce of the future, and address health disparities.”—Former Senator Richard Burr (R-NC)

Must read for those interested in health equity or improving our healthcare systems

An insightful read for anyone interested in health equity. The audiobook is well read and includes stories that keep you engaged throughout the book. Most valuable of all T he author provides a blueprint for a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system.