Is Healthcare For All Possible in the United States? Dr. Walter Tsou Answers

April 20, 2026

Host Pedro Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Walter Tsou, MD, MPH—a nationally respected physician and public health leader whose career has been defined by a relentless commitment to health equity. Dr. Tsou is President of the Philadelphia County Medical Society, a national board advisor for Physicians for a National Health Program, past president of the American Public Health Association, former Philadelphia Health Commissioner, and founding Medical Director of the Montgomery County Health Department.

In this compelling interview, Dr. Tsou draws on decades of experience to explain why the United States still lacks universal health care—and what it will take to change that. With clarity and urgency, he breaks down complex systems into terms everyone can understand, connecting policy to real people’s lives.

More importantly, he offers insight into what can be done—and how everyday people can be part of the solution.