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Bill Frist discusses how American health care policy can fuel innovation.

The Doctor's Orders The Open Mind

Premiered February 14, 2015
The Doctor's Orders

The first medical doctor elected to the U.S. Senate since 1928, former Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) discusses how American health care policy can fuel innovation through bipartisan cooperation.

About the Program

The Open Mind

Hosted by Alexander Heffner, The Open Mind is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas across politics, media, technology, the arts, and all realms of civic life. First broadcast in 1956, it explores challenges of the digital age, American politics and emerging issues. These conversations are a primary resource to the public, students, teachers, researchers, and archivists.

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