Fiercehealthcare iconFiercehealthcareSep 2, 2026

The stories behind the 2026 Fierce 50

A public health expert who put retirement plans aside after the 2024 election to help protect vaccine policy and scientific independence. A physician working to make health information easier to understand and rebuild trust with patients.

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A public health expert who put retirement plans aside after the 2024 election to help protect vaccine policy and scientific independence.

A physician working to make health information easier to understand and rebuild trust with patients.

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A public health expert who put retirement plans aside after the 2024 election to help protect vaccine policy and scientific independence. A physician working to make health information easier to understand and rebuild trust with patients. A Native physician working to train more doctors who share the backgrounds and experiences of the communities they serve.

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  • In this episode of "Podnosis," we tell the stories behind some of the 2026 Fierce 50 honorees and the work that put them on this year's list.

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