Episode 48: Bold Transformation for Kidney Care – A Calling to Heal

Guest Bio

Dr. Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, is an award-winning senior healthcare executive, nephrologist, and innovator with an extensive record of driving systemic change. Most recently, she served as the Chief Transformation Officer for Emory Healthcare, where she oversaw an $80 million budget to enhance patient access and drive innovation across the organization. A graduate of Cornell University, Meharry Medical College, and Harvard University, Dr. Eneanya has held faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard teaching hospitals. She is nationally recognized for her leadership in removing race-based variables from clinical tools, a feat that earned her a spot on Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives list for 2025.

Episode Summary

In the season four premiere of One Minute with Monee, host Monee sits down with Dr. Amaka Eneanya for an insightful conversation titled "Bold Transformation for Kidney Care – A Calling to Heal". Dr. Eneanya discusses her transition from an academic researcher to a healthcare executive, describing her mission to address health disparities as a deeply personal "calling".

The episode explores her groundbreaking work in eliminating the race-based variable from the EGFR kidney function equation—a policy change that has already moved over 23,000 Black patients up the national kidney transplant list.

Dr. Eneanya also introduces her new clinical model, Bold Nephrology Direct Care (Better Outcomes, Less Disease), which aims to transform how we treat the 37 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease by prioritizing prevention and patient empowerment.

To wrap up, Dr. Eneanya joins Monee for a "myth-buster" segment to share the truth about electrolytes, alkaline water, and how to use AI safely as a research assistant for your own wellness journey.

Keywords

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