The Healthy Project Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Amanda Simmons, Executive  Vice President at Health Center Partners of Southern California.  in this episode we discuss:What is Co-Opetition?How do you maintain that relationship knowing you’re competing for the same patient population? Who are ideal stakeholders within healthcare for collaboration?How can collaborations address health inequities?What are some co-opetition barriers?Amanda Simmons:Linkedinhttps://ihpsocal.org/https://hcpsocal.org/Follow The Healthy Project:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedinCorey Dion Lewis:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedinBecome a supporter of The Healthy Project:DONATE. Support the show

Show Notes

In this episode, I speak with Amanda Simmons, Executive  Vice President at Health Center Partners of Southern California.  in this episode we discuss:

  • What is Co-Opetition?
  • How do you maintain that relationship knowing you’re competing for the same patient population? 
  • Who are ideal stakeholders within healthcare for collaboration?
  • How can collaborations address health inequities?
  • What are some co-opetition barriers?


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Corey Dion Lewis
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What is The Healthy Project Podcast?

The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities.

Topics we explore include:
Health equity and structural determinants
Community-driven research and innovation
Lived experiences of marginalized populations
Public policy, systemic bias, and health outcomes

Whether you're a public health professional, social science researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, this podcast brings you grounded insights, bold ideas, and practical tools to drive change where it matters most.