Building Better Health

How Do We Build a Better System? | Building Better Health Episode 1

Episode Summary

The U.S. health system isn’t working as it should. UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson and University of Pennsylvania Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Dr. Zeke Emanuel break down what’s driving cost, fragmentation and complexity — and what real reform could look like.

Episode Notes

The U.S. health system isn’t working as it should. UnitedHealth Group Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson and University of Pennsylvania Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Dr. Zeke Emanuel break down what’s driving cost, fragmentation and complexity — and what real reform could look like.

 

0:00 - 0:53: Introduction

0:54 - 5:31: Discussing Experiences in Global Healthcare Systems

5:32 - 9:32: Fee-for-Service Model and Fragmentation

9:33 - 16:10: Value-Based Care

16:11 - 10:17 Insights from Dr. Emanuel's Book and Research

19:18 - 24:05: Discussing How Wellness Fits Into Healthcare

24:06 - 25:14: What's One Thing You Would Do To Build a Better System

25:16 - 29:54: Drivers of Health Economics and Costs

29:55 - 32:22: Final Takeaways and Conclusion

 

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