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The Price We Pay
What Broke American Health Care--and How to Fix It
Book • 2019
In 'The Price We Pay,' Dr. Marty Makary provides a critical examination of the U.S.
health care system, detailing the inflated costs, predatory billing practices, and the financial burden on patients.
The book is based on on-the-ground stories, research, and personal experiences, showcasing how much of health care spending is unrelated to actual health care.
Makary argues for transparency and true free market competition to lower costs and profiles innovators who are disrupting the current system.
He also emphasizes the need for medical professionals to return to the altruistic mission of serving their communities and for consumers to be more informed about health care costs.
health care system, detailing the inflated costs, predatory billing practices, and the financial burden on patients.
The book is based on on-the-ground stories, research, and personal experiences, showcasing how much of health care spending is unrelated to actual health care.
Makary argues for transparency and true free market competition to lower costs and profiles innovators who are disrupting the current system.
He also emphasizes the need for medical professionals to return to the altruistic mission of serving their communities and for consumers to be more informed about health care costs.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Mentioned by 
Mark Hyman as the author of two New York Times bestselling books that expose the dark side of medicine.
Mark Hyman as the author of two New York Times bestselling books that expose the dark side of medicine.
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Encore: Exposing The Flaws In Our Broken Healthcare System | Dr. Marty Makary
Mentioned by the emailer as doctors who have written books about ensuring profits aren't prioritized over patients.
About Elon Musk's Big Beautiful Bill Criticism and Mosquitos
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James Altucher as 
Marty Makary 's most recent book, focusing on the broken American healthcare system.
James Altucher as Marty Makary 's most recent book, focusing on the broken American healthcare system.
Everything Doctor's & Hospitals are Afraid to Tell You: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills, Advocate For Yourself & Restore U.S. Healthcare
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Peter Attia as the author of two New York Times best-selling books, Unaccountable and The Price We Pay.
Peter Attia as the author of two New York Times best-selling books, Unaccountable and The Price We Pay.
#209 ‒ Medical mistakes, patient safety, and the RaDonda Vaught case | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.
Mentioned by Mark Hyman as one of Marty Makary 's books analyzing the issues within the American healthcare system.
Mark Hyman as one of Marty Makary 's books analyzing the issues within the American healthcare system. Exposing The Flaws In Our Broken Healthcare System | Dr. Marty Makary
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Bari Weiss as the author of the book, discussing his perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare.
Bari Weiss as the author of the book, discussing his perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare.
Is Covid… Over? And Other Burning Questions This Thanksgiving
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John Bickley as the author of "The Price We Pay", a New York Times bestseller about American healthcare.
John Bickley as the author of "The Price We Pay", a New York Times bestseller about American healthcare.
Thursday | August 5, 2021
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Stephen J. Dubner as the author of the book that explains what broke American healthcare and how to fix it.
Stephen J. Dubner as the author of the book that explains what broke American healthcare and how to fix it.
456. How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare
Mentioned by Sen. Ron Johnson as one of Dr. Makary's New York Times best-selling books.
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