Baumol's Cost Disease, in Healthcare... and Where We Go Next
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The Future of Healthcare: Tech-Driven Transformation
This chapter examines how advancements in technology, particularly AI, are revolutionizing healthcare costs and quality, using laser eye surgery as a primary example. It discusses the importance of addressing individual behaviors and lifestyle choices for improving health outcomes, while also contemplating the evolving role of healthcare professionals in a consumer-driven environment. The conversation highlights the intersection of technology, personal health management, and systemic healthcare challenges, envisioning a future where personalized care and consumer choices shape health outcomes and insurance models.
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