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Exploring the Intersection of Economics and Medicine
The speaker shares their journey from pre-med studies to discovering a passion for economics at Stanford, leading to insights on making better decisions in healthcare. They discuss the influence of economics in healthcare, from understanding trade-offs to the complexities of the US healthcare system. The chapter also touches on personal experiences with medication decisions, the impact of pharmaceutical advertising, and the opioid crisis in the healthcare system.