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E1022: One Drop CEO & Founder Jeff Dachis helps people with diabetes manage & improve their blood-sugar levels, shares insights on making data actionable, recent strategic partnership with Bayer, issues with US healthcare & potential life-expansion

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Rethinking Healthcare: Employers and Continuous Glucose Monitors

This chapter explores the business model of continuous glucose monitors and the role of self-insured employers in managing healthcare costs. It critiques the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, emphasizing the need for transparency and the disconnect between insurance motives and patient care quality. The discussion also highlights the historical ties between healthcare and employment, advocating for a shift towards viewing healthcare as a fundamental human right.

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