TED Talks Daily What the US health care system assumes about you | Mitchell Katz
Oct 2, 2019
Mitchell Katz, CEO of the largest public health care system in the US, sheds light on the deep-rooted assumptions of the US healthcare system that neglect low-income patients. He dives into the systemic barriers these individuals face, like language difficulties and transportation issues. Katz shares compelling stories that illustrate the need for compassion and understanding in patient care. He advocates for a reevaluation of these assumptions, proposing a shift towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare system for everyone.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Missed Appointment
- Mitchell Katz booked a trauma survivor an appointment far from her home.
- She missed it, not due to resistance, but lack of transportation.
Middle-Class Healthcare Model
- Healthcare often operates on a middle-class model.
- This model fails to meet the needs of low-income patients.
Work vs. Health
- One patient delayed seeking care for partial blindness due to work.
- Another, a trucker, drove for days with an infection to deliver goods.