a16z Podcast When Bad Policy = Bad Business Models = Bad Public Health
Apr 16, 2020
The discussion reveals how the coronavirus has exposed deep flaws in the U.S. healthcare system. It emphasizes that broken policies can lead to unsustainable business models, which in turn compromise public health. The complexities of vaccine economics and the urgent need for innovative policies for pandemic preparedness take center stage. Antibiotic development faces similar challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable practices. Lastly, the conversation underscores the need to modernize regulations to foster healthcare innovation and enhance patient care.
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Broken Healthcare System
- Broken healthcare policies lead to broken business models.
- These flawed models can cause public health crises like the current pandemic.
Vaccine Market Challenges
- Vaccines for widespread diseases are commodities, limiting profit potential.
- Vaccines for emerging threats face uncertain markets, hindering investment.
Vaccine Development Risks
- Companies developing vaccines for emerging threats often face market disappearance after the threat subsides.
- Government requests for low-cost vaccines further complicate profitability.