Chicago Booth Review Podcast Why is US healthcare so expensive?
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Jun 19, 2024 Experts Matt Notowidigdo and Tal Gross discuss the high cost of US healthcare, including medical debt and expensive prescription drugs. They explore the value of insurance, the impact of Medicare payment systems on hospital behavior, and the effects of industry consolidation on consumers and innovation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Health Economics Through Personal Analogies
01:56 • 4min
Exploring the High Cost of Healthcare in the US
05:54 • 8min
Analyzing the value of insurance and the tradeoff in healthcare costs
14:13 • 4min
Transformation of Medicare Payment Systems and Impact on Hospital Incentives
17:50 • 7min
Impact of Consolidation in the Healthcare Industry on Consumers and Innovation
24:59 • 7min