The Cost of Care 2. Sickness = Profit
Apr 15, 2021
Elisabeth Rosenthal, editor at Kaiser Health News and author of "An American Sickness," joins Melissa Thomasson, an economic historian, and Ian Morrison, an economist, to dive into the chaotic evolution of the U.S. healthcare system. They explore why illness profits while health does not, revealing how profit motives exploit patient vulnerabilities. The guests dissect the transformation of healthcare from the 20th century to today, emphasizing disparities and inefficiencies despite high spending. They call for a fundamental reassessment of how healthcare is structured and funded.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Urgency of Health Care Decisions
03:03 • 8min
The Evolution of Medical Care and Insurance
10:58 • 8min
Building Healthy Habits Through Psychology
19:18 • 2min
Healthcare's Chaotic Evolution
21:38 • 11min
Navigating the Toxic Politics of Healthcare
32:26 • 2min
The Price Paradox: Understanding U.S. Healthcare Costs
34:33 • 8min
The Fear of Seeking Care: Financial Concerns in Emergency Situations
42:03 • 2min