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The Genius Life
442: How to Get Healthy and Save Money in a Healthcare System Built for Profit | Brigham Buhler
Dec 2, 2024
Brigham Bueller, a former pharmaceutical representative turned healthcare innovator and founder of Ways2Well, dives into the flaws of the US healthcare system. He shares his journey through the pharmaceutical landscape, uncovering profit-driven motives that compromise patient care. Bueller advocates for patient empowerment and preventative measures, emphasizing individual responsibility in health management. He discusses the potential of AI in transforming diagnostics and the hurdles of insurance in accessing innovative treatments, promoting a shift toward a more patient-first approach.
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- The U.S. healthcare system spends $4.5 trillion annually yet yields poor health outcomes, indicating a need for systemic change in care delivery.
- Brigham Bueller's journey from pharmaceutical sales to healthcare innovation highlights how profit motives compromise patient-centered care and safety.
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The Healthcare Spending Paradox
The United States allocates an astonishing $4.5 trillion annually to healthcare, significantly more than any other developed nation. However, despite this high expenditure, the country suffers from some of the poorest health outcomes, including lower life expectancy and higher rates of chronic disease. This paradox raises critical questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.S. healthcare system and where all this funding is directed. Brigham Bueller, a former pharmaceutical representative, highlights these discrepancies, emphasizing the need for a systemic change towards more preventive and patient-centered care.
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