Amanda Starc

Craig Garthwaite, a healthcare economics expert, Amanda Starc, who specializes in healthcare analytics, David Dranove, a health services authority, and Murray Ross from Kaiser Permanente discuss the American healthcare system’s misaligned incentives. They delve into the challenges patients face and share personal stories illustrating systemic failures. The conversation includes comparisons with Italy's healthcare model, the potential of preventive care, and the evolving roles of major companies like Amazon in the landscape, pushing for a collaborative approach to reform.

Join Amanda Starc and Craig Garthwaite from Kellogg School of Management, alongside Kevin Outterson from Boston University, as they delve into the economics of drug pricing and its impact on innovation. They discuss Medicare's new negotiating powers, the financial labyrinth of antibiotic development, and the challenges pharmaceutical companies face when balancing public health needs and sustainable business models. The conversation reveals the complex trade-offs between affordability and medical advancements that define modern healthcare.