Vivian Lee

Exploring the complexities of the American healthcare system, Vivian Lee and Greg dissect the employer-based insurance model, payment models, and incentives, revealing the stark consequences of shifting healthcare costs to employees. They discuss the financial motivations of health providers versus patient demands, highlighting the constant conflict between escalating costs and quality care.

Dr. Vivian Lee, author of "The Long Fix," and Dr. Jill Gross, a licensed psychologist, delve into the chaotic world of healthcare finances and the personal toll of burnout. Vivian critiques the fee-for-service model, arguing it prioritizes profit over patient care. Jill shares her firsthand struggles as a mental health provider facing insurance challenges and inadequate compensation. Together, they advocate for systemic reforms and emphasize the need for better mental health access, encouraging listeners to rethink their approach to wellness in a demanding landscape.

The United States spends trillions of dollars on healthcare every year, but our outcomes are worse than those of other countries that spend less money. Why? Physician and healthcare executive Vivian Lee explains the psychological and economic incentives embedded in the American model of medicine, and makes the case for a different way forward.