The Insightful Leader

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.

Join healthcare experts Craig Garthwaite, David Dranove, Paul Campbell, and Robert Lawton Burns as they dissect America's convoluted insurance landscape. They delve into the historical roots of employer-sponsored health insurance, revealing how economic factors shaped today’s system. The conversation explores the shift from traditional plans to HMOs and PPOs, and critiques the film 'John Q' for its reflection of healthcare struggles. Finally, they discuss the hurdles created by disincentives in healthcare investment and the confusion introduced by frequent job changes.

Kellogg professors Craig Garthwaite, David Dranove, and Paul Campbell discuss the role of doctors in the expensive American healthcare system. Topics include ethical dilemmas in medicine, physician billing practices, challenges faced by physicians, and defending the practice of medicine.

Kellogg and Wharton professors discuss the rise of megaproviders in healthcare, the impact on costs and patient outcomes, challenges in regulating the industry, and the influence of mega providers on competition and healthcare services.

The podcast dissects the evolution of medical conditions, high costs of American healthcare, and conflicting interests among hospitals, doctors, insurance providers, and pharmaceutical companies. It highlights the profit-driven nature influencing major healthcare stakeholders.

Exploring Italy's economic struggles, high taxes, debt, and regulations. Comparing economic challenges of millennials in Italy and the U.S. Italy's economic decline as a cautionary tale for the U.S. Effects of regulations on economic growth and black market activity in Italy and the U.S. Analyzing Italy's economic challenges and potential implications for the U.S.

Discover the art of crafting a captivating elevator pitch to spark meaningful conversations and seize opportunities. Learn how to avoid being too brief or overly detailed in your response. Explore the impact of framing job roles creatively for a lasting impression. Refine your self-introduction to be engaging, impactful, and bold in a world full of noise.

Explore the use of AI in teaching operations management with the development of an AI teaching assistant. Hear about the impact of an AI TA in an MBA class, enhancing learning through personalized interactions. Discover the practical application of generative AI in an educational setting and how it is encouraging adoption in work settings.

Discover the intricate process of getting on a board of directors, from crafting a tailored board bio to navigating different opportunities outside of large public companies. Learn about the essential skills needed for board roles and the importance of networking and understanding board dynamics. Gain insights on managing calendar conflicts, focusing on personal growth, and preparing for time commitments in board membership.