Realign Incentives for Better Healthcare Outcomes

Current healthcare systems incentivize major providers to consolidate power, encourage doctors to recommend more costly procedures, pressure insurers to limit payouts, and drive pharmaceutical companies to focus on high-revenue drugs at the expense of essential medications. This approach leads to high costs and suboptimal value in healthcare services, leaving many individuals without adequate access. While a wealthy nation can support substantial healthcare spending, the system must shift to ensure that financial resources yield better health outcomes for all.