Volume over Value: The Flaw in Healthcare

The current American healthcare system prioritizes volume over outcomes, leading to a focus on the number of patients seen rather than their health improvements. Doctors are incentivized to see as many patients as possible, resulting in superficial care where quick chart notes replace meaningful patient interactions. This model encourages practices like seeing 30 to 40 patients daily with multiple diagnoses, ultimately hindering genuine health advancements. Despite notions of transitioning to a value-based care system aimed at rewarding better outcomes, the practices remain unchanged, neglecting preventive care methods that could significantly enhance patient health at low costs, such as promoting healthy eating, sleep, and exercise.