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Tarik Sammour: Healthcare, Big Pharma, Inflation & Outcomes - MOB019

2024/11/6
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Tarik Sammour: 本期节目探讨了现代医疗系统的复杂性以及医疗通货膨胀对患者医疗结果和可及性的影响。他分享了在澳大利亚、新西兰和美国等不同医疗系统工作的经验，比较了公共和私立医疗模式的优缺点，讨论了混合系统的挑战以及可持续医疗资金的独特挑战。他还探讨了行政负担、成本上升以及制药业影响带来的伦理困境等问题，并讨论了更广泛的社会问题，例如肥胖趋势、货币政策以及更平衡的医疗保健方法。他认为，混合医疗系统（兼顾自由市场和社会化医疗）能带来最佳效果和效率，澳大利亚的混合系统就是很好的例子，以较低的GDP支出比例实现了更好的医疗结果。他还认为，回归健全的货币标准可以解决许多问题，包括时间偏好问题、医疗保健通货膨胀和系统漏洞，并对美国医疗系统中药品价格高昂、医生激励机制错位等问题进行了深入分析。 主持人：主要关注英国NHS系统的问题，以及与Tarik Sammour讨论了美国和英国医疗系统的优缺点，并探讨了医疗保健资金与医疗服务价格上涨之间的关系，以及如何改进医疗系统以提高效率和公平性。

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The discussion explores the complexities of modern healthcare systems, focusing on the impact of healthcare inflation on patient outcomes and accessibility. It delves into the differences between public and private healthcare models, the challenges of funding healthcare sustainably, and the ethical dilemmas posed by pharmaceutical influence.
  • Healthcare costs in the U.S. have risen dramatically since the 1970s.
  • Low time preference and sound money incentivize long-term thinking and healthier lifestyles.
  • Public and private healthcare systems have distinct benefits and drawbacks.

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Dr. Tarik Sammour is a colorectal surgeon specialising in advanced bowel cancer and has worked across various healthcare systems, including in Australia, New Zealand, and the US. In this episode, we explore the complexities of modern healthcare systems and the impact of healthcare inflation on patient outcomes and accessibility. We get into the differences between public and private healthcare models, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of hybrid systems and the unique challenges of funding healthcare sustainably. Tarik shares his experiences with administrative burdens, rising costs, and the ethical dilemmas posed by pharmaceutical influence. We also discuss the broader societal issues, from obesity trends to the role of sound money, and the potential for a more balanced approach to healthcare.