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

2024/11/6
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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.