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#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself

2019/8/26

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#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself

The Peter Attia Drive

Who is to blame for the broken healthcare system?

The stories behind Marty's first book 'Unaccountable'

The Surgery Checklist

Why is the healthcare system problematic?

Do patients really crave honesty and transparency?

Are today's med students more resistant to industry BS?

Funny stories about John Cameron

How do doctors cope with traumatic experiences?

What are the innovations in medical education?

What trends make Marty optimistic about healthcare's future?

The Price We Pay (Marty’s new book)

Is it always in the insurance company's best interest to negotiate?

Who actually pays for medical costs?

Pros and cons of a single payer system?

How to fight outrageous medical bills?

Can private healthcare facilities disrupt the industry?

Who suffers the most from the current healthcare system?

The healthcare industry bubble

Are unnecessary tests and procedures inflating costs?

How does malpractice culture influence healthcare costs?

What drives healthcare costs?

How can we fix the healthcare system?

Helpful resources

Shownotes Transcript

#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself 02:49:57 Share

The Peter Attia Drive

Who is to blame for the broken healthcare system?

The stories behind Marty's first book 'Unaccountable'

The Surgery Checklist

Why is the healthcare system problematic?

Do patients really crave honesty and transparency?

Are today's med students more resistant to industry BS?

Funny stories about John Cameron

How do doctors cope with traumatic experiences?

What are the innovations in medical education?

What trends make Marty optimistic about healthcare's future?

The Price We Pay (Marty’s new book)

Is it always in the insurance company's best interest to negotiate?

Who actually pays for medical costs?

Pros and cons of a single payer system?

How to fight outrageous medical bills?

Can private healthcare facilities disrupt the industry?

Who suffers the most from the current healthcare system?

The healthcare industry bubble

Are unnecessary tests and procedures inflating costs?

How does malpractice culture influence healthcare costs?

What drives healthcare costs?

How can we fix the healthcare system?

Helpful resources

Shownotes Transcript

#68 - Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself