How To Design A New Model Of Healthcare That's Based On Wellness Instead Of Disease?

We know that the current healthcare (sickcare) model in the united states is not ideal.

So what can we do about to bring the a new model of healthcare that will lead us to a healthier, happier society and one that lives longer too?

Check out this podcast with Dr. Firouz Daneshgari who is one of the pioneers of changing this system towards one where consumers are more informed and are taking charge of their own health much earlier in life.

Background:

Training in Loyola university, then became a urologist
Double board certified in urology and female floor pelvic surgery
Saw systemic misalignments in medical care
Worked at Cleveland Clinic
Served on the board of a large hospital system
Hospitals have become financial institutions instead of health providers

US Healthcare Is Most Expensive In The World

Primary care is looked at through a financial lens
50% of health services in US are a waste
More than 70% of doctors are employed by hospitals, so they look out for their employer
Payer and consumer are misaligned: insurance companies are paying for wasteful behavior and nobody is being held to account for rising prices
Price variability is a big issue: You can get an MRI for $300-$500, and you can also pay $3000-$5000 at a big hospital
Consumers don’t know this
Actual costs of services have been hidden from consumer

The New Model of Wellness – Health Guardianship

Transition from sickcare to health guardianship
We developed a system to rid society of Infectious diseases
We’ve developed systems to reduce accidents: seatbelts, road rules, speed limits, safe flights, fire safety
We’ve built a healthcare model that reacts to diseases
It’s time to move from sickcare to healthcare
First change: Primary care now moves directly between patient and doctor
Second change: You get immediate access to your doctor and care team
Wellness, primary care, mental health and common speciality care
Unlimited use, pay once a month
This care team are your health guardians
This team helps you get cheaper services for services: knee replacement, MRI’s, etc.
Also created insurance around this model