Beyond the Walls: Healthcare Outside the Doc’s Office

 

In this thought-provoking episode of the Healthcare Rethink Podcast by FinThrive, host Brian Urban engages with Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, a Renowned Author and Yale University Professor, to explore beyond the walls of healthcare.

Neuwirth, author of “Beyond the Walls: MegaTrends, Movements and Market Disruptors Transforming American Healthcare,” shares his journey from a traditional medical career to becoming a leading voice in healthcare innovation. The podcast delves into the challenges of the current healthcare system, the importance of humanizing healthcare delivery, and the transformative potential of digital technology and value-based care models. Neuwirth’s insights offer a glimpse into the future of healthcare, emphasizing the need for systemic change and the role of new players in driving this transformation.

Additional highlights from the episode include:

  • An exploration of the “whole health” model at the Veterans Healthcare Administration
  • The challenges of the current fee-for-service model and the emergence of new healthcare players disrupting traditional care delivery
  • Neuwirth’s perspective on the future of healthcare, focusing on the increasing consumerization and retailization of healthcare services, driven by cost pressures and the need for more affordable care options

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