The United States spends $2.6 trillion on healthcare annually, yet has worse health outcomes than the average developed nation.
Synopsis
The United States spends $2.6 trillion on healthcare annually, yet has worse health outcomes than the average developed nation.
Synopsis
Don Berwick, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses the flaws in the American healthcare system in Money-Driven Medicine. The 2009 documentary reveals how the U.S. spends $2.6 trillion annually on healthcare, yet ranks poorly in patient outcomes compared to other developed nations. Interviews with experts like James Weinstein and bio-ethicist Larry Churchill illustrate the consequences of a largely unregulated, for-profit medical system. The film is based on Maggie Mahar's book and runs for 83 minutes.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet healthcare expert Don Berwick and his insights.
- Find out why U.S. healthcare costs are the highest globally.
- See the impact of profit motives on patient care.
Did You Know
- The U.S. spends $2.6 trillion on healthcare, more than any developed nation.
- The U.S. has worse healthcare outcomes than the average developed country.
- Don Berwick was the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- The film is inspired by Maggie Mahar's book published in 2006.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget of the US healthcare system?
The US healthcare system has a budget of $2.6 trillion.
How much does the US spend on healthcare per capita compared to other developed nations?
The United States spends twice as much per capita on healthcare as the average developed nation.
Who produced the documentary Money-Driven Medicine?
Money-Driven Medicine was produced by Alex Gibney.
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