In this episode (A) of Rethinking Rural Health Financing, world-renowned cardiologist, Dr Peter Kowey, explains the bureaucracy involved in achieving positive health system outcomes, especially with medical insurance companies. He also laments the adverse effects the cut in Medicaid would bring to healthcare across America.
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Failure To Treat
In his latest book, Dr. Peter Kowey examines the deep structural failures within the American healthcare system through a powerful collection of composite true stories. He highlights how patients and practitioners are harmed by systemic issues such as insurance denials, physician burnout, and administrative overload. Each story unpacks a common healthcare challenge and ends with practical guidance to help patients and caregivers better navigate the system.
Need for Regulation of Corporatisation
Dr Kowey argues that the growing corporatisation of healthcare has led large corporations to acquire small hospitals and medical practices, giving them control over how care is delivered. These entities influence physicians, patients, and insurers, often prioritising profit over patient well-being.
Incentivising for a Better System
He notes that the current healthcare system rewards procedures and operations over patient-centered care, leading to major pay gaps between specialists and primary care physicians. To improve outcomes, compensation models should prioritise time spent caring for patients over the volume of procedures.
Conclusion
He closes with the assertion that Healthcare workers are heroes and he hopes that this book helps them be more appropriated.
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