A Delicate Balance - How Can We Rightsize Treatment Costs

Explore the complex challenge of balancing healthcare costs, treatment innovation, and accessibility in this thought-provoking TED talk. Delve into the intricacies of drug pricing, evaluate long-term treatments versus cures, and discover new approaches to make novel treatments more affordable and accessible. Join a diverse panel of experts, moderated by New York Times Senior Writer Elisabeth Rosenthal, as they discuss the economics of healthcare, including R&D investments, cost-benefit analysis of treatments, and strategies for reducing healthcare system costs. Examine the impact of expensive specialty drugs and devices on the healthcare landscape, and consider how to weigh the value of curing a patient versus providing lifelong treatment. Gain insights into potential cost-reduction strategies and innovations that could reshape the medical community's approach to balancing treatment costs and patient care.