Addressing Healthcare Costs and Payment Systems in the U.S. - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex and controversial issue of healthcare costs and payment systems in the United States through this thought-provoking one-hour TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into the decades-long debate surrounding how citizens should pay for healthcare, what healthcare should cost, who should bear the financial burden, and to what extent. Examine the potential for incentivizing patients who maintain good health or make efforts to do so. Gain insights into fostering a constructive, civil dialogue that prioritizes scientific evidence and public interest, with the ultimate goal of developing a healthcare approach that garners widespread support. Engage with expert perspectives on this critical topic that continues to shape the American healthcare landscape.