Explore the complex issues surrounding US healthcare in this 58-minute World Economic Forum panel discussion. Delve into the reasons behind declining life expectancy and the divisive nature of healthcare policy in the United States. Join experts Atul Gawande and Arlie Russell Hochschild as they examine topics such as deep stories, economic benefits of healthcare, underinvestment, environmental factors, and incentives. Discover potential solutions for rebuilding a culture of health, addressing delayed gratification, and creating effective feedback loops. Gain insights into how to help people change and the importance of rights of discourse in tackling this critical social issue.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is a deep story
Economic benefits of healthcare
Underinvestment in healthcare
Investing now benefits now
Clean up the environment
Rights of discourse
How to help people change
Delayed gratification
Lack of feedback loop
Incentives
Responsibility
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