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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

Healthcare's inefficiencies stem from a complex mix of factors, including local monopolies and misaligned incentives that do not prioritize patient outcomes.

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How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

@ Joe Lonsdale

How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

05/28/25

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

The healthcare industry is opaque, and many CEOs are unaware of how their healthcare dollars are being spent, leading to inefficiencies and overcharging.

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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The current healthcare reimbursement model incentivizes actions rather than holistic patient care, which can lead to better outcomes if addressed properly.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

Healthcare in the US is inefficient, with 19.5% of GDP spent and the lowest satisfaction among developed nations, driven by a lack of incentive to reduce costs.

JL

Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The healthcare industry faces a productivity problem, where increasing spending does not correlate with improved outcomes, indicating a need for innovative solutions.

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z

Healthcare providers often don't see patients as their end customers because patients typically aren't paying directly for their care, which negatively impacts the consumer experience.

JL

Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The healthcare system is burdened by an overwhelming number of service codes, making it difficult for providers to navigate and leading to inefficiencies in patient care.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

The healthcare system is complex, and companies often outsource their healthcare expertise instead of having an internal expert, which can harm employee wellness.

JL

Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The fee-for-service model in healthcare rewards doctors for the quantity of services provided rather than the quality of patient care, leading to suboptimal health outcomes.

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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

In healthcare, many reform ideas sound good in theory, but the complexity of payment systems makes actual change very difficult.