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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

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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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How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

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How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

05/28/25

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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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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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a16z Cast

05/30/25

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Improving consumer experiences in healthcare can encourage behavior change, making it easier for people to access care and adhere to treatment plans.

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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

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

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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

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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

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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.

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

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Behavioral change in healthcare has not been successfully achieved yet, but current regulatory changes and technology advancements present a unique opportunity.

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

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When patients have choices in healthcare, they become more concerned about retention, which can lead to better products and services.

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Dr. Eric Topol

05/27/25

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The current state of American healthcare shows a bifurcation: one side focuses on reversing aging, while the other emphasizes using data to prevent age-related diseases.