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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

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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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How Palantir Alumni Keep Launching Billion-Dollar Ideas

05/28/25

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Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

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

Mark Cuban

03/30/24

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

Nick Perry

05/28/25

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The lack of good software for medical billing leads to a lot of manual work, as providers often have to rely on memory or create their own rules to navigate the system.

Joe Lonsdale Cast

05/28/25

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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.

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.

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.

Mark Cuban

03/30/24

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

Alexander Karp

07/14/23

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The healthcare industry faces challenges in increasing productivity due to low margins and strict privacy regulations, making it difficult to implement new technologies.

Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

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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.