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Cancer, Complexity and Insurable Risk - Interview with Dr. Kevin Knopf

October 26, 2020
Cancer, Complexity and Insurable Risk - Interview with Dr. Kevin Knopf
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Cancer, Complexity and Insurable Risk - Interview with Dr. Kevin Knopf
Oct 26, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Knopf discusses the challenges of delivering value-based care despite recent advancements in cancer treatment. Complexity in our healthcare model can drive disparate outcomes and price inflation due to competing interests amongst a plethora of players.  We discuss the role of insurance and alternate means of financing healthcare to drive efficiency and proper incentives - all of which are so essential when thinking about cancer as a catastrophic risk.

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Knopf discusses the challenges of delivering value-based care despite recent advancements in cancer treatment. Complexity in our healthcare model can drive disparate outcomes and price inflation due to competing interests amongst a plethora of players.  We discuss the role of insurance and alternate means of financing healthcare to drive efficiency and proper incentives - all of which are so essential when thinking about cancer as a catastrophic risk.