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.
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.