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Ensuring equity and sustainability: Government's role in health care

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Health care stands at the crossroads of innovation and necessity. To function productively, our nation requires health care that is compassionate, equitable and accessible to all. As challenges such as rising costs, disparities in access and sustainability strain the U.S. health care system, government involvement emerges as a critical pillar in ensuring its viability.


In this episode of “Humanizing Healthcare,” we explore how public policies, funding mechanisms and regulatory oversight are not just components of health care but essential drivers of systemic progress. Our conversation highlights the government's role in balancing competing interests: fostering innovation while protecting vulnerable populations, managing costs without compromising quality and ensuring health care equity in the face of widening social divides.

Join me and Dr. Robert Pearl, bestselling author of “ ChatGPT, MD ” as we discuss how government collaboration with health care providers, insurers and communities can create a sustainable future. Together, we address pressing questions: How can public funding enhance the infrastructure and workforce to meet growing demands? What policies can better ensure equitable access across diverse communities? And how can we align incentives to prioritize outcomes over profit?

This episode is a must-listen for policymakers, health care professionals, and anyone invested in a fairer, more effective health care system.

Malone is founder of Fidelum Health

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