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‘Healthcare’ System That Profits From the Sick Needs Widespread Disruption, Surgeon-Scientist Says
Cleveland, OH, November 2, 2022 ― America’s healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, but more money hasn’t equated to better patient outcomes, explains surgeon-scientist Firouz Daneshgari. Consider this: Americans spend 300-500% more than those in Europe or Japan on healthcare, but our country consistently ranks between 30th-40th in the World Health Organization’s ratings for patient longevity, access to care and prevalence of chronic conditions. What’s worse, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Only heart disease and cancer claim more lives. Why are we spending so much, but getting so little? In his new book,Health Guardianship: The Remedy to the Sick Care System,…


