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He argued, “People are not incentivized to shop because they have high deductibles, but there's no place for them to go and do it.” The notion of direct-to-consumer solutions was discussed, wherein, ideally, tech giants could set up more straightforward platforms for comparing prices and accessing care, further enhancing the consumer's role in managing their health expenses.
Compounding Factors Impacting Health Quality
While the discussion on healthcare costs was extensive, Larry and Dutch also explored broader health outcomes among the American populace. Issues such as diet, lifestyle choices, and the education surrounding health were recognized as crucial components of the nation’s declining health metrics.