TED: You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills | Kiah Williams

The video discusses the difficult choices individuals face regarding healthcare due to high medication costs. It highlights the issue of medication waste, with $10 billion worth of unused drugs being destroyed annually. Serum, a non-profit, aims to address this by recycling surplus medications from healthcare facilities and distributing them to those in need. The organization has already helped 150,000 people and plans to expand its reach to 1 million, driving down medication costs and increasing access. Serum's approach offers a sustainable solution to a significant healthcare challenge.

What difficult choice do individuals like Kimberly and Debbie face regarding their healthcare?

• Choosing between luxury items and medications

• Selecting between different types of medications

• Choosing between different healthcare providers

• Deciding between food and medications

What is the estimated number of people who die each month due to not taking necessary medications?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

What is the main goal of the non-profit technology company Serum?

• To develop new medications

• To recycle unused medications for those in need

• To provide free healthcare services

• To offer insurance to the uninsured

How does Serum collect surplus medications?

• By purchasing them from pharmacies

• Through donations from individuals

• By placing recycling bins in healthcare facilities

• By manufacturing their own medications

What is the cost for a month's supply of most medications through Serum?

• $5

• $2

• $10

• $15

What is Serum's target for the number of people to reach in the next five years?

• 500,000

• 5 million

• 1 million

• 2 million

What broader impact does Serum aim to achieve in the healthcare industry?

• To provide universal healthcare

• To replace traditional pharmacies

• To drive regional price competition and lower costs

• To eliminate all medication costs