Partners In Health Co-Founder Dr. Paul Farmer on U.S. Healthcare

The video discusses the US healthcare system, highlighting its high GDP expenditure and weaknesses, particularly in preventive care. It emphasizes the strengths in biotech and the importance of community health workers, drawing lessons from Haiti and Rwanda. The role of funders like the Gates Foundation in implementing community health workers in the US is also explored.

What percentage of the US GDP is spent on healthcare?

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

• 18%

What is identified as a primary weakness of the US healthcare system?

• High salaries for healthcare workers

• Lack of advanced surgical procedures

• Insufficient focus on preventing adverse outcomes

• Inadequate biotech development

Which countries provided lessons on the effectiveness of community health workers?

• Navajo Nation and Peru

• West Africa and Russia

• Peru and Russia

• Haiti and Rwanda

How long have community health workers been part of the Navajo Nation's healthcare system?

• 10-20 years

• 30-40 years

• 50-60 years

• 60-70 years

Which major funders are interested in expanding the community health worker model in the US?

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• The European Union

• The Gates Foundation and Warren Buffet