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 GDP does the US spend on healthcare?

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

How do community health workers contribute to healthcare outcomes?

What role does the Navajo Nation play in the context of community health workers?

Who are some of the major funders interested in improving the US healthcare system?