THE ANSWER TO AMERICA'S HEALTH CARE CRISIS
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THE ANSWER TO AMERICA'S HEALTH CARE CRISIS
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Both Democrats and Republicans agree that we have a health care crisis, with high costs and poor outcomes. This week, a fired-up Dr. Prather talks about a proven solution to...
show more—How America spends the most on health care, but has the worst outcomes when compared to all other industrialized nations.
—The drug problem in America, both in terms of illicit drugs and an over-reliance on pharmaceuticals. And the problem of Polypharmacy, which impacts 40% of those over the age of 65 who are taking more than 4 prescription drugs.
—Why Dr. Prather says that, if drugs and pharmaceuticals were the answer to our health care, then Americans should be the healthiest people on the planet.
—The reason the news media aren't interested in reporting negative stories on pharmaceuticals. And the astonishing percentage of news media revenues that come directly from Big Pharma.
—Why Dr. Prather says he is actually "proud" of America's Disease Care, but that we're missing the necessary Structure-Function Care which should be our source of primary care for best patient results.
—How Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois did a 10-year study that proved the health care model used in Dr. Prather's office lowers health care costs by 60%, while improving patient outcomes by 85%. And why the pharmaceutical companies oppose this health care model because it resulted in an 80% reduction in pharmaceutical costs.
—The importance of Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) in health care reform to put the power in the hands of the patients, not government or insurance company bureaucrats.
—How we can have better pharmaceutical drugs and a more innovative pharmaceutical industry through smart regulatory reform.
—Why pharmaceutical industry "capture" of the very government agencies regulating them is such a problem.
—Plus, how you can attend Dr. Prather's speech on this subject at the Trinity Health Expo on Saturday, September 28th at 1 p.m.
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