Episode 54: Physician Debate on the US Payer System With Rafael Fonseca and Saurabh Jha

Rafael Fonseca, MD, and Saurabh Jha, MD, debate the benefits and disadvantages of a third-party vs single-payer system, whether Medicare has been a successful program for qualifying patients. and the fairness of judging the health care system based on life expectancy.

You want a lively debate about payer systems: you have it right here. two extremely smart physicians who understand the nuances of policy debate the topic; they might agree more than disagree. You simply need to listen.