A healthcare system is defined by law and regulations that provide primary health services to its population through finances, services, and management. It consists of organizations whose primary goal is to promote, restore, and maintain health. 

Every country has its own different healthcare system and understanding what your country has will ensure you the quality of services you’d need. 

The American healthcare system is the most expensive in the world without evidence of the best health outcomes. The cost is enormous access to care is uneven. This is why we’ve invited Dr. David Wilcox in this episode, the author of the patients’ handbook of survival called, “How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System” to give us a brief education on what we should really know about our healthcare system. Dr. David Wilcox’s knowledge in Executive Nursing Practice is extensive and he is an excellent source of valuable information regarding this. Listen to Episode 13 to get more insights. 

Memorable Quotes:

It’s very important to educate yourself on the American Healthcare System because if you don’t, you’re at the mercy of this when you have to access it. - Dr. David WilcoxPhysicians  income  is often based on medical procedures performed instead of health outcomes of these procedures.  - Dr. Dung Trinh Patients that are not really sick but need to be cared for can be cared for in their home environment using technology. - Dr. David Wilcox

Other Resources:

How To Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient's Handbook for SurvivalGoodRx appcms.gov 

Important Points:

GoodRx App works with Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) to get you a better price for your prescriptions.

About the Guests:

David Wilcox DNP, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, LSSBB is the author of the patients’ handbook of survival called, “How To Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System”. He believes that proactive patient education enables those accessing the healthcare system to be better partners in their health care. For more about his information, click here

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

Connect with Dr. Trinh

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