
How the Medical System Actually Operates - #8
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1:00 It's a business there to make money, not to keep people healthy.
2:40 Physicians no longer make their own decisions
5:25 Why insurance companies don't care if patients stay healthy
7:09 The biggest problem with insurance
11:30 - What the cardiac surgeon hears before surgery
14:20 Where does the research money comes from?
17:30 The guidelines are for drugs, not for lifestyle changes
18:30 The doctor's "Quality Score" is affected for not prescribing drugs
20:00 "This situation is unconscionable"
25:30 How to know if you need a new doctor
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