In this thought provoking episode of UpMed: The Journal of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom, Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart discusses the concept of Economics of Mutuality as it pertains to healthcare. She shares her experiences from studying at Oxford and discusses the concept of mutuality. Dr. Urquhart highlights the critical role of mutuality in private medical practices, recounting her journey in healthcare from Johns Hopkins, and addresses the challenges posed by third-party payers like insurance companies. She sheds light on the detrimental effects of current policies on community healthcare, especially in under-resourced areas, and the disincentives for providers to serve these communities.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Introduction to UpMed

00:22 The Economics of Mutuality

01:44 Mutuality in Healthcare

05:26 Challenges in the Current Healthcare System

09:12 Personal Reflections and Experiences

13:33 Insurance Companies and Mutuality

16:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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