Is Healthcare a Business or a Right? | Money is Killing Cardiac Patients

Welcome back to another episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have Daniel Blumenthal, president of Novocardi, joining us to discuss some of the most pressing issues in heart healthcare today.

Key Takeaways:
* Career Insights: Explore Daniel's journey from medical school to leading Novocardi, and how his vision for healthcare has evolved.
* Heart Health Economics: Daniel delves into the complex relationship between healthcare financing and cardiac care, revealing how financial motives often overshadow patient needs.
* Challenges of Value-Based Care: Understand the intricate transition from fee-for-service to value-based care, especially for cardiologists who traditionally haven't been at the forefront of this movement.
* Ethical Dilemmas: Hear Daniel discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by cardiologists caught between maximizing profit and optimizing patient care.
* Future of Cardiology: Discover what steps can be taken to align financial incentives with the health outcomes that truly matter to patients.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the realities of modern healthcare, the future of cardiology, and the ethical challenges of integrating business with patient care.