Hardware Podcasts

041 - “Health Citizenship” with Jane Sarasohn Kahn

Let's Combinate · 13 Jul 2022 · 1h 09m

What this episode covers

Jane Sarasohn Kahn, founder of THINK-Health and author of 'Health Consuming' and 'Health Citizenship', discusses the shift from passive patients to active 'health citizens' in the US healthcare system. She explains how high deductibles have forced consumers to bear financial risk, creating a demand for price transparency and quality data. Kahn contrasts the fragmented US system with European models that prioritize universal primary care access and data privacy under GDPR. She argues that achieving better outcomes requires both systemic optimization and individual responsibility for health, including mental health and preventive care.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
THINK-Health, Qualtrics, Cleveland Clinic
Products
Zak Doc, Apple Watch, Whoop, Garmin
Also
Health Populi, Health Consuming, Health Citizenship

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