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Atul Gawande on why American healthcare desperately needs innovation

Atul Gawande on why American healthcare desperately needs innovation

Update: 2022-10-136
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy in the United States was 79. Today it’s 76. When compared to other countries like the UK and Japan, where life expectancy is above 80, it’s clear that the U.S. has a lot of work to do. Today on The TED Interview, surgeon, writer, and the Assistant Administrator for Global Health as USAID. Atul Gawande talks about the obstacles the U.S. is facing and how investment in key areas like healthcare innovation, geriatric medicine, and accessible health education, could help Americans live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

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Atul Gawande on why American healthcare desperately needs innovation

Atul Gawande on why American healthcare desperately needs innovation

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