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December 19, 2024 33 mins

Health Economics 101: "Code Green - How the big lie in health care affects us all."

Prof. John Kellum, is a Professor of Critical Care Nephrology and now provocative author! Join us as he talks to us about his book: "Code Green - How the Big Lie in Healthcare Affects Us All."

Conflict Declaration:

The hosts and producers of this podcast declare no financial gain or conflict of interest from this episode or the promotion of Code Green. Our only goal is to share the insights and expertise of Dr. Kellum with our audience.

Episode Chapters:

  1. Welcome and Introduction
  2. Why Code Green? The inspiration behind the book.
  3. The Evolution of U.S. Healthcare: From the 1980s to today.
  4. The "Big Lie" in Healthcare: How hospitals maintain profits while claiming financial distress.
  5. Trust and Its Erosion in Medicine: Exploring the misalignment between physicians, hospitals, and patient care.
  6. Burnout or Moral Injury? Understanding the psychological toll of compromised care.
  7. Aligning Values with Care: Dr. Kellum’s actionable solutions for a better healthcare system.
  8. The Role of Patients in Reform: How patients can become advocates for systemic change.
  9. Closing Thoughts and Takeaways: Dr. Kellum’s message to healthcare professionals and patients alike.


Further Resources:

• Code Green: How the Big Lie in Healthcare Affects Us All


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