Can patients really influence the future of healthcare, or are we just along for the ride? It feels like a daunting task when it comes to changing congressional minds, especially when the conversation isn't even happening.
Patients often feel sidelined, with their health benefits dictated by employers, leaving them with little agency. But is there a way to push back against the tide of private equity and corporatization?
Could the real power actually lie in the hands of physicians, or is there a path for patients to find their voice too? What do you think?
Paula Muto is a vascular surgeon.
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