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It is becoming painfully clear that that the rapidly rising rate of complex, chronic diseases is creating an unsustainable burden, both clinically and economically. The U.S. currently ranks 37th in quality of health outcomes, yet boasts one of the highest expenditures on healthcare ever known. At a time when the healthcare debate is hot and when the national economy is under pressure, we have to ask ourselves the following question:
What is really needed to address our healthcare concerns and manage costs?
Many key stakeholders - patients, providers, and policymakers - argue that our healthcare system requires a new model of care. Despite the fact that modifiable, non-genetic factors account for 70-90% of mortality in the U.S., physician education and insurance reimbursement are focused on treating disease using drugs and surgery rather than comprehensive patient-centered treatments. At PrimeLifeMD, we want to help create a paradigm shift in education and treatment, to stop perpetuating a system that has been far too costly and increasingly ineffective in the prevention and management of chronic disease.
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