EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 36 MIN
Episode 74: Dr. Weiner’s Take on The Real Fix for Our Broken Healthcare System
from The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast · host Matthew Weiner, MD and Zoe Schroeder, RD
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner takes a bold look at the future of healthcare — predicting that by 2030, the current U.S. healthcare payment system could collapse under its own weight.But instead of doom and gloom, he explores why this shift might actually improve patient care, reduce costs, and finally force the system to prioritize quality over profit.You’ll learn:Why hospitals can profit more from complications than successHow the current model discourages innovation and improvementWhat a better, more effective system might look likeAnd how this could impact patients using GLP-1s, bariatric surgery, and other obesity treatmentsIf you’ve ever wondered why healthcare feels broken — and what it might take to fix it — this episode is for you.Learn more about our Platinum Program here.Download our FREE APP today - search "Pound of Cure Weight Loss" in your app store!
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In this episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner takes a bold look at the future of healthcare — predicting that by 2030, the current U.S. healthcare payment system could collapse under its own weight. But instead of doom and gloom, he explores why this shift might actually improve patient care, reduce costs, and finally force the system to prioritize quality over profit. You’ll learn: Why hospitals can profit more from complications than successHow the current model discourages innovation and impro...
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