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Seems a case of someone not understanding the economics of the vertical they're entering and not wanting to put the effort (ie: time/money) to learn. Doctors ge
by marcinzm 7y ago
Seems a case of someone not understanding the economics of the vertical they're entering and not wanting to put the effort (ie: time/money) to learn. Doctors generally don't directly make money by having patients get more healthy. Other entities however do. Insurance companies may, self-insured employers definitely do, and hospital chains may (if they're getting bundled payments for procedures). These entities however have very long sale cycles and are old school (ie: won't listen to some 20 year old). Still, there's a whole massive ecosystem of companies in this space so it's far from impossible. Possible to also partner with one of those companies as a sub-vendor.
- ageyfman 7y agoThere is a value-based angle here. But as the psychiatrist told him, she doesn't make any more or less by prescribing one drug vs. another. If he was able to link the use of a specific drug to improved outcomes (READ: fewer repeat visits, less time in the hospital), then it could be something that ACTUALLY reduces costs.