Insurers reimburse critical care, not the avoidance of…
“Insurers reimburse critical care, not the avoidance of incidents. Therefore, investments are not targeted towards prevention.”
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Insurance pays for treatment after incidents, not for preventing them, leading to underinvestment in preventive measures.
In simple terms: Prevention is underfunded because insurance focuses on treatment.
Invest in prevention despite lack of insurance incentives.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- hospital budgeting
- public health planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align incentives for prevention?
- What policies encourage proactive safety?
Prevention can be profitable if incentives shift.