Health Quote by Atul Gawande
““In the United States, 25 percent of all Medicare spending is for the 5 percent of patients who are in their final year of life, and most of that money goes for care in their last couple of months that is of little apparent benefit.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Health Care Spending, United States, 2015
A large share of Medicare costs is spent on end‑of‑life care that offers little benefit.
In simple terms: Much Medicare money goes to low‑value end‑of‑life care.
Key Takeaway
Focus on value‑based care.
Themes
healthcare
economics
aging
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- elder care
- budget planning
Key Concepts
resource allocation
quality of life
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align care with patient values?
- What policies reduce waste without limiting compassionate care?
A Different Perspective
Patients may still desire aggressive treatment despite low benefit.
