Ability Quote by Scott Gottlieb
“Science offers the chance to cure debilitating and once-intractable disorders like hemophilia and sickle cell disease. But we need to make sure the ability to access these therapies, or the risk that someone can be locked out of them, doesn't widen gaps between the rich and poor.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Health policy forum, 2023
Medical advances must be accessible to all, not just the wealthy, to avoid widening health inequities.
In simple terms: Ensure new therapies reach everyone.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable health access.
Themes
health equity
innovation
justice
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- drug pricing negotiations
- public health programs
- insurance reforms
Key Concepts
accessibility
bioethics
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we fund universal access?
- What policies prevent exclusion?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit motives with public good is challenging.
