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Why We Need to Invest More in Health and Less in Healthcare

Why We Need to Invest More in Health and Less in Healthcare

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Discover the latest episode of More Health, Less Healthcare with Peter Boland—a thought-provoking journey into the urgent distinction between health and healthcare. In this episode, Peter challenges long-held assumptions by spotlighting the disproportionate investment in sickness care versus health promotion, urging a cultural shift toward prevention and wellness.

Key highlights include:

  • A candid look at the cultural and financial realities driving our healthcare “sickness industry.”
  • Critical examination of why the U.S. lags behind other developed nations in social health outcomes.
  • Real-world case studies and health equity initiatives that prove investing in preventive health saves lives and resources.
  • Insights from Peter’s 45 years as a healthcare management consultant, addressing the legacy of cost containment, wage stagnation, and rising chronic conditions like obesity and hypertension.
  • A call for courageous, long-term intervention at scale—backed by data and ethical imperatives—to reshape public health for the next generation.

Tune in as Peter asks the tough questions about profit-driven healthcare practices and explores intelligent, value-centered solutions. If you’re passionate about shifting the paradigm from “sickness care” to true health—and want practical, inspiring examples—this episode is a must-listen.

Join the conversation, reflect on what it means to truly “do no harm,” and be part of shaping a healthier future!



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