Video commentaries on global healthcare case studies and best practices
From PwC's Bending the Cost Curve series
Highlights
Bending the Cost Curve is a global symposium series designed to create a network for sharing global best practices that can "bend the cost curve" while increasing access and quality in healthcare.
Case study videos
Reforming healthcare delivery through public-private collaboration
PwC's Global Health Industries Leader speaks with Dr. York Chow, former Secretary of Health, Welfare and Food in Hong Kong about the country's partnership with the private sector to introduce a health protection scheme and why its citizens benefit.
Controlling costs while re-investing in healthcare
In this video, Dr. Nirav Shah, New York State's Commissioner of Health, explains the three factors enabling New York state to save US$34.3 billion over the next five years with real-life anecdotes.
Caring for ageing populations
Dr. Bruce Leff of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, talks with Ronald Ling, PwC's Asia Healthcare leader, about the Medicare Innovations Collaborative (MedIC), a US project that offers a new approach on caring for the elderly.
The Alzira public-private partnership model
PwC partner Ian Wootton and Lady Neelam Sekhri-Feachem, CEO of Healthcare Redesign Group focus on the public-private partnership (PPP) in Alzira, Spain, and the key ingredients necessary to make a PPP work.
Engaging the citizenry in health system decisions
PwC's Barbara Pitts speaks with Peter MacLeod from MASS LBP about a process undertaken in Canada's Ontario province to engage the citizenry there about the status of the publically funded health system and how to improve it. Mr. MacLeod explains the major outcomes including the need to get serious about preventive health, addressing chronic diseases, and the use of more paraprofessionals.
An argument for public and private sector collaboration
PwC's Dr David Levy, Global Healthcare leader, discusses with the Right Honourable Alan Milburn, former UK Secretary of State for Health about how private and public sectors need to collaborate in order to bend the cost curve in healthcare.
Necessity is the mother of invention: Why developing countries are leading healthcare innovation
Funds are running out to support current healthcare regimes in developed countries. But according to a conversation between PwC's Global Healthcare leader, Dr. David Levy, and the Right Honourable Alan Milburn, former UK Secretary of State for Health, growth markets may be the next leaders in implementing innovative healthcare models.
A system for integrated electronic patient records
On November 2011, Dr. Sarah Muttit, Chief Information Officer, Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore, discusses with PwC's Ronald Ling about Singapore's National Electronic Health Records and key lessons surrounding its development.
UPMC: Transforming an economy by investing in healthcare
PwC's Dr. David Levy, Global Healthcare leader and Dr. Steven Shapiro, Chief Medical Officer of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) discuss the pivotal role UPMC has played in revitalizing the city of Pittsburgh and in creating a sustainable healthcare economy.
The benefits of public-private partnerships
The Right Honourable Alan Milburn, former UK Secretary of State for Health, and Sir Richard Feachem discuss how public and private sectors are recognising the advantages each has to offer. This is driving innovation and investments in PPPs, they say, which is improving outcomes around the world in both developed and developing markets.
A public perspective of public-private partnerships
Sir Richard Feachem meets with the Honorable Minister Timothy Thahane to discuss the innovative move in Lesotho to form a partnership between the public and private sectors. Minister Thahane offers transferable lessons for success and explains the benefits in partnering with the private sector.
PPPs: Creating value; driving outcomes for patients
Dr. David Levy, PwC Global Healthcare Leader, meets with Dr. Richard Friedland, CEO of Netcare, to discuss why they partnered with the Lesotho government, forming the largest public-private partnership in South Africa. Dr. Friedland explains the benefits and risks involved with PPPs, as well as the long-term advantages for patients, including improved healthcare at a lower cost.
Making healthcare available to the masses
PwC Global Healthcare Leader Dr. David Levy discusses with Sangita Reddy from Apollo Health about how mobile health can bring healthcare within reach of millions of poorer rural dwellers in India.
Can apps care?
Dr. David Levy, PwC Global Healthcare Leader, asks Dr. Anand Iyer to explain the history and current status of WellDoc Inc., a company that has made a positive impact on the management of chronic illnesses. By improving patient care, WellDoc has managed to decrease costs and shift from a traditional doctor-visit model to a modern patient-centric one.
Counterfeit drug detection using mobile devices
PwC’s Denis von Hoesslin speaks with Thierry Zylberberg of Orange Healthcare (part of France Telecom) about how SMS technology can fight the spread of counterfeit drugs. Mr. Zylberberg explains the benefits of mHealth, and key lessons for success.
Health insurance schemes from the ground up
PwC's Mark Claassen and Dr. Sven Rohte of Daman National Health Insurance Company discuss the thinking behind Abu Dhabi’s shift to provide universal healthcare to nationals and expatriates, started in 2005. Dr. Rohte explains the obstacles and benefits of this change, and the state of Abu Dhabi today.
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