James is a health economist working to improve health care systems around the world. His approach uses community and group medicine to promote health and reverse chronic conditions from heart disease, diabetes, mental health, to autoimmune diseases and he is author of the books The Evolution of Medicine and The Community Cure. In this chat we discuss many topics including:
- James’ background and story
- Health Economics
- The impact of loneliness
- The role of community in promoting health
- Approaches to reverse different chronic diseases using Group Medicine
- The future of medicine and the role of wearables
- The opportunities and challenges for Mexico
- Tracking progress and what's next for group medicine
Links and References:
James Maskell’s site
The Community Cure Book
Dr. Mark Hyman
UCLA Stress Lab Study
Study of the Cleveland Clinic using Group Medicine
Institute for Functional Medicine on Group Medicine
Dr David Unwin type 2 diabetes reversal program
Linchpin book recommendation
The Placebo Effect
