The U.S. healthcare system is a paradox: a global leader in medical innovation, yet plagued by inefficiencies that leave patients frustrated . In this episode of “This Month, Amplified” with David Gritz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of InsurTech NY, we explored the system’s three main pillars—providers, hospitals, and insurers.

The shortage of doctors, impacted by high education costs, leaves many without adequate care. Hospitals, driven by profit motives, operate with opaque pricing systems that confuse patients, while health insurers operate on a cost-plus model. The result? A system that sometimes feels stacked against the very people it’s meant to serve.

David also unpacked the growing public anger, illustrated tragically by the recent shooting of United Healthcare’s CEO. While violence is never the answer, it underscores the desperation many feel navigating a system that can feel unfair.

Change won’t come easily, but the solution lies in education, advocacy, and systemic reform. By increasing the supply of doctors, breaking up oligopolistic structures, and empowering patients with tools and knowledge, we can begin to shift incentives toward better care and outcomes. In David’s words, "The solution isn’t violence; it’s economics."