That graph hurts to look at. American’s spend 2x more than any other country for healthcare, yet our outcomes aren’t 2x better. We actually die 5 years sooner than our peer nations. Why is the United States so far off track compared to other countries? There are many problems stemming from one root cause: How we pay for healthcare…Continue readingHow did healthcare get off track?
It’s time we drop the “E” in EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Then let’s drop the “Medical Record” part. Now we can start over and build something better. Let’s rethink what we’re trying to accomplish with software in healthcare. Our objectives should be: Keeping people healthy by predicting & preventing illness Providing the best diagnosis & treatment possible…Continue readingThe Health Operating System
Hi everyone! My name is Brennen Hodge and I’m an entrepreneur on a social mission to fix our failing healthcare system. I’ve decided that I will not passively sit back and watch as corrupt politicians, greedy pharmaceutical companies, and unethical health insurance companies take advantage of us by charging more and more for healthcare, only…Continue readingMy Mission to Rebuild Healthcare
With 30 years of age under my belt, I feel like I’ve learned a thing or two about life. The following are 30 lessons I’ve learned, mostly the hard way. 1. Success depends on how well you execute. It doesn’t matter if you want to succeed in business, school, sports, or life, in order to…Continue reading30 Lessons Learned in my 30 Years on Earth
Yesterday you said tomorrow. Tomorrow you’re going to go to the gym. Tomorrow you’re going to start running. Tomorrow you’re going to start writing that book you’ve always dreamed about. Tomorrow you’re going to quit your job and start your own business. Tomorrow you’re going to __________. Have you said any of these things to…Continue readingYesterday You Said Tomorrow
It doesn’t matter how many times you do a thing, there will come a day when you do it for the last time. There will be the last time your daughter asks you to carry her. The last time your son wants you to play trucks on the floor with him. The last chance to…Continue readingIt’s later than you think
Social media is a monster. It feeds on your likes, your attention, and your time. It thrives on envy and greed, convincing you to keep scrolling, keep craving, and keep comparing. But no matter how much you give, it’s never enough. Romans 12:2 says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let…Continue readingSocial media is a monster
One morning, I was lying in bed, half-awake, half-asleep, and I was praying, “God, what’s Your will for my life?” And He whispered, “My will for your life is your life.” He wasn’t talking about some distant plan or future goal. He was talking about right now. Then He said, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow isn’t…Continue readingStop chasing tomorrow. Start choosing today.
Living in God’s Will In Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT), we are reminded, “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” This passage serves as a call…Continue readingMaking the Most of Every Opportunity
The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern businesses. This transformative technology has permeated virtually all aspects of the corporate world, transcending traditional boundaries and propelling enterprises towards a more innovative, efficient, and data-driven future. AI’s wide range of applications in business reflects its versatility and its potential…Continue readingAI for Business
Currently working on:
• Preparing to launch the Citizen Health Cooperative
• Writing the whitepaper for a Health Operating System
• Structuring a DeFi system for healthcareContinue readingNow
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the aggregate median salary for every healthcare provider totals $966,992,011,000. The ~1 million physicians get paid $262,332,755,000. That’s $262.3 Billion out of a total $3.6 Trillion spent on healthcare in 2019. Physicians get paid 7.3% of the total amount spent on healthcare. Here are more breakdowns: You can…Continue readingPhysicians are paid 7.3% of our total National Health Expenditure
The Long Game with Mehdi Yacoubi is currently my favorite newsletter & podcast. I highly recommend following Mehdi for his forward-thinking on longevity and civilization. I had the pleasure to join his podcast recently. Please enjoy our conversation! 💬 Topics we discuss The problems of the US healthcare system The Price We Pay, by Mary…Continue reading#10: Brennen Hodge on the US Healthcare System and How to Fix it
