Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Solving Healthcare with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
307: The True Cost of Ozempic: Healthier Choices for a Better Future
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307: The True Cost of Ozempic: Healthier Choices for a Better Future

In this episode of Solving Healthcare, we explore the staggering costs of Ozempic, which can exceed $10,000 annually, and discuss the importance of adopting healthier, cost-effective alternatives. Dr. K highlights the role of unprocessed foods, regular exercise, and sustainable lifestyle changes that can help avoid reliance on expensive medications. We delve into the consequences of neglecting health, from ICU stays to the toll on families, underscoring the ripple effects of our choices on loved ones and the healthcare system.

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Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Solving Healthcare with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Solving Healthcare is a podcast series launched in September 2019 by the Resource Optimization Network. Led by Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a palliative care & intensive care doctor based in Ottawa, these podcasts will feature interviews and discussions on the topic of improving healthcare delivery in Canada. Underpinned by the values of cost-effectiveness, dignity, and justice, these podcasts will challenge the status quo, leaving no stone unturned as we explore gaps, assumptions, and different perspectives in the pursuit of finding solutions to problems in Canada’s healthcare system
Note, views expressed belong to the host only.