How Healthcare Really Works

A crash course in the money, power, and systems shaping modern medicine

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Finally, a Healthcare 101 Course That Actually Makes Sense

If you've ever searched for "how healthcare works" or wanted a real-world healthcare 101 course, this is it. Built for physicians, med students, and healthcare professionals, this course unpacks how the U.S. system really functions.

What You'll Learn

This is a practical, short-course built by a doctor — for doctors

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Hospital Economics

How hospitals make money and why DRGs don't always cut it

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Drug Pricing

Why U.S. drug prices are so high and who profits

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Revenue Cycle

How revenue cycle management (RCM) works behind the scenes

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Corporate Medicine

What role private equity plays in reshaping care

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AI in Healthcare

How AI tools are actually being used in clinical settings

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System Inefficiencies

Why the system feels so inefficient and how we got here

Who This Is For

You're a resident or student starting July 1 and want a crash course in healthcare

You're a physician wondering why your patient's care keeps getting delayed or denied

You're in healthcare strategy, policy, or innovation and need the clinical POV

You just want a no-fluff, visual breakdown of how the business of medicine works

What You'll Get

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Short Video Lessons

Whiteboard-style videos, 10-15 minutes each

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Plain English

Clear explanations of complex healthcare systems

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Clear Framework

Understand U.S. healthcare incentives and how they work

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What You'll Be Able To Do

Understand the financial engine behind hospitals and insurers
Spot the incentives shaping your day-to-day clinical work
Explain how the U.S. healthcare system works — clearly and confidently
Navigate the system with more intention (and less burnout)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this course?

It's a short, practical course designed to explain the business side of medicine — think of it as Healthcare 101 for doctors and students.

Is it only for physicians?

No — anyone in healthcare will benefit: policy folks, operators, students, builders, and educators.

What topics does it cover?

Hospital billing, drug pricing, insurance models, Medicare Advantage, corporate healthcare, AI, and more.

How long is the course?

It's made up of short videos, and the full course takes under 3 hours.

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