Business of Health Care

Over the past few decades, chronic disease has been on the rise, and it has put an ever-growing strain on the healthcare system, physically and financially. According to the World Health Organization, “chronic diseases are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression4.” Currently, chronic diseases cause 7 out of 10 deaths in the United [...]

The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country in the world, with expenditures nearing $2.6 trillion in 2010. Despite these high costs, our system produces healthcare outcomes that are only average, provides poor access to care for many, and has frustrating inefficiencies, with low levels of customer satisfaction. President Obama has introduced the Affordable [...]

Healthcare costs in the United States were 2.6 trillion, in 20105. Healthcare expenditures as a portion of GDP have been on the rise, as well. Furthermore, the United States spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country, but is not among the top performing countries in regards to health outcomes. Hence, consumers have [...]

The BusinessofHealthCare.org is proud to present our next event!  The fourth event will be an open house featuring five exciting healthcare startups: Cara Health, SwipeSense, CareHubs, PUSH Wellness, and Corengi. If you’re in the Chicago area and interested in health care start ups, please come talk to the entrepreneurs behind these start ups.  You will be [...]