“Healthcare Economics and Christian Compassion” w/ Ben Walker

“We’ve moved compassion further and further down the list of priorities and moved safety, protection, and money up. I’m hoping we can use this crisis to re-evaluate this.” Ben Walker

From shortages of necessary equipment to inadequate staffing levels, COVID-19 is exposing the cracks in a healthcare system that many of us take for granted. In Part 2 of our conversation on the COVID-19 crisis and healthcare, Robby continues his conversation with healthcare insider Ben Walker as they discuss:
• How to equitably address rising healthcare costs
• Centralization and decentralization in church and state
• Christianity’s history of caring for the sick

“Innovation And Regulation In Time Of Crisis” w/ Ben Walker and Ian Patterson

“In a time of crisis, we start weighing the good of society versus the good of the person.” Ben Walker

In light of Covid-19, an important question is emerging: “what roles should individuals, businesses, and governments play in finding solutions for a global health crisis, and who should decide?” To help answer this question, Robby invited his old friends and healthcare insiders Ben Walker and Ian Patterson on the show.

In this timely episode, hear Ben and Ian discuss:
• Arguments for and against tighter government regulation
• How the FDA blocked initial testing for Covid-19
• Balancing consumer choice and human equality