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Season 2 • Episode 1

Why Healthcare Financial Incentives Consistently Produce Broken Outcomes | Dr. Patrick Aguilar

Oct 13, 2026
45:52

Episode Description

In this episode of System Logic, host Jason Lee interviews Dr. Patrick Aguilar, practicing pulmonologist, former Chief Medical Officer, and Managing Director of Health at the WashU Olin Business School. Dr. Aguilar breaks down why healthcare system outcomes are often unpredictable and frustrating, demonstrating how understanding underlying financial incentives reveals system behaviors. He also explores strategies for training future health leaders, integrating AI into educational curricula, and preparing organizations for shifting reimbursement models.


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