The Burrill Report (April 18, 2011): Avoiding a Medical Meltdown (.MP3,14.14 Mb)

Over the next 10 to 20 years, writes Richard Barker in his new book 2030, The Future of Medicine, “I believe healthcare is headed for its own meltdown.” Barker, who has served in leadership roles in the life sciences in the Untied States and Europe, discusses the forces at work that are driving healthcare systems to collapse and how we can avoid disaster. We spoke to Barker about the impending crisis, what can be done to address the problems, and why he is generally optimistic about the future.