In the race to shape our future, tech companies are often trailblazers. By sharing knowledge through open-source collaborations and embracing transparency, they are able to drive progress for the greater good. In other industries, we see systems controlled by a small number of powerful players — an oligarchy wherein a select few hold the reins.
The American healthcare system is a prime example. Insurance companies, pharmaceutical giants, monopolistic hospital networks and the Big Three pharmacy benefit managers dominate the landscape, maintaining control of a system that’s more concerned with profit than progress.
