Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Without insurance, our medical bills could be thousands of dollars with each routine trip to the doctor. And some of the care we need isn’t even covered by insurance - like hearing aids. Much of that high cost comes from the astronomical prices of medical equipment. Just one pair of hearing aids costs around $5,000. Saad Bhamla talks about his work in frugal science and the impact it’s having on the medical field.
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The Georgia Tech College of Engineering is creating tomorrow's leaders in engineering, science and technology. It offers internationally renowned programs in the heart of Atlanta, giving students opportunities for research and real-world experience, and its focus on innovation gives graduates an edge. The College awards more engineering degrees to women and underrepresented minorities than any other institution in the United States, and as part of a public university, it remains an excellent value for an elite engineering education.
Learn more about Georgia Tech ( http://www.gatech.edu/ ) and the College of Engineering ( https://coe.gatech.edu/ ).
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Without insurance, our medical bills could be thousands of dollars with each routine trip to the doctor. And some of the care we need isn’t even covered by insurance - like hearing aids. Much of that high cost comes from the astronomical prices of medical equipment. Just one pair of hearing aids costs around $5,000. Saad Bhamla talks about his work in frugal science and the impact it’s having on the medical field.
#CreatingTheNext #UncommonEngineer
Follow Georgia Tech's College of Engineering on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/GTengineering
Twitter: twitter.com/gatechengineers
Instagram: instagram.com/gatechengineers
YouTube: youtube.com/user/coegatech
Follow Dean Steve McLaughlin on social media:
Twitter: twitter.com/gtengineerdean
The Georgia Tech College of Engineering is creating tomorrow's leaders in engineering, science and technology. It offers internationally renowned programs in the heart of Atlanta, giving students opportunities for research and real-world experience, and its focus on innovation gives graduates an edge. The College awards more engineering degrees to women and underrepresented minorities than any other institution in the United States, and as part of a public university, it remains an excellent value for an elite engineering education.
Learn more about Georgia Tech ( http://www.gatech.edu/ ) and the College of Engineering ( https://coe.gatech.edu/ ).
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