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456. How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare

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Uncovering Inefficiencies in U.S. Healthcare

This chapter explores the inefficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system, revealing that approximately 21% of medical care is viewed as unnecessary by doctors. It also addresses the significant rise in prescription rates, escalating hospital costs, and the financial motives of healthcare providers and insurers.

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