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

Freakonomics Radio

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This chapter analyzes the critical issues plaguing the American healthcare system, emphasizing its inherent flaws and high costs. It highlights the contrast between exceptional medical advancements and widespread dysfunction, focusing on pricing failures and inappropriate care as key contributors to these challenges.

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