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#327 - Choices, costs, and challenges in US healthcare: insurance intricacies, drug pricing, economic impacts, and potential reforms | Saum Sutaria, M.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Exploring U.S. Healthcare: Medicare, Medicaid, and Historical Context

This chapter examines the historical development of the U.S. healthcare system, contrasting it with the UK's National Health Service. It highlights key legislation like the Hilbert Act and the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, emphasizing their roles in expanding access for seniors and low-income individuals. Additionally, the discussion addresses the complexities of healthcare funding, the rising costs compared to other nations, and the misalignment of modern insurance practices with their original purpose.

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