The Complexities of U.S. Healthcare

This chapter examines the troubling findings of the Commonwealth Fund's report on the U.S. healthcare system, revealing its inefficiencies and poor quality despite high spending. It contrasts the American approach to healthcare with other wealthier nations, highlighting specific case studies such as childbirth costs compared to Canada. The narrative also traces the historical evolution of the U.S. healthcare system, illustrating the challenges of reforming a deeply entrenched structure comprising both public and private elements.

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