11min chapter

Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Why American Health Care Is a "Broken System"

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

Healthcare Costs and Disparities

This chapter examines the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on drug prices and the pervasiveness of pharmaceutical advertising, highlighting the public's frustration with high health costs. It addresses disparities in life expectancy linked to education and socioeconomic factors, emphasizing the role of the Affordable Care Act in improving access to healthcare. The dialogue balances serious issues of healthcare inequity with lighter moments, such as discussing sports team dynamics.

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