Navigating Healthcare Funding and Innovation

This chapter explores the critical intersection of healthcare funding, policy, and innovation, particularly how Medicare's reimbursement strategies impact the balance between labor and capital. It discusses the complexities of expanding healthcare coverage while navigating costs and maintaining quality, emphasizing the need for a sustainable approach to health insurance reform. Through comparisons of different coverage models and state-level innovations, the chapter highlights urgent calls for reform to create a more equitable and efficient healthcare system.