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

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Exploring the Paradox of U.S. Healthcare Spending

This chapter explores the contradictions of the U.S. healthcare system, emphasizing its highest expenditure globally paired with subpar health outcomes. It examines alarming health statistics and questions the efficacy of current healthcare strategies, proposing that gradual changes may be more beneficial than comprehensive reforms.

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