Navigating Cost-of-Care Conversations

This chapter examines the critical importance of addressing cost-of-care discussions in healthcare, emphasizing how such conversations can alleviate financial burdens for patients. It highlights systemic issues affecting access to necessary care, particularly for lower-income and underinsured individuals, while advocating for open dialogue between healthcare providers and patients. Additionally, the chapter introduces the book 'An American Sickness,' which further explores the complexities of the American healthcare system.