Economic Impact of Healthcare and Pandemic Challenges

This chapter explores the economic implications of healthcare spending with a focus on end-of-life care and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the substantial financial resources designated for healthcare, the effects of pandemic-related deaths on labor shortages, and the long-term economic consequences of societal trauma and mental health. With insights into the future of economic recovery and the healthcare system, the chapter emphasizes the necessity of reevaluating mental health funding and retaining lessons learned during the crisis.