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The Struggles of U.S. Healthcare: Revisiting Medicare for All
This chapter examines the decline in discussions about Medicare for All amidst ongoing healthcare challenges, including high uninsured rates and medical debt. It critiques the Affordable Care Act for its failures in ensuring comprehensive healthcare affordability and highlights the paradox of seemingly improved coverage with persistent financial burdens. Emphasizing the need for a universal healthcare system, the speakers argue for a model that prioritizes accessibility over market-driven rationales, advocating for reforms based on equity and need.