Navigating U.S. Health Care Challenges

This chapter examines the inequalities and complexities within the U.S. health care system, emphasizing the lack of universal coverage and the significant life expectancy gaps among different socioeconomic classes. It discusses ongoing negotiations regarding health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and the implications of potential Republican control on healthcare reform. Additionally, the chapter highlights the contentious debates surrounding nursing home staffing regulations and the broader impact of political dynamics on health care quality.