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Quality Disparity in Healthcare System
In the US, individuals with chronic illnesses and good financial status receive top-tier treatment while the poor struggle to access basic care, highlighting a significant quality gap. The current system leads to over-treatment for the affluent and inadequate care for the impoverished, particularly in accessing doctors for serious conditions. The strain on the healthcare system is evident in emergency rooms handling issues stemming from societal challenges like the opioid epidemic. Addressing these disparities requires a fundamental shift in the system to provide equitable and accessible care for all individuals, especially focusing on improving healthcare access and quality for the economically disadvantaged.