Reform should make health the first item of business
2008
Reform Should Make Health the First Item of Business
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): The PLoS Medicine Editors
Conclusion
The US health care system prioritizes private profits over public health, leading to increased inequities and access issues.
Supporting Evidence
- Health care in the US is becoming more expensive and less accessible.
- Many Americans go without needed health care due to costs.
- Disparities in health outcomes are increasing among different racial and socioeconomic groups.
Takeaway
The way health care works in America makes it hard for many people to get the care they need, especially if they don't have a lot of money.
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