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Moving Nation to Care: A Roadmap for Transforming U.S. Health Care

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Moving A Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops

by Ilona Meagher

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world, yet our health care system is far from perfect. Millions of Americans are uninsured or underinsured, and even those with health insurance often face high out-of-pocket costs. The system is also fragmented and inefficient, with too many different payers and providers. As a result, the United States has some of the worst health outcomes in the developed world.

Moving Nation to Care is a powerful and timely book that offers a roadmap for transforming U.S. health care. The book is written by a team of experts from the Commonwealth Fund, and it draws on the latest research and evidence to make a compelling case for change.

The book begins by outlining the problems with the current health care system. The authors show that the system is too expensive, too fragmented, and too inequitable. They also discuss the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),and they argue that while the ACA has made some progress, much more needs to be done to achieve universal health care coverage and improve the quality of care.

The second part of the book presents a roadmap for transforming U.S. health care. The authors propose a series of bold reforms, including:

Expanding health insurance coverage to all Americans
Creating a public option for health insurance
Reforming the way health care is paid for
Improving the quality of care
Reducing the cost of prescription drugs

The authors argue that these reforms are necessary to achieve universal health care coverage, improve the quality of care, and reduce the cost of health care. They also discuss the political challenges to implementing these reforms, and they offer a plan for overcoming these challenges.

Moving Nation to Care is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of health care in the United States. The book provides a clear and concise roadmap for transforming the system, and it offers a powerful call to action for all Americans who want to see a better health care system for themselves and their families.

Moving A Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops

by Ilona Meagher

4.2 out of 5