People of different political persuasions generally agree that the health care system in the United States is in deep trouble, but there is no consensus on how to fix it.
US Needs to Rethink Spending for Chronic Illnesses, Dartmouth Study Says
A new study from Dartmouth Medical School documents “staggering variations in how hospitals care for chronically ill elderly patients.” The study points to problems with quality and faults Medicare for unnecessary spending.
A Look at National Health Spending
Spending growth has slowed, and docs are increasing practice volume and intensity to keep up