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How fragile is the US healthcare system?

How fragile is the US healthcare system?

Summary

Millions of people in the United States are dealing with much higher health insurance costs. Disagreements over government healthcare funding were a key reason for a long government shutdown last year, but there is still no solution. As of January 1, 24 million people's healthcare costs went up a lot.

Key Facts

  • Millions of Americans face higher health insurance costs.
  • Government funding disagreements led to a 43-day US government shutdown last year.
  • The shutdown was the longest in US history.
  • Republicans and Democrats did not agree on continuing healthcare funding.
  • On January 1, healthcare costs increased for 24 million people.
  • Experts involved in the discussion include a health economist, a physician, and a political strategist.
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