Health Policy: Trust, Access, and Outcomes

American health policy is often judged by coverage, spending, and intentions rather than access, quality, and outcomes. From the collapse of trust after COVID to the performance of US healthcare and the case for market-based reform, the central question is how to improve care without sacrificing choice, innovation, or accountability.

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Scott W. Atlas

Scott W. Atlas

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