Commonwealth Fund July 23, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded and exposed weaknesses in the U.S. health care system
The United States has an opportunity to reform a flawed health care system to not only prepare for future epidemics but to better meet all Americans’ health care needs
The Issue
The coronavirus pandemic has created four interconnected crises that compound and reveal the underlying problems in our health care system. But in doing so, it also has highlighted reforms that could help the way we handle future epidemics and meet the health care needs of all Americans.
The Crises
- Insurance coverage. The sudden surge in unemployment has caused many millions of people to lose job-based health insurance. While some will regain coverage, a...