Forbes December 11, 2024
Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents. Among wealthy nations, we have the highest rates of infant mortality, maternal mortality, deaths from avoidable or treatable conditions and one of the highest rates of suicide, according to a recent analysis by the Commonwealth Fund. To change these grim statistics, we must fix our fragmented and inefficient healthcare system. Strengthening primary care is a great place to start.
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