The Cost of Care: Why is U.S. Healthcare so Expensive?

This course delves into the complex forces driving the high cost of US healthcare, offering a deep dive into why the system is both costly on a macro level and burdensome for individuals. You’ll explore how factors such as high prices, intensive service use, and system inefficiencies contribute to soaring expenditures. By comparing the US system with those in England and Germany, the course highlights how governance, financing, and resource allocation strategies can help contain costs while still providing high-quality care. Throughout the course, you will gain a nuanced understanding of the …