INTRODUCTION
Rising Health Care Costs! 
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The U.S. healthcare system is considered by many to be the best in the world…. Or is it? Complex and unpredictable, it is often a topic of great debate among practitioners, patients, policymakers, and administrators, alike. Federal, state, and corporate-level policies influence which patients are seen by various types of providers, what services are reimbursed, and what and how providers are paid. States define the scope of practice for each profession, but health care is increasingly being delivered across states, and telehealth is on the rise. So, is U.S. healthcare really a system? Does the United States really provide the best healthcare in the world? How would you describe the structure and organization of the U.S. healthcare system? As patients, providers, policymakers, and administrators, we are integral components of this system. Understanding its structure and organization is the first step toward making an impact.

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