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Commentary: The health of our nation’s health care system is under attack

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about lowering health care costs in the Rose Garden at the White House on Sept. 27, 2022 in Washington, DC.

The life expectancy of Americans has dropped for two consecutive years. The first year, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, was consistent with other countries. The second year was not.

In spite of how much our nation spends on health care services, which reached $4 trillion in 2020 or around $12,500 per person, these funds are providing less health benefit value for Americans.

Physicians are at the center of our health care system. They are emotionally and physically stretched, with a growing number simply burned out. Many felt

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