American healthcare has normalized many abnormal practices, shifting burdens onto patients. A common issue is the lack of interoperability between electronic health systems, forcing patients to act as intermediaries by carrying their own medical records. Additionally, pricing for healthcare services remains a mystery until after care is delivered, with patients often being the last to know the cost, leading to financial bewilderment. Furthermore, significant delays in diagnoses and specialist appointments are treated as routine operational issues rather than potentially harmful clinical events. AI
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