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Current Inequities within the U.S. Health Care System

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What are the current inequities within the U.S. health care system? Using concepts or examples from this week's reading to support your points, discuss the challenges involved in addressing these inequities.

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As you examine the current inequities within the U.S. health care system, the topic is vast. However, I feel that the issue of uninsured patients poses serious hazards for American medical care. Another prevalent issue is lack of cultural equity to ensure that all members receive high quality care. Cultural competence as well as equitable ...

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