Conversations about health care in America tend to follow a predictable pattern: one side argues for a free-market system where competition is key, the other argues for a government-run system where regulation is key. You hear versions of this everywhere, from political speeches to news outlets to social media. None of this partisan messaging about health care matches reality, and it's harming our health. This limited series is produced in partnership with AcademyHealth, and aims to address the complicated pain points in the American healthcare system. Special thanks to Lauren Adams, Tess Bernhard, and the AcademyHealth comms team for working with us to develop and produce this series. Related HCT episodes: Expensive By Design Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfBg8ML-gIljQoGkUSWGRJe_vw8NZ6EZ Be sure to check out our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfBg8ML-gInFaYyYhKLBp2u7h5IojTw4 Other Healthcare Triage Links: 1. Support the channel on Patreon: http://vid.io/xqXr 2. Check out our Facebook page: http://goo.gl/LnOq5z 3. We still have merchandise available at http://www.hctmerch.com 4. Aaron's book "The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully" is available wherever books are sold, such as Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hGvhKw Credits: Aaron Carroll -- Writer Tiffany Doherty -- Writer and Script Editor John Green -- Executive Producer Stan Muller -- Director, Producer Mark Olsen – Art Director, Producer