Health Care System: Social Studies Videos

This short series explains how the U.S. healthcare system works. You will learn how insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield operate, how doctors get paid, and what Medicare covers. You will also see why healthcare costs more in the U.S. than in Europe and why drug prices are so high. These topics can help you understand health coverage choices after release.

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