September 28, 2025Open Access

Profits Before Patients

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Healthcare costs in the U.S. are nearly double that of other developed nations, yet outcomes remain poor.
Profit motives in the U.S. healthcare system lead to unregulated pricing and prioritize revenue over patient care.
The Iron Triangle of healthcare illustrates the inherent trade-offs between cost, quality, and access in this system.
A profit-centered healthcare architecture treats health as a commodity, undermining the need for effective patient care.

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This analysis reveals how profit-centric healthcare compromises cost, quality, and access in the U.S.

Jocelyn Alvarez (2025) studied this question.

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