Access to Insurance Doesn't Guarantee Access to Care

The video discusses the Affordable Care Act's aim to expand healthcare access and reduce the uninsured rate in the U.S. Despite improvements, the U.S. still lags behind other countries in insurance coverage and healthcare access. Challenges include limited primary care physicians, high costs, and reliance on emergency rooms. The video highlights the need for systemic change, as many Americans find healthcare unaffordable and inadequate. It concludes with a call for viewer support through Patreon.

What was one of the primary goals of the Affordable Care Act?

• To increase the number of uninsured Americans

• To expand Medicaid and provide subsidies for insurance

• To reduce government involvement in healthcare

• To eliminate private insurance companies

How does the U.S. rank in terms of insurance coverage compared to other industrialized nations?

• Eighth

• Last

• Third

• First

Which country did the U.S. tie with for last place in emergency room usage among adults aged 65 or older?

• Canada

• Sweden

• Australia

• Norway

What is a significant reason for the U.S. healthcare system's poor performance in access to care?

• High cost of care and lack of insurance

• Excessive number of primary care physicians

• Abundance of after-hours care options

• Overuse of emergency rooms

What is one of the main challenges faced by primary care physicians in the U.S.?

• Too many home visits

• Lack of preparedness for complex patient needs

• Excessive after-hours care availability

• High number of general practitioners

What percentage of Americans believe the healthcare system needs fundamental change or a complete rebuild?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 90%

What is a common reason Americans forgo necessary medical care?

• Too many insurance options

• Excessive availability of doctors

• High cost of obtaining care

• Lack of interest in health