Some Americans Are Rigging Their Own Health Safety Net

The video discusses alternative healthcare approaches in the U.S., focusing on direct primary care and health care sharing ministries. These methods offer a way to bypass traditional insurance, potentially reducing costs. However, they come with limitations, such as lack of coverage for certain services. The video highlights the challenges within the U.S. health insurance system, including high out-of-pocket expenses even for those with coverage. It also notes the growing trend of direct primary care practices, which have increased significantly since the early 2000s.

What challenges do families face even when they have traditional employer-based coverage?

How has the number of direct primary care practices changed since the early 2000s?