Overcharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Health Care

The book explores the intentional design of the American healthcare payment system, highlighting how it prioritizes maximizing financial flow into the healthcare sector. It critiques the inherent structure that contributes to the high costs of medical services, suggesting that the expense is a result of systemic choices rather than external factors. Through this lens, the author invites readers to reconsider the implications of such a system on accessibility and quality of care.