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'''Healthcare in the United States''' is provided through a combination of private and public systems. Unlike many developed nations, the U.S. does not have a universal healthcare system. Costs and coverage vary depending on insurance, employment, and eligibility for government programs.

== Overview ==
Healthcare in the U.S. is primarily delivered through private providers, hospitals, and clinics. Access is often linked to health insurance, which may be employer-based, government-funded, or purchased individually.

== Key Components ==
* '''Private insurance''' – the largest form of coverage.
* '''Public programs''' – Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
* '''Uninsured population''' – some residents lack coverage, though reforms have expanded access.

== Costs ==
The United States has the highest per-capita healthcare expenditure in the world. In 2025, average annual health spending per person exceeds $12,000.

== Government Resources ==
* [https://www.hhs.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]
* [https://www.cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
* [https://www.medicare.gov Medicare Official Site]

== FAQs ==
'''Q: Does the U.S. have universal healthcare?'''
A: No, coverage is a mix of private and public insurance.

'''Q: Who qualifies for Medicare?'''
A: Individuals 65+ and certain younger people with disabilities.

'''Q: Are visitors covered by U.S. healthcare?'''
A: No, they must purchase separate visitor health insurance.

== See also ==
* [[Visitor Health Insurance for the United States (2025)]]
* [[Cost of Living in the United States (2025)]]
* [[Taxes in the United States]]

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