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Season 1Episode 377

The U.S. Saved $1 Trillion on Health Care. Why Doesn't It Feel Like It?

May 14, 2026
19:52

Episode Description

New research from leading health economist David Cutler explores what’s behind a historic slowdown in health spending, even as millions of Americans struggle to afford their care.


Guest:

  • David M. Cutler, Dean of Social Science, Professor of Economics, Harvard University


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