Physician, author, and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "Accountable care cooperatives: a 2026 vision for U.S. health care." David analyzes the severe funding crisis affecting American families where premiums have skyrocketed and millions lack access to primary care providers. He shares personal experiences with the medical system regarding back pain and criticizes the pharmaceutical industry for prioritizing profit over patient safety in drug development. The conversation outlines a bold structural solution involving member-owned cooperatives that integrate social determinants of health like nutrition and housing while freezing federal spending. David argues that shifting to a nonprofit model can drastically reduce administrative waste and improve metabolic health outcomes. Discover how a community-governed approach can stabilize the national deficit and restore affordable access for everyone.

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Community cooperatives offer a solution to the affordable health care crisis

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