The U.S. Healthcare System Through Older Adults’ Eyes

This episode explores the U.S. healthcare system as viewed through the experiences of older adults, drawing from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America data. The discussion highlights how older adults rely heavily on the healthcare system due to chronic conditions and ongoing care needs, while often navigating challenges such as affordability concerns, complex insurance coverage, and fragmented care. It  also examines how these experiences reveal gaps in access, care coordination, and patient-centered services, and what they mean for policymakers and healthcare leaders working to build a system that better supports a rapidly aging population.