JAMA Forum

Failing to Account for Real-World Complexities in Health Policy

JAMA Health Forum 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.0267

February 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

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This JAMA Forum discusses the complexities of health care policy in the US, unique aspects of health care costs, and the challenges associated with achieving affordable health care for everyone.

Corresponding Author: Lanhee J. Chen, JD, PhD, Stanford University Hoover Institution, 434 Galvez Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 (lanhee.chen@stanford.edu).

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