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The episode discusses the historical decisions that have led to the current state of the healthcare system in America, highlighting issues like rising autism and Alzheimer's rates.

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – We spend more on healthcare than any nation on earth, yet longevity stagnates or declines. This paradox traces directly back to decisions made in the early 1900s. Autism rates have risen from 1 in 50 children in 2000 to roughly 1 in 31 by 2022. Alzheimer’s among those over 65 has climbed from about 10% to over 15%...

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