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The U.S. health care system is not the best in the world

Caitlin Owens, author of Vitals
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Adapted from OECD Health at a Glance, 2019; Table: Andrew Witherspoon/Axios

Americans pay the most for health care, by far, out of all developed countries. But we don't have much to show for it in terms of health outcomes or access to care, according to a new OECD report.

Why it matters: As we debate reforms to our health care system, it's worth remembering that the U.S. is an outlier compared to other countries, which have figured out how to get cheaper care without sacrificing quality.

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Corporate America finds downside to politics

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Corporate America is finding it can get messy when it steps into politics.

Why it matters: Urged on by shareholders, employees and its own company creeds, Big Business is taking increasing stands on controversial political issues during recent months — and now it's beginning to see the fallout.

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Church groups say they can help the government more at border

A mural inside of Casa del Refugiado in El Paso, Texas. Photo: Stef Kight/Axios

Despite the separation between church and state, the federal government depends upon religious shelters to help it cope with migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Why it matters: The network supports the U.S. in times of crisis, but now some shelter leaders are complaining about expelling families to Mexico when they have capacity — and feel a higher calling — to accommodate them.

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  1. Health: Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 3 million — Telehealth brings moms-to-be improved care.
  2. Vaccines: All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine — CDC says half of U.S. adults have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose — Fauci expects decision on resuming J&J coronavirus vaccine by Friday.
  3. Political: Watchdog says agency infighting increased health and safety risks at start of pandemic — When vaccine hesitancy becomes political
  4. World: EU regulator: Benefits of J&J vaccine outweigh risk of rare blood clots — Head of world's largest vaccine maker urges Biden to lift export ban on raw materials.
  5. Food: COVID-19 smell loss leads to culinary experimentation.
  6. Variant tracker: Where different strains are spreading.
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