This report provides an overview of the US healthcare system, highlighting key factors such as quality, cost, and access. It discusses the five major branches of the system: providers, payers, purchasers, patients, and policymakers. The report identifies challenges including high healthcare costs, disparities in insurance coverage, the role of private health insurance, and racial and gender bias in healthcare access. It also examines recent healthcare policies such as the Affordable Care Act, drug pricing issues, the opioid crisis, and healthcare workforce programs. The analysis draws on various sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the US healthcare landscape. Desklib provides access to similar solved assignments and resources for students.