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U.S. hospitals are now facing critical shortages of equipment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. 26% of medical goods are imported from China, and 26% are imported into the United States. Despite the high cost of healthcare, Hospitals only make 1.8% profit on patient care. High costs of care are making 1 in 3 Americans think twice before seeking treatment. Since 2016 the number of uninsured has grown by 1.2 million. Can the American healthcare system find a way forward after this pandemic?