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Videos

1. “How to Choose a Plan in the Health Care Marketplace.” Healthcare.gov (October 22, 2013). Explains to Americans about the new health-care marketplaces. (Time: 1:49)

2. “Why are American Health Care Costs So High?” Vlogbrothers.com (August 20, 2013). Short explanation of why the United States pays so much for health care given its private system as compared to the single-payer systems in other countries. (Time: 7:52)

3. Calvin College. (April 7, 2012). Video detailing the U.S. health-care system as compared to that in other countries. Includes discussions on cost, policy, and ethics. (Time: 26:46)

4. “VA Reform Deal Struck Just Before Congress' Summer Recess.” Newsy Politics (July 28, 2014). Overview of problems in the VA Healthcare system and what the bill will address. (Time: 2:00)

Web Resource

“Summary of the Affordable Care Act.” Summary of the ACA and changes made to the law by subsequent legislation, which focuses on provisions to expand coverage, control health care costs, and improve health-care delivery system.