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    Area of Science:

    • Health Policy
    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Economics

    Background:

    • The United States faces a significant uninsured crisis, impacting millions of individuals.
    • Diverse stakeholders, often with competing interests, are forming coalitions to advocate for solutions.
    • Addressing the uninsured population requires understanding the potential for collaboration among these groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the formation of unusual coalitions demanding solutions for the nation's uninsured crisis.
    • To investigate the potential for these diverse partners to find common ground on healthcare policy details.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of coalition formation and stated objectives.
    • Review of policy proposals from various stakeholder groups.
    • Case study approach examining specific coalition dynamics.

    Main Results:

    • Emerging coalitions include unexpected allies from different sectors of society.
    • Initial common ground is identified on the need for solutions, but details remain contentious.
    • Challenges exist in reconciling diverse priorities and interests within these partnerships.

    Conclusions:

    • The formation of broad coalitions signifies a shared concern over the uninsured crisis.
    • Achieving consensus on specific policy solutions will require significant negotiation and compromise.
    • The success of these coalitions hinges on their ability to bridge ideological and economic divides.