Balancing Healthcare Quality and Regulation in the U.S. Healthcare System

Abstract

his paper examines how the U.S. healthcare system navigates the tension between ensuring high-quality care and balancing regulatory burdens, economic incentives, innovation, and equitable access. It reviews foundational quality frameworks, regulatory bodies, legislation,consolidation trends, and emerging challenges such as AI regulation. The study underscores the need for adaptive, coordinated governance to build a high-functioning healthcare system.