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Flat White

A close encounter with American healthcare

18 December 2022

4:00 AM

18 December 2022

4:00 AM

In November 2013, I had my only encounter with the American healthcare system after finishing the New York marathon. It was one of those bizarre travel experiences that remain more memorable than the purpose of the trip.

Earlier that year, the Boston Marathon had been marred by a bombing tragedy, so the sister event carried a feeling of remembrance as well as celebratory defiance.

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