# Healthcare Town Hall with Dr. Dawn Francis
## Understanding How Healthcare Payment Works in America
Join us for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about the U.S. healthcare system with **Dr. Dawn Francis**, a physician with over 25 years of experience in clinical medicine, healthcare system leadership, and healthcare payment policy.
### What You’ll Learn
Dr. Francis will provide a clear primer on how healthcare is paid for in the United States, covering:
– What individuals pay and how government programs finance care
– The role of private insurance in the healthcare system
– The influence of pharmaceutical and medical device industries
– What Americans receive in return for these investments
– Why understanding healthcare payment matters for patients, families, and communities
### Event Details
**Date:** Wednesday, February 25, 2025
**Time:** 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Center for Spiritual Living
1795 Old Moultrie Road
St. Augustine, FL 32084
**Cost:** FREE (registration required)
### Can’t Attend in Person?
Watch the **LIVE STREAM** or access the archived recording:
[https://www.youtube.com/ConcernedCitizensOfSJC/streams](https://www.youtube.com/ConcernedCitizensOfSJC/streams)