Changes needed to improve the American health care system

Introduction

The American health care system is a mess. In fact, it’s so bad that President Trump has said that he would get rid of Obamacare and start over with a new healthcare plan if he were to take office again (which he probably won’t). This isn’t surprising—increased access to affordable health insurance coverage is something that most Americans want and need, but the current system doesn’t provide this for everyone. Instead, we have an insurance system that has high barriers for people who need these services most: those who are sick or have chronic conditions. So I’ve compiled five changes needed to improve this broken system into one simple list here:

Lower drug prices

A major obstacle to lowering drug prices is the fact that many of them are protected by patents and patent laws. However, there are ways to combat this problem:

• Letting generic drugs enter the market more easily. This would allow for lower prices on generic drugs, which can be purchased at very little cost (usually less than $10 per month).

• Requiring all companies that make prescription medications to provide information about their products’ ingredients online so consumers can compare them side by side before purchasing any medication.

Expand access to primary care

The first step in improving health care is expanding access to primary care. Primary care doctors are the first line of defense against disease and they’re also key players in preventing or managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions that affect millions of Americans annually.

Primary care doctors can help people manage these issues by providing regular checkups and advising them on how best to take control over their health problems. In addition to preventive care, primary care physicians have access to all sorts of diagnostic tools that help them make more informed decisions about treatment options for patients who need them.

Reduce disparities

To reduce disparities, the government should provide more funding to community health centers. These centers provide care to uninsured or underinsured patients who have not been able to see a doctor in years. They also serve as an alternative to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities, which can be expensive for people who don’t have insurance.

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) should be expanded so that more physicians can go into underserved areas where there aren’t enough healthcare providers available right now. This would help alleviate some of the issues with access that we’re seeing today—and it would make sure that people get better access while they’re still alive!

Another way we could improve access is by creating a national program called “One Single Point Of Entry” (oneSPOED), which could allow all Americans over 18 years old regardless if they live in rural areas or urban cities across America

Expand access to affordable insurance plans

• Expand access to affordable insurance plans. The Affordable Care Act was a big step in the right direction, but it left millions of Americans uninsured and out of pocket for medical bills.

• Expand Medicaid coverage for all Americans who don’t have employer-provided health coverage or Medicare.

• Expand Medicare coverage for all Americans who don’t have employer-provided health coverage or Medicaid.

• Allow individuals to use tax-favored health savings accounts (HSA) to pay for their own medical expenses; these accounts should also be expanded so that they can be used for premiums on private insurance plans as well as prescription drugs, dental care and eyeglasses if necessary (an HSA gives you tax breaks on contributions made into these accounts).

Improve care for people with chronic conditions

Chronic conditions are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. People with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or heart disease, face a high risk of developing other health problems that may require additional treatment or hospitalizations. They also cost billions of dollars annually to treat and monitor.

In addition to improving care for people with chronic conditions, we need to find ways to reduce the overall costs associated with treating them by reducing unnecessary tests and procedures; providing better access to care; improving communication between providers at different levels within an organization (such as primary care physicians); implementing technology solutions like telemedicine where needed; implementing patient-centered medical homes which combine primary prevention services like screening programs with coordinated follow-up after diagnosis so patients can manage their conditions independently instead going from doctor’s office directly back home without any support network

The American health system needs to be improved, and here are 5 things that could help.

The American health system is not working. It’s time for change, and here are 5 things that could help:

• Improve the quality and accessibility of mental health care

• Increase access to primary care physicians in underserved areas

• Expand community hospitals’ capabilities so they can provide more services at lower cost with fewer resources

Conclusion

There are many ways to improve the American health care system, and we hope you’ve found some ideas from this article that will help you in your own quest. We encourage you to get involved with any local or national organizations that are working towards these goals!