HLT 205 Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 2

The U.S. health care system evolved between the times of preindustrial to postindustrial America. How have the determinants of health care and associated strategies for improvement changed during this evolution? Include the growth of health care and expansion of legislation and associations in your response. Cite references to support your response.

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The evolution of the U.S. health care system

Introduction

The U.S. health care system is one of the most expensive in the world and has been criticized for its lack of access and affordability. But while Americans are living longer and healthier lives, that isn’t the case for everyone. In this article we’ll explore how health care has evolved over time, who benefits most from our current system and what reforms might be needed in order to improve access, quality and affordability—and ultimately create a better society as a whole!

United States has the most expensive health care system in the world.

The United States has the most expensive health care system in the world. We spend more than any other country on health care, and our per capita costs are much higher than those of any other industrialized nation.

In fact, according to a report from the Commonwealth Fund released this week (which includes data from 2011), we’re spending an average of $8,745 per person on health care each year—more than twice what Canada spends ($3,341) and three times what France spends ($2,068). And while many people think that our high cost is due to advanced technology or fancy drugs or something else entirely different from what you’d find elsewhere around the world…it’s actually because we have so many “extra” things that aren’t covered by insurance companies: like private doctors’ offices or urgent care centers staffed by nurse practitioners rather than physicians; mental health services without insurance coverage; dental plans with no copays; rehab payments after surgery instead of out-of-pocket expenses…and more!

So why do Americans pay more? It all comes down to whether or not your employer offers coverage through one of these groups–or if it doesn’t matter because you’re individually buying into Medicare separately starting at age 65 (and again when turning 70). If your employer offers some sort of plan through one group but not another type within another group then there might be tax incentives available depending upon which group(s) qualify under federal law.”

The U.S. doesn’t spend the most on health care overall.

You might be surprised to hear that the U.S. doesn’t spend the most on health care overall. In fact, it spends less than most other countries—but it does so with far more expensive results and many people who die from preventable causes because of the lack of access to quality care or other factors like poverty or lack of insurance coverage.

The good news is that although our country is spending more than anyone else on medical services per capita (and indeed, per person), it’s also getting better results than any other nation when it comes to life expectancy and infant mortality rates; if you look at these numbers closely enough, you’ll see that ours are actually pretty impressive!

While Americans are living longer and healthier lives, that isn’t the case for everyone.

In the United States, people are living longer than ever before. But while Americans are living longer than other countries, they aren’t doing so as well when it comes to health care.

Americans have one of the highest life expectancies in the world: The average American born today will live another 79 years (up from 77 in 1980). This is an increase of about 5 years since 1980 alone!

However, this doesn’t mean that everyone has access to quality health care throughout their entire lives—in fact, many people continue experiencing financial hardship due to high costs for medical services and prescription drugs. And even though some areas may have lower costs than others for certain types of procedures or drugs because they’re located closer geographically within those communities’ borders (e.g., rural areas), there’s still no guarantee that everyone can afford these treatments if they need them at all.”

The U.S. ranks worse than other countries for some key health metrics.

The U.S. ranks worse than other countries for some key health metrics.

The U.S. stands out as the country with the highest obesity rate in the world and a high number of uninsured citizens, according to a recent study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health (MSPH). The MSPH report also found that Americans have one of the lowest life expectancies among developed nations—79 years versus 82 years on average—and an exceptionally low infant mortality rate compared to other wealthy countries: 5 per 1,000 live births versus 8 per 1,000 live births globally; 12 per 1,000 live births versus 20 per 1 thousand live births globally; 9 death before age five years vs 15 deaths before age five years worldwide

Health reform could bring about improvements in the health care system and society at large.

Health care reform could bring about improvements in the health care system and society at large.

In an effort to reduce costs and improve quality, many countries have introduced universal health coverage over time. The U.S., however, has struggled with this issue for decades because it’s a country with limited resources—and therefore more people who need access to quality medical care than other developed nations do.

However, if Congress passes legislation that expands Medicare coverage (or provides subsidies for private insurance), funding should increase significantly enough so that all Americans can afford decent health insurance without having to lose their jobs or go bankrupt from medical bills; this would help ensure everyone gets treated fairly regardless of income level or where they live in the country!

Health care in America is evolving and improving, but there is more to be done to make it more affordable, accessible and equitable for all Americans

Health care in America is evolving and improving, but there is more to be done to make it more affordable, accessible and equitable for all Americans. The United States has the most expensive health care system in the world.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) improved access to health care by providing new tax credits that helped people with low income get financial help paying their premiums. It also required insurance companies to provide coverage even if someone had a pre-existing condition or didn’t have enough money set aside for deductible payments when they got sick.

Conclusion

As we look towards the future of American health care, it’s important to remember that this is just one example of how we can make changes to our system to improve the lives of our citizens. Every country has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities when it comes down to improving health care; however, by looking at what other countries are doing right now, we may be able to make some good headway in making our own systems better.