The United States does not have a universal healthcare program like many of the developed countries. In the US, health care is a combination of private health insurance along with public. As of right now, it is the most expensive system in the world. With that being said, it consumes about 18 percent of the gross domestic product.
Many people have compared this to the pre-industrial age in England. During this, people lived in their homes and worked out of them, remaining disconnected from all people. Today in America, many people work alone or in smaller offices. Solutions to this problem can be never ending when asking Americas what they believe should happen next.
Some believe there should be more money provided from Washington and Bureaucratic agencies which would then ensure all people have followed the rules. Some believe there should be a government run model that are used in countries like Canada and Europe. In Canada, people pay for health care though their taxed while here in the US people pay through copays or premiums. Along with this, the national government funds health insurance for things like hospital visits or general practitioner officer. Unlike America, it is illegal for private insurance to cover services that have already been covered by government insurance. One of the biggest differences between American health issues and other countries is how much a patient will pay at the time of the care itself.
After World War II was over, the US began giving tax breaks to those who got health care from their employer. Along with this came the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960’s. Although it was not intentional, with these programs created the cost skyrocketed. This meant that Washington will make the call to select special interests. After that came Obamacare which took over what was remaining of private insurance market through more mandates and regulations. As a result of this, premiums doubled in the first four years of Obamacare. Along with this, millions of Americans did not have as many choices when it comes to health care or their doctors.
Now, being in the twenty first century there is use of technology in order to organize the system. The breaking down of medical practice, fee system, and technology are all reasons behind Americas high health care cost. Today, most Americans get their insurance through their employer. Private insurance in America is paid through employer and employee payments. If Americans are not able to afford insurance they will go through Medicaid. However, most do not qualify for this benefit. As a result many Americans are uninsured or struggle to afford those prices.
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