Is the U.S. Healthcare System Sick?
In 750-1,000 words, do the following:
- Compare how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year. Does the U.S. spend comparatively more or less than other developed countries?
- Explain what metrics are used to measure health. Where does the United States fall, according to those metrics?
- Describe the rationale for the role of government in health care. To what extent is poverty a salient factor, in terms of government intervention? Explain.
- Describe how health care might be reformed to address high costs and limited coverage.
- Discuss the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada.
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.
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