Healthcare In The United States
The Healthcare system is put in place for people to have access to doctors and clinics when they feel ill or are injured. Here in the United States we can see that Healthcare is not something that is simply provided to us by the government, but is actually a privilege to have considering its high costs. The cost to keep medical insurance in 2022 was roughly around $438 per month, which is a lot when you consider other bills such as rent, water and power, etc. Although the cost for health insurance is high, it does not mean you will be provided with the highest quality of medical help. Certain health insurances don't cover everything that is done in a hospital or clinic, which leads some people to fear going bankrupt because of the high price and the possibility of having to pay for something that their insurance doesn't cover. Another issue that our healthcare system has is unequal access, which is what makes having health insurance a privilege. Not everyone has access to medical insurance because it is either too expensive that some people choose to not have insurance, or there are those that get medical insurance as a benefit from their workplace. This is a great way for people to get health insurance because it is at a lower cost but not all employers provide these benefits.
Another major issue that our healthcare system has is not just the price but also how the hospitals treat those with either low tier health insurance or people who won't be able to pay. When some hospitals get patients that neither they nor their insurance can pay the medical bill, they are sometimes told to go to a different hospital where their insurance is accepted. This is a major issue because the hospitals are basically denying these patients care because they can't pay for their medical bill. Hospitals are meant to help the patients not delay their care, leaving them to possibly die or get worse while trying to find a hospital that will actually help them. This is one of many major issues that the government need to amend so that health insurance is affordable to all and so that the patients actually receive the help they need.
If we compare our healthcare system to that of other countries, we can see that ours has some flaws that need to be worked on. Especially when it comes to the birth of children because when women get admitted into hospitals to have their baby, their insurance charges them a lot, roughly around $11,000. As we can see in the chart, the United States is the most expensive when it comes to childbirth, while in other developed countries it is less than $10,000, which is mostly covered by insurance. The Healthcare system in the United States has some major flaws that need to be fixed so it can be accessible to all no matter their income.
Hey Brick,
ReplyDeleteAs I was skimming through the list of blogs on our Canvas page, yours immediately jumped out at me. I applaud you for taking on such a massively impertinent topic, or rather topic(s). Healthcare is certainly problematic here in America. As you point out, it's not a right bestowed to everyone by government. Rather, it's a privilege held by those with money, and clearly presents a flaw in America's fanatical capitalism.
That being said, your blog could use some visuals and color. The point gets lost within the visual bareness of your page. It needs some "life."