In the United States, there are obvious issues with the current health care system; however, implementing a government regulated, tax-funded system is not in our best interest, as proved by several facts and statistics. With the upcoming presidential election, the health care issue has become more controversial and more in the spotlight. Especially considering the fact that there are currently over 40 million uninsured Americans (Messerli). Nevertheless, the proposed solutions to the crisis would only be damaging to the current situation. Advocates of the system tend to be overly idealistic, and attempt to convince the American public of this seemingly free, perfect health care system that will cover each and every American at minimal costs.
An increasing number of Americans have opted not to take advantage of job-based health insurance because they just can’t afford it. I believe that every citizen should have adequate health coverage whether it is Universal Healthcare or National Health Insurance. If the large insurance premiums are no longer a factor and employers can increase salaries for everyone in this country, we would all be able to afford the coverage that should be a right for us. It could be a flat fee based on your family situation or just so much of your tax dollars goes towards a national insurance fund. A major argument against a nationalized health care system is that it will be inefficient.
Obamacare forces people to have health insurance, so it caused those who do not agree with it to make the choice to not get any type of health insurance. For those who did obtain health insurance, it makes it difficult for health care facilities to accept new patients with pre-existing health conditions because there are many insurance companies who do pay for health care for pre-existing health conditions. This can cause problems for health care facilities to obtain payment for services from the insurance companies. Other political forces that may also influence the development of the clinic are the state’s budget that could be distributed among the healthcare industry and where the money is being used, what clinical staff positions are going to be funded, and which programs will be implemented and which ones will be terminated. Many facilities determine what services they are going to be providing by where their facility is located.
One of the goals of socialized medicine is ensuring universal access to health care. Even though this will take a long time to be achieved because people’s opinions are split based on their political views and income. Most democrats believe that socialized medicine is the way to go to help people less fortunate. Where most Republicans believe that there to many cons towards socialized medicine to go with it and there are other ways to help people than a uniform health care for
Children would get the proper medical attention because with a national health care system their parents could afford health insurance. As Chris Farrell stated “no matter how the tab is met, the biggest myth in public policy today is that we can't afford universal health insurance
This mass expansion of health care in America must have an effect on utilization, but this effect is not yet known and is subject to vast speculation and controversy. Many people fear that the system will become overloaded and that Americans will be forced to get on waiting lists for care or perhaps deal with providers that are chosen for them. Due to the fact that the reforms force Americans that can afford health care to buy in, however, there will likely be less people cramming emergency rooms seeking free care. Perhaps the most important change in utilization forecast is the shift from treatment of disease to preventative care. The reforms and expansion of health insurance and specials provisions relating to preventative care are designed to get Americans to think about preventing disease before it happens.
In the single payer model, the government is the one to which taxes are paid and thereafter takes the initiative of paying the health care providers including nurses, doctors as well as dentists to avail this vital health care to individuals. In a single-payer health care system all doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers will be obliged with billing of their services to a sole entity. Through this, the earlier mentioned administrative costs are greatly reduced thus saving money which can be utilized to avail insurance and care to those in the society who are not receiving such services
Every American has to the option to buy health care (Johnson). The U.S. also provides Medicaid for those with low income, and Medicare for those over the 65 years of age or unable to work to work ( Health Care). This does not include emergency care, for which is provided to every person regardless of income or nationality ( ACEP). This was mandated by the EMTALA of 1986 ( emergency medical treatment and active labor act-all hospitals must see all people)(ACEP). Americas speed at which care can be provided is also much improved to that of Canada(Find Source).
Americans do not want to spend their hard earned dollars on programs from which they will not see direct benefits. This phenomenon is where universal health care can play not only an economic role, but also a role in the social trends of the nation. If everyone was part of the same health care policy, a larger sense of community and “certain civic responsibilities” would emerge (Universal Access 3). Harvard’s Law review panel names this idea the “communitarian theory”, or, in other words, the concept that constituents will start to understand that disease and health are issues that affect everyone, even you my fellow representatives (Universal Access 3). This effect will in turn make universal health care not simply a matter of economics, but also a moralizing issue.
This health care plan does not truly support the needs of medical patients because it focuses on Americans in general, versus the needs of each American citizen. Not only would free health care overload health facilities, but it defeats the purpose of studying to be a successful doctor, since each would receive a flat rate from the government, despite their reputation. The incentive to enroll in this plan is questioned when the difficult labor of dedicated doctors is not repaid respectfully. the government should provide free universal health care because; by doing so we can be sure that our citizens maintain a healthy lifestyle. Health care should not be a luxury.