1. comment tammy
I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BESED IN THIS ARGUMENT. PLEASE USE YOUR OWN
WORDS TO DO THE COMMENTS. BETWEEN 150-200 WORDS.We have a large population of
uninsured people, growth of personal bankruptcy due to medical costs, increasing health
care cost, huge profits for health care corporations, and a growing national debt and
deficit. On the website for Obamacare Facts, it stated that the top executive’s for-profit
health insurance companies made nearly $200 million in total compensation for 2009
(Obamacare Facts website, n.d.) . The government does not regulate the cost of health
care, however, personally speaking, I don’t see the government doing much better with
their financial responsibilities. We all know the premiums would continue to rise and that
was not sustainable for the average American family. The United States placed dead last in
the quality of health-care when compared with 10 other western, industrialized nations in
2014. Not only is it dead last in quality, it is first in spending more per capita ($8,508) on
health care than Norway ($5,669), which has the second most expensive system. This data
was collected before the Affordable Care Act went into full effect. Among its deficiencies,
are a relative shortage of primary care physicians; lack of access to primary care, especially
for the poor; many low-income residents who skip recommended care, do not get needed
tests, or do not fill prescriptions due to cost; high infant mortality; inordinate levels of
mortality from conditions that could have been controlled, such as high blood pressure; and
lower healthy life expectancy at age 60 (Bernstein, 2014) .Disparities in health care affect
individuals and society. Some barriers to accessing health care include: lack of
availability, high cost, and lack of insurance coverage. The over haul of health care came
due to the disparities, access to health care is regarded as unreliable; many people do not
receive the appropriate care they need. Increasing the number of people with health
insurance is a start, however, the system must also be looked at.Maintaining and protecting
the health of the public is vital, the 3-major driver of health care expenditures are cancer,
diabetes, and heart disease. These have modifiable risks that can influence
outcome. Education is key, reform of the individual would go a long way. Sustainability
of the system as it is now will be in jeopardy due to the older Americans that will become
fewer wage-earners paying taxes to fund Medicare. While medical care can prolong
survival, more important for the health of the population are the social and economic
conditions that make people ill and in need of medical care in the first place. Poor social
and economic circumstances affect health throughout life. People further down the social
ladder usually run at least twice the risk of serious illness and premature death as those

2. near the top (Kemp, 2012) . Talk about a complex issue, health care is that
issue.ReferencesBernstein, L. (2014). Once again, U.S. has the most expensive, least effective
health care system in survey. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-
your-health/wp/2014/06/16/once-again-u-s-has-most-expensive-least-effective-health-
care-system-in-survey/?utm_term=.4e61947300e1Kemp, C. B. (2012). Public health in the
age of health care reform. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2012/12_0151.htmObamacare Facts website. (n.d.).
Expert Solution PreviewIt is essential to address the issue of the healthcare system in the
United States. The country’s health care system is expensive, lacking in quality, and
inaccessible to many individuals. The disparities in health care affect both individuals and
society, with issues such as the lack of availability, high costs, and lack of insurance
coverage being significant barriers to accessing healthcare services. The overhaul of the
health care system was necessary to address these disparities, and increasing the number of
individuals with health insurance is just the beginning. The healthcare system must be
reformed to ensure better quality care, accessibility and affordable costs for all. Education
and individual responsibility can also play a crucial role in managing certain diseases such
as cancer, diabetes and heart diseases. The younger generations also have a responsibility
to support the wages of older Americans who are in dire need of Medicare by paying their
taxes. Ultimately, addressing the social and economic factors that contribute to poor health
is vital for sustaining an effective healthcare system. It is therefore necessary to implement
policies that seek to reduce the costs of healthcare services, increase access, and improve
the overall quality of health care in the country.#comment #tammy