In this presentation, we highlight 5 of these commonly held myths about the US healthcare industry and provide some insight into why they simply are not true. In order to improve the overall healthcare system and create informed consumers it is necessary to negate the common myths surrounding the US healthcare system. Many myths over-simplify the complexity of an industry that generates $2.7 trillion each year and employs 16 million Americans. Other myths try to place blame for problems within the system or arise from a lack of understanding of care delivery and cost drivers within the industry. https://payerfusion.com/ceos-blog/5-myths-us-healthcare-system

2. 1
The main driver of
healthcare costs is
unhealthy lifestyles.
FACT:
There are many more powerful cost
drivers such as the fee-for-service
payment system, fragmentation of care
and a rapidly aging population.

3. 2
The insurance
industry is the
problem.
FACT:
One entity is not responsible for all
issues relating to cost, access and
delivery of care in our healthcare system.

4. 3
More care is
better care.
FACT:
More healthcare does not always mean
better care or improved outcomes.
Unnecessary care can cause false positives
and even cause health problems.

5. 4
Expensive care
is better care.
FACT:
Studies prove that price has no direct
correlation to healthcare quality. In most
cases, expensive care really means wast-
ed resources.

6. 5
The uninsured
have good care
through the ER.
FACT:
Hospitals are required by law to stabilize
patients, but are not required to treat
underlying medical conditions or offer
preventative care.

7. payerfusion.com/ceos-blog
5 Healthcare Myths