1 posts Re: Topic 4 DQ 1 The U.S. health care system has many weaknesses with the primary issue being the extremely high cost of care. Individuals have access to care in many different settings however issues with transportation, restrictions regarding eligibility for certain services and ability to pay providers for services rendered are barriers to care for many Americans (Green, 2018). As health care evolves, there is an increased need for reform in the U.S. public health policies and for advancement of proposals to improve the health of the population. In the last century, the cost of high-quality medical care has risen to extraordinary rates, resulting in out of pocket payment and self-payment for services. Even minor illness or injury can incur high costs for health care consumers and the majority of Americans do not have the ability to pay for services (Green, 2018). The ability to pay medical bills often comes from health insurance coverage, either government based or through private companies to guarantee payment for health care services. Establishing costs within the health care system for procedures can help patients, employers, insurers and government officials identify the elusive value of health care services provided (Daniels & Ritter, 2018). Cost management tools can improve cost effectiveness of care such as cost information for services being available to consumers to make informed decisions about where to seek care. References Daniels, D. J., & R .

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Re: Topic 4 DQ 1
The U.S. health care system has many weaknesses with the
primary issue being the extremely high cost of care. Individuals
have access to care in many different settings however issues
with transportation, restrictions regarding eligibility for certain
services and ability to pay providers for services rendered are
barriers to care for many Americans (Green, 2018). As health
care evolves, there is an increased need for reform in the U.S.
public health policies and for advancement of proposals to
improve the health of the population. In the last century, the
cost of high-quality medical care has risen to extraordinary
rates, resulting in out of pocket payment and self-payment for
services. Even minor illness or injury can incur high costs for
health care consumers and the majority of Americans do not
have the ability to pay for services (Green, 2018). The ability to
pay medical bills often comes from health insurance coverage,
either government based or through private companies to
guarantee payment for health care services. Establishing costs
within the health care system for procedures can help patients,
employers, insurers and government officials identify the
elusive value of health care services provided (Daniels & Ritter,
2018). Cost management tools can improve cost effectiveness of
care such as cost information for services being available to
consumers to make informed decisions about where to seek
care.
References
Daniels, D. J., & R