U.S. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

U.S. Health Care System

Abstract

Historically, the U.S. health care system has been characterized by limited government intervention and the application of the laws of a market-based system, resulting in health care as a commodity rather than a basic human right as is typical in many other countries. U.S. health care is greatly affected by economic variations, and universal health insurance, which is prevalent in other countries, does not exist. Health expenditures in the U.S. are much higher than most other industrialized countries. Furthermore, health indicators, such as immunization rates, are still below national public health goals. The purpose of ...