Question

what can we agree in the given statement, what role should government play in Healthcare?

A competition that would exists in the health care industry would be having multiple organization or entities being able to perform an extended service and the cost is different. If the providers are wanting to accept the job but cost more they may make the adjustment of lowering their cost of service. The advantage would be presented to the beneficiary of the service because the organization or entity are willing to lower their prices for you; while the disadvantage would belong to the facility who lowered their prices more to accommodate the beneficiary. Another example would have to place with private insurance companies. Premiums differ from cost, accessibility to facilities and services, and the overall coverage of the insurance provider. In the second example the beneficiary is at the advantage because their basically free agents and can sign up for the best insurance policy that works for themselves or their family.

Kreidler, M. L. (2019). Economics of Medical Care. Salem Press Encyclopedia

Answer 1

The federal government is also responsible for regulating private health insurance, pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic goods; however, it has a limited role in direct service delivery. States are also responsible for regulating private hospitals, the location of pharmacies, and the health care workforce.

What Are The Functions of Government?

• Protect the Natural Rights. The primary functions of government are to protect the basic human rights which include right to life, liberty and to possess property
• Defend Against External Enemies
• Managing Economic Conditions
• Redistribution of Income and Resources
• Provide Public or Utility Goods
• Prevent Any Externality.

The federal government acts in six main areas related to population health: (1) policy making, (2) financing, (3) public health protection, (4) collecting and disseminating information about U.S. health and health care delivery systems, (5) capacity building for population health, and (6) direct management of services.

Areas of Public Health Responsibility

• Assure an Adequate Local Public Health Infrastructure
• Promote Healthy Communities and Healthy Behavior
• Prevent the Spread of Communicable Disease
• Protect Against Environmental Health Hazards
• Prepare and Respond To Emergencies
• Assure Health Services
• Federal Influences.

Government's responsibility to protect and advance the interests of society includes the delivery of high-quality health care. Because the market alone cannot ensure all Americans access to quality health care, the government must preserve the interests of its citizens by supplementing the market where there are gaps and regulating the market where there is inefficiency or unfairness. The ultimate goal of achieving high quality of care will require strong partnerships among federal, state, and local governments and the private sector. Translating general principles regarding the appropriate role of government into specific actions within a rapidly changing, decentralized delivery system will require the combined efforts of the public and private sectors.

Examples of proposed federal actions to reduce medical errors and enhance patient safety are provided to illustrate the 10 roles: (1) purchase health care, (2) provide health care, (3) ensure access to quality care for vulnerable populations, (4) regulate health caremarkets, (5) support acquisition of new knowledge.