Topic: Economics of Health Care
The cost of healthcare in the U.S. is often discussed by the press. Trends in healthcare spending are determined by public and private decisions about health care delivery and reflect the values and beliefs of society and policy makers.
Compare the distribution of healthcare expenses for 2017.
https://www.cms.gov/research-statistics-data-and-systems/statistics-trends-and-reports/nationalhealthexpenddata/nationalhealthaccountshistorical (Nation’s health dollar: where it came from and where it went with those of 2011 [see textbook]).
Write a summary of your findings and their meaning in terms of health care spending.
Week 1 Extra Question # 1 – Homelessness
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There is strong evidence to suggest that homelessness can be directly related to poorer health outcomes. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness there are at least 567,715 homeless people on a given night in January of 2019 in the U.S., according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) annual Point-in-Time (PIT) 2019 count. One in every 30 children experiences homelessness every year in the U.S. Children are homeless in every city and state nationwide. Experiencing homelessness as a child may lead to changes in brain architecture, one report notes. These changes can hinder learning, the handling of emotions, the forging of relationships, and more. While these statistics are alarming, the U.S. does very little in helping the homeless. Thousands of homeless are veterans, which have served to protect our country. While most Americans are in favor of “legal” immigration they are opposed to “illegal immigration.” One question that many ask is, Why is our government helping illegal immigrants while U.S. citizens suffer homelessness?
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