Economic Health

What lessons can we learn from government sponsored programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA System about the problems facing fixed-budget health care systems? How do these differ from private sponsored insurance? Which system (government only, private only or mixture of government & private) would you recommend for the delivery of health services in the USA? If you have other options, you may discuss those also.

* What will have a greater effect on the future cost of health care in the United States: political and social changes or medicinal and technological advances? Support your response.