Homework: Is the U.S. Healthcare System Sick?
In 750 to 1,000 words, do the following:
o Compare how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year. Does the U.S. spend comparatively more or less than other developed countries?
o Explain what metrics are used to measure health. Where does the United States fall, according to those metrics?
o Describe the rationale for the role of government in health care. To what extent is poverty a salient factor, in terms of government intervention? Explain.
o Describe how health care might be reformed to address high costs and limited coverage.
o Discuss the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada.
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.