In the United States, a significant number of the current population is uninsured. Reducing that number is critical to maintaining a healthy population. The federal government plays a large role in healthcare and sets the standards, regulations, and policies. In most industries, market-based competition is the primary incentive for sellers to maximize the quality of their product or service and to limit the cost. This is true to a much more limited degree in healthcare. In the discussion forum, consider the following:
What is the government's role in healthcare?
How does the government impact healthcare organizations? How does health insurance impact healthcare delivery?
How can we reduce the number of uninsured people while maximizing quality and access and minimizing costs?