The publics view of U.S. healthcare system
When comparing the publics view of the healthcare system from the years of 2000 to 2002 there has been a drastic change in how society see the healthcare system in regards to managed care.
According to the Harris Poll those who accept the style to managed care is a bad thing have declined from 52% to 44% between 2000 and 2003. While those who believe it is a good thing have remained at 36%.
Those who think that managed care can damage the importance of health care has dropped from 8% between the years of 2000 and 2002, but this difference is not for the reason that more citizens believe it will progress quality. To a certain extent there is a rise in individuals who don't believe it even makes a difference.
Insurers
When it comes to how insurers shaped this perception you could say that with the way insurance claims are handled by example instead of a patient paying 10,000 for surgery they are only liable for %80 which adds up to $8000.
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Provider groups
When it comes to how provider groups shaped this perception I would say being that in order to be paid by Medicare a hospital must be enrolled in the prospective payment system. If a patient did not know this and went to this hospital in an emergency they would be stuck with the bill and out of luck. This is not well known in the public's eye. If it were a huge debate would be brought forth.
Purchasers of healthcare
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Health Care
You provide some interesting information concerning health care in the United States, particularly in regard to the manner in which the managed care system is perceived. Your use of headings made your report easier to read. The sources which you provided at the end of your paper should be helpful to those who desire to do further research in this area. Your essay was timely and concise. Keep writing!
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