Discussion Question

Discussion Question 1While healthcare is sometimes considered a consumer good, acquiring healthcare is not the same as purchasing other consumer goods, for example, buying a car. Market forces or conditions for health care are simply not comparable. Shi and Singh use the term an imperfect market. Why is the U.S. health care market considered an imperfect market? What are the consequences of an imperfect market for healthcare?Discussion Question 2Because the U.S. has a multi­payer healthcare system, administrative costs are higher in the U.S. than other countries. Compare the U.S. multi­payer with other countries systems in terms of cost­containment. Are there any other that you believe would be acceptable/politically feasible to the U.S. public and interestgroups?Discussion Question 3Given the readings and lectures on the determinants of health, and the need to emphasis health care services to address the various determinants of health, what is, or what should be, the future of acute care hospitals?