According to a special report in the September 23rd edition of USA today, 31% of the United States health care spending in 2007 was for hospital care. The total dollars spent on hospital care in 2007 was 696 billion dollars.
Why is this number so important, it is 1 and a half times the amount that the US spent on physcian and clinical services. It is my opinion that if the US were able to find a way to focus more of our spending on preventative measures ( clinical and physcian services) we would have a more efficent system and healthier citizens.
I am not in favor of a full government system like several other countries. But there has to be measures made to promote preventative care. Insurance reform is critical, but the private sector is also working on ways to encourage preventative care. For example drug stores are setting up clinics that are being used for cheaper and conveinent preventatative care.
This is critical for everyone but especially for adults with ADD who are concerned about their money. Got any ideas to improve our system, let me know what you think.
Yeah, I agree about pushing on preventative care. I think people can save more if this approach is implemented and if the government will really be serious about it. But of course hospital care should also be allocated..
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Stephen Draper of Ace Cash Express
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Posted by: Stephen @ Financial Services | October 06, 2009 at 04:03 PM
You nailed it with this post. The emergency room is all to often see as the first palce to go when you need medical care. We need more preventative efforts, and we need to give incentives for people to live healthier lifestyles. Great Blog & Post!
Posted by: Miguel @ Great Stops | November 16, 2009 at 05:49 PM