There is a big problem in the U. S. health care system.  It is not working well for most people.  It is expensive and does not give good results.  The way the U. S. handles diabetes care is a clear sign of these issues.  Diabetes care is not good and the results are poor.  This shows that the health care system has bigger problems.

The U. S. health care system is not set up to help everyone in the long run.  It does not focus on the health and well-being of all people and communities.  To understand why the system is this way and how to fix it, three main areas need to be looked at.  These are ethics and culture, the political and economic structures that shape the nation, and how value in health care is defined and measured.

The way health care is paid for and insured needs to change.  It should support and encourage models that help the whole population.  These models should address medical, social, psychological, and behavioral needs of all individuals and communities.  Good leaders are needed to make sure that the incentives for payers and providers are aligned.  They should prioritize the health and well-being of individuals and communities.  They should also make sure that care is cost-effective.  This is more important than just making money in the short term for health care systems and investors.

Equitable access is crucial.  It means that health care resources are given out based on need.  This way, everyone has a fair chance to be healthy.  This is not just about having insurance.  It is about having a system that works for everyone.

The U. S. health care system is not working well.  It is expensive and does not give good results.  The way diabetes care is handled is a clear sign of these issues.  To fix the system, three main areas need to be looked at.  These are ethics and culture, the political and economic structures that shape the nation, and how value in health care is defined and measured.  The way health care is paid for and insured needs to change.  It should support and encourage models that help the whole population.  Good leaders are needed to make sure that the incentives for payers and providers are aligned.  They should prioritize the health and well-being of individuals and communities.  Equitable access is crucial.  It means that health care resources are given out based on need.  This way, everyone has a fair chance to be healthy.

America's Health Care Crisis: A Call for Real Change

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