Healthcare is a hot topic not only now but has been for years. No matter what political party you identify with, what background you come from, or what gender you are, everyone at one point or another is greatly affected by changes in the health care industry. Among these changes is cost-one of the greatest factors in lives of individuals worldwide. According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, “the price of medical care is the single biggest factor behind U.S. healthcare costs, accounting for 90% of spending.” (Blue Cross, 1) The costs of health care are ever changing and one of the main goals in a health care delivery system is to provide as many individuals with care at a balanced and reasonable rate for the care they are being provided. To identify
