High Cost Of Health Care In The 21st Century

Healthcare has changed a great deal throughout the years, with the demand for newer more efficient processes at an all-time high. As the baby boomer generation enters retirement and new diseases pose greater threats each day, there’s no wonder why the call for newer technology and more effective medication has increased. However, with these new processes at a higher demand than ever, the cost of receiving them has increased greatly. While the processes of the 21st century have helped modernize our approach in affording healthcare including provider transparency, foundations, and healthcare reform, there remain challenges in making it affordable for everyone; keeping in mind that the responsibility for making smarter choices, and passing information to younger generations, which also affect spending, falls squarely on the publics shoulders.
Transparency from healthcare providers, letting the patient know how much something is going to cost them with or without insurance upfront, is an invaluable resource when it comes to maintaining …show more content…
People are as responsible for their costs as any other factor that contributes to the high cost of healthcare. Bad habits are picked up and passed down from generation to generation and have attributed to a society that relies more on medication than prevention. “The use of healthcare services has also continued to increase steadily. Indeed, increased use contributes more to higher healthcare spending than do price increases” (Moon, 61. Quitting bad habits like smoking, overeating, and drinking alcohol in excess are just a few things people can do to keep themselves out of trouble with their health. People in this country have the advantage, having the ability to choose to live a healthy lifestyle gives everyone a chance at affording