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