HSA 3510 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Continuing Care Retirement Communities In The United States, Germ Theory Of Disease, Health Promotion
27 Oct 2021
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Chapter 1 - the challenge of health care delivery and health policy. 20th century: explosion of the science and art of medicine; large, complex health enterprise developed and continues to evolve. Altruistic-oriented set of providers and activities + huge industry. % of economic resources devoted to medical care and health promotion: ~20% % of u. s. jobs in the health sector: 11% People"s income spent on healthcare: taxes, forgone wages, sizable out-of-pocket expenses. Total national health expenditures: . 6 trillion (2018) in annual costs ~ 20% gdp. Total national health expenditures as a percent of gross domestic product: 17. 7% (2018) Percent of national health expenditures for hospital care: 32. 7% (2018) Percent of national health expenditures for nursing care facilities and continuing care retirement communities: 4. 6% (2018) Percent of national health expenditures for physician and clinical services: 19. 9 (2018) Percent of national health expenditures for prescription drugs: 9. 2% (2018) Defining characteristics of the u. s. health care system.
