HLTHAGE 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Health System, Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, Copayment
10 May 2017
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Health care systems refer to the rules that govern formal health care relationships. But these systems more than a list of rules - actually shape how and where healthcare is delivered as well as health status itself. Cost may influence whether a person uses formal or informal care. Who has access to certain services or treatments (which people are covered) To increase trust, we use licensing ex. Restricts who can provide health care by insisting they acquire credentials. Who can practice what (scope) regulated by state and professional bodies. Different people have different responsibilities within the healthcare system. Professional bodies (dentists, chiropractic, physio) train members to uphold values, penalties for running afoul. Sometimes this does not go far enough to prevent issues. Although it builds trust, also increases cost by reducing labour pool (restricting foreign-trained, limiting scope). When people are insured, health outcomes are better.
