Assignment Task: The variability of healthcare charges and lack of transparency are two frequent criticisms of the United States healthcare system. Individuals are sometimes forced into bankruptcy due to medical bills for catastrophic events.
Select a medical procedure to investigate. Develop an original response introducing the procedure and addressing these prompts:
1. Discuss the range of associated charges related to the medical procedure. What factors might influence higher versus lower changes?
2. Discuss possible payment sources and scenarios. What factors affect these variances?
3. How would your answers to these questions differ for patients in countries other than the U.S.? Provide at least one specific example of a difference.