http://livingtextblog.andosciasociology.net/2009/09/16/kristen-schwartz-fgcu-is-healthcare-a-privilege-or-a-right/ Tue, 22 May 2012 06:19:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://livingtextblog.andosciasociology.net/2009/09/16/kristen-schwartz-fgcu-is-healthcare-a-privilege-or-a-right/#comment-20410 Katie Afflerback Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:34:33 +0000 http://livingtextblog.andosciasociology.net/2009/09/16/kristen-schwartz-fgcu-is-healthcare-a-privilege-or-a-right/#comment-20410 The main issue at hand with America’s healthcare system is that there is no regulatory body that can set fair prices for services. For example, if one gas station is charging $4 for gas, you can search around for a cheaper station. This is not the case with the healthcare system, however; the doctor sends you the bill and they can charge you any amount without legal recourse. Additionally, they can charge for redundant services. Obama’s proposed healthcare plan creates the public option, in which those who cannot afford these high medical bills or expensive health insurances, can get on the public option and pay much less. In turn, this creates competition and oversight, therefore bringing down prices. The main issue at hand with America’s healthcare system is that there is no regulatory
body that can set fair prices for services. For example, if one gas station is
charging $4 for gas, you can search around for a cheaper station. This is not the case
with the healthcare system, however; the doctor sends you the bill and they can charge
you any amount without legal recourse. Additionally, they can charge for redundant
services. Obama’s proposed healthcare plan creates the public option, in which those
who cannot afford these high medical bills or expensive health insurances, can get on
the public option and pay much less. In turn, this creates competition and oversight,
therefore bringing down prices.

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