Health Care Industry
Abstract
Although the overwhelming majority of Americans claim they are satisfied with the quality of health care they as individuals receive, many nevertheless believe the U.S. health care industry suffers from major problems. Reining in the growing costs of health care entitlements, ensuring access for the millions of Americans who are uninsured, slowing the increase of chronic illnesses, dealing with workforce shortages in key specialty areas, combating the spread of infectious diseases, and improving the effectiveness of the federal government's hospital and public health preparedness programs are major challenges facing our nation over the next 10 years. Policymakers must develop a strategy to deal with the issues of access and cost while maintaining America's excellence in research, innovation, medical education, and responsiveness (hallmarks of the U.S. health care system). Accessible, quality heath care is essential for a productive workforce. Therefore, failing to solve the issues facing the industry will have strategic implications for the nation's security and economic prosperity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA475080
Entities
People
- Bradley Calhoun
- Douglas W. Butt
- Jeffrey C. Lieb
- Kimberly Litherland
- Michael Black
- Roger Garay
- Roosevelt Allen
- Sally Kelly
- Sylvia Curran
- William Bray
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy