The healthcare system theUnited States complexcombination in is a
of public and private initiatives. The majority Americans who have of
health insurance through their employment. However, the do it
federal government provides benefits the poor (Medicaid) and the to
aged(Medicare), as well veterans, federal employees, and as
members Congress. "There are many government laws and of so
pieces legislation thatprecisely recording the true level of of
governmentengagement extremely challenging" (Kaiser.ed n.d.). is u,
Othergovernmentpersonnel protected is by state programs.
Politicians want keep costs under control,but theycan't agree to on
how to do it without increasing insurance premiums. Some people
demand priceregulation, whileothers believe that rket ma
competition willsolve all their of problems.
The federal government the United States invests two of in
healthcareprograms forthepoor, which are covered Medicaid, by
and for seniors, well for veterans, federal employees, who are as as
covered Medicare programs each insurance board, and by the of
other public employees. Many different groups providehealthcare in
the United States. theUnited States, In 58 percent public hospitals of
are non-profit, percent are government-owned, and percent 21 21
are for-profit (Fast facts U.S. hospitals, 2021:AHA). effects on The of
