Question

Providing care for those with a preexisting condition is a necessary requirement for health insurance reform. The issue is how that coverage should be provided. Which of the alternative approaches suggested by Feldstein do you support? Why do you think this is the best alternative among those discussed?

Answer 1

Feldstein is an economist. The alternative approaches suggested by him are

• The patient who cannot affirm care should not be deprived of care on the basis of money
• Unnecessary medical expenditure has to be avoided
• The patient preference care has to be initiated as per their preferences.

This can be a best alternative because a patient who is sick and is in true need of health care service to save their life should be given the first priority. This can decrease the morbidity and mortality rate of a nation as a whole. The healthcare expenditure is sky rocketing so it has to be managed which can improve rate nation's GDP and hence decrease the burden on providing insurance to all.The care which is delivered as oer the preference of patient choice can improve patient centered care and prevent unnecessary expenditure through insurance.