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Characteristics of the U.S. Health Care System DRAFT – Private and Confidential Learning Objectives  Understand the importance of health and health care to American life  Identify and analyze defining characteristics of the US health care system  Identify major issues and concerns with the current system 2 The Importance of Health and Healthcare to American Life  Good health care is an essential foundation for being able to function in society and to enjoy life  Millions of Americans work in health care delivery and depending of the healthcare industry for jobs • Equipment suppliers • Pharmaceuticals • Supplies • Construction industry • Kitchen workers, Drivers and delivery workers, Computer specialists • Accountants, lawyers, maintenance and laundry personnel, security staff 3 Historical Perspective Historical Perspective DRAFT – Private and Confidential History of Healthcare in the U.S.: 1912 – 1953… Laying the Groundwork 1915: Draft of first bill for mandatory health insurance 1912: Teddy Roosevelt promises national health insurance coverage 1921: Sheppard-Towner Act is passed to provide state matching funds for prenatal and child health centers 1929: Baylor hospital creates pre-paid hospital insurance for a group of teachers (forerunner of Blue Cross plans) 1939: Department of Health & Human Services is born as the Federal Security Agency 1934: FDR forms working groups to discuss national health insurance, but no legisl ...
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