Learning from U.S. Mistakes, Emerging Markets Commit to Universal Healthcare Coverage
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CIMH cites the fact that despite the nearly nine million Americans who gained health insurance in 2014 as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 33 million Americans (10.4%) remained uninsured by the year's end, including 7.7 million young adults and 4.1 million children. (2)
Another serious issue is a gap in efficiency that results in skyrocketing healthcare costs—predicted to reach nearly 20% of U.S. GDP by 2024. (3)
In fact, of 11 countries reviewed in the
Dr. Tad Sztykowski, medical director of CIMH, notes that while many Americans assume we pay more for healthcare to achieve better outcomes, that belief is not based in fact. According to the
"The inefficiencies present in the U.S. healthcare system before Obamacare are still present," said Dr. Sztykowski. "We rank last for quality and coverage, but first for per-capital health expenditures. This only proves that the current system is badly broken."
Per Dr. Sztykowski, there is a sensible solution: preventive care. Citizens in countries with universal healthcare experience a higher rate of preventive care, which also offers a sustainable solution to America's decades-old dilemma of rising costs and decreasing quality.
As a national leader in integrative medicine, CIMH embraces prevention to help patients avoid many of the common chronic diseases and lifestyle-related conditions that are typically treated with costly prescription medicines.
Integrative medicine, which combines Western science and Oriental medical treatments, uncovers the root cause of a patient's condition and promotes lifelong wellness through natural methods. CIMH doctors focus on preventing disease, rather than masking symptoms with drugs. Integrative medicine lowers the cost of healthcare while releasing patients from a continuous cycle of prescription medications.
"If we want to improve America's overall poor health and reduce out-of-control healthcare spending, we must be proactive," said Dr. Sztykowski. "By correcting patients' underlying problems and addressing the body as an integrated whole, it is possible to provide Americans with the quality of healthcare they deserve, without the enormous price tag."
For more information on the benefits of integrative medicine and CIMH, please visit www.cimh.com.
About CIMH:
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