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The Road To A Happier Health Care System: Lessons From Denmark, Deanna Karam
The Road To A Happier Health Care System: Lessons From Denmark, Deanna Karam
Annual Undergraduate Conference on Health and Society
The lack of an organized primary care system in the United States not only contributes to high health care costs, but also to decreased access to care, increased fragmentation, and poor health outcomes. The Scandinavian country of Denmark, with its universal health care system and “cozy and snug” lifestyle offers a model for reforming the US health care system. In Denmark, primary care is organized around a gatekeeping system, in which General Practitioners serve as gatekeepers to other medical services, including hospitals and specialists. This system is responsible for Denmark’s well-organized and coordinated primary care system, which largely contributes to …
“Can You Hear Me Now?”: Insurance Coverage For Hearing Benefits In The United States, Reegan Whipple
“Can You Hear Me Now?”: Insurance Coverage For Hearing Benefits In The United States, Reegan Whipple
Annual Undergraduate Conference on Health and Society
Public and private insurance coverage for hearing benefits underscores the gaps in coverage for treating hearing loss in the U.S. The commodification of the hearing benefits sector of healthcare in this country has detrimental consequences for personal health. Using three personal anecdotes to frame the issue, my paper explores the complex worlds of both public and private insurance as well as the implications of each type of insurance for both adults and children. Current regulations and laws for hearing benefits leave many people to suffer financially, physically, and emotionally. After reviewing the current regulations I propose changes to rectify some …