Healthcare SolutionThe real problem with the healthcare system in this country lies not just in the people who run it, but primarily in the massive debt pit that he continually digs. America spends about 17%, or about $2.5 trillion of its GDP, on healthcare alone! It's safe to say that we spend almost more than any other country. But where is all this money going? Do they just give it to those who need free medicine or to those who can't pay their doctor bills? Most of the money spent is on regulation, drug research, and failed drugs that may not have made it to market. The basic economic rule in Mr. McGuire's class is that there is no free lunch. The same rule applies here. If people continue to think on a daily basis that the government provides free health care, they are wrong. Someone somewhere down the street is paying the bill. This is a fundamental economic rule and if not followed from the start, it will never work. There is no such thing as “free” health care. This was and still is a common misconception among many Americans. For a long time, everyone believed that we would get free healthcare, but that wasn't true, we would only get affordable healthcare. But what if our health care is already affordable and we don't want to change? If you love your health care, you can keep your health care plus the extra money you accumulate from your deductibles and premiums. When the time comes when people can control their own medical expenses without government help and regulate their spending, we may see the day. of a solution. The government believes that health care is too important to be left to individuals, but they don't realize that it would be the same as the free market and that it could be... middle of paper ... me in the legal field. of the spectrum. Many costs are related to malpractice, legal fees, and medical education. We spend more time being a burden on doctors and trying to cover our backs, even though our hospitals are much better than anywhere else. Finally, we need to take the “insurance” out of health insurance. Every time we go to the doctor or need a prescription, our insurance shouldn't pay for it. For example, every time your car needs tires or your refrigerator needs groceries, you don't file a claim with your insurance company. Health insurance should be more like car insurance or homeowners insurance and used only in the event of catastrophic events. I think this would alleviate a major burden on our government and our insurance agencies. With all the extra money these scenarios saved, it's very possible they could help create jobs across America..