Date of Award
Spring 2013
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Public Policy and Law
First Advisor
Edward Cabot
Second Advisor
James Hughes
Abstract
The American health care system is in a serious crisis. We have very high health care expenditures, but receive very low quality health outcomes. It is time for America to address the problems of our health care system head on, starting with the fee-for-service reimbursement structure and the fragmented care delivery system. This paper provides a comparative analysis of the systems in place in France and Japan to draw conclusions about possible solutions for the United States. This paper also discusses successful health care institutions within America and why they work. Finally, the potential results of the Affordable Care Act are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Ryan, Britney, "Health Care Crisis: Potential Solutions to the Perverse Reimbursement System and the Fragmented Care Delivery System". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2013.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/323
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Health and Medical Administration Commons, Health Information Technology Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
Comments
Senior thesis completed at Trinity College for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Law.