Bandages and syringes for diabetics are some of the supplies that are becoming luxuries to those who can't afford the costs of medical care.
A study revealed that 20 percent of the United States has no health coverage and one out of every four families has put off seeking medical care because they were unable to afford the expense.
The study also showed that 20 million American families suffered financial hardships due to medical bills and were forced to make the decision to receive medical care or pay for life necessities such as rent and food. The average cost of medical debt consisted of medial bills that reached $2,000 or more.
As a way to help those having financial difficulties and in need of medical care, a retired dermatologist and his wife opened the doors of a neighborhood health clinic. The clinic services clients who don't qualify for Medicaid and don't have health insurance through their employer.
The clinic charges one hour's wages per visit and has seen 15,000 patients since it opened its doors. If the patients are unable to pay the one-hour wage, the clinic gives them the option to pay what they can and make payments as they are able to do so.
Naples Daily News June 30, 2004
One researcher expressed surprise the numbers were that high. I'm not surprised at all by these findings.
The United States has the absolute best system in the entire world for treating acute surgical emergencies. Beyond that, the system is an unmitigated failure at treating chronic illness.
Traditional medicine clearly kills more people than it saves. Prescribed drugs are the fourth leading cause of death and the first three, heart attacks, cancer and strokes, are facilitated by physician ignorance of foundational concepts of nutritional physiology. This is largely due to the costs of drugs and surgery and a reliance on a medical system that does not treat the cause of disease.
The system is crumbling before our eyes. Paying all this money would be much easier to swallow if we received glowing health in return.
But, you know that's not the case.
With the continuing rising costs of health care and no feasible answer in the near future, other than well-intentioned clinics like the one mentioned in the article, it is important not to lose sight that you are entitled complete control over your health.
One of the most important aspects of optimizing your health is selection of foods that will promote health. If you haven't already reviewed the nutrition plan, I would encourage you to do so as it is one of my foundational pillars of healing.
Often, people make poor choices in regard to health because of a lack of knowledge, and it is my vision and passion to provide a reliable source of health information that will start you on your own individual path to wellness. I hope that many of you will become involved with the process as this Web site becomes a major force for good and works toward the alleviation of disease and suffering.
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