If you haven't read the article that appeared in the June 1st issue of The New Yorker, you definitely need to read it. It will give you a new perspective as you formulate your own personal opinions about what ails the healthcare system in the United States.
www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/06/01/090601fa_fact_gawande.
Dr. Atul Gawande is a surgeon and writer who examines the community of McAllen, Texas, one of the nation's most expensive healthcare markets. He compares the quality of care and patient outcomes in McAllen, versus other cities which provide similar quality care with better outcomes for much less money.
Dr. Gawande's assertion is that our current "fee-for-service" based healthcare system is one of the reasons that medical costs have spiraled out of control. I found this article to be extremely interesting and a confirmation that in healthcare, more isn't always "better."
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