Home Caregivers Near Encinitas See Little Hope For Health Care Reform

Home Caregivers Near Encinitas Health CostsHome caregivers near Encinitas are at the center of an industry that is struggling with a kind of epidemic: Demand for good health care is high, but the supply is unable to match it. That’s because a number of outside factors, such as the threat of malpractice lawsuits and healthcare rationing by the government, drive health care costs so high that virtually no one can afford it without the aid of some form of insurance. A former official within the federal Office of Management and Budget recently gave an informative presentation which provided an honest but bleak assessment of the current health care situation.

 What Reform Would Look Like

 In answering the question, “What would reform look like?”, Peter Orszag cited two main changes that should take place. First, effectiveness and incentives for health care providers should be the focus of reform. Second, medical malpractice policy reform is a must. When doctors know that they could easily be sued for huge amounts of money for making the smallest error, they protect themselves by paying for very expensive malpractice insurance.

 Why Home Caregivers Near Encinitas Shouldn’t Expect Quick Results

 Although these solutions might seem viable enough to home caregivers near Encinitas, Mr. Orszag realistically stated that we aren’t going to see them happen any time soon. Those on either side of the discussion are too far apart to make a compromise that would have the necessary effects. While unfortunate, this situation is likely to remain in place, leaving health care costs high.

 Dealing With Health Care Expenses

 Individuals and families must find creative ways to face the challenges that high health care costs present. One of those ways is investing in long-term care insurance to make sure that the mounting needs that accompany old age are met. Professional home health care can also go a long way toward reducing injuries that lead to expensive hospitalization and subsequent rehab needs.

You can read more about Mr. Orszag’s presentation on the website FierceHealthFinance.com.

Tim Colling
Tim Colling

Tim Colling is the founder and President of A Servant's Heart In-Home Care, which provided in-home caregiving services in San Diego County, and also of A Servant's Heart Geriatric Care Management, which provided
professional geriatric care management services and long term care placement services in San Diego County. Tim has more than 30 years of experience in management in a variety of industries. He held a Certified Care Manager credential from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Tim is also a Certified Public Accountant (retired), and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from California State University at San Diego. In addition to writing blog posts here for the Servant’s Heart blog, Tim also is a regular contributor to HealthLine.com and to FamilyAffaires.com as well as blogs of other eldercare services provider companies. Finally, Tim is also the president of A Servant's Heart Web Design and Marketing, which provides home care marketing as well as website design and online marketing for those who serve the elderly and their families.

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