Health Care Costs / U.S. spends 2 Trillion annually
Factors in health care costs Hospital care accounts for 35% of costs Emergency Room visits Advances in technology Over 1000 diagnostic tests MRI, CAT Scan Fears of malpractice suits Prescription drugs
Some common procedures. Vision care. Eye exam / $85 Lasik eye surgery / $3,000 per eye Heart test “ Echocardiogram” / $2000 Surgeries, “ Appendectomy” $44,000, Bicep Tendon repair $31,000 Dental Care: Crown $500, Dentures $ Doctors visit exam varies $150 to $300
Other Costs General Physical Exam / $750 Blood work / varies $300 and up. Childbirth $7000 and up depends on health of mom and infant. Hearing implants $50,000 Root canal $350 t0 $850 MRI $1000 for one part of body
Activity Students will work in groups of 4 they will be read some short passages on a health related issues and summarize main points in one sentence. After summarizing main points students will exchange information and save as notes. Each student should have at least 8 to 10 points for discussion.