Health Care for the Future
Current health care costs are estimated to be, on average, more than $8,000 for every man, woman, and child in the United States. I think we can all agree that there is not enough money available to pay for that. At the center of the problem is the need for law changes limiting excessive lawsuit settlements related to health care that cause the liability expenses for physicians and hospitals to soar. In addition, the vast majority of physician offices are run inefficiently. For the most part they are “mom and pop” organizations. A uniform standard for reporting and for claims processing would go a long way in reducing costs.
I recently met with a physician who does research on longevity and asked him what the most essential steps are to extend life. His answer surprised me. Meditation (prayer) was number one, followed by stretching, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and finally, nutrition. As individuals we need to take control of our own health. Most of us know how to be healthy, but we often lack the discipline to follow through to make it happen. (more…)
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