The American Healthcare System a

Brief OverviewBy Latagia Copeland B.S.,A.S.

Our healthcare system consist of four main players

The first player is

Patients a person or persons receiving or registered to receive medical treatment

The second player is

ProvidersDoctors, Nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals

The third player is

Payers

refers to insurance companies both private and government (Medicare & Medicaid)

The fourth player is

public health Refers to the health of the population as a whole, as monitored, regulated, and

promoted by the state

In conclusion

The American healthcare system is extremely complex and ever changing. However, we can really simplify the system

as a whole by understanding these four main players (patients, providers, payers, and public health).