Should insurance companies cover treatment for infectious diseases??
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Yes, I believe insurance companies should cover treatment for infectious diseases. I believe insurance companies must provide coverage for the following: 1. Preventive care which leads to lower costs for everyone 2. Care to prevent the untimely death of an individual (if a patient has cancer I feel it is the responsibility of the insurance company to provide adequate care) 3. Care to prevent infectious diseases from starting (vaccinations for polio) 4. Care to prevent the spread of infectious diseases same as #3 but this would be care once an outbreak has occurred. One might say the federal government should be responsible, and I agree with that only when a new disease arises or the disease threatens to become a pandemic. Side: Pro
Insurance companies should cover treatment for infectious diseases for several reasons. Firstly, it's essential for public health. By providing coverage for treatment, insurers contribute to the containment of outbreaks and prevent further spread of infectious diseases. Secondly, it's a matter of social responsibility. Access to medical care during outbreaks should not be limited by financial constraints from https://sgwica.info . Ensuring coverage for treatment helps alleviate the financial burden on individuals and families affected by infectious diseases. Lastly, from a business perspective, proactive coverage for infectious diseases can mitigate the risk of larger healthcare costs associated with widespread outbreaks. Overall, including coverage for infectious diseases aligns with the principles of WICA Insurance Cost & Coverage by prioritizing swift and effective assistance to policyholders during challenging times. Side: Pro
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Hmm I'm getting the feeling there is no education behind your response. What about these infectious diseases: Influenza Ecoli Ebola (yes was a recent threat) Strep Lyme disease SARS Staph Tuberculosis Pneumonia Meningitis So you are saying these should not be covered by insurance? Side: Pro
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Furthermore, the high costs are due to systemic corruption in the medical industry. High prices of drugs (like the scandal with Valient Pharm), engorged doctor salaries and mis-distribution of wages to older doctors, high service costs, high everything. Plus, they cover for each other. Side: Pro
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