Medical Care

I know that the United States prides itself on free enterprise and a separation of government and business, but when it comes to health care, I feel that the government should step in. This issue hits close to home because I have had my share of health issues from a young age. Many people don't understand why people need health insurance because they do not go to the doctor very often because they are fortunate enough to be very healthy. However, prices are truly astronomical. Health care in my opinion is one of the most important human rights and is so often violated. Procedures for patients are so expensive that my monthly IVs cost a couple thousand dollars every month. Without insurance, my family would have to pay for all of this on our own, and would not be able to afford it. Part of the reason why prices are so high is because people need these procedures and medications so much the medicine companies can drive up the prices. Also, so few people can afford the whole price so the few that can have to make up the difference by paying so much. Regardless, this is not fair for the people who desperately need the help. I see doctors as truly great people who help many people and do a great service. In my opinion, it is the medication companies and insurance corporations that need to be regulated by the government in order to keep innocent people from being taken advantage of.