The most surprising or interesting point in the video:
The most surprising thing in the video is the claim that one can be denied health cover by private insurers because of fever or acne. It is perplexing that American can no longer be guaranteed proper health care and despite there being several health insurers, people with unhealthy medical history are not likely to be insured despite health care being a basic necessity.
2. The main issue being addressed by the video:
The subject issue is current health care crisis resulting from privatization and modifications done to the system. The critical issue of health insurance to help cover medical expenses of Americans forms the core of the discussions in the video. Also, issues about health cover provided by the employer are deliberated.
3. The reason this issue is of special importance:
The issue of medical insurance has become so critical to every American due to the no longer affordable health care. America battles all manner of health problems from chronic diseases to behavioral ailments like obesity. It is thus important that the shrewd health care system and its potential ineffectiveness be brought to light and the plight of Americans seeking medical care be understood.
4. From whose perspective is the video presented, indicating whether it is unbiased
The video gives a view inclined on the health plights of ordinary citizens in America. It provides views people from different parts of the US that experience similar problems with the health care system thus indicating that it is not biased. .
5. List any explicit or implied (unstated) assumptions the video contains:
The key assumption in the video is that average American’s income is too meager to afford expensive health care. It is demonstrated by the fact that there is emphasize that paying $800 monthly is detrimental to the expenditure of many Americans.
6. State the important Healthcare access concepts highlighted by the video:
The video highlights main healthcare access to all Americans through employer insurance cover. In the concept, the employer pays for insurance expenses of an employee. Secondly, private insurance cover in which one acquires personal medical insurance policy. Thirdly, the government health steered insurance cover is another access concept outlined in the video.
7. Summarize the key information (data/evidence) provided in the video:
The video highlights the plights of Americans seeking healthcare which has become so exorbitant and astronomical in cost. It also denotes the complications of health insurance policies which have become unpredictable and can be rescinded any time. It further brings into perspective the challenges faced by people who lose their jobs or who get layoffs because of the expensive cost of medical cover.
8. Conclusions reached by the People in the video and the extent to which you agree with these:
The people here unilaterally agree to the necessity of implementing healthcare reforms so that medical care cheap and affordable to average Americans. I agree with their views. It is evident that meeting health expenses have become the greatest challenge of a sickling American thus the need for reform.
9. List some of the consequences of implementing the ideas presented in the video:
The suggestion that healthcare costs should be reduced by the providers might compromise on the quality of health services. Consequently, it can be dangerous for those seeking medical care. Also, the suggestion that technology can help reduce the cost of healthcare is somewhat misplaced. Technology enhances the quality of service but also comes at a cost.
Responses to classmates
Classmate 1: I concur with the objectivity of your thoughts especially on the most amazing point of the video. It is indeed surprising to learn that it is so easy to have your health insurance policy rescinded over such petty concerns as having fever or acne.
Classmate 2: I join your school of analogy that disregards the assumption that federally mandated health insurance is cheaper and affordable. It is true that the insurance might not be more affordable especially to those with a long history of medical struggles.
