The major problems within the US healthcare system are summarized in three key terms: coverage, cost, and quality. Policy makers and health reformers struggle with how to solve the problems of providing coverage to all Americans at an affordable rate and with a consistent level of quality of care. Debate continues back and forth of what is the best or correct solution...universal healthcare or some other alternative?
It appears, though, that some of the debates are superfluous when open source health systems are a viable solution. Why argue continually with no progress about costs when health IT systems can be utilized at no upfront costs? Policy makers do take the time to weigh all scenarios, options, and sides before making decisions, which is needed. However, perhaps the simplistic approach is best with regards to lowering healthcare costs. The focus should be to act now in installing open source health systems to get everyone connected and sharing information. With this step, expedited progress can be made at greater rates of success because everyone is exposing their flawed, proprietary practices and ultimately working together, which is part of the overall problem.
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