| Healthcare Costs |
Decrease due to market competition |
Positive, more affordable healthcare |
Increase due to profit motives |
Negative, healthcare becomes unaffordable for many |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Quality of Care |
Improve due to competition and innovation |
Positive, better healthcare services |
Decline due to cost-cutting measures |
Negative, lower standards of care |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Access to Care |
Increase due to more providers and options |
Positive, greater choice for patients |
Decrease for those unable to afford care |
Negative, many left without access |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Government Spending |
Decrease due to reduced public healthcare costs |
Positive, frees up funds for other priorities |
Increase due to subsidies or safety nets |
Negative, strain on public resources |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Innovation |
Increase due to profit incentives |
Positive, faster development of new treatments |
Decrease due to focus on profits over research |
Negative, slower progress in medical advances |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Equity |
Improve as quality care becomes more accessible |
Positive, more equal opportunities for healthcare |
Decline as access becomes tied to ability to pay |
Negative, exacerbates existing disparities |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Healthcare Workforce |
Increase in jobs and better compensation |
Positive, attracts and retains talent |
Job losses and lower wages due to cost-cutting |
Negative, deterioration of working conditions |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Regulatory Environment |
Decrease in regulations, allowing for more flexibility |
Positive, fosters innovation and efficiency |
Increase in regulations to protect public interest |
Negative, stifles competition and raises costs |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
