DESCRIBE AND DISCUSS SOME OF THE ETHICAL CONCERNS OR PROBLEMS THAT EXIST BECAUSE OF THE DOMINANT FORM OF EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH INSURANCE.

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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

In most other countries in the world, government plays a central role in covering health care needs; however, in the United States, the private sector (in the form of employer-sponsored health insurance) serves as the dominant form of medical coverage. For this assignment, discuss the following:

  • Describe and discuss some of the ethical concerns or problems that exist because of the dominant form of employer-sponsored health insurance.
  • Discuss reform actions that the U.S. government has taken to reduce the ethical concerns or problems that you discussed.
  • Define the ethical principle of justice, and discuss its role in the U.S. health care system.