The U.S. government is pervasively involved in the U.S. healthcare system, such as in the financing of healthcare services through programs such as Medicare and Medicaid

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The U.S. government is pervasively involved in the

U.S. healthcare system, such as in the financing of

healthcare services through programs such as

Medicare and Medicaid. The U.S. government also

subsidizes healthcare professional training

institutions. The public interest and economic

theories of government often apply to explain the

U.S. government’s actions.

A brief introductory background for the two

theories

An outline of the basic assumptions of each

theory

The contradictions inherent in the two

theories

Your opinion on how the actions of U.S.

government based on these theories are

affecting the cost of and access to healthcare

services