Should government intervene in geographic treatments

What are three or more reasons why treatments for some illnesses vary from one geographic area to another? Do you think this is a problem and that the government should do more about it?

Treatment of illnesses can vary based on three broad based criteria. The first and arguable most pertinent element is access to health in certain geographic areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the large variances and disparities related to treatment throughout the country. Large, populous area, with high wealth, often experienced better treatment results than their poorer counterparts. These treatment variances are often derived from the second reason for the large disparity which is area population. Large populations tend to have been treatment facilities, better quality of care, and much more reliable access to care. Here, the economics of the healthcare industry often make it much more economically viable to engage in high populous areas. As a result of a larger customer base, higher incomes, and a larger insured population, healthcare providers tend to concentrate in areas with larger populations. This results in many rural areas not having the quality and readily available services as others. Finally, demographics also play a larger role in healthcare treatments and outcomes. Many minorities, particularly African American and Hispanic communities have lower incomes and wealth statistics as compared to other cultures. They are also much less likely to be insured, even with the Affordable Care Act provisions. In addition, due to a history of racism and injustice, many minorities are much more apprehensive of using medical services and subsequent treatments. Here, this behavior stems from the belief that many treatments where not created without regard to the impacts of minority communities. We have seen this somewhat with the COVID-19 vaccines and the reluctance of many minority communities to use it. As a result, certain regions of the country with a higher concentration of lower incomes minorities may not have the same quality and access to care (E. Fisher, 2009).