Quotes about Health System

You can't have public health without a public health system. We just don't want to be part of a mindless competition for resources. We want to build back capacity in the system. Votes: 4

The biggest public health challenge is rebuilding health systems. In other words, if you look at cholera or maternal mortality or tuberculosis in Haiti, they're major problems in Haiti, but the biggest problem is rebuilding systems. Votes: 4

I am very concerned about the fact that India as a country does not have a national health system, and I am determined to try and influence the government to really build a national health system for the country. Votes: 4

We're not going to have you burdening the health system. Votes: 3

Our own body is the best health system we have-if we know how to listen to it. Votes: 3

It's no fun to have HIV even though it's viewed as a chronic, controllable disease. It means being wedded to the health system. Votes: 3

For-profit does not belong in a taxpayer-funded health system. For-profit means cutting medical services to patients, and payments to providers, to preserve profits. Votes: 3

I felt held hostage by her illness and by the backward mental health system that once again was incapable of helping our family in crisis. Votes: 3

We have a mental health system that is dominated by political and hidden forces that keep us stagnated and unable to see real, lasting change. Votes: 3

America is the one rich country with the biggest slums, the least democratic and least developed health system, and the most niggardly attitude against its old people. Votes: 3

[Our children] have been taken away from us by the psychiatric mental-health system. They've been taken away by the educational system, by the government, and by many different forces. Votes: 3

Health systems usually deal with the consequences of violence. We normally, in the health system, don't have the tools to prevent it, because these require policy interventions in every arena. Votes: 3

People are more concerned about the economy then these ridiculous concerns as to gender inequity in society, as manifested in marriages, in the mental health system, and then in literature. Votes: 3

We know what to do and we know how to do it, these investments save lives, empower women and girls, strengthen health systems and have a profound and lasting impact on development. Votes: 3

The forces that have worked hard to stoke populist anger against reform are the very ones that benefit from a health system which puts profits ahead of quality care for its patients. Votes: 3

If you look at suicides, most of them are connected to depression. And the mental health system just fails them. It's so sad. We know what to do. We just don't do it. Votes: 3

From this experience we have learned that in a big party it is important to have the necessary and often controversial discussions on policy issues such as the health system while in opposition. Votes: 3

We have by far the most expensive health system in the world. We spend 50 percent more per person than the next most costly nation. Americans spend more on health care than housing or food Votes: 3

We have by far the most expensive health system in the world. We spend 50 percent more per person than the next most costly nation. Americans spend more on health care than housing or food. Votes: 3

American healthcare faces a crisis in quality. There is a dangerous divide between the potential for the high level of quality care that our health system promises and the uneven quality that it actually delivers. Votes: 3

It's wonderful that so many people want to contribute to fighting aids or malaria. But, if somebody isn't paying attention to the overall health system in the country, a whole lot of money can be wasted. Votes: 3

I like being a foreigner. For me, to live in California is very pleasant - I'm more comfortable not feeling a part of everything, not feeling responsible for the government or the roads or the health system. Votes: 3

Without new money, salaries wo n't be paid, the health system will stop functioning, the power network and public transport will break down, and they wo n't be able to import vital goods because nobody can pay. Votes: 3

To be able to compete, we've got to improve our education system, our litigation environment, our tax code, our health system and our trading policies if we're going to be as strong economically in the years ahead. Votes: 3

Be an advocate for your loved ones in the hospital. Ask tough questions of your local hospital and health system about preparedness for the likeliest emergencies, and express your views on how medical resources should be allocated in case they ever fall short. Votes: 3

As a nation, we are on a path of rapid and deep systemic change to our health system, and it's going to unfold for some time to come. It is already transforming the fundamental nature of the U.S. medical care delivery system. Votes: 3

Maternal mortality health is a very sensitive indicator. All you need to look at is a country's maternal mortality rate. That is a surrogate for whether the country's health system is functioning. If it works for women, I'm sure it will work for men. Votes: 3

The Occupy movement did create spontaneously communities that taught people something: you can be in a supportive community of mutual aid and cooperation and develop your own health system and library and have open space for democratic discussion and participation. Communities like that are really important. Votes: 3

A health system that lacks commodities for managing high-mortality infectious diseases and the main killers of mothers and young children will not have an adequate impact. By the same token, even the best-stocked delivery system will have an inadequate impact if it fails to reach the poor. Votes: 3

our great common challenge ... is to free people from religion, get it out of our laws, our schools, our health systems, our government and, I would add, also our sporting events. I would really like to see some separation of church and stadium, if we could work on that. Votes: 3

Britain, with the most completely socialized health system in the West, now spends the lowest fraction of GNP on health care of any major nation. There are frequent complaints of excessive waits for elective surgery and other inconveniences, but British citizens live slightly longer than Americans, on average, and our overall health conditions are comparable. Votes: 3

If the states and territories do not sign up to fundamental reform, then my message is equally simple: we will take this reform plan to the people at the next election - along with a referendum by or at that same election to give the Australian Government all the power it needs to reform the health system. Votes: 3

America's health care system is neither healthy, caring, nor a system. Votes: 2

Universal coverage, not medical technology, is the foundation of any caring health care system. Votes: 2

America's health care system is in crisis precisely because we systematically neglect wellness and prevention. Votes: 2

I don't think the American people want unilateral government control over the entire health-care system. Votes: 2

The real cure for what ails our health care system today is less government and more freedom. Votes: 2

There are few in America that really know how to take advantage of the current health care system. Votes: 2

Let's face it, in America today we don't have a health care system, we have a sick care system. Votes: 2

Canada had the good health-care system and educational system. It was a privilege for me to grow up there. Votes: 2

America's doctors, nurses and medical researchers are the best in the world, but our health care system is broken. Votes: 2

We want to make sure that we incentivize the health care system to be designed to provide you the best quality health care possible. Votes: 2

Cost is the spectre haunting health reform. For many decades, the great flaw in the American health-care system was its unconscionable gaps in coverage. Votes: 2

Joining forces with Cardinal Health supports Kinray's mission to help retail independent pharmacies serve as an integral provider of care for our evolving health care system. Votes: 2

We are losing our living systems, social systems, cultural systems, governing systems, stability, and our constitutional health, and we're surrendering it all at the same time. Votes: 2

Besides taking jobs from American workers, illegal immigration creates huge economic burdens on our health care system, our education system, our criminal justice system, our environment, our infrastructure and our public safety. Votes: 2

If anything, I don't have to convince the American public that we have a broken health-care system. I think the majority of Americans since they have to go through that health-care system, already know it. Votes: 2

I think there's a lot of work to be done with our societies. My biggest passions are the environment and health. And when I say 'health' I mean the secrets behind health and our food system. Votes: 2

America's health care system provides some of the finest doctors and more access to vital medications than any country in the world. And yet, our system has been faltering for many years with the increased cost of health care. Votes: 2

Governance is key to a robust Health IT system. Votes: 0

Mental health courts exist because the system has failed. Votes: 0

Look to the nervous system as the key to maximum health. Votes: 0

Exercise freaks...are the ones putting stress on the health care system. Votes: 0

Mr. Trump's a good man, but he doesn't know much about the health care system. Votes: 0

Health system development is a key to effective detection, response, and control of any outbreak. Votes: 0

If I could snap my fingers and import France's health care system today, I'd do it. Votes: 0

The problem with the American health-care system that it is not working for the American family. Votes: 0

With more than 1,300 sites of care, VA operates the largest integrated health care system in the county Votes: 0

They've got to tell us what is necessary to ensure the future health of the river system. Votes: 0

The best way not to encounter Americas health care system is not to have to encounter it. Votes: 0

The best way not to encounter America's health care system is not to have to encounter it. Votes: 0

The reforms we seek would bring greater competition, choice, savings and inefficiencies to our health care system. Votes: 0

The British health care system is a blueprint for the failure of Obamacare, as it is structured. Votes: 0

With more than 1,300 sites of care, VA operates the largest integrated health care system in the county. Votes: 0

A modern health and social care system has to be completely focussed on the needs of its users. Votes: 0

What we have in the United States is not so much a health-care system as a disease-care system. Votes: 0

No social system will bring us happiness, health and prosperity unless it is inspired by something greater than materialism. Votes: 0

We need a cost-effective, high-quality health care system, guaranteeing health care to all of our people as a right. Votes: 0

Canada needs to dismantle its public health-care system and allow private enterprise to get involved and turn a profit. Votes: 0

The fear of health care changing is beyond belief. Like there's a way to make the system worse. Really? Votes: 0

When a living system is suffering from ill health, the remedy is found by connecting with more of itself. Votes: 0

In my opinion, our health care system has failed when a doctor fails to treat an illness that is treatable. Votes: 0

Trusting your energy policy to the fossil fuel lobby is like trusting your health care system to the tobacco lobby. Votes: 0

Information is the lifeblood of medicine and health information technology is destined to be the circulatory system for that information. Votes: 0

We currently have a system for taking care of sickness. We do not have a system for enhancing and promoting health. Votes: 0

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. Votes: 0

A handful of people who probably never even ran a small business actually think they can reinvent the health care system. Votes: 0

I have health. I have a wonderful support system. I have the admiration of millions of strangers, which I do not underestimate. Votes: 0

I have health. I have a wonderful support system. I have the admiration of millions of strangers, which I do not underestimate Votes: 0

The WHO is the lead agency in health in the United Nations system, and clearly we have very important functions to play. Votes: 0

Too many of my constituents, like many other hard working Americans across the country, are suffering unnecessarily due to our flawed health care system. Votes: 0

Having no national system of catastrophic health insurance, we have, through the courts, managed to patch together pieces of a not very satisfactory one. Votes: 0

A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work. Worry upsets our whole system; work keeps it in health and order. Votes: 0

Skyrocketing insurance premiums are debilitating our Nation's health care delivery system and liability insurers are either leaving the market or raising rates to excessive levels. Votes: 0

We will establish a new system that makes high-quality health care available to every American in a dignified manner and at a price he can afford. Votes: 0

Having come from the U.S. and observed the way the health care system works there, we definitely felt that we could do something in India. Votes: 0

Medical costs are soaring because our health-care system is totally screwed up. Doctors and hospitals have every incentive to spend on unnecessary tests, drugs, and procedures. Votes: 0

Greed, accident, or malice may have harmful results, but, barring something truly apocalyptic, a resilient system can absorb such results without its overall health being threatened. Votes: 0

I think money helps us. It helps us. It's our - it's our exchange system. But it does not buy you happiness. It doesn't buy you health. Votes: 0

We have a system that's really founded on profit and on selling pharmaceuticals as opposed to keeping people healthy and then helping them get back to health. Votes: 0

The AIDS crisis has brought us a consciousness of the immune system as the most important health-maintenance element, and a consciousness of how it is under attack. Votes: 0

The health care system is really designed to reward you for being unhealthy. If you are a healthy person and work hard to be healthy, there are no benefits. Votes: 0

At either end of any food chain you find a biological system-a patch of soil, a human body-and the health of one is connected-literally-to the health of the other. Votes: 0

Canada is currently the only major industrialized country in the world that does not allow any private administration of health care services that are provided by the public system. Votes: 0

I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially health, housing and the comprehensive education system which dared to give so many of us ideas 'above our station.' Votes: 0