There is, for example, a direct relationship between poverty and morbidity. Because housing has a direct influence on health care we need properly planned housing for the aged, handicapped and disabled. This would keep this group of citizens in their own housing as long as possible. All of these factors have a direct influence on health. Action here would reduce demands for expensive hospital and medical services.
Recent agreements continue the trend of adding costs to the system without adding additional care.
Government must tie any further increases in labour costs be tied directly to corresponding increases in productivity within the health industry. This can be done either directly by government or through an appointed body.