Question

Why​ ​is​ ​preventative​ ​medicine​ ​an​ ​important​ ​aspect​ ​of​ ​the​ ​healthcare​ ​system?

Answer 1

Preventive medicine deals in the health of the group, not the individual. Wholesale healthcare, if you will, paints with broad strokes. This is very attractive to people who concern themselves with the cost of healthcare, as preventive medicine gives you more bang for the buck.