Homework: Current & Future Economic Issues Impacting the Health Care Sector
Overview
In this homework you will select and research what you believe to be the most important and pressing economic issue that confronts the United States in the health care industry today, and potential ways in which to mitigate the issue. Consider the economic effects of the issue on the health care industry, strategies to address the issue, and best practices for implementing the strategies. You will write a paper to formulate strategies and the application of best practices from other countries based on your research to address a selected economic issue confronting the U.S. health care industry.
Task
Provide a review of the selected issue in 4 to 5 pages paper in which you:
i. Develop a detailed description of the selected issue and the research process conducted.
ii. Analyze the most significant economic effects of the researched issue on the health care industry supported with least two examples of the economic effects.
iii. Formulate specific strategies that relevant entities/stakeholders may use to address the selected issue from an economic perspective supported with a rationale for the strategy.
iv. Develop a strategic manner in which the United States can apply economic best practices from other countries to support the strategies for addressing the issue.
v. Critique the likelihood of the government and the private sector to effectively address the issue.
Issue picked: Rising Cost of Healthcare
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.