1. According to your lectures in this course, what are the key lifestyle and environmental factors that are contributing to our major healthcare challenges in America today?
2. (TCO 2) How might health disparities in America be addressed by our government through public policy initiatives? Provide and discuss at least one relevant example.
3. (TCO 3) Your lectures in this course describe the U.S. public health surveillance systems. Discuss surveillance as a key aspect of public health in America, and provide at least one example of how surveillance works.
4. (TCO 4) What does the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implement in terms of mandating individual health insurance coverage?
5. CO 5) Briefly discuss pros and cons of the three data collection methods for healthcare strategic planning.
6. (TCO 6) Describe the training of physician assistants (PAs) in the U.S. healthcare delivery system today. Consider the labor supply for this profession and the impact of changes in the supply of PAs on quality of and access to care.
7. (TCO 7) What is the difference between extrinsic rewards and intrinsic rewards for healthcare professionals? Provide at least one example of each.
8. (TCO 8) Briefly discuss the funding of the U.S. Medicare program. Also, explain who is covered and what services are covered under that program.
9. (TCO 9) Consider the individual mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. What is meant by "individual mandate?" Do you agree or disagree with this aspect of PPACA, and why?
10. (TCO 9) Consider your learning from this course and possible alternative futures for the U.S. healthcare industry. What should you be doing at this point in your career to best prepare yourself for a role in the leadership of an American healthcare organization or agency?