Compare and contrast the impact of healthcare on the US economy versus other countries.
How does the US healthcare business model differ from a typical retail store business model?
If government payers such as Medicare and Medicaid reimburse hospitals for less than the cost of caring for their beneficiaries, how are hospitals able to stay in business?
What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on the number of uninsured individuals once fully implemented? Why?
Is the quality of care different in a for-profit versus not-for-profit hospital? What differences in services might occur during or after a stay in a for-profit versus not-for-profit hospital?