Assignment: Insurance and the Role of Government in Healthcare
Length: 10-15 slides
You have been asked to help the government officials of Sunnydale to better understand their role in local health care. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides, including detailed speaker's notes summarizing your findings, addressing the following:
1. Discuss the similarities and differences among monopoly, perfect competition, and oligopoly.
2. Explain the importance of government involvement with health care entities at the local, state, and federal levels.
3. Examine the structure, conduct, and performance paradigm as it relates to health care.
4. Discuss the implications of the Sherman Antitrust Act on Sunnydale Care.
5. Provide an overview of the structure and operation of Medicare and Medicaid.
o What services do each cover?
o How is coverage established?
o What are the funding differences?
6. Discuss the benefits and challenges of government involvement at Sunnydale Care.
Adherence to APA standards, including citations and references, is required.