Assignment: U.S. Health Care System
U.S. health care is different from any other health care setting in the world. The U.S health care environment is referred to as a system as it has numerous features, components, and services offered. Understanding this system-based approach is critical for allied health care professionals.
In a paper of 1,000 to 1,250 words, discuss five of the following 10 characteristics of the U.S. health care system and the role of each:
o No central agency
o Partial access
o Multiple payers
o Imperfect market conditions
o Third party payers
o Balancing of powers
o Litigation risks
o High Technology use
o Services offered
o Quality measurement
Identify two current trends seen in health care today and the affect/change these are having on our current health care system. Discuss the appropriate skills needed to manage these trends within one's scope of practice.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.