1. Read the Senate Bill HB 707 for the state of Georgia located in Week 2. You may also view the article at https://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20132014/143506.pdf. Next, predict the impact of Senate Bill HB 707 on the expansion of Medicaid in the State of Georgia. Defend or critique the implications of Georgia's HB 707 on Georgia's uninsured population. Support your position using a minimum of two (2) sources from the textbook or Internet.
2. Identify the positive trends relative to the future of organized delivery systems. Provide one (1) example of an organized delivery system in your area, and examine its impact on reducing costs, increasing access to care, and improving quality of care.
3. According to the textbook, consumer-driven health plans often rely on large deductibles funded via a health savings account framework. Suggest two (2) scenarios that depict the potential effect(s) of a large deductible on price elasticity for health services. Theorize one (1) possible outcome of your proposed scenarios.
4. Read the case study titled "High Quality Healthcare: A Case of Cost and Quality,". Next, devise a plan to assess the current challenges facing the hospital. Recommend a sequence for improvement (i.e., testing, implementing, and diffusing). Speculate on the significant ways that collaboration and the creation of synergies among various stakeholders will improve reimbursement and positively impact the hospital's financial position.