Governmental Role in Health Care in the U.S. Resources
- Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
- APA Format Guidelines.
When economic difficulties occur, the government sometimes intervenes Consider, for example, governmental intervention related to airline strikes and pricing. In your opinion, at what point should the government intervene in the delivery of health care (other than Medicare and Medicaid)?
Should this intervention be at a state level or a federal level? Why? Provide at least two examples of when the government should become involved, and two examples of when they should not.
Response Guidelines
Respond to the posts of any two of your peers. Compare and contrast your answers. Why do you think they are different? What did your peers miss or how was their information thorough?
Respond to these question using available resources from your text, the Capella University library, and the Internet. Make sure to include the source citations and references for any outside sources used. This reply should be inapproximately 250-400 words and in APA format.
The Economics of Public HealthResources
- Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
- APA Format Guidelines.
As a result of natural disasters or terrorism, public health agencies have needed to step up their responsiveness to ensure that the public is protected and served. Consider situations such as hurricanes, flooding, bombings, and disease epidemics.
How must federal, state, and local public health agencies balance the cost of serving the people with the cost of ensuring there are appropriate and effective emergency preparedness programs in place? Who should pay and why?
Response Guidelines
Respond to the posts of two of your peers. Recommend other ways in which federal, state, and local public health agencies could serve people in emergencies?
Respond to these question using available resources from your text, the Capella University library, and the Internet. Make sure to include the source citations and references for any outside sources used. This reply should be in approximately 250-400 words and in APA format.