Discussion Board Posting
Topic: Health Care Systems – Part I
Prompt:
Define outpatient care. What are several key changes that have been
instrumental in shifting the balance between inpatient and outpatient
services? Why is it important for hospital administrators to regard
outpatient care as a key component of their overall business strategy?
Your
thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 5. Your
replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 5.
Topic: Health Care Systems – Part II
Prompt:
Explain the growth of managed care that began in the 1980s. As a
result, how has health care delivery evolved? Based on the literature,
what does the future hold?
Your
thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 6. Your
replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 6.
Topic: Cost, Access, and Quality
Prompt:
Choose 2 different vulnerable and undeserved populations. Describe
their health needs, and summarize the major challenges they face. Next,
what are the racial/ethnic minority categories in the United States?
Compared with Caucasian Americans, what are the health challenges
minorities face?
Your
thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 7. Your
replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
Topic: The Future of Health Services Delivery
Prompt: Explain why the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 will fail to bring about universal access, even if it prevails.
Your
thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 8. Your
replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.
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