Unit 6 Discussion Healthcare systems
Unit 6 Discussion
When you are ready, respond to the questions below.
Discussion responses should be on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion by making frequent informed references to lesson materials and seminars. Initial discussion responses should be at least 150 words. Responses to your classmates or instructor should be at least 75 words.
Make two or more responses to classmates that are thoughtful and advance the discussion.
Based upon your readings this week and your research, answer this week’s discussion topic. Remember to post your initial post by Saturday and to respond to at least two classmates by Tuesday night.
Discussion Topic
Healthcare systems are huge, complex, and constantly changing as they respond to economic, technological, social, and historical factors. The availability of technology has a profound effect on the health care costs and the availability of medical care. Local, state and national policy makers have an impact on these systems. Explain what you would do to encourage and increase technological advances and availability and try to decrease costs for all the stakeholders involved