- Analyze current US healthcare issues, including the significance of technology, changes in work force composition, and related federal and state regulatory oversight and government policies.
- Compare how other national healthcare systems present structural and financial alternatives to the US system.
- Critically analyze how changes to the US health care system can impact the administration of health care services and programs.
Research Project
Healthcare is a constantly changing environment. Anticipating, understanding, and planning for the prevalent issues and challenges faced are key talents for the successful leader in healthcare. Each student will prepare an up to 10-page paper by following the instructions in the document HOW TO WRITE A PAPER that addresses the questions below:
What is the proper role of healthcare in the United States? Is it a service for sale or a right? What and why would you recommend as the next major revision to the nation’s healthcare?
To fully address this question, the analysis may consider the following:
- What role is played by the government?
- Identify and analyze current trends in healthcare, including information technology, biotechnology, smartphones, health informatics, and other relevant technologies in the context of the overall US healthcare system.
- Address the impact of various stakeholders and influencers.
- How do education, workforce availability, and human capital issues affect healthcare?
- Identify key factors driving or limiting the further growth of healthcare.
- How do the social determinants of health impact? What other external factors might influence healthcare?
- Deliberate on the roles of professional obligation and ethics.