Search the internet to determine what the top ten leading causes of death in the United States are.
Search the internet to determine the number of uninsured Americans for the past ten years.
What are the 10 biggest contributors to the rise of health care costs in the United States. Why does cost containment remain an elusive goal in U.S. health services delivery? Can you think of any strategies to control healthcare costs?
Generally speaking, why is medical technology more readily available and used in the United States than in other countries? Why is it important to achieve a balance between clinical efficacy and economic worth (cost-effectiveness) of medical treatments?
Discuss the concept of value-based purchasing, as required by the ACA. How do you see this affecting our healthcare system? Does this benefit the patient? Do you think this has the potential to control costs in the long run? Explain.
