D1,Compare and contrast the U.S. health care system to the health care system of another country. What similarities or differences exist? Use a reference to support your response.
D2,Explain the lack of a central governing agency within the U.S. health care system. What could be done to assist integration and coordination? Use a reference to support your response.
Assignment ;
The purpose of this assignment is to examine the history and foundations of health care in the United States, as this will be the foundation for understanding health care systems though this course and in practice.
For this assignment, you will need to display a thorough understanding of the framework for and dates of events regarding health care in the United States, while clearly demonstrating the impact and importance that these events have had in the medical field.
Complete Part 1 and Part 2 of the “U.S. Health Care Foundations and History” resource.
U.S. Health Care Foundations and History
Part 1: U.S. Health Care Foundations
Include a minimum of five significant events or eras in the history of health care. Include
specific and detailed responses.
Important Events
or Eras in Health
Care
Major
Contributions/
Changes to
Health Care
Impact on
Impact on Health Care
Determinants of Health Organization/Entities
(populations, group,
socioeconomic status)
(list specific types of organization,
such as hospitals, accrediting bodies)
Part 2: Historical Developments
In 250-500-words total, respond to the following questions.
1. Identify two factors that have influenced rising costs in health care historically and in recent
years.
2. Discuss the main developments in process improvement and the impact these developments
have on cost, quality, and access.
3. Choose one of the eras or events from the table. Discuss a related initiative and
organizational resources that could be utilized to support the initiative.
References
A minimum of two references, in addition to the textbook, is required for this assignment.
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