Control of Health Care in the United States
Think about the changing roles and responsibilities of various individuals and institutions, such as:
¢Physicians
¢Hospitals
¢Insurers/managed-care organizations
¢Regulators
¢Government payers (Medicare and Medicaid)
Also consider how the rise of corporations and consolidation have affected health care delivery.
Write a 1- to 2-page paper in which you address the following questions:
¢Who controls health care in the United States today? Why?
¢How has this changed over time?
¢What insights does this topic give you with regard to opportunities and challenges for health care administrators in today’s organizations?