BUS4122 2020 November Unit 10 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

BUS4122 Health Care Economics

Unit 10 Discussion

DQ1 Topic of Interest Related to Entitlement Programs

Introduction

Annual spending on Medicare and Medicaid has soared to over $1 trillion, requiring more public funds than any other program and making them the largest health insurance plans in the United States. Although support for these two programs is strong, many question how long they can survive in their current form.

Instructions

For your main post, select a topic of interest related to Medicare and/or Medicaid, discuss your interest in the topic, and explain why you think it is important to address.

Response Guidelines

Read and respond to the main posts of at least two peers as early in the week as possible to ensure the development of quality conversation and depth of learning.

In your responses, address the following:

Comment on your peer's discussion, highlighting points of interest. Identify any questions you have and feel free to address a specific concern.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Analyze topics related to Medicare and Medicaid spending and viability.

DQ2 Course Reflection, Experiences and Learning

Introduction

Thoroughly understanding the application and impacts of health care economics and policies from a health care management perspective requires deep reflection on facts, ideas, and concepts. As a busy learner, it can be a challenge to find the time to reflect in order to digest what you have learned and experienced as you move quickly from one unit to the next. However, doing so will help you gain clarity as well as self-knowledge regarding personal application of the concepts and theories you have explored throughout the quarter.

Instructions

For your main post:

Discuss an important insight, idea, concept, or body of information gained from your studies in this course.

Discuss something you learned that is immediately applicable in your current or future business management career.

Discuss a topic, article, author, or publication that sparked your interest for further research.

List, with links, resources from the course that you would like to revisit for future use in your studies and your career.

Include references in current APA style and format for all your sources.

Response Guidelines

Responses to posts in this discussion are recommended, but optional; you are not required to post responses. If you do respond to peers' posts, you may wish to comment on their learning experiences or provide feedback on the topics and resources they chose for further research and future use.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Reflect on insights and information gained from this course and how you may apply them.

Collate health care management resources for future academic or professional development.