HCAD620 ALL UNITS DISCUSSIONS

UNIT 1


Actions for UNIT I-HOW DID WE GET HERE-DATES RUN 22 SEPT-11 OCT

Discussion Unit One-Dates run 22 Sept.-11 Oct. 14 While a multi-week unit, weekly substantial participation is the minimal expectation.

Please discuss with detailed evidence some of the significant historical antecedents in the evolution of our health care delivery "industry" (sector), from 1776 to the present time.



UNIT 2

Please discuss, with concrete examples, some of the major participants and components of the presenthealth care services sector. Its suggested that you consider all possible areas which form this huge portion of our GDP!

Thank you. All points of view are welcomed!















UNIT 3

During this unit, we can debate the ACA reform law and the many alternatives being advocated. Please begin by focusing on one or two significant features of the "Obamacare" reform law and highligthing both their major purported benefits and assertions made by detractors.

All points of view are respected!

UNIT 4

Unit IV- 11/23-12/14/14

Lets consider what the health care sector mightlook like in 2034; its shape, cost, types of providers and types of patients. In addition, currently, what can we learn from the scrutiny of other countries' health care systems? Its helpful to select one or two countries and focus on specific features and what we might "import" to enhance our own system.

As always, all points of view are welcome and respected. Frequent and robust participation is best!