MHA620 Week 1 Assignment

MHA620 Week 1 Assignment Compare and Contrast U.S. Health Policy

Review the health polic(ies) of each of the following countries. Then, choose a country from the following list to compare and contrast with the current U.S. healthcare system: 

• China 

• England 

• Germany

 

• Australia 

• Canada 

• Japan 

Once you have thoroughly analyzed the health policy information for your chosen country, answer the following questions: 

• What is the main focus of the policy standard in this (chosen) country? 

• What are the similarities to the U.S. healthcare system? o Governance 

o Workforce 

o Leadership 

o Quality 

 • How does the U.S. healthcare system differ in terms of policy? 

• Where do you foresee the U.S. healthcare system in the future (long-/short- term)? ( Review from one of the the following perspectives: the provider, the patient, or other stakeholders) 

• Summarize the meaning of universality in U.S. health policy versus your chosen country. (Include your research on the future of the U.S. healthcare system) 

 

The paper 

• Must be 4 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 

• Must include a separate title page with the following: 

o Title of paper 

o Student’s name 

o Course name and number 

o Instructor’s name 

o Date submitted 

• Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text. 

• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 

• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.