- What are the major problems of the U.S. health care system?
- What should be the focus of measuring value as health care’s share of GDP grows?
- Discuss the social components of the U.S. health care system.
- Discuss the different types of health care ownership. What are the ethical implications of a health care organization operating as a for-profit organization?
- Refer to Vignette: Charlie is a 40-year-old Caucasian man. What scenario would cost society less? Charlie suffering complications from his diabetes and obesity, losing his job and health insurance, and requiring inpatient hospital care; or, Charlie eating a healthy diet, exercising, losing weight, and following all of the recommendations of his dietitian?