Describe a national model of universal healthcare coverage. 

1. Briefly describe cost-benefit analysis. Demonstrate
understanding by applying the concept to an assessment of an immunization
program. (Points : 20)

2. Describe a national model of universal healthcare
coverage. Compare the model’s methods of funding for
healthcare in the United States. Identify which one you think is best by
discussing access and quality detail. (Points : 20)

3. Federal policy created Medicare and Medicaid. Neither of
these policies would be a reality if not for which of the following? (Points
:10)

Managed Care
Act

Universal
Coverage

Social Security
Act

Relevant tax
laws

Health and
Human Services Department

4. You are asked to speak at a conference on
population health (as a national system). Most have not heard of the
concept. Provide the key points that will be in your presentation; begin
with defining the output, various key inputs, and the economics and policy
considerations relevant to achieving (production) a population health system.

(Points : 40)

5. Identify the three primary methods of funding
(direct pay and reimbursement) healthcare in the United States. Describe
(in detail) the projected impact a government-operated and -funded
insurance option would have on the identified methods of
payment. Discuss the likely impact (defend your views) this change
will have on the existing payment methods. Include the following: the
impact this change will have on the overall cost of healthcare (and why), the
impact the change will likely have on taxpayers, the likely impact the
change will have on those who presently do not have insurance coverage, and the
impact the change will have on those who have insurance
coverge. (Points : 40)

6. You have been asked to lecture healthcare management
students on the role and value of government regulations in healthcare.
You have been asked to focus on the objectives of regulation by discussing the
adverse impact monopolies have in healthcare. Key points for the
lecture are the problems with conventional supply and demand laws and the
role of regulatory policy.

(Points : 40)

7. Explain why the thee task of economics are connected to
the concept of production. Next, describe how this understanding applies
to healthcare; provide one example to demonstrate your point.
(Points : 40)

8. You work for a freshman congressman who is
interested in healthcare. He wants a briefing paper on the role of
nonprofit healthcare delivery organizations; specifically, how to make them
more profecient and efficient. Your briefing should begin with discussion
of the role of nonprofit organizations, their costs to operate, how to improve
their efficiency, and how to integrate them with profit healthcare
organizations that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness of both.
(Points : 40)