31 Aug Growing Inequalities Care in American Hospital System
Answer the following questions in first person using “I’ etc. No sources needed! Please amke sure to answer all parts of the Questions! Doesnt have to have conclusion or introduction.
In class, we have discussed the growing inequalities in care in the Americanhospital system. Therefore, please outline the differences between public,nonprofit, and for-profit hospitals.
1. How does each type of operate?
2. What type ofpatient does each hospital type primarily serve?
3. Do you think there is anyrelationship between the ownership model (public, private, nonprofit) and the carepatients receive? Why or why not?
4. Do you think the growing influence ofcorporate ownership of for-profit hospitals in the United States, results inincreasing health care inequalities? Why or why not?
5. In general, why are the costof medical care in the United States, so high? What are some strategies that can beutilized to bring these costs down?
6. What do you think is the future prognosis of thehospital system in the United States?
