Assignment: The Influence of Health Policies and the Future of Health Care in the U.S.

Based on the changing environment, as well as demographics in 21st Century America, there are many burgeoning issues and hurdles the U.S. Health Care System faces. As part of the preparation for your assignment, view the video titled "Health Care Issues and Problems in USA" (7 min 36 s).

Write 6-7 page paper in which you:

1. Based on the video, analyze the main points presented by the narrator concerning issues and problems inherent in overall health care in the U.S.

2. Ascertain whether the narrator's views are in sync with your opinion of 21st Century U.S. health care. Provide support for your rationale.

3. Provide a financial rationale for following the current U.S. health care policies. Discuss your position in which you highlight, at a minimum, economic and ethical considerations.

4. Reflecting upon the material covered in this course, outline a five stage plan which articulates the main ways in which you would improve the present U.S. health care system.

5. Use at least four quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.