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Things to remember:
- Discussion post is at least 200 words.
- Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.
- 3 References, try to find resources that are 5 years or less
- No errors with APA format 6thEdition

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To Discuss:
Discussion Topic 1: Cost Shifting?Identify health care policies that use cost shifting. Argue the benefits of cost shifting. How might the Affordable Care Act decrease cost shifting within hospitals?

Discussion Topic 2: Managed Care?In what way does managed care actually manage cost? Does it do so without diminishing the quality of care? If so, how does it accomplish this?