Q. This assignment reinforces information in the textbook and concepts presented in this unit. Your responses should be thorough, well-conceived college-level responses that are grammatically correct. Please write your answers in complete sentences. You must justify your responses with facts and details from the readings, with your opinions and with your conclusions and interpretations. It is recommended that you work through this assignment as you complete the reading assignment.

1. In brief describe the landmark healthcare act that was passed in 2010.

2. Discuss what is meant by the phrase "Healthcare Stakeholders"

3. Discuss what is meant by phrase "Aging of America".

4. Presently, the United States Healthcare system operates on an individualist approach. Describe how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 changes this system.

5. What are the four main interest groups which have influence over healthcare? Briefly describe how each is involved.

6. What are the three types of Acute-care hospitals? Describe how the differences in classifications of acute-care hospitals impact care and the types of services provided.

7. Using the textbook, describe the impact information technology has on hospitals. (An appropriate length to answer the question is one to three paragraphs.)

8. The organizational structure of today's hospitals is very complex. Select two divisions of a hospital structure and briefly explain how they are organized.

9. Explain impact of the Baylor model on the healthcare industry.

10. What was the reason of the Hill-Burton Act?

11. What was the use of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability?