When we consider the general concept of "technology in healthcare," please address these two concepts:

a) how does it differ between inpatient and outpatient settings, and

b) given the new provisions of PPACA that address the best quality at the lowest possible cost, why might healthcare providers be investing more time and resources in healthcare IT?

You may want to consider workflows and processes and investigate the intents behind the meaningful use initiatives. 2.

The United States may be facing a shortage of primary care services in the next decade. This is exacerbated, in some areas, by an uneven distribution of qualified providers.

Yet primary care is key to health care delivery and improvement in health status for the population, as well as the success of initiatives such as accountable care organizations in reducing costs and improving outcomes.

What initiatives, if any, should be taken to expand the workforce of qualified professionals that can administer primary care?