A person's health may be greatly impacted by his or her access to timely, appropriate care. Yet, in the United States, there are marked differences between the quality of services that are available and each individual's use of those services. The cost of health care, for instance, can greatly influence a person's decision to visit the doctor or fill a prescription. What other factors impact healthcare-related decisions?

Discussion:

Select one case study on which to focus for this Discussion.

Review the information presented in the Resources, including Chapter 12 in the Ship and Singh (2015) course text and the two resources you selected.

Reflect on your selected case study and consider the following questions:

Which barriers in the U.S. health care delivery system related to cost, quality, and/or access are evident in the case study?

How could these barriers be addressed?

How does the use of insurance influence concerns or decisions related to cost, quality, and/or access to care for the person in this case study?

Following:

Analyze one or more barriers in the U.S. health care delivery system related to cost, quality, and/or access that are evident in your selected case study.

Describe a potential solution for each barrier you have identified.

Explain how health insurance may influence concerns or decisions related to cost, quality, and/or access to care for the person in your selected case study.

Cite your supporting -documentation appropriately in correct APA format

Medicare and Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Linking quality of payment. Retrieved

American Hospital Association. (2014). Accountable Care Organizations: Findings from the survey of care systems and payment. Retrieved from http://www.aha.org/content/14/14aug-acocharts.pdf