Question

This week we are looking at the health care delivery system. Go to our chapter of the week (Chapter 13) in our e-text. Tell us here one thing new that you learned this week and how you will use that knowledge in your career as a health services management major.

Answer 1

The U.S. health care system provides high-quality care and innovation but struggles with costs and universal access, unlike systems in other countries which have different strengths and weaknesses. Knowledge of these comparative aspects will be used to improve healthcare delivery in a health services management career.

Step-by-step explanation:

One significant aspect of the health care delivery system that I learned from Chapter 13 of our e-text is how the United States' health care system compares with those of other countries. Specifically, while the U.S. provides high-quality care and constant medical innovations, it also faces challenges in controlling costs and ensuring universal access. In contrast, other countries may have lower costs and broader access but tend to lag in providing the most advanced treatments rapidly. As a Health Services Management major, understanding these differences is crucial for designing systems that balance quality, access, and cost.

In my future career, this knowledge will enable me to make informed decisions aimed at improving our health care system. I will use the understanding of international and domestic health care models to advocate for best practices that can be adopted to optimize healthcare delivery and make it more efficient and equitable.