Healthcare Delivery Systems

For each question below, write a minimum of 75 words EACH. Be sure to cite sources for EACH of the following questions and separate the four paragraphs.

· A vulnerable population, as listed in your readings, is minorities. Identify the reasons why this particular group has a difficult time accessing health services in the United States. What is currently being done to address these access concerns? What else needs to be done?

· Explain why it is so important to safeguard a patient’s health information. What are some of the consequences that could happen to both the patient and the organization if health information is breached?

· Discuss the various components of long-term care services in the United States. Specifically, what are the differences between retirement centers, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. What other options might be available to support the elder or the person needing extensive assistance in the community?

· Discuss the impact globalization has on healthcare in the United States. What measures will need to be taken to ensure the health of Americans now and in the near future?