Describe the theoretical basis, development, and resources of the U.S. health care delivery system

HS230M5-5: Describe the theoretical basis, development, and resources of the U.S. health care delivery system.

Assignment Introduction:

The U.S. health care system has evolved over time, beginning as undefined and unorganized. Most people received care in their homes from family, and if they needed a higher level of care, they would go to a hospital where “physicians” had no formal training, and disease and death were common outcomes. The development of the U.S. health care delivery system from its early days has been extraordinary. This has included early efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care delivery through sanitation and education and evolving funding mechanisms such as employer-sponsored and public health insurance.

‌Assignment Directions:

You are currently working for a large health care organization and have been asked to put together a fact sheet that describes the history, theoretical basis, development, and resources of the U.S. health care delivery system that will be used to market health care services to the community. You may use this template, or create your own. The fact sheet should include:

1. A timeline that includes at least five of the most important changes that occurred in the history of the U.S. health care delivery system from the timelines in the Readings and/or learning activity. This should include information about the key players and stakeholders involved in its evolution.
2. A description of at least three reasons, or the theoretical basis, for developing the U.S. health care delivery system that discusses some of the social, economic, and political factors that have influenced its development.
3. A description of the resources that are available within the U.S. health care delivery system. This should include a summary of the people, places, technologies, and funding sources that make up the system.