This week we are focusing on healthcare as an industry and the volatility that we have seen in this sector over time. Healthcare is a dynamic and continually changing sector, similar to some ways to other industries but yet different and unique.
For this week’s discussion forum, do the following:
- Review the Power Point Presentation for Week 2 titled The Volatile Healthcare Environment.
- Consider and respond to the following questions (minimum of 250 words total):
- In your estimation, what specifically makes the healthcare industry different and unique from other sectors of the economy such as IT or the retail industry? In what ways is healthcare similar to other industries? Please be specific and cite clear examples to support your answer.
Discussion Guidelines
- Discussions posts are worth 25% of your overall grades and should be taken seriously.
- You have to submit an initial post in order to view anyone else’s. Ensure each post is substantial and supported by evidence from textbooks, journals, resources provided and/or reputable organizations (e.g. DOH, WHO, UNICEF, USAID, CDC, NIH, DHHS, and World Bank).
- Student entries must adhere to the discussion length criteria (initial post no less than 250 words in length and peer response posts at a minimum of 150 words length each).
- Please do not attach any Word, PDF, or external documents to the discussion forum area. Students who attach any documents to the discussion forum will receive an automatic zero.
- Adhere to APA writing format. Include in-text citations and references list (cite textbook as well as the resource[s] provided). An APA writing manual is provided in the Blackboard Content Page.