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Introduction to Health Economics

The US health care industry is immense, complex and dynamic. Every country faces the decisions of what services should be produced, how they should be produced, how they should be distributed, and how to allow for growth and innovation? Comment on how these decisions are currently being made in the United States? What are the various purposes that prices served? Can you provide an example of how a particular purpose of price has affected an organization you are familiar with?  2–3 peer-reviewed references. 

Supply and Demand: The Availability of Healthcare Professionals

Watch the interview featuring Susan Apold, PhD, ANP, debating Nurse Practitioner-Guided Care on Fox & Friends . Dr. Apold is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Nurse Practitioner Association, New York State. Dr. Apold suggests that the use of NP’s will help span the care gap created by a lack of primary care physicians. She outlines how NPs are currently being used and some of the barriers they face in broadening their scope of practice. Her efforts and this conversation serve as an example of how the markets respond to changes in supply and demand. Upon the conclusion of the recorded video, respond to the following questions listed below:

· What needs to change to increase the scope of practice of NP’s?

· Who needs to align themselves with this campaign to change the scope of practice?

What impact will increasing the number of NP’s have on the other markets in the Medical sector? 2–3 peer-reviewed references. 

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The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015, is another layer of federal legislation enacted to govern clinician payment process.  MACRA is intended to promote value, outcomes and quality. Review the provided resources and materials shared within Week 3 as it relates to "MACRA", in 250 words, provide your interpretation of MACRA. In addition, address any potential positive and/or negative outcomes associated with  MACRA.  2–3 peer-reviewed references.

Repealing the Affordable Care Impact: A Discussion on the Potential Impacts

The country recently sworn in the 51st U.S. President Donald Trump. PresidentTrump has been very vocal and upfront with the plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act. View the provided resource titled "Repealing Obamacare affects everyone". Share your perspective as it relates to the proposed appeal of the Affordable Care Act. What are your thoughts on repealing the Affordable Care Act? What does this mean for those that will be impacted?Are there any potential feasible solutions as oppose to repealing the Affordable Care Act, to ensure that the right to health care does not become obsolete. 2–3 peer-reviewed references.

Source: http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/02/news/economy/repealing-obamacare-health-insurance/