o How do different markets( large city vs. rural area) affect the cost of health care services?
o What impact do specialized services( e. g., cancer or orthopedic centers) have on health care costs?
o How do specialized service centers differ from traditional hospitals?
o How are the objectives different for a for-profit vs. a non-profit health care organization?
o Why is it important for consumers to understand the cost structure for the delivery of health care services?
ยท Analyze the major sources of health care spending.
o How has the trend of health care costs regarding the overall economy changed over the past several decades?
o What impact does technology have on health care costs?
o Why is it important for consumers to know the major sources of health care spending?