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 ?