What are the advantages for a hospital in conducting a cost-benefit analysis on a new health care service an insurance company is considering, such as screening for a specific medical condition, as a covered benefit? Week 4 Discussion Question 2 Would medical technology development have progressed as rapidly as it did without the creation of Medicare and Medicaid? Explain your reasoning. Week 4 Discussion Question 3 Has managed care been successful in controlling health care costs? Why or why not Week 5 Discussion Question 1
Week 5 Discussion Question 2 Is access to health care services a right or a privilege? Support your response Week 5 Discussion Question 3 What is the economic difference between socialized medicine and private health care?