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1. Healthcare Trends Discussion
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ASSIGNMENTLearning ResourcesRequired ReadingsPenner, S.J. (2017). Economics and
financial management for nurses and nurse leaders (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer
Publishing.Chapter 14, “Ethical Issues and International Health Care Systems” (pp. 429-
445)Chapter 15, “Health Policy and Future Trends” (pp. 447-457)Hernández, D., Carrión, D.,
Perotte, A., & Fullilove, R. (2014). Public health entrepreneurs: Training the next generation
of public health innovators. Public Health Reports, 129(6), 477–481.
doi:10.1177/003335491412900604Schnake-Mahl, A., Williams, J. A. R., Keppard, B., &
Arcaya, M. (2018). A public health perspective on small business development: A review of
the literature. Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban
Sustainability, 387–411. doi:10.1080/17549175.2018.1461678U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), & National
Center for Health Workforce Analysis. (2017a). Long-term services and s: Nursing
workforce demand projections: 2015–2030. Retrieved
from https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bhw/nchwa…U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), & National Center
for Health Workforce Analysis. (2017b). National and regional supply and demand
projections of the nursing workforce: 2014–2030. Retrieved
from https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bhw/nchwa…Discussion: Can We Change for
the Better?Consider how the healthcare industry and the role of the health professional has
changed over the past few years? Think about the way that patient information was
recorded or the way that appointments were made 10 years ago versus now. Think about
the tremendous impact that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had on various aspects of
healthcare. Think about factors like fewer healthcare workers, the aging population, and
increased expectations surrounding patient care and how they have also drastically
changed the landscape of healthcare. As we move forward, healthcare will continue to
change, and healthcare professionals will need to adapt, if not always in the way that is
expected. Healthcare Trends DiscussionForty years ago, many nurses thought there would
be a large room with many computer screens where we can observe our patients, vital
signs, labs, etc. at a remote location, and nurses would focus on the patients that required
urgent resources. While remote doctors and placing a call for medical advice or care is
available to many people around the world, most care still takes place face-to-face, in a
doctor’s office, in a hospital, or through home care.In this Discussion, you are going to look

2. further at a healthcare issue or trend that could affect your profession in the near future.
While many feel that they cannot control the changes that occur around them, some
professionals see these changes as opportunities to improve the lives of patients and
healthcare professionals.To Prepare:Choose one of the following healthcare issues or
trends:TelemedicineGenerational changes with regard to IT and cultural normsShortage of
healthcare workers, nurses, physicians, or other professionalsDelivering healthcare in
sanctuary cities or rural counties/statesEvolution of leadership skills among healthcare
leadersServing LGBTQ populations for healthcare deliveryDeconstruction of issues
surrounding healthcare access and healthcare delivery and the Affordable Care Act
(ACA)Reflect on the healthcare trend you selected, and consider how this concept may
impact the patient, healthcare provider, or the health insurance payer in the current
healthcare landscape.Think about how you might address this healthcare trend as a
healthcare leader.BY DAY 4Post a comprehensive response that addresses the
following:Explain how the healthcare trend you selected may affect future or current
healthcare policies and economics in the United States and globally.Suggest at least one
policy recommendation you might make to either or address the healthcare trend you
selected, and explain why.Explain how the healthcare trend you selected may impact the
patient, healthcare provider, and health insurance payer. Be specific, and provide
examples.Be sure to your Discussion with a reference to course materials or a reference
within the last 3 years.BY DAY 6Respond to at least two of your colleagues who selected
different healthcare trends, and expand upon or suggest an alternative perspective on the
healthcare trend explained by your colleague. In addition, suggest an additional policy that
could or address the trend.