This document discusses a discussion prompt for an HLTH 4530 healthcare trends course at Walden University. Students are asked to choose one of several healthcare trends, like telemedicine, workforce shortages, or the Affordable Care Act, and analyze how it impacts patients, providers and payers. They are also asked to suggest a policy recommendation and respond to classmates' posts on different trends. The reading materials provided cover ethics, international systems, health policy and future trends.

1. HLTH 4530 Walden University Healthcare Trends Discussion
HLTH 4530 Walden University Healthcare Trends DiscussionHLTH 4530 Walden University
Healthcare Trends DiscussionCLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR 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.Forty 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

2. through home care.In this Discussion, you are going to look 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.