1. Assigned Readings a. Shi, L., & Singh, D. A. (2015). Delivering health care in America: A systems approach, 7th edition. Jones and Bartlett
i. Chapter 12
2. Discussion Board
a. Upon completion of the assigned readings, please post a response to the discussion board. Your initial response is due no later than 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday of each week. Your two peer responses are due no later than 11:59 pm EST on Sunday of each week.
This week, please answer the following question in detail by providing supporting references such as peer-review journals, trusted websites (well-known organizations), and books (other than your textbook) using the APA style. You need at least three sources besides your textbook to support your ideas. Please avoid copying and pasting and using your own wordsthe Initial post is due by Wednesday, and the two peer responses are due by Sunday.
1. Discuss the effectiveness of CON regulation in controlling health care expenditures.
2. What are the role of enabling and predisposing factors in access to care?
3. Discuss the main developments in process improvement that have occurred in recent years.
4. Discuss the implications of the ACA for health care access, cost, and quality.