WK4 DQ2

  

Demographics, Technology and Future of Health Care Delivery . (CLO 1, 5) (20 points) 

There are many considerations when it comes to the future of healthcare in the United States and globally. Technological advancements, demographic changes, and climate change all influence the future needs and provisions of our healthcare.

Consider the current trends in US and globally; what are some of the healthcare challenges facing the USA in global context? What approaches are being taken or should be taken to prepare for these challenges? Here are some of the issues for consideration

Growing

   

  elderly population,

Increasing      mental health needs,

Growing      racial and socioeconomic disparities in access to care and health      outcomes,

Climate      change, increasing disasters, and large population displacements,

Increasingly      culturally diverse communities (see media) International Comparisons of Health Care Delivery      – HTML

For this discussion, explore the following questions:

• What      are the major trends and future needs of the US healthcare system?
• Which      populations are most impacted by the challenges faced by the system, and      how is that apparent?
• How can      technological advancements influence these challenges (better or worse)?
• Address      these significant healthcare issues in a global context.

   

• Your      initial Discussion Board posts  should be at minimum 250      words.  You are expected to conduct independent research on the      subject and use two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. Provide      in-text citations and list of references to support your post as required.