Discussion Question: Medical Costs – Due 8/17/13 by 12noon

Discussion Question:

   

Some experts say that competition helps keep medical costs down, yet others disagree.

   

Do you think that competition In the healthcare business keeps prices down, pushes prices up, or has no effect on prices? Justify your response with examples.

   

Discuss the positive or negative impacts of competition in healthcare on the patient.

   

By Saturday, August 17, 2013 respond to the discussion question assigned by the Faculty. Submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.

   

Discussion Question:

Some experts say that competition helps keep medical costs down, yet others disagree.

Do you think that competition In the healthcare business keeps prices down, pushes prices up, or has no effect on prices? Justify your response with examples.

Discuss the positive or negative impacts of competition in healthcare on the patient.

By Saturday, August 17, 2013 respond to the discussion question assigned by the Faculty. Submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.