Understanding the role that finance plays in health care is critical for all health care professions.
For this assignment, look at the effect of cost and how finances in health care are affected.
Write a 1,250-1,500 word essay addressing the following questions:
What is cost containment and how has it affected health care?
What cost containment practices do we see from private health insurance versus public health  insurance?
How do national expenditures affect an organization? What trends are we seeing with national
expenditures? What does the future look like?
What role does cost shifting play?
What are the various methods of reimbursement and what trends do we see with these?
Provide at least 3-5 academic sources in writing this paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located
in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.