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In this writing assignment, you will describe the current 21st century role of U.S. hospitals.

Step 1: Write a two to three page paper describingthe current role of hospitals in the United States. In your paper,respond to the following questions.

• Briefly describe the history of hospitals in the United States.
• Briefly discuss the major changes hospitals have experienced over the past 20 years.
• Discuss how these changes have affected the delivery of health care in the United States.

Step 2: Save and submit your assignment.
When youhave completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easilyaccessible place and submit a copy to your instructor.

Cite any sources in APA format.

5.1

In this experiential learning experience, you will evaluate ahealthcare plan using the attached worksheet. The selected plan can beyour own health insurance or another plan.

Step 1

Use published information on the selected health insurance plan to complete the assignment 5.1 worksheet.

Step 2

Create a 7-10 slide Power Point presentation to include the following:

• Introduction to the plan, including geographic boundaries
• Major coverage inclusions and exclusions (Medical, Dental, Vision etc.)
• Costs to consumer for insurance under the plan (include premiums, deductibles, copays, prescription costs)
• Health insurance plan ratings if available. If no ratings are foundfor this plan, include a possible explanation for this situation.
• Evaluation of the health insurance plan-include your evaluation of this plan from two standpoints:

• a consumer-focused on costs, coverage, and ease of use
• a public health nurse- focused on access to care for populations and improving health outcomes.

Cite all sources in APA format on a reference slide and with on-slide citations.