In a minimum of 300 words per question please answer the following with at least 2 citations per question: 1. Some people view increases in health care spending as a response to consumer demand, while others see these increases as potentially wasteful spending. When other industry sectors assume a rising share of gross domestic product (GDP), it is viewed as a positive development. Should we be concerned about the rising costs of health care and its share of GDP? What types of health care spending might be classified as valuable? As wasteful? 2. In 2016, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the final rule for the Quality Payment Program under the Medicare Access and CHIP reauthorization. How will these new requirements motivate providers to improve quality without raising costs? 3. Using examples, describe the three dimensions of quality. 4. Describe the three primary types of health care organization (HCO) ownership and to whom each is held accountable.
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