U.S. health care is different from any other health care setting in the world. The U.S health care environment is referred to as a system as it has numerous features, components, and services offered. Understanding this system-based approach is critical for allied health care professionals.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, discuss five of the following 10 characteristics of the U.S. health care system and the role of each:

• No central agency
• Partial access
• Multiple payers
• Imperfect market conditions
• Third party payers
• Balancing of powers
• Litigation risks
• High Technology use
• Services offered
• Quality measurement

Identify two current trends seen in health care today and the affect/change these are having on our current health care system. Discuss the appropriate skills needed to manage these trends within one’s scope of practice.

Provide a minimum of three references, one of these should be your textbook.