HCS 235T Wk 3 Discussion – Health Care Stakeholders and Emerging Roles

Stakeholders in the health care industry exist in a broad range that extends from within the industry to the community at large. Patients, communities, governments, providers, payors, researchers, and beyond, are some of the many stakeholder groups that have an important role to play in the U.S. health care system. Additionally, new roles within the health care industry continue to emerge and bring innovation to the continuum of care.

Instructions:

Research 1 stakeholder and 1 emerging role in health care that you would like to understand better.

Due Thursday:

Post a substantive response that addresses each of the following components (minimum 175 words):

• What type of health care stakeholder did you select to research? Why is this stakeholder’s role important?
• What type of emerging role in health care do you feel will have a significant impact on the industry? How has what you’ve learned about this role changed your vision of the future of health care?

Due Monday:

Post a minimum of two replies to your classmates or instructor. Be constructive and professional