Assignment Content
As you learn about the health care industry in the United States and progress through this course, it is important to understand the history and evolution of the industry.
Complete the Health Care Timeline worksheet to create a timeline in which you describe the evolution of the United States health care industry. Explain why you chose each event, as well as the causes and effects of each event, particularly as they relate to the Iron Triangle of cost, access, and quality of care.
Submit your assignment.
The following resources have been provided to help you learn more about important concepts covered this week. Look for ways to apply these resources to this week’s activities and assignments. Ensure you:
Explore the High Blood Pressure page on the MedlinePlus website.
https://medlineplus.gov/highbloodpressure.html
Explore the Vital Signs section of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/topics.html
Interested in additional information about health care usage? Check out the additional resources available from the University Library.