NR 552 Week 3 Discussions-Answers
NR 552 Week 3 Discussion-Answer: Externalities of Public Services
Investigate a publically provided healthcare service in your community. Briefly describe the service provided, including the population served and how the program is funded. What are the negative and positive externalities of providing this service?
NR 552 Week 3 Discussion-Answer: Select Patient Paid Services
The cost of covering all medical services demanded by participants of healthcare insurance plans is calculated into the overall cost of premiums for all participants. To maintain or lower premium costs, should insurance companies deny coverage for some healthcare services? Which services would you recommend become patient-paid-only and why?