Discussion: Impact of Unemployment on Healthcare Delivery
Using your textbook, the University online library resources, and the Internet, research current rates of employment in various sectors of the economy. Examine the impact of increasing unemployment rates on the healthcare delivery system.
o What utilization trends might one expect to see in times of higher than average unemployment rates?
• What financial trends could one expect to see in times of high unemployment?
Write your response to each question in 1 to 2 paragraphs.