Explain how people access and move through the healthcare delivery system.
Identify and describe levels of healthcare with reference to the needs of the individual.
Articulate the role, function, and relationship of each element of the healthcare delivery system.
Explain the function and impact of healthcare insurance programs on healthcare delivery.
Explain the education and training and interrelationships of healthcare professionals-physicians, specialists, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, technologists, etc.
Describe how various forces-social, economic, demographic-shape the US healthcare delivery system.
Examine the current healthcare delivery system and propose changes to improve access, financing, and coordination of services (critical thinking).