Week 5 Discussion Threads due 10/9/14. Will pay $5 per discussion thread. Must be quality work and plagirism free.“THIS IS NOT A PAPER”  Discussion 2 contains a video I will have to provide my school login to access the video that information will be provided by private message.  Answers must adhere to the questions asked in the discussion threads.

Discussion # 1

Health and medical technologies available to both health care providers and administrators continue to advance rapidly. Choose a recent medical technology and provide a description of it. Discuss some of the pros and cons of this technology and assess how it drives consumer demand, health system changes, and health care delivery. Consider how this technology could be used in your current or future career.

Discussion # 2- “Will provide school login info via private message to view video”

After viewing the video, address the following in your post:

• • What do you consider to be the most important factor in fixing the numerous issues inherent in the U.S. health care system?

• • What role would selected major stakeholders play in its implementation?

• • What types of research studies could be conducted that would support your stance?

• • How might the proposed emphasis on preventative health care affect the cost of health care in the future?  What impact would a focus on preventative health care have on your chosen factor?

During each week of this course, you will be researching and analyzing the U.S. health care system with all of its challenges, including policy, economics and potential solutions to reform the system. You will also project your leadership role as an administrator in the system. You will examine the leadership style(s) necessary to implement effective professional development for understanding of this dynamic system.

For the Final Paper, identify and describe two to three major problems in the U.S. health care system. For each problem, summarize the critical issues and propose a solution or strategy that can be used to change or reform the system. Explain your perception of the role of the administrator and the leadership style needed to alleviate or minimize the problem. You must include an analysis of how these components are grounded in research and best practice. Your paper must be a minimum of ten double-spaced pages (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of five to seven scholarly sources that were published within the past five years, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library databases.

Writing the Final Paper

1. Must be ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least five to seven scholarly and /or peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.