Health Care Dynamics

Case Study: Stakeholder Dynamics

Describe the issue based on the topic/content area/change in your own words (2–3 sentences) (the uninsured Issue is the case study in the chapter):

The issue of the uninsured in this case relates to cost, access, and quality of care as related the the health care industry as a business. The health care industry can not thrive until the uninsured has required insurance. This is a huge problem that has to be addressed by stakeholders in finding a solution. Uninsured Americans do not have adequate access to health care providers for several reasons: afraid of the high cost of health care, it may interfere with their job (having to home and miss pay), their employer may not offer it, and just can’t afford to pay into health insurance.

How does this topic/content area/change impact the following major stakeholder groups? Fill in Table 14-2 below (you can copy and paste the symbols if using a computer). (3 points)

Table 14-2 Thought Worksheet

StakeholderGroup | Overall Perspective | Impact on Cost from Specific Stakeholder Perspective | Impact on Quality from Specific Stakeholder Perspective | Impact on Access from Specific Stakeholder Perspective |

Example | or or | | | |

Providers:Hospitals | | | | |

Providers:Physicians | | | | |

Consumer:Employers | | | | |

Consumer:Patient | | | | |

Third-PartyPayers (Insurers) | | | | |

Government | | | | |

From the table above, explain what is the healthcare industry perspective on this issue over the next 3 years? Look at the topic, individually, from a cost, quality, and access point of view and then summarize the overall industry perspective in four to five sentences below.

Cost: The cost of health care is going to continue to rise due to inadequate flow of revenue from the uninsured. This is felt by all stakeholders in the health care industry or organization. Services provided (in essence for...