A decade ago the idea that medical procedures might move offshore was unthinkable. Today it is a reality. In

A decade ago the idea that medical procedures might move offshore was unthinkable. Today it is a reality.

Instructions:

For your homework assignment for Unit 1 answers the following questions:

• What trends have facilitated this process? Is the globalization of health care good or bad for the American economy?

• Is the globalization of health care good or bad for patients? Who might benefit from the globalization of health care? Who might lose?

• How might a universal health insurance program change the current trends in the health care industry? In your opinion, are programs like that offered by Aetna to have surgery conducted in another country truly viable?

Requirements:

• Minimum of two pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference page.

• APA format, including an in-text citation for referenced works.

• At least three resources.

• In this course, only one late submission will be accepted per term with no penalty

as long as the assignment is submitted within one week of the due date. It is the students' responsibility to inform the instructor of a late submission. Please reference the assignment guidelines and rubric.