Describe the influence competition has on the services offered by health care organizations and the choices patients have

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One of the trends marking the continuing transformation of the U.S. health care industry is the dramatic increase in the pace of competition. The heightened competition is taking place among hospitals, health plans, physician groups, and drug companies, and between physicians and hospitals, and hospitals and health plans. Listen to the Looking Ahead: The Future of Health Care Policy podcast from National Public Radio (NPR). Then, prepare a three- to five-page paper in which you:

Describe the different forms of competition that take place among various types of health care organizations.
Evaluate the benefits and pitfalls of competition in health care and suggest alternatives if competition was not the primary driver of operations in the U.S. health care system.
Explain the elements of successful competition and the use of competitive intelligence.
Describe the influence competition has on the services offered by health care organizations and the choices patients have.
Your paper must be three to five 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 two scholarly sources that were published within the last five years. One source must be obtained from the Ashford University Library and focus on competition health care. All sources must be documented in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

What does it mean to analyze the collected data from a program evaluation? An analysis involves reviewing multiple components, such as analyzing and synthesizing findings. This includes tabulating information to explore how many individuals participate in the program, reviewing demographics, analyzing the number of participants achieving the outcome goals, and analyzing and stratifying data by race, gender, age, income level, and geographic locations. It is also important to conduct a comparative analysis to review strengths, weaknesses, and any limitations and to review gaps. The next step is combining all of this information to make decisions and present to stakeholders for further input and suggestions regarding the program.

Using the Internet, obtain scholarly articles and materials to draw inferences and support your philosophy.

Respond to the following:
• Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methods used for designing a program. (Use a 2×2-table format to present your analysis).
• Review the decision tree for statistics. You can review the tree online at the following:
o The Decision Tree for Statistics. (n.d.). http://www.microsiris.com/Statistical%20Decision%20Tree/
• After reviewing the information:
o Select three public health statistical methods that you would use in a public health program for your selected health issue or health disease topic.
o Provide a complete analysis for each statistical method.
o Explain why these methods are important and what data or information you could obtain for your program.