Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• Discuss a provider’s ability to influence patients—as consumers of health care—and their decisions.
• How are providers responsible for patient decision making?
• How do providers impact a facility’s ability to bring in revenue?