This week we have learned about the influence of different external factors on the U.S. healthcare system. Some of these factors are political influence, health policy, economic, socioeconomic, quality, patient safety, and market competition. Each has some degree of influence on how healthcare is delivered to communities. Research one of these areas and describe the factors influencing how healthcare is delivered to a community in your state. Choose a specific type of healthcare service and community for this discussion. Compare your findings to this week’s readings and lecture. What is the same and what is different?

Be specific and provide detailed examples to support your major points.