University of Pheonix HCS/235
Assignment Title: Health Care Utilization
Assignment Background and Instructions: There are several factors that can influence the access to and usage of health care. Write a 350- to 700-word paper that discusses the factors and their effect on health care usage.
Address the following in your paper:
Identify one or two health factors that influence the use of health care in the US. Examples include (1) Economic level and Socio-economic status, (2) physician supply, (3) policies and procedures, and beliefs of a nation, (4) risk behaviors of a population, and (5) health status. 
Explain the impact the factor or factors have on health care access in the US.
Explain how a lack of or delayed access to health care has an impact on an individual’s health status.
Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly reference and your textbook to support your information.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Your paper must include an introduction, conclusion, and a reference page.