A major feature of the U.S. healthcare system is its fragmented nature, as different people obtain healthcare through different means. The system has continued to undergo periodic changes, mainly in response to concerns regarding cost, access, and quality. (Shi & Singh, 2017, p. 2).
Through this week’s introduction, resources, and concepts covered, you have touched the surface of the complexity that characterizes the healthcare system. How might your experiences interacting with the healthcare system inform your understanding of health and the influence system components have on health outcomes?
In this Discussion, you will share and consider others’ experiences with the healthcare system and will reflect on the implications individual experiences have on health, populations, and systems on a larger scale.
To prepare:
Post a description of a time when you experienced a challenge with a health or healthcare system. Then, compare your experience with one of the provided case study profiles. Answer the following questions: