Propose a change to one aspect of your local or regional health care system or program

Full Answer Section

        Potential Areas for Improvement To get started, let's brainstorm potential areas for improvement in your local or regional healthcare system. Here are some examples:

• Access to care: This could include issues like long wait times for appointments, lack of primary care providers, or difficulty accessing specialized care.
• Chronic disease management: Focus on areas like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity management and prevention.
• Mental health services: Explore gaps in mental health care access and treatment.
• Maternal and child health: Address issues related to infant mortality, maternal morbidity, or access to prenatal care.

Which of these areas resonates with you, or do you have another in mind? Once you've identified a focus area, we can delve deeper into specific problems and potential solutions.  

Sample Solution

     

Understanding the Task

This assessment requires a three-step process:

1. Identify a problem: Pinpoint an issue within your local or regional healthcare system that needs improvement.
2. Comparative analysis: Examine two non-U.S. healthcare systems that address this issue effectively.
3. Report creation: Summarize findings and propose changes based on the analysis.