Consumer Incentives. Prior to engaging in this discussion,
please read Chapter 12 in the text and review any relevant Instructor Guidance.
It is suggested that you review the recommended articles to glean any helpful
information. Imagine that you run a nursing home facility in your area. Analyze
and comment on the role public policy has in the economic aspect of running
this type of health services center. Compare and contrast the economic
challenges and incentives this type of health care model presents. What are
some of the ways in which you could inform or signal potential consumers that
your nursing home is of high quality? Evaluate the social-cultural issues that
influence the consumers of this type of health service. Which of your proposed
methods are most apt to be reliable signals that significantly communicate to
consumers so they are able to make more informed decisions?
