Economics (McConnell), AP* Edition, 20th Edition

LO 22.1

Convey important facts about rising health care costs in the United States.

LO 22.2

Relate the economic implications of rising health care costs.

LO 22.3

Discuss the problem of limited access to health care for those without insurance.

LO 22.4

List the demand and supply factors explaining rising health care costs.

LO 22.5

Describe the cost-containment strategies that rely on altering the financial incentives facing either patients or health service providers.

LO 22.6

Summarize the goals of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the major changes that it institutes.