The Challenges of the Huge Cost of Care and Quality

question 39

Essay

The challenges of the huge cost of care and quality of care facing the U.S.health care industry have led Cigna managers to wonder whether they could extend its improvement methodology to the industry as a whole.What are some of the key challenges in the U.S.health care marketplace?

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's stress response that plays a role in mood regulation, alertness, and blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnostic purposes as it relates to health.

Biological Psychologist

A scientist who focuses on understanding how biological processes influence the mind and behavior, often exploring areas such as neuroscience, genetics, and physiology.

Chemical Changes

Transformations in matter that result in the formation of new chemical substances, involving a change in chemical composition.