Major players in the U.S. health services system

uestion 1 Question A: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) Who are the major players in the U.S. health services system? Discuss the positive and negative effects of the often-conflicting self-interests of these players. Question B: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) In your opinion, why is an individuals' quality of life important? Explain from the health delivery perspective. Question 2 Question A: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) Why is it that despite a general sentiment against government involvement in healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid were created? Respond to your peers' posts; do you agree with their opinions? Why or why not? Question B: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) Why is there an imbalance between primary care and specialty care in the United States? Discuss how to improve the current situation. Question 3 Question A: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) What main types of information technology applications are used in medical care delivery? Why are they important? Can you give some examples? Question B: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) What is the main difference between retrospective and prospective methods of reimbursement? Discuss the main advantages of a prospective payment system. Question 4 Question A: (MINIMUM OF 150 WORDS) It is important for hospital administrators to regard outpatient care as a key component of their overall business strategy. Do you agree? Why or why not?