Analyzing the role of the paradigm shift under the Affordable Care Act

It is suggested that you review the recommended articles to glean any helpful information. Analyze the role of the paradigm shift under the Affordable Care Act and discuss how transparency will play a greater role in pricing of health care. In your opinion, will consumers begin to demand increasing transparency in pricing? Provide at least one peer-reviewed reference outside of your textbook to support your position. Do you believe accrediting commissions (e.g., the Joint Commission) will demand greater transparency in pricing? How will these demands be weighted as compared to individual consumers’ demands? Again, be sure to cite research that supports your statements.

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Daniels, E. B., & Dickson, T.C. (1990). Assessing the feasibility, Performance of geriatric clinics. Healthcare Financial Management, 44(2), 30-34. Retrieved from the ProQuest database
This article will be used in conjunction with your feasibility study assignments.
University of Kansas. (2013) Community tool box (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/swot-analysis/main
This webpage provides an overview of SWOT analysis from the community context.
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Guo, J., Wade, T., Pan, W., & Keller, K. (2010). School-based health centers: Cost-benefit analysis and impact on health care disparities. American Journal of Public Health, 100(9), 1617-1623. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2009.185181
This article evaluated the impact of school-based health centers–which provide essential health care for students by aiming to eliminate many access barriers–on health care access disparities and conducted a cost–benefit analysis.
Hsu, S. H. (2011). Cost information and pricing: Empirical evidence. Contemporary Accounting Research, 28(2), 554-579. doi:10.1111/j.1911-3846.2010.01051.x
The article examines the relationship