Briefly describe the HCO you are using for your example (hospital, system, LTC, clinic, etc.). Describe the trend. Include in your description statistical and empirical information the shows the trend’s influence and why it is important. (Make sure you cite current sources.) Describe the recent effects of the trend; how is the trend impacting the HCO now? How will the trend likely impact the HCO in the next 2–3 years?