Hospital margins have grown and shrunk over the last few years. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals were collectively, averaging a margin of 8 percent, which was higher than most of the other health care sectors.
Read the article found at the link below. The article provides six possible policies to control hospital prices.
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/high-price-hospital-care/#:~:text=Get%20the%20Latest%20on%20Health,industry%20or%20the%20insurance%20industry.
Which of the discussed is viable? Summarize the policy and then support the viability of the policy with evidence. Use external information and cite your sources to support your case. A lack of supporting evidence and citations will lower the number of points you will earn with this assignment. Some suggestions for consideration are below.
• Has any progress been made on this policy? Has it been proposed or enacted at the state level? If so, has it been successful or not?
• Have any entities come out in support or against the policy? What are the concerns or support for the policy? Be sure to cite this information since it is not your information.
• Is there supporting documentation for contentions made in the article corroborated by external sources? Summarize and cite the external source.
• Be sure to provide citations for any content used from readings, videos, or the internet in APA format at the bottom of your post.