The purpose of this assignment is to allow you the opportunity to look at what the infrastructure of health care will look like in the future and how that will affect health care professionals. You will be able to provide analysis from your own research and understanding where future research is needed in these areas and why.

Being prepared for the future is critical in ensuring that health care professionals can continue to have improved patient outcomes. Patient activation takes patient education and responsibility to the next level. Patients are given the tools and then they apply them and become responsible for their ongoing care.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, explain the following while considering various principles of the Christian worldview:

1. Current trends in population health that are a strong focus for the future.

2. The major shift towards the implementation of an integrated delivery system that coordinates care more efficiently, creates smoother transitions, and controls cost.

3. Critical role of patient activation in patient education, responsibility, and tools for the future of health care.

4. One clear goal that would inspire and motivate other allied health professions during the shortage of health care professionals.

Provide a minimum of three academic resources for this assignment

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

BS Health Sciences

4.2: Develop a clear vision that informs, inspires, and motivates others to achieve goals.