The text observes that health care is distributed very unevenly in the United States. Explain this observation, citing examples to support your answer.

Write an essay concerning the high cost of health care, focusing on the three key areas referenced in the text: hospitals, physicians, and other factors (including medical technologies, cultural traits, and demographic considerations).

In reference to health-care insurance, address the question, "Who are the uninsured?"

Why is AIDS referred to as a global epidemic? Support your answer with specific facts about AIDS as cited in the text.

What is managed care? What is a health maintenance organization (HMO)? How has the trend toward managed care altered the practice of medicine? Give some examples.