health care

Despite the multiple shifts in healthcare in any given time period, generally there are overarching trends and priorities that can be identified. Although some of what you learn in college about the healthcare industry will become obsolete as technology evolves, demographics change, and hot topics rise and fall, learning to think critically about such issues is a skill that you can carry with you regardless. Right now, we are experiencing some of the most significant changes to our healthcare system in decades, as well as going through a contentious presidential election with significant consequences for our healthcare system. As students of the US healthcare system, these are events that you need to be familiar with! Review the following resources:

Snapshot of Where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Stand on Seven Health Care Issues (Article)
An Interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell (Podcast)
Put aside your political views for a moment and contemplate the following from a purely objective health care professional or policymakers perspective, based on what you learned from the above resources:

What is the most pressing issue in our healthcare system today? Discuss this issue in terms of quality, access, and cost. Do you foresee this issue to still be a priority in 5-10 years? (Be specific!)
Okay, question 1 was too easy. Time to think a little harder- whats the second most pressing issue in our healthcare system today? Discuss this issue in terms of quality, access, and cost.
What are some actions federal, state, and local governments could take to address the issues you described above?
What are some actions private industry and the markets could take to address the issues you described above?
Discuss how ONE of the following might impact ONE of the issues you discuss above: technology, demographics, or the healthcare workforce.
Please use a minimum of 2 references (of any kind, as long as they are credible- no Wikipedia, etc.) in your response (aside from the two resources I provided) and cite them in APA format. answering questions throughly.