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Discussion 4 will focus on the current makeup of the health care workforce, the challenges

posed by shortages in certain professions, and how these shortages are being addressed.

1. With the increase in number of non-physician providers, discuss how it may affect cost, quality and

access to care in the U.S. healthcare system.

2. Discuss on the possibility of changes to scope of practice regulations and how it could help to abate

health worker shortages.