As we all know, health care in the United States is very expensive. Often, this expense is explained by the fact that health care is a business. Consider the various types of health car

As we all know, health care in the United States is very expensive. Often, this expense is explained by the fact that health care is a business. Consider the various types of health care organizations and the role of the health care administrators within differing health care settings.

• Describe the primary types of health care organizations. 
• Explain the relationships across and between these organizations.
• Summarize the role of the health care administrator in the business of health care. Consider the responsibilities of health care administrators as it relates to maintaining a viable business and cultural competence. 
• Recommend strategies for collaboration and coordination among different health care organizations to reduce costs to the consumer