1. HEALTH CARE TRENDS

2. Health Care Trends Aging of the Population –Doubling of older population from 36 million in 2003 to 72 million in 2030 –Leads to greater demand for health care providers

3. Health Care Trends Use of TechnologyUse of Technology - video

4. Health Care Trends Wellness and Prevention –Balanced diet –Exercise –Stopping smoking –Early detection of heart disease & cancer –Routine examinations

5. Health Care Trends Complementary Therapies –Nutrition, exercise, & relaxation –Yoga & meditationmeditation –Chiropractic care –Massage therapy –Homeopathy –AcupunctureAcupuncture –Aromatherapy

6. Health Care Trends Health Care Specialization –General practitioner vs. specialist –Increased specialization due to greater body of medical knowledge –Fragmentation of care –Loss of continuity of care