Conduct  investigation into current trends in healthcare using the BU Library search capabilities and any other materials/resources provided to you in the course. Discuss what you think are some of the impending changes, trends, strengths, or threats to the U.S. healthcare system. Provide a clear and concise description of these. 

Next, what do you think will be the implications of what you've discussed in healthcare management? 

Will healthcare managers need to change their knowledge, skills, and abilities? 

What competencies do you think healthcare managers will need to have in order to adapt to what you've described?