You are chief health advisor to a state governor determined to deliver change in the way health care is delivered in the state.  Given your current studies in health policy and management, the governor has requested that you prepare a high-level briefing for the cabinet and advisory staff describing the items listed below.

1. Brief that includes the following:
   • List three significant factors that have contributed to dramatic growth in health care spending over the past 50 years.
   • Identify two or more of the most promising reimbursement or care delivery models or approaches you have that show potential or have already shown results in constraining cost growth and maintaining or improving quality.
   • Identify at least four limitations or open questions that accompany each new reimbursement and care delivery model you identify that are intended to promote “accountable care."
   • Provide your recommendation as to the ideal (relatively speaking) reimbursement or care delivery model to promote.

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