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Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250  discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.

Include the following:

1. Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced to reform or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
2. Discuss how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
3. Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
4. Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years to respond to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the  criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. 

Prepare this according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 

This uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.