U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  Using data that can be found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites, identify trends in population demographics and health in an area that you serve. 1. What are the implications for healthcare providers? 2. What type of healthcare services and programs is needed right now? 3. What type of services do you believe will be needed in 10 years? 4. From a demographic point of view, in 10 years, what will be the important characteristics of the population that you serve if you continue to practice in this geographic region?