Research a gap in access to quality, equity, or efficiency of healthcare

In your paper, you will explain why the chosen topic is a gap in healthcare and analyze the specific population impacted by the issue. Specifically, you should address the following:

 Describe a specific gap in the delivery of healthcare. Include the specific population affected by the gap.

 Briefly describe the history of this gap in access to healthcare. Has this been an issue historically, or is it a modern issue?

 Explain the impact that the socioeconomic background of the population has on their access to healthcare.

 Describe how the healthcare delivered to the population is affected by the gap in access.

 Predict any potential implications if this gap in access is not addressed.

Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.

Topic I chose: A gap in efficiency related to rising cost of pharmaceuticals for the aging population