...The Impact of Affordability on Access to Health Care Services: a Case Study of Texas Introduction Access to healthcare arguably forms an integral aspect of human existence. However, in recent times, access to health care appears to have been militated by Health care and health insurance laws, the US policies on health insurances, earnings of an individual and a host of other factors. Although the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) appears to serve as a partial force which enables people to have access to health care if earnings are below the stipulated national minimum wage, however the extent to which this solve this situation is still a subject of controversy (Sommers, Buchmueller, Decker, Carey, & Kronick,...
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...This practice based learning is a case study that involves discrimination towards a patient who is part of the traveling community. This practice based learning is a case study that involves discrimination towards a patient who is part of the traveling population within our society. My group colleagues and I decided to use the same methods of collecting information as in the previous case studies. I feel very frustrated because there is a lot of ignorance within our society, lack of information and understanding of people who disregard others because of were they come from. Firstly I make reference to the NMC’s guidance on anti-discrimination practice; As a qualified nurse I am personally accountable for my practice, and when caring for my patients I must; 1.1 Respect the patient as an individual 1.2 Protect and support the health needs of individuals 1.4 I have a duty of care to patients, who are entitled to receive safe and competent care. 2.3 As a registered nurse I am personally accountable for ensuring that I promote and protect the interests and dignity of patients and clients, irrespective of gender, age, race, ability, sexuality, economic status, lifestyle, culture and religious or political beliefs. 2.4 I must promote the interest of patients. This includes helping individuals and groups gain access to health and social care, information and support relevant to their needs. The NHS is accountable for all acts and omissions that relate to equality and human...
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...undocumented aliens have limited access to health care due to lack of identity papers. This is due to the fact that they earn very low income and medical insurance coverage is lower for the undocumented aliens. As a result, they rely on the safety-net medical care providers such as social health centers as this centers continue to provide care for the undocumented aliens. This research also reviews the limitations and problems faced by the undocumented aliens in accessing health care and as a result the ploys they use to access medical care. The findings of this research show that they mostly rely on treating themselves with over counter drugs or in the cases of extremes they use unofficial networks to seek treatment. Also, it is evident that they would do anything to safeguard their cover from being discovered and these results in stress and psychological disorders. Another finding is that despite the healthcare reforms, undocumented aliens still have no rights to access health care compared to the US citizens. This research recommends designing of programs which focus on the issue of undocumented aliens being excluded from the medical care reform. Designing this reforms may involve adding more policies that favour the rights of the undocumented aliens to access medical care such as rights to have medical insurance cover. Also since the main fear of the undocumented aliens to access medical care is the fear of deportation, designing anonymous health care cards may be a solution....
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...telehealth medicine since 2009. Not only is it convenient, online visits are cost effective. Consumers save time, accessibility and have lower fees. Amwell is largest telehealth company in the country that offers a variety of care from Trauma to substance abuse. Overview of AmWell Tired of having to make an appointment to see a doctor or visit your nearest clinic when symptoms of health concerns strike? Well, there's a new breakthrough in technology. A mobile healthcare service that is available on your cell phone or mobile device. Just download the App "AmWell" (American Well) allows you to connect instantly with a doctor by downloading the App from your smartphone or mobile device. Whether you connect with your actual doctor or choose one from the network providers. This technology is sweeping the nation. Blue Cross and Blue Shield has joined the partnership to provide its members with easy access to available healthcare. The joint effort of the two is available in 26 states. That's half of America (American Well, 2015). Founded by Doctors Ido and Ray Schoenberg. It is there mission to “improve access to quality care (Amwell, 2014).” American Well products and services range from software, clinical services to telehealth services. Reaching out to health plans, employers or a delivery network. American Well wants to connect you live. Their promise to reduce wait time and deliver exceptional healthcare experience. US Board Certified Physicians are employed...
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...1.1 Explain current legislation sector skill standard influence on organizational policies and practices for promoting and maximizing the rights of users of social health and social care service. 1.2 Analysis the factors affect achievement the promoting and maximizing the rights of users of social health and social care service. 1.3 Analysis how commutation between individual and health care worker contribute to promoting and maximizing the rights of users of social health and social care service. 2.1 Explain the factor they may contribute the loss the independence non participation and social exclusion for vulnerable people. 2.2 Analysis how organizational systems and processes are managed to promote participation and independence of the users of health and social care service. 2.3 Analysis the tension that arise when balancing the right of individual to independence and choice against the care provider’s duty to protect. 3.1 use a case study from a health or social care setting to identify the extent to which individual are at risk of harm. 3.2 Explain the role peoples play in a team and how can work together to achieve the shared goal. 3.3 Analysis the effectiveness of policies, procedures and managerial approach within a health or social care setting for promoting the management risk, review current legislation, codes of practices and policies that applies in handling of medication. 3.4 Suggest alternative ways to complete task...
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...communities face several challenges concerning health care. For instance, communication with health care professionals, transportation, availability of doctors, and shortage of doctors. Literature review to identify and review new methods of improving access to health, quality of care, and improving the effectiveness of delivering health care services in remote Alaskan villages. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases that index health research were used along with Artic health databases. Abstracts and full articles were review, and categorized into four sections. Organizational structure of health services, telehealth, ehealth, and medical transportation. “Despite the challenges facing rural and remote regions, there is a distinctly positive message from this broad literature review. Evidence-based initiatives exist across a range of areas - which include operational efficiency and integration, access to care, organizational structure, public health, continuing education and workforce composition that have the potential to positively impact health care quality and health-related outcomes” (Masucci, Mitton, & Dionne, 2011). The literature review did not identify any past research associated with new ideas to improve access, quality, and efficiency in the organizational structures and delivery of health care services in northern rural and remote and rural populations. This review was directed toward the redesign of health care systems in Nunavut territory in Canada. When...
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...Summary In supporting this model of care through home care services, informatics should be taken into account. As claimed by Parks (2015), home-based technologies like telemedicine and robotic care may certainly be useful tools in providing care for persons at home. Offering home-based technologies may result in better processes of informed consent in health care decision-making, since it allows individuals to make medical decisions or to reflect on options in the familiarity of their homes, where there are unique cues, practices, and configurations of objects and furniture that allow for more complete and authentic decision-making (Parks 2015). New telemedical and assistive technologies now make it possible for individuals to safely remain...
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...Natural Sciences HCS/405 Version 5 Health Care Financial Accounting Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an understanding of the general principles of accounting applied in the health care environment. It includes an overview of sources of revenue for various health care entities. The fundamentals of financial planning, cost concepts, capital budgeting, and management analysis are applied in the health care environment. Issues surrounding the development and management of budgets are also examined. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Baker, J. J., & Baker, R. W. (2011). Health care finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Overview of Health Care Finance Details Objectives...
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...1. Effective communication ensures safety and collaborative understanding of patient goals and direction for treatment, leading to an overall more satisfying health care experience for all involved in care. Non-verbal communication including body language and eye contact are just as, if not more important than the words you say. Effective verbal and non-verbal communication enable optimal participation in health care decision making. A Croatian lady I know was told that she needs a total knee replacement, but was given no real explanation of the procedure, steps involved and outcomes. Jelena spoke with other family members back in Croatia about this procedure and used the internet to find negative experiences and is now terrified of having...
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...RAND > Published Research > Research Briefs > RB-9336 > Invisible Wounds Mental Health and Cognitive Care Needs of America’s Returning Veterans RESEARCHHIGHLIGHTS View the print-friendly version: PDF (0.2 MB) Key findings: * Approximately 18.5 percent of U.S. servicemembers who have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq currently have post-traumatic stress disorder or depression; and 19.5 percent report experiencing a traumatic brain injury during deployment. * Roughly half of those who need treatment for these conditions seek it, but only slightly more than half who receive treatment get minimally adequate care. * Improving access to high-quality care(i.e., treatment supported by scientific evidence) can be cost-effective and improve recovery rates. | Since October 2001, approximately 1.64 million U.S. troops have deployed to support operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Many have been exposed for prolonged periods to combat-related stress or traumatic events. Safeguarding the mental health of these servicemembers and veterans is an important part of ensuring the future readiness of our military force and compensating and honoring those who have served our nation. In the wake of recent reports and media attention, public concern about the care of the war wounded is high. In response, several task forces, independent review groups, and a Presidential Commission have examined the care of the war wounded and recommended improvements. Policy changes and funding shifts...
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...original attachment Page 1 IT and Health Submitted by Lekshmi P Roll no:09810036 MBA 1 ST year Department of Management Studies Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Page 2 Department of Management Studies,IIT Roorkee Page 2 Abstract This paper tries to present the overview of ICT and the health sector and also tries to identify the key issue and questions in this field .It also mentions the challenges facing the development of ICT implementation in health programmes and activities, and identifies the emerging trends and technologies that will shape ICT tools in the health sector. This paper also tells about the E- health standards existing and the various barriers related to establishing uniform standards. The paper also talks about the New Public Sector Management .And throughout the paper we will discuss some specific cases which will show us exactly how the ICT is changing the face of the health sector in some countries . Page 3 Department of Management Studies,IIT Roorkee Page 3 Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................4 2. ICTs and the health-related MDGs (Millennium Development Goals)...............................................5 3. Using ICTs in the Health sector...........................................................................................................6 3.E-Health Standards .............................
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...he also sent letters to Kaiser management expressing his concerns. But in internal memos, officials said they investigated those concerns and denied that the implementation of the Health Connect system has been a failure. The system is suppose to give more than 100,000 of Kaiser’s physicians and employees instant access to the medical records of some 8.6 million patients, along with e-messaging capability, computerized order entry and electronic prescribing. In addition, the system is suppose to integrate appointment scheduling, registration and billing functions and will offer various features to Kaiser members through KP.org. A power outage on May 9, 2009 at Kaiser’s data center in Corona, California, lasted for 55 hours and 7 minutes and affected the ability of numerous health care facilities to access the Health Connect system. This outage affected every Kaiser Permente region. Providers/clinicians across KP would not have access to medical information to treat members, process lab and pharmacy requests, and in some cases were in full down-time modes compromising direct member treatment, with the inability to access current medical information for decision making Kaiser Believes EHR Has Been A Success Two Kaiser Permente studies done by senior leadership have shown that the electronic health record system of Kaiser has increased...
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...An easy way to improve access to health care is by using technology. The advances in technology these days are amazing and incredibly helpful in the medical and health care field. These advances in technology can be linked to the fact that our life expectancy in the United States is increasing, along with many other good medical outcomes. There are many examples of technology that improves access to health care and quality of that care. Technology can be helpful to patients and providers. Any downfalls associated with technology and improving access to health care, do not outweigh the benefits that come from technology in health care. Technology has the ability to improve access to health care not only in the United States, but also on a global...
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...Navigation and the Impact on Breast Care Christina Reid-Brown California Baptist University Foundations of Management BUS 503A February 9, 2015 Dr. Marc Weinger Abstract This research paper evaluated the relationship between navigation and navigator roles as they relate to the patient journey with breast cancer. The goal of the research was to determine if these care coordination models eliminated institutional barriers experienced by patients trying to coordinate breast care in a complex healthcare system. It also evaluated the effectiveness of the navigator role as it supports the elimination of barriers to care for minorities and women living in low-income and underserved communities. This study reviewed the results from surveys given to women being treated for breast cancer at different hospitals, and cancer clinics to determine if navigation improves patient access to appropriate evidence-based healthcare. The findings showed higher patient satisfaction and compliance, continuity of care, decreased anxiety levels, and increased social support systems from families and friends when navigation services were provided. Key Words: Patient Navigator; Breast Care Coordinator; Breast Care Patient Navigator; Breast Cancer in Women; Current Studies involving Breast Cancer Introduction Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death and the most common disease found in women living...
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...Texas Administrative Code Title 25. Health Services Part 1. Department of State Health Services Chapter 91. Cancer Subchapter A. Cancer Registry Effective Date: August 14, 2011 §91.1. Purpose. This subchapter implements the Texas Cancer Incidence Reporting Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 82. This legislation concerns the reporting of cases of cancer for the recognition, prevention, cure or control of those diseases, and to facilitate participation in the national program of cancer registries established by 42 United States Code, §§280e - 280e-4. Nothing in this subchapter shall preempt the authority of facilities or individuals providing diagnostic or treatment services to patients with cancer to maintain their own cancer registries. §91.2. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Act--The Texas Cancer Incidence Reporting Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 82. (2) Branch--Cancer Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch of the department. (3) Cancer--Includes a large group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells; any condition of tumors having the properties of anaplasia, invasion, and metastasis; a cellular tumor the natural course of which is fatal, including intracranial and central nervous system malignant, borderline, and benign tumors as required by the national program of cancer registries; and malignant...
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