Pay-for-Performance Pay-for-performance programs have changed the way physicians provide care in many sectors of the health care industry. They impact reimbursement, especially in regard to Medicare and Medicaid. Pay-for-performance has effects on both the quality and efficiency of health care delivery, although its overall impact it a matter of debate. There are studies that show improvement in quality of care in some areas, and others that show no difference in outcomes. There may even be negative
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merger would leave only three major players, Anthem Blue Cross Blue shield, Aetna/Humana, and United Health, in the insurance industry, if approved (CNN Money, 2015). Aetna acquired Humana just recently in a merge, as well as United Health purchasing Catamaran, a pharmacy-benefits manager and prescription provider (CNN Money, 2015). It is believed the reasoning for the mergers is due to the Affordable Care Act because it has meant more business for major insurers, but the law has also put more pressure
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in an Intensive Care Unit Article Critique of Caring and Technology in an Intensive Care Unit The growing presence of technology in healthcare has changed the way critical care is delivered to patients. Although caring has been synonymous with nursing in the past, the integration of technology in critical care units has somewhat altered these views. The increased dependence on technology has spawned debates directed at the ethical and economical aspects of nursing care. One of the biggest
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The Nurse as a Change Agent in the Implementation of Electronic Health Record (EHR). The use of health information technology in nursing continues to rise substantially with the sole aim of improving patient care, and outcome while curbing healthcare cost. Bates (2010), noted that the Federal government investment to promote EHR is likely to approach $50 billion. The use of EHR in clinical settings has numerous advantages. Although EHR depicts clinical charting and medical records, its inference
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help an individual and use all the resources available? The answer is Interoperability, which means the way the systems or organizations work together. They interoperate, work with one another. Mental health provider is a professional who is certified to be able to provide some type of mental health services to an individual. Thus person can be counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, or social worker. For, example a student who sees their school counselor on occasions to discuss general
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provide effective and efficient health services; health care organizations need to develop cultural and linguistic competence (Gordon, 2013). The aim for health care organizations is to achieve cultural competence as evidenced by every patient regardless of race, ethnicity, culture or language receiving the highest-quality care (Betancourt, Green, Carrillo, & Park, 2005). Betancourt, Green, Carillo, and Ananeh-Firempong II (2003) defined a cultural competent health care organization as one that recognizes
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and health information technology (health IT) are undergoing transformative change at an unprecedented pace. Strategic planning has become a major discussion point among CIOs, CTOs, CMIOs, and IT Directors. Whether it is implementing enterprise-wide electronic health record (EHR) systems, working toward compliance with the “meaningful use” EHR Incentive Program, enabling patients’ involvement through PHRs, transitioning to ICD-10, establishing insurance exchanges, becoming an accountable care organization
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United States Health Care vs. the German Health Care Denise Jackson American Sentinel University United States Health Care vs. the German Health Care There are many individuals’ that think the German health care system is one of the best in the world. Back in 1883 a man by the name of Otto von Bismarck, created Germany’s health care system; a universal health care system which is the oldest in Europe ("Otto von Bismarck," 2012). When the German health care system was created,
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Health Care: Right or Privilege Stephen D Ramsey Soc. 120 introduction to ethics Instructor Donna Falloon July 4, 2011 I believe everyone should have a health care plan with good prescription copay. Many people in the United States, like me, have an excellent health care plan. With the economy the way it is, and not much new construction happening, it is almost impossible to work the two-hundred hour per quarter to keep my insurance active. Something has to be done so everyone will be entitled
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Table of Contents Introduction Page 3 Risk Scenario Related to Patient Care and Safety Page 5 Risk Scenario Related to the Physical Plant Page 9 Risk Scenario Related to Staffing Page 13 Best Practices in 4 Hospitals Page 15 Tenet Healthcare Page 16 Cleveland Clinic Stroke Improvement Plan Page 17 Conclusion Page 18 References Page 19 Introduction The issue of risk scenario carries immense importance for most of the hospitals that are part of the healthcare setting
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