Category: Healthcare

  • Poverty and Poor Health: Access to Healthcare Services

    Table of Contents Introduction Overview of the Problem Other Factors Contributing to Health Disparities Policy Conclusion References Introduction The magnitude of the relationship between income level and poor health is not appreciated enough (Woolf & Braveman, 2011). Regardless of individual characteristics, education and neighborhoods in which people live have a considerable impact on their health…

  • Preventing Mistakes in Healthcare: First-Do-No-Harm

    One of the basic problems with the first-do-no-harm concept is that it may possibly contradict the organizational behavior typically accepted within the healthcare setting. Therefore, to change the situation, it will be necessary to shape the employees behavior by appealing to their motivations. For this purpose, the charismatic leadership of such person as, say, Lucian…

  • Business Plans Role in Healthcare Institutions

    It is imperative to note that the role of business plans in healthcare institutions has been increasing over the years, and their importance has been recognized. Moreover, core aspects need to be discussed to get a better understanding of their purpose. A business plan format is a set of rules that should be followed when…

  • Risks and Benefits of Healthcare Technology Trends

    Digital health care depends on the stability of the internet connection. However, even stable internet does not promise high-quality service because such care has to rely on specific technologies. System bugs are common with the use of internet-dependent equipment, and even a highly stable network connection does not guarantee that these will be avoided. To…

  • Change Project in Healthcare: The Introduction of Smartphone Apps

    Table of Contents Introduction Proposed Change SMART Goals Developing a Change Project Communication Tool Financial Considerations Ethical Considerations Assessment Tool Conclusion References Introduction Modern technologies have the potential to transform medical procedures and nursing practices to maximize patients experiences. These innovations can guide practitioners to guide and provide timely information to more people within a…

  • The Role of Teams in Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Reflection on the strategies for developing teams The healthcare industry is dynamic and quite complex and it requires the participation of different healthcare providers. Healthcare personnel works in teams so that they could improve the quality of healthcare outcomes (Clarke, 2010; Frawley, 2009; Kelly, 2007). The following strategies would be used to develop effective teams…

  • A Value-Based System in Healthcare

    Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of the Current Policy The Distinction between Free-For-Service and Value-Based Systems A Personal Opinion on Sharing Power between Physicians and Nurses Conclusion References Introduction In the context of present-day developments, medicine plays a crucial role, as it directly influences the standards of living and the average life span among…

  • Cost and Quality of Healthcare Service Provision

    As noted by Hsu (2010), the roles of public and private sectors in the provision of healthcare services change over time. In the private sector, the benefits of the healthcare provision are estimated and evaluated based on the efficiency of the services and the generated profit (Hsu, 2010). Efficiency is also the focus of the…

  • Risk-Based Reimbursement in Healthcare

    In most cases capitation is used to cut the physicians compensation. However, it can be utilized as a tool for providing proper reimbursement to reduce inpatient hospital stays and specialist procedures which patients may not need (Erdek, 2018). The hospitals where the primary physician work make per diem arrangement with the Health Management Organizations (HMO)…

  • Oregon Community Healthcare Information Network

    Table of Contents Background Key Components of the Case Health Care Delivery Model The Structure of the Organization Communication Patterns Negotiation Strategies Performance following the Change Initiative Laws and Regulations Reference List Background The case explains the origin of an organization called OCHIN (Oregon Community Healthcare Information Network). OCHIN provides and coordinates electronic medical records…