Existing in an era of healthcare reform, implementation of the Golden Age Hospital and the Community Clinic requires a combination of best practices, business processes, technology, equipment, and excellence in financial and operational performances. An effective business model, incorporating promotion of patient/family-centered care with excellence in patient experience, requires careful consideration of financial and budgeting goals (Arduino 2014). Overall, GAH/CC ‘s strategic financial…
There is no defined constitutional right to health care in the U.S. at the government’s expense. According to (Swendiman, 2010), congress has enacted numerous statutes which establish and define statutory rights of individuals to receive medical services from the government. It is everyone’s individual right to have health care in the U.S., but no requirement by law. In no amendment this right is found because of enactment of laws. Furthermore, the Congress’ authority to enact health care…
addition to the health resources and assets available so they may develop various care and prevention strategies (Harris, Bhattacharyya, Dyck, Naqshbandi Hayward, & Toth, 2013). These strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle may combine Western medicine and cultural traditions, or reflect solely on one approach to care (Harris, Bhattacharyya, Dyck, Naqshbandi Hayward, & Toth, 2013). As a result, CHNs will be able to support, empower, and advocate for all Aboriginals, especially diabetics,…
Our nation has been facing a silent housing crisis that worsens each year. Nearly, 20 million lower-income households spend more than fifty percent of their monthly income on housing. Another 20 million low-income families also lack access to transit, good schools, and jobs, or are living in concentrated poverty. These households are faced with a significant stress that is induced by applying limited funds to competing demands. Often due to the extreme cost of daily living, families prioritize…
Social disparities exist in every socio-economics status, the one that is most prevalent at this time in our nation is the lack of healthcare, which, is something that affects countless individuals. The Affordable Care Act, which, is also known as ACA or more commonly known as Obama Care was supposed to be the answer for individuals healthcare needs. Needless to say, there are still several issues, the most prominent issue exists with the negative shadow that is cast upon the Medicaid program.…
Brief Intermountain Healthcare and Our Hospital Intermountain Healthcare (IH) has a strong and well developed commitment to quality improvement. Adoption of some of the components of this pursuit may benefit our system. These components must be considered in the context of our system differences and similarities. IH has: 130 outpatient facilities 24 hospitals 30,000 employees 750 employed physicians facilities in several insurance markets a large mix of payers a primary care to tertiary…
Fat or Fit – it’s your choice! For decades studies have linked chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer to lifestyle factors such as diet, weight and exercise. But, who should we blame for our obesity? Do we really need the government to get between us and our waistline (561)? Are we that mentally challenged that we are not capable of making better choices towards our own health? These are some of the issues that both articles examine. Balko tries to…
Achieving the American dream has been a norm for people living in the united states for decades. The American dream can vary depending on every individual because regardless of color, race or gender, many still hold dreams and goals. The American dream evolves and changes by the fact that many are affected by lack of health care access, unstable housing, economic disparity, and many other factors. Though achieving the American dream is challenging, it is in minds of all Americans daily and many…
strict regulations to cut costs. In addition, medical malpractice cases in the US make risk-averse people go through extra tests and scans, also known as “defensive medicine” (Ginsburg 2012: 19). The costs of insurance premiums against the malpractice and lawsuits are already a great weight on health expenses, and the defensive medicine costs also contributed to it. Moreover, fraud cases in Medicare and Medicaid cause an extra spending and waste each year (Ginsburg…
The debate about providing health insurance for everyone is a heated debate. Personally, I do not think that people have a right to health insurance, but everyone should have an opportunity to gain health insurance, if they prefer. The previous system of delivering healthcare was in desperate need of reformation, but the approach of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is too drastic and has strained an already stressed system. As a country, programs should be put into place to help the disabled,…