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patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) to have a negative healthcare experiences and outcomes related to communication barriers. This experience may lead to an increased frustration between the health care providers and LEP patients (Sentell & Braun, 2012). Moreover, the LEP patient’s frustrations may lead to a mistrust for the health car providers and may have a negative impact on health care delivery system and healthcare outcome for the LEP patients and their community(Sentell,…

practicing to the fullest extent of their education and training In this dynamic healthcare climate, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) will play an instrumental role in health outcomes of diverse populations. Currently, there are more than 250,000 APRNs who hold masters and doctoral degrees and who are nationally certified (Brooten, Youngblut, Hannan, & Guido-Sanz, 2012). Due to the demand for healthcare services, the employment of APRNs is expected to increase 31% from 2012 to 2022…

Abstract There is a large pool of elderly population in the country that has continuous healthcare needs. This pool will continue to expand as the baby boomer population starts to age and retire. There are multiple avenues if healthcare organizations (HCOs) start to employ telemedicine services to assist the aging population. There are smart devices such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can be utilized to remotely monitor patient vitals. And these devices can communicate with patient…

that accept a set number per member per month (capitation) payment for services. By contracting with various types of MCOs to deliver Medicaid program services to beneficiaries, states can reduce Medicaid program costs and manage utilization of healthcare services. Keep in mind the goal is to improve health plan performance, quality, and outcomes. The state of California provides Managed Care Medicaid programs to over 8.8 million Medi-Cal beneficiaries…

In a real world, the integration of different branches of an organization brings about a solid support. Practically, invasion of clinic integration, hospitals and physicians can conduit separation and resolve competitions. In addition to the outcome of integration, the accountable care organization represents the most recent effort activate the process. Although, the in cooperation of providers create an opportunity to coordinate care through centralized scheduling, patient electronic health…

Making value-based healthcare work for patients and providers is challenging, but worth the effort. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), is designed to encourage more medical providers, specifically physician practices, embrace value-based health services. The new rule enacted in 2015 modifies electronic health record (EHR) Meaningful Use reimbursement guidelines. Larry Kocot, national leader of KPMG's Center for Healthcare Regulatory Insight, told Physicians…

personal, or other factors which involve self-interest” (Burton Report, 2000). Conflict exist when an individual start using her/his position in or with an organization or group to gained or promote the individual self-interest or those that are closely aligned at the expense of the best interest of the organization or group. According…

Vulnerable populations are found in all countries all over the world and can affect many groups of people. These groups include “racial and ethnic minorities, uninsured women and children, persons living in rural areas, the homeless, the mentally ill, the chronically ill and disabled, and individuals with HIV/AIDS”, (Shi & Singh, 2013). There are also considerations for the impoverished, people who are incarcerated, soldiers, immigrants, and the elderly. This essay will cover the vulnerable…

were achieved with task-shifting from doctors to nurses, or from healthcare professionals to mid-level workers or lay health workers. However, most of the identified studies were underpowered to detect any difference. Three studies were identified on the cost implications of task-shifting. Task-shifting resulted in substantial cost and physician time savings and concluded that task-shifting from doctors to nurses, or from healthcare professionals to lay health workers can potentially reduce…

become a major policy priority, as the government, employers, and consumers increasingly struggle to keep up with health care cost. Hospital spending, the largest share of overall health care spending, is a major driver of increased costs The current national expenditure have tripled over the last decade especially in hospital care, physician/clinical services and drug ( Kaiser, 2010). The United States is at an all time high in health care. In the health care system there are some factors…