Chicago Health Care Case Study

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Initial Discussion Post Healthcare is an important component of society. A properly functioning healthcare delivery system can decrease disease linked morbidity, thereby increasing the efficiency and prosperity of a society (Feldstein, 2007). As a medical student and past-practicing paramedic, I have a rather unique view on the importance of health care and have been witness to the many shortcomings of our current healthcare system. Ultimately, I have found that the quality and quantity of healthcare an individual receives comes down to their purchasing power. With that being said, no healthcare system is ideal in all cases. In fact, without the current systems there would likely be an even greater disparity in healthcare accessibility and…show more content…
The tricky part for hospital administrators is accomplishing this in a cost-effective manner without compromising patient care in the process. References Department of the Treasury. (2011, August 27). Retrieved from A Message from the Secretary of the Treasury: http://www.gao.gov/financial/fy2010/10frusg.pdf. Feldstein, P. J. (2007). Health Policy Issues, An Economic Perspective 4th Edition. Chicago: Health Administration Press. Fritze, J. (2011, September 29). Medical expenses have "very steep rate of growth". USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-02-04-health-care-costs_N.htm Hamm, C. W. (1997). Emergency Room Triage of Patients with Acute Chest Pain by Means of Rapid Testing for Cardiac Troponin T or Troponin I. JAMA(337), 1648-1653. Merson, M. (2006). International Public Health: Diseases, Programs, Systems and Policies, 2nd Edition. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Shi, L. (2012). Delivering Health Care in America 5th Edition. Burlington: Jones and Bartlett…show more content…
Where as, EMR is a computerized health information system where providers record detailed encounter information such as patient demographics, encounter summaries, medical history, allergies, intolerance and lab test histories. Some may support order entry, results management and decision support (Lodwick, & Doucette, 2009, p.
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