This gives a more efficient way to get information about a patients for quality care purposes. The applicable interoperability of EHRs can save time and money, if successfully implemented. Some negative things with this type of health information technology (HIT) is that it is computerized driven format things get lost or stolen. Another probability is that not all the information was correctly inputted in the system and that can lead to several issues like mismanagement of medication or even death. It seems that the benefits for implementing a health records structure outweigh the negative aspects.
This model will be a predictive analytic tool designed to evaluate, plan, and design/redesign the processes, procedures and policies of hospitals, clinics and doctor’s offices. The application model will identify inefficiencies in an existing process and test a variety of scenarios.Assumptions: * The project will have access to survey information on the satisfaction level of each patient. This survey will highlight the most dissatisfying areas that the patients face day to day in the healthcare system. * The project will have access to financial data analysis, which will help identify areas where costs can be reduced, for example, replacing physical records with digital records, or the development of a secure master database that will house the entire patient’s health information. * The project will have access to survey information collected from the healthcare provider’s automated phone system.
If you currently have health insurance coverage, is the federal plan comparable in total cost and coverage? How do you feel that the monthly premium associated with "Marketplace" plans compare to the Direct Primary Care premiums you reviewed in this previous module? What about the differences in coverage? How do you feel about the personal mandate to carry approved coverage or face a fine
Tradition Colonoscopy or CT Colonography, Which is Right for You? Angi Pirkle, Grand Canyon University NRS-441V: Professional Capstone Instructor: Cheri Church August 11, 2013 Abstract With colorectal cancer being one of leading causes of cancer deaths within the world (Pickhardt, 2011), it is imperative to stress the importance to the patient population, especially those falling into the 50 years old and over category, of screening for disease prevention and health care maintenance. The issue with screening for colorectal cancer is not solely related to the test efficacy as the comparison of traditional colonoscopy and CT colonography can be proven but to the willingness of the patient participation. By offering choices, traditional
I agree with the reductions in costs, even in a medical error. I liked the way they conducted the research and how they handled their findings, yet when they found that EMRs did not really prevent medical errors and to not increase patient safety, I had to disagree. If an EMR is correctly formatted and records are kept precisely and consistently, then the safety of a patient would have to increase. EMRs keep track of medication allergies, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, current and pat medications and procedures, all this would be a tool to correctly prescribe, treat and care for a patient, reducing medical errors just by having knowledge of their
c. If you wanted to change coverage and services, what would you change if you could and how would you change it? A. The list of the U.S. healthcare subsystems of health insurance are Managed Care, Military, Subsystems for Special Population, Integrated Delivery, Long Term Care Delivery, and Public Health Systems. I would say the majority of my family would be Subsystems for Special Population. B. I like that the government gives the people that can’t afford much something and I dislike that at 18 they will cut you off.
I am not saying that the bill will not work or that it is not needed, I just believe that more effort and thought should have gone into the proposed plan and what implications it has on all involved before trying to go live with coverage. I guess like everything else, time will tell the overall effectiveness and benefit of Obama Care and will show if it has made us better and more compassionate for those who are less fortunate or has had the opposite effect and has done more damage than good to an already unstable health care industry. References Bailey, L. (2008). Obama and McCain on Health Care Reform. Business & Economic Review, 55(1), 24-29.
Course Project Part III: Physician Practice Lynn Strain IS 566 Informatics and Applications in Healthcare Dr. Alexandro Veletsos June 13, 2011 Abstract The time has come to change the focus of healthcare to the person in need of care instead of on the failing business of healthcare. Perhaps one of the most devastating healthcare concerns is the controversy over the lack of consistency and standardization of physician practice that has negatively impacted patient outcomes. The reason for this variation is because different physicians treat patients with the same diagnosis in very different ways. Variation leads to unnecessary, inappropriate care that is costly and ineffective (Coady, 2002). In the midst of care concerns, despite cultural
The possibilities we explored as to why these deaths were occurring at such a high rate are quality and suitability of care, if are there any budget restraints, availability of education, preventative medications and support systems surrounding each stroke victim. RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS/AIM Within this research proposal we hope to reduce the mortality rate by looking closer into the quality and suitability of care, if there are any budget restraints, availability of education, preventative medications and support systems surrounding each stroke victim. RESEARCH METHOD This research will take place in the hospital before discharge encountering many health professions in order to provide the correct and most efficient care. This will extend into the community’s health care settings as well as rehabilitation settings. We intend to ask a series of health care professionals such as neurologists, nurses, physio therapists, occupational therapists, speech & language pathologists, social workers and case managers to observe an effective sustainable treatment and management of a stroke patient.
These questions include: Who is the true owner of our lives? Should relieving suffering always be the highest priority or does suffering occur for a reason? Is suicide a purely individual choice (Mathes, 2004)? The answers to the above questions are subjective, yet healthcare workers deal with the difficult issues associated with end-of-life care on a daily basis. Since patients and families frequently ask nurses to provide information about support in dying, it is important for nurses to thoroughly understand the topic of physician assisted suicide regardless of whether it is legally permitted within the State where they are working (Ersek, 2004).