The recommendation that I believe would do the most good toward getting more URMs into the medical field would be the one that addresses the costs and financing of health professions education. This recommendation involves the reexamination of costs and financing of health professions training with an emphasis on the reduction or elimination of many health care field training costs for those that have low-incomes or are members of a URM. First off I think that all of the other recommendations are great and would defiantly help, but when it comes right down to it our world revolves around the almighty dollar. We can do everything in the world, even beg minority’s to get into the health care field, but they won’t be able to do it if they can’t afford the education. So, making changes in costs and financing would go a long way toward removing the financial obstacle, that way the other recommendations have a much better chance of being successful.
For this reason, I believe healthcare in United States is more of a privilege than it is a right, and It should be a human right to have access to health care. The human right to healthcare means that "hospitals, clinics, medicines, and doctor's services must be accessible, available, acceptable, and of good quality for everyone, on an equitable basis, where and when needed" (National Economic & Social Rights Initiatives, 2015). Role of government in healthcare in the United States I believe the government is playing a great role in providing access to health care for elderly (>65 years old) and young disabled regardless of income via Medicare and for a deserving poor with low incomes via Medicaid (
This paper will define complementary medicine and integrative medicine as well as alternative medicine. We will also discus the relationship between
Offices such as this strive to prevent the devastating impact health care absenteeism creates. With a focus on preventative measures, such as family planning services and health screenings, the financial and other burdens disease and poor health create for the patient, family, and region are lessened (NCPP, 2009). While many of the patients that were treated had multiple comorbidities, the clinic staff strives to overcome costly and perhaps deadly complications by providing services, including educating clients, at little to no cost to minimize economic strain and maximize health benefits. Because of an increase in the lack of insurance availabilities to this population, clinics such as this will have a positive impact not just for those it serves directly, but to the region as a whole. This was evident at my day at the clinic by being able to participate, learn, and synthesize what a positive impact services like this provide for so many that are in need.
Some doctors report that they feel obligated to provide a prescription to a patient, even when the cause of the illness is not yet proven to be bacterial (Bersch, 2010). In some countries, antibiotics are available without a prescription, further flooding the population with inappropriate medications without proper dosing and length of therapy (WHO, n.d.). This issue seems almost impossible to remedy, because in countries where access to medical care is limited, patients would otherwise die of simple infections if not for easy access to
While some are covered by Medicaid, this plan offers only limited choices and benefits depend on funding which often competes with prisons and schools. Generally poor and lacking education, most people in this tier have serious trouble overcoming the information gap between patients and providers. They may be largely ineffective in changing legislation or the structure of health care. If the problem of access is to be solved, it will need to be driven from the top two tiers. Quality & Trust Most research indicates that HMO enrollees and indemnity insurance enrollees are about equally satisfied with the quality of care in their plans—even patients who were sick when they were surveyed (Dranove, 2000; Weiss & Lonnquist, 2000).
Also the medical professionals can concentrate more on treating the patient rather than the insurance procedures and malpractice liability. Universal healthcare is needed because insurance is becoming unaffordable for businesses and individuals. Having a universal healthcare system would be great because everyone in the United States would be treated equaly when it comes to seeking medical attention.
The category type includes, children, those with disabilities and pregnant women like me. Medicaid covers a variety range of conditions that many health care plans, such as an employer-paid plan, have typically not covered. In addition to providing traditional medical care, it also offers doctor’s visits, dental, vision, inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Medicaid is very beneficial to most of us who are in need of it since our jobs, parents or significant other job companies does not supply the health care needed. Without the help of the federal government many people today would have been dead or suffering with many
Under the PPACA, every U.S. citizen will have access to basic, affordable health coverage. This will alleviate hospitals and providers having to eat up so much additional cost. This will lower the cost of care significantly! The PPACA plans to lower the cost of care in many different ways. Keep in mind the healthcare system has become insurance company dominated, with only two insurance companies dominating a full two-thirds of the market (Langston, 2006).
Public health entails the cooperation of everyone in the medical community, including the authorities, medical professionals, and patients, to create a system in which everyone has access to the best medical care that they can be offered. If a community has uninsured citizens who are paying far too much in medical costs for mediocre or less than effective healthcare, this reflects the community as a whole. Public health is an organized effort, and it is important for everyone in the country to have the chance to be the healthiest they could be. This is just one of the reasons why it is so inspiring that some medical professionals feel that it is their duty to make a difference in their communities for the