Demographic Paper By Tina M. Borges University of Phoenix HCS/490 Health Care Consumer: Trends and Marketing October 4, 2011 Carol Sweigert “Ageing populations in developed countries are being driven by strong social and structural demographic movement leading to a significant growth in the over 65 population (de Castries, 2009 p. 24)”. The United States over the last several decades has also had an increase in the older population which has created the need for long-term health care. The demographic changes have also shifted from infectious diseases amongst the population to chronic illness due to the growth in older adults within the United States. Most of the health care expenditures in the United States come from the elderly
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.
Introduction The national expenditure levels in the United States have more than tripled over the last decade (US Census, 2011). Regardless of inconsistencies in national budgets, health care is still in high demand. Unfortunately, nearly half Americans cannot afford health care and are now forced to rely on Medicare and Medicaid. The generation of Baby Boomers, who was once the back bone for American Capitalism, is living with a growing health care crisis. Considering the age of the boomers, health care is essential.
Patient information is coming in at a startling rate from a variety of resources. The ability to share data will not only improve patient outcomes, but will help control the spiraling costs of healthcare. Big data and the access to that information by those working in healthcare will assist patients receiving care and practitioners of healthcare. The use of big data in healthcare is not without challenges, but the potential benefits are worth meeting those challenges. Big data is defined by meeting certain criteria: volume, variety and velocity.
Introduction The elder population within the United States and around the world is increasing daily, and statistics evidence the current trend of continued rapid increase over the coming decades. The phenomenon of aging, despite its natural occurrence, comes with a unique set of challenges within the population that give credence to its vulnerability. The challenges within the elderly population range, along a spectrum, from finances to failing health, and as a result, have had major impact on the health care system. These challenges have also directly impacted the stakeholders in various sectors of the United States health care system, and special adaptations have been made for delivery of care and meeting the needs that the elder population presents. Over the years there have been studies regarding the trending and needs of this vulnerable group, and actual and potential solutions have been implemented to charter the course of care.
Asia Armstrong HCR 220 Professor: Holt Due Date: 10/2/2013 Healthcare is needed daily, too many individuals all over the world. Individuals over the age of 65 are in need of healthcare. This is a reason why there is a rise in healthcare spending. Healthcare is very vital for those who deal with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension as well as osteoporosis. As a result of the rise in healthcare spending, the economy is growing rapidly thus, having elevated healthcare costs.
During the delivery of these healthcare services, resources available are scarce while their demand gradually increases. Increase in demand is associated with the new and competing treatments and an aging population that need consistence health care services. With the limited resources tough choices have to be made in the delivery of receipts of healthcare. Making these choices in the healthcare system needs a clear understanding of the costs and benefits of delivering and providing such care. The process must be scientifically evaluated to ensure that the best decisions are made upon every step of the way (Getzen, 2007).
Efforts Combined: Healthcare Powerhouse of Consolidation American consumers are finally demanding of the health industry what they have demanded of other industries for years. Better quality at a lower price. The current status of US healthcare has many systemic problems which demand immediate attention. With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), new regulations and requirements demand more out of health provider systems. The ACA has a triple aim to usher healthcare provider systems into the future, by improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs of health care.
Now that there is sufficient data to convince most people (including Congress and major purchasers of health benefits) that there is a quality problem in the US health care system, it will be hard to resist the widespread urge to use that same information to reform an obviously imperfect payment system. Used effectively, pay-for-performance could remove some of the well-known distortions that are generated by the underlying structure of current payment systems and help refocus delivery on critical aspects of population health. If it is to succeed in promoting patient health and value for the health care dollar, pay-for-performance will require careful design and effective safeguards against potential unintended consequences including those associated with patient selection incentives (and the associated fairness concerns) and “teaching to the test” to ensure that these positive objectives are not achieved at too great a cost (Rosenthal,
However, most of them generate benefits that exceed the costs, thus, they should be implemented. There are many important facts that I have learned through researching about the topic, aging population in Canada. Some of the most important ones are that the demand for health services will be increasing, because of the increase in old people. They tend to get sick more often and have other disabilities to. Also I found out that certain changes in infrastructure will me made to help the elderly, and even though this is a good thing it may hurt some of us.