The Influence of Health Policies and the Future of Health Care in the U.S.

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EXPLAIN THE IMPACT THAT POLICY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FORCES HAVE ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND QUALITY OF CARE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Assignment 4: The Influence of Health Policies and the Future of Health Care in the U.S.
worth 200 points
Based on the changing environment, as well as demographics in 21st Century America, there are many burgeoning issues and hurdles the U.S. Health Care System faces. As part of the preparation for your assignment, view the video titled “Health Care Issues and Problems in USA” (7 min 36 s).
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Based on the video, analyze the main points presented by the narrator concerning issues and problems inherent in overall health care in the U.S.
  2. Ascertain whether the narrator’s views are in sync with your opinion of 21st Century U.S. health care. Provide support for your rationale.
  3. Provide a financial rationale for following the current U.S. health care policies. Discuss your position in which you highlight, at a minimum, economic and ethical considerations of the ACA as it has been implemented from 2010 to present day.
  4. Reflecting upon the material covered in this course, outline a five (5) stage plan which articulates the main ways in which you would improve the present U.S. health care system.
  5. Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain the impact that policy, social, and economic forces have on health care access and quality of care in the United States.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization.
  • Write clearly and concisely about health services organization using proper writing mechanics.

Examine the emergence of technology and electronic health systems in health care since the passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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EXAMINE THE EMERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH SYSTEMS IN HEALTH CARE

You work for a small community hospital that has recently updated its health record system to a modern electronic health record (EHR) system. As a health care manager, you have been asked to meet with the health information manager (HIM) and analyze the efficiency, security, and privacy of your current health records system. Your organization has very high standards and a culture of keeping up with current trends. After your analysis, you have been asked to provide a detailed report to the hospital’s chief operating officer (COO) detailing the following:
 

  • Examine the emergence of technology and electronic health systems in health care since the passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Provide an analysis of the current trends in health care record keeping and charting as they relate to advancements in technology.
  • Assess ways in which contemporary patient records systems can support health care operations including privacy, quality patient care delivery, insurance and cost administration, and records access and retention. Present your findings in an executive summary of 5–7 pages.
  • Type:  Medical Informatics and Administrative Applications
  •  Deliverable Length: 5-7 pages; min. 5 academic/professional sources published in the last 5 yrs. 

Ways to implement the ethical code of conduct and ensure compliance

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CREATE AN ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THOSE IN GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF FOR THE HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Create an ethical code of conduct for those in governance, management, and professional staff for the health care organizations:

  • Surgery Center

In a 10 to- 12 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), discuss the following:

  • Brief background of the facility.
  • Organization structure of the facility and duties/ responsibilities of those in management and professional staff.
  • Two possible ethical dilemmas that may be encountered.
  • Ethical standards for those in governance, management, and professional staff.
  • Ways to implement the ethical code of conduct and ensure compliance.
  • Consequences if there is a violation of the code of ethics.

When writing your paper, use 3rd person. Follow APA guidelines.  Use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, a minimum of three of which must be from the Ashford Online Library.  All sources must be cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

  1. Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
  6. Must use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
  7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  8. Must include a separate reference page.

 As a health care professional, what steps can you take to learn more about your clients’ beliefs, values, and backgrounds in order to provide them with culturally competent care?

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UNDERSTANDING HOW CULTURAL BELIEFS AND PRACTICES AFFECT HEALTH AND HEALING IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF BEING A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.

Understanding how cultural beliefs and practices affect health and healing is an important aspect of being a health care provider.  Prior to responding to this discussion forum, answer the Cultural Self-Assessment Questions that are listed in Chapter 5 of your course text.  Based on your self-assessment, respond to the following:

a.   As a health care professional, what steps can you take to learn more about your clients’ beliefs, values, and backgrounds in order to provide them with culturally competent care?
b.   In your health care work setting, what steps can you take to overcome barriers and provide care for a patient, if you encounter a cultural practice that you feel is unethical or with which you personally disagree?
c.   How can you develop an informed perspective on the culture?
d.   How can you address a patient’s needs if he or she does not wish to accept care from you because of his or her own cultural beliefs?

Your initial post should be a minimum of 250-300 words.