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It is easy to complain about a problem

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IT IS EASY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A PROBLEM, BUT IT IS AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT MATTER TO PROPOSE A BETTER ALTERNATIVE. COMPLAINTS ABOUT HEALTH CARE POLICY, INSURANCE, MANAGED CARE, AND MEDICAL PARITY ARE COMMONPLACE. BUT IF YOU COULD START FROM SCRATCH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?

Directions: Provide a detailed and elaborate response to the question below.  Your response should include an introduction, conclusion and at least four references.  Your answer should be at least four pages in length.

It is easy to complain about a problem, but it is an entirely different matter to propose a better alternative. Complaints about health care policy, insurance, managed care, and medical parity are commonplace. But if you could start from scratch in the development of a third-party reimbursement system for psychotherapy, what would it look like? What restrictions would it carry on covered disorders? Would only certain professionals be eligible for payments? Would there be limits on the length of treatment or on the total number or frequency of sessions? Would only certain kinds of treatment be permitted? How would this insurance compare to other kinds of medical insurance? Would there be any built-in system of accountability? Would scientific studies of psychotherapies constrain care in any way?

What two obstacles confront vulnerable/underserved populations when they attempt to obtain quality health care 

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WHAT TWO OBSTACLES CONFRONT VULNERABLE/UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WHEN THEY ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN QUALITY HEALTH CARE HEALTHY PEOPLE ASSIGNED FOCUS AREA(E.G., A PREVENTION PROGRAM, SCREENING PROGRAM, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION)?

Application: Access to Quality Health Care for Vulnerable Populations

Access to quality health care for disparate populations is a critical challenge for today’s health care organizations and for the health care system as a whole. In this Application Assignment, you will describe the advantages and challenges facing the health care system in providing equal access to quality health care.
To prepare for this Application Assignment, consider how health care is delivered to populations who are sometimes affected by theHealthy People assigned focus area you were previously assigned.
To complete this Application Assignment, write a 2- to 3-page paper (essay style) that addresses the following:

  • What two obstacles confront vulnerable/underserved populations when they attempt to obtain quality health care Healthy People assigned focus area(e.g., a prevention program, screening program, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation)? Be specific.
  • Name and describe two intervention programs that have addressed these obstacles (e.g., prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation). You can find examples of these on the internet or by searching the library databases (CINAHL). Try searching with your Healthy People area (i.e. obestiy; heart disease) as a key term as well as the word “intervention” or “program”). You may also try looking at professional organizations that address that health issue. For example, the American Diabetes Association sponsors a program called “Project Power” which addresses diabetes type 2 among African Americans—specifically for church settings.

In your paper, summarize the programs by including the following:

  • The name of the program
  • The type of program (hospital based; for churches; online program, etc.)
  • Who has implemented the program (researchers, professional group, university, state, etc.) and where was it implemented:
    • For example, training programs are sometimes offered by commercial businesses and programs or activities are sometimes sponsored by federal government or professional organizations.
  • The types of services the program provides
  • How the program has addressed disparities
  • The achievements of the program
  • Does it address the issue of culture? How so?
  • Is there any evidence that it has been successful?

Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines (6th edition). Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. Also, since this is one of your only applications, you may want to submit this to a Walden Writing Center tutor first as well as run it through Turnitin.com prior to submission.

Which three areas of the current U.S. health care system would you add to the system you have chosen for the U.S.?

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WHICH THREE AREAS OF THE CURRENT U.S. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WOULD YOU ADD TO THE SYSTEM YOU HAVE CHOSEN FOR THE U.S.? EXPLAIN WHY.

The US Healthcare System Compared to Other Countries

The U.S. healthcare system is like no other industrialized country. The U.S. spends more money on health care than any other country yet is criticized for having one of the poorer health systems.

Some countries, such as Canada, Great Britain, and Sweden, follow a socialized system of health care, while others, such as Japan, Germany, and France, have decentralized national health programs.

Both systems have their advantages and disadvantages. 

If you had to decide on one health care system for the U.S., which system would you choose and why?

Which three areas of the current U.S. health care system would you add to the system you have chosen for the U.S.? Explain why.

Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.

Disparities in Health Care Distribution

It is estimated that over 46 million people do not have health insurance coverage in the United States. In addition, many more individuals are underinsured or have such high deductibles and co-pays that they do not even seek medical care. Given this information, the logical question that arises is, should health care coverage be provided to everyone?

“Moreover, Is health care a right or a privilege?” is one of the most debatable topics.What is your viewpoint? Support your answer with examples. There is an unequal distribution of health care system efforts in the U.S. Why do you think this is so, and what can be done about it? Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning and comment on the postings of at least two peers regarding why there is an unequal distribution of health care system efforts

List 3 marketing approaches you would use to target potential patients and health care insurance companies.

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LIST 3 MARKETING APPROACHES YOU WOULD USE TO TARGET POTENTIAL PATIENTS AND HEALTH CARE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
 
There are very few industries that have the unique economic factor in which the majority of its revenue does not come directly from the customer, but from a third party. This unique economic factor is usually referred to as a private health care insurance company. Third party payers are the commercial, governmental, and health care maintenance insurance companies that help providers manage its patient’s accounts.
To increase referrals, Krona is beginning to develop a new marketing campaign to target a new patient mix and increase revenues, something that you discussed in your last Individual Project. You have been asked by the chief financial officer (CFO) to collaborate with the marketing director and discuss the importance of having advertising materials for both the health insurance companies and the patients who receive the health care services.
 

  • List 3 marketing approaches you would use to target potential patients and health care insurance companies.

 

  • Explain what factors you used in choosing your specific marketing strategies and the purpose of each selection.

 

  • Find a way to be unique and to add value by bundling services.

 

  • Some marketing strategies may include the following:

 
o    Direct marketing
 
o    Television
 
o    Telemarketing
 
o    Market to customers and referrals
 
In addition, you recognize that your contribution to the organization would improve if you joined an association for health care management professional. Choose 1 association that you feel would increase your knowledge in finance, auditing, compliance, or other related area, and discuss the benefits that your affiliation with that organization would bring to Krona Hospital. Also, provide a brief history of the organization, and discuss if they offer professional certificatio