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American Health Care Managers, 2007.
This paper discusses the state of the American healthcare system and the challenges faced by health care managers.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper relates that inequalities in the American healthcare system present a number of challenges to American health care managers. The paper explains that health care managers manage the state of affairs and day-to-day operations of this extremely complex system. The paper discusses their problems that include universal access to healthcare for all Americans, use of modern technology in every aspect of healthcare, universal insurance coverage for all Americans, adequate staffing in all urban and rural areas and lastly, communication with the patient so as to attain consumer satisfaction on a daily basis.
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"Current trends show that the American healthcare system has been consistently on the decline. A gloomy picture depicted by World Health Organization (WHO) is a mere reflection of the current state of affairs. For instance, in 2000, a pioneering WHO report, which assessed healthcare systems of each and every country, positioned American healthcare system at 37 squeezed in the middle of Costa Rica, at number 36, and Slovenia, at number 38 (Lander, 2000). This rapid decline has been taking place despite the fact that America's health care expenditures are by far the largest amongst the 191 members of W.H.O."
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Health Care Managers and Health Care Delivery, 2004.
Examines the relationship that exists between health care players, how they perform their duties, and how they join their forces in health care delivery.
2,367 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper examines and provides information on the roles and responsibilities that health care managers are tasked to accomplish in today?s health care systems. Moreover, this paper examines how a health care manager's job as a leader who ensures a smooth and organized management and operation of health organizations, influences his/her perspective on health care professions. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding how health care managers perceive their duties in health care service.
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"The basic role every manager must be able to render is the task of providing good human relations to everyone at work. Through this role, the objective of accomplishing jobs in an environment where good work relationship is maintained can be made possible. In the field of health care, healthcare managers must have the ability to perform this basic responsibility. A healthcare manager should be a specialist in managing the condition of the healthcare staffs. Though this duty may be perceived as a simple task, it is critical that a good human resource management be delivered to a health organization to ease the stress and pressure that health care providers, such as the doctors and nurses, experience from their duties."
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Health Care and Managed Health Care: The Need for Sweeping Reforms, 2002.
A look at role of primary care nurse practitioners in relation to health care reforms.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper investigates the role of primary care nurse practitioners in respect to health care and health care reform. The failure of primary healthcare is critically assessed, in the respect that health care is currently "managed" by independent "for- profit" organizations, where there is an emphasis on financial success rather than patient welfare. This paper also places a strong emphasis on the role of nurse care practitioners in the state of Florida and in community health care clinics.
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The American Health Care System, 2006.
A comparative analysis of health care systems across cultures, compared to the American health care system.
5,125 words (approx. 20.5 pages), 26 sources, APA, £ 88.95
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This paper begins with a historical perspective on the American health care system. It compares health care systems across various cultures and analyzes the current state of health care in America. The paper then describes three distinct measures to reform health care without resorting to socialized medicine. It looks at regulatory reform, quality improvements and mandatory immunization programs.
Table of Contents:
History Of American Health Care
Health Care Abroad
The Current Situation
The Cost Of Poor Quality
Good Medicine
Payin' And Suffering
Conclusion And Proposal
Appendices
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"Health care in the United States didn't begin as the complex system we grapple with today. The first health care market worked very well- patients with very low expectations paid "doctors" for cures that didn't work. While this system was often less than ideal for patients, it was ideal from an economic point of view. This practice continued as doctors began to offer effective services to patients who developed an appetite for care that often exceeded their ability to pay. As the Great Depression fell upon America, hospitals began to suffer from patients' inability to pay for care. Desperate for relief, hospitals lobbied states for a way to ensure bills were paid. The creation of the first modern insurance company, Blue Cross, resulted . Originally, Blue Cross was a non-profit organization that simply paid the bills, without getting involved in what type of care was provided. Once doctors realized the benefits of this system- primarily, fast and complete payment of bills- the insurance industry began to grow. Soon, the practice was so popular that employees began demanding that their employers provide insurance benefits- a practice encouraged by the government in the form of tax benefits. This change in how care was paid for meant that the burden of health care costs shifted from the general population to the government. In the years after World War II, the United States experienced dramatic leaps in medicine. In the 1960's, the US saw a major change in how health care dollars are spent when Medicare and Medicaid began . Since that time, the US has seen a rise in the percentage of health care dollars spent by the government from 24% in the 1960s to 60% in the 1990s. Including tax subsidies for health insurance, 51% of health care spending in the US is done by government- and paid for by taxpayers."
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Disparities in American Health Care, 2008.
An examination of the American health care system.
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper examines the American health care system and suggests methods of creating universal access to health care. The paper explains that health care should be considered a right for all citizens; a constitutional amendment would make this proposition mandatory. The paper points out that, at its root, the lack of health care for all in America is fundamentally a moral issue. The paper suggests that the United States follow its industrialized, wealthy counterparts and demand universal health care. It explains that the desire for universal health care is apparent and cites examples of states which are implementing a near-universal health care system. The writer proposes that the U.S. pass the United States National Health Insurance Act, or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act. The writer further explains that this act establishes the United States National Health Insurance (USNHI) Program to provide all individuals residing in the United States and in U.S. territories with free health care, including all medically necessary care, such as primary care and prevention, prescription drugs, emergency care, and mental health services.
Outline:
Universal Healthcare in Other Countries
United States National Health Insurance Act
The Uninsured: College Students
Children's Health Care
Preventative Health Care
Eliminating Disparities
Conclusion
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"More health care clinics geared toward minority populations could also be beneficial; citizens would feel more comfortable in settings that recognize their specific needs. Cultural and linguistic competence is mandatory. More classes in medical school concerning minority health care issues should be implemented. More minority members should be in the health care system. This would increase patient participation in care processes, ensuring grater satisfaction and adherence to treatment. The regulations in the system should be transparent and open to the public. A department in the government should be primarily focused on minority health care. The heath care system should be as diverse as our country."
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Health Care and Managed Care, 2002.
Shortcomings of health care with the implementation of managed care.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 17 sources, £ 105.95
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This paper discusses the shortcomings of the American health care system with the implementation of managed care. The risks and future trends in the system are looked at as well as examples of what the system has faced.
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Asian American Health Care, 2008.
This paper discusses nursing and health care as it relates to the Asian-American population.
1,938 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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In this article, the writer notes that historically the Asian-American population has experienced significant conflict with the health care system because of differences in culture, language and ideas on the delivery of health care. The writer points out that this conflict is evident using Leininger's trans-cultural model for nursing. The writer maintains that the research indicates that the Asian-American population has experienced a difficult existence in relation to health care. This existence has been complicated by barriers in language, understanding of the health care delivery system, communication and through the lack of cultural training that exists in the health care community. The writer concludes that in order to change the current dilemma it is evident that education of the health care community, as well as within the Asian community must commence. When this occurs then nurses will be able to provide quality care to this culture and ensure that the health concerns of this population are addressed.
Outline:
Introduction
Asian Cultural Group
Nutrition
Health Beliefs
Specific Health Concerns
Management of Health Care
Chinese Traditional Medicine
Conflict Between Asian Culture and U.S. Health Care
Cultural Assessment Theory: Leininger
Conclusion
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"In relation to health, most Asian Americans use Western medical practices. However, many of these individuals also rely on Chinese Traditional Medicine as a corresponding health maintenance regime. For those Asian Americans that do practice Chinese Traditional Medicine as part of their health maintenance, the nutritional guidelines that they follow are based on a medical prescription for good health, allowing the flow of Qi to cease being restricted. Yet, those Asian Americans that do not practice Chinese Medicine have diets that severely affect their health. This is especially true within the lives of poor Asian Americans in large urban areas."
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American Health Care, 2005.
This paper discusses why America should provide free health care to all Americans.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explores the difficulties of providing free health care to all Americans, while looking at health care statistics, such as infant mortality and the present high cost of American health care. The author points out that, unfortunately, the fight over free nationalized health care has become a political battle rather than a health care battle. The paper concludes that many countries, such as Canada and several European nations, who are far less economically advanced than the U.S., have created their own national health care systems. The author states that, in this great and prosperous country of the U.S., it simply makes good economic and social sense that no one should go without proper health care.
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"High health care costs are another problem associated with American health care. Reporter Curl continues, "Mr. Bush said competitive forces in the marketplace - primarily by giving Americans more choice - is the best method for bringing down health care costs. Another way is to give people who can't afford health care access to facilities other than emergency rooms and hospitals." However, if the government does provide other facilities, ultimately these costs will be born by the taxpayers. As a health care crisis continues among the elderly, the poor, and the uninsured, the government will continue to create more of these facilities, and costs will continue to mount."
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Health Care Manager, 2004.
Examines the roles and responsibilities of a health care manager.
793 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper looks at the importance of health care managers within a hospital setting and the responsibilities that the position encompasses. Job difficulties often encountered by health care managers are also discussed.
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"The occupation of a health care manager can include many different responsibilities. Health care managers are necessary in many organizations, from hospitals to HMOs and other insurance programs. A health care manager in a small hospital may have very different responsibilities than a health care manager at a huge hospital complex, and both deal with very different issues than a health care manager that works for an HMO. However, the qualifications are very similar. To be a health care manager one must have a degree in health care management (or be a doctor with experience and training in management) and be able to organize and oversee aspects of management and patient care. The responsibilities also have one thing in common: a health care manager is someone other than a patient?s personal physician who has the difficult task of deciding what kind of care is appropriate and arranging circumstances so that can be provided."
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Health Care Management, 2001.
A look at three options of employment in the health care management field.
600 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 14.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes three career paths in health care management technology and suggests which career path to follow. The careers examined are medical records director, admitting -registrations clerk and health service manager and administrator.
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"The Medical Records director is responsible for a staff of medical records clerks, who maintain patient medical records for a hospital, nursing home, or large medical practice. The job description on JobScience.com reads, "Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a medical records department. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area with at least seven years of experience in the field. Generally manages a group of exempt and nonexempt employees. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to an executive" (JobScience). This job pays an average of $73,804. About 50 percent of workers in this career can expect to earn between $65,426 and $83,228."
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Health Care Management, 2002.
A paper that explains why a student would want to pursuing a master's degree in health care management.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses why a particular student wants to pursue a master's degree in Health Care Management.
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British and American Health Care Systems, 2004.
A comparison of British and American health care systems, with particular focus on medical malpractice.
2,279 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper looks at the commonalities between American and British cases of medical malpractice. The paper notes that the major points of similarity of both countries tends to be the legal system's hands-off attitude toward physicians and an unwillingness for some of the judiciary in both places to take control, even when the issue of responsibility is placed before them. The paper also looks at what has caused the general decline in the health care systems of both countries and the current push for reform being seen in both countries.
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"In the case of Elam v. College Park Hospital, Elam had originally complained that her podiatrist had performed negligent podiatric surgery at College Park Hospital to correct bilateral bunions and bilateral hammer toes, despite the hospital?s coadmission procedure, requiring a hospital doctor to assume responsibility for the overall medical care of each patient. But a California appeals court reversed a lower court decision that had found for the defendant, College Park Hospital. Ruling on June 25, 1982, California?s Fourth Appellate Court noted that the original case revolved around ?whether a hospital is liable to a patient under the doctrine of corporate negligence? when independent surgeons who are staff members use hospital facilities."
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Health Care Financial Management, 2003.
A comparison between financial management issues for health care institutions vs. other industries.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 16.95
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This paper addresses the differences between financial management in health care and that in other industries. In particular, the paper examines the challenges facing health care financial management during the summer of 2003. The paper also looks at the need for health care organizations to avoid risk and to engage in financial risk management.
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Health Care Managed Care and Fee-For-Service Plans, 2000.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, £ 57.95
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This paper focuses on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies.
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"There is a current climate of distrust and frustration with managed care which has led many people to question whether health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other forms of managed care really are looking out for the best interests of their patients. Managed care plans have incentives in place which reward physicians and other health service providers for providing fewer services or less costly solutions. With American society?s negative feelings toward managed care medical practices, questions about the quality of care provided by various managed care institutions have been raised. The fact that managed care enrollment has been increasing while at the same time growth in total healthcare expenditures has been declining only serves to increase the frequency of questions about the quality of healthcare provided by managed care organizations. This paper will focus on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies."
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