US Healthcare System: Lisa Scott Lucashca 205 Introduction
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Overview of topics Revolutionary factors in development of health care systems Development of the health care system Stakeholders in the health care system Positive impacts of stakeholders in health care system Negative impacts of stakeholders in the health care system As a student undertaking an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, I have been taught and studied extensively various medical related sources and history of medicine. The U.S. health care system has evolved throughout the centuries to what it is today. It is worth noting some revolutionary factors have enabled this and are essential for the development of the health care system.
Stakeholders are essential for the success of any company and play various crucial roles in the success of health care system. Stakeholders involvment has positive and negative impacts on the health care system (Lyons, 2010).
Revolutionary factors in development of health care systems
17th Century- development of the microscope in 1966 and anatomical experimental models. Increased understanding of etiology of many diseases. Improved understanding of the human body by medical experts.
18th Century- development of vaccination against diseases by Edward Jenner. Prevention of many diseases. Improved health care and started the formation of health care unions (Lyons, 2010).
Development of the microscope in 1966 and anatomical experimental models. This enabled for increased understanding of etiology of many diseases and an improved understanding of the human body by medical experts.
Development of vaccination against diseases by Edward Jenner. Introduction of vaccination enabled for prevention of many diseases. This resulted in improved health care and started the formation of health care unions (Lyons, 2010).
Revolutionary factors in development of health care systems continuation
19th Century- formation of health care unions by many workers throughout companies. These were to prevent union members from losses due to injury or sickness.
20th Century- development of more organized health care associations such as American Medical Association and introduction of health insurance (Brumley, 2016). Organized medicine and recruitment of many health care professionals. Introduction of health insurance policies. By the end of the 20th Century, health insurance was mandatory for all employees. Formation of health care unions by many workers throughout companies.
This resulted from industrial revolution that brought about manufacturing jobs to many individuals. These were to prevent union members from losses due to injury or sickness. Development of more organized health care associations such as American Medical Association and introduction of health insurance. This came with a push for organized medicine and many health care professionals. President Theodore Roosevelt advocated for the need for health insurance so as to shield citizens from degenerative effects of poor health management.
By the end of the 20th Century, health insurance was mandatory for all employees.
Revolutionary factors in development of health care systems continuation
21st Century- diversification of health care laws and creation of a more comprehensive and inclusive health care systems (Brumley, 2016). Health laws were diversified to include all citizens in the United States. Introduction of health care reforms to cover employer- employee health insurance laws. Reduction in cost of health care.
Diversification of health care laws and creation of a more comprehensive and inclusive health care systems. Health laws were diversified to include all citizens in the United States. President Barack Obama introduced health care reforms to cover employer- employee health insurance laws. His administration also orchestrated the reduction in cost of health care.
Development of the health care system
Financial- management of treatment costs. Provision of a cost-effective and reliable means of health care and medical products. Provision of paid and wide variety of choices of tests and treatment. Legal- employer-employee health insurance terms. Amendment of health laws to provide for a fair employer-employee health insurance provision terms. Ethical- bioethical aspect in provision of health care (Jeff, 2017).
Bioethical issues ensure privacy and accountability in provision of health care. Financial perspective of health care involves management of treatment costs. Provision of a cost-effective and reliable means of health care and medical products. Health insurance provides for paid and wide variety of choices of tests and treatments. Legal perspective of health care involves employer-employee health insurance terms.
Various health care laws have been constitutionalized to provide for a fair employer-employee health insurance provision terms Ethical perspective of health care involves bioethical aspects in the provision of health care. Bioethical issues must be laid out to ensure privacy and accountability in the provision of health care.
Development of the health care system continuation
Regulatory- use of regulatory agencies for provision of health care. Regulatory agencies have the authority to regulate and protect every level in the provision of health care. Social- provision of health care in an equal and non-discriminative manner.
Regulatory perspective of health care involves the use of regulatory agencies for the provision of health care. Regulatory agencies have the authority to regulate and protect every level in the provision of health care (Jeff, 2017). Social perspective of health care involves the provision of health care in an equal and non-discriminative manner.
Stakeholders in the health care system
Federal and state governments. Inclusion of the federal and state governments regulates financing of the system. Ensures the quality and safety of medical devices and drugs among other things. Health care accreditation agencies. Aid in the representation of health care professionals. Assesses the risk of a given health care system. Health care professionals. Service orientation of health care professionals and their work culture and its effects on a health care system.
Federal and state governments as stakeholders regulate financing of the system, ensure quality and safety of medical products (Jeff, 2017). Health care accreditation agencies as stakeholders aid in the representation of health care professionals and assess risks within the system. Health care professionals contribute through their service orientation and work culture, influencing the effectiveness of the health system.
Positive impacts of stakeholders in health care system
Federal and state governments have ensured the production of safe and high-quality medical devices. They ensure fair regulation of financial services in the health care system. Health care accreditation agencies help in improving risk analysis and management, leading to risk reduction. Health care professionals foster a conducive working culture and ethics, creating an accountable workforce.
Federal and state governments have contributed to the safety and quality of medical devices and equitable financial regulation (Jeff, 2017). Accreditation agencies improve risk management, reducing hazards. Healthcare professionals enhance work ethics and accountability, strengthening the system’s integrity.
Negative impacts of stakeholders in the health care system
Federal and state governments have been blamed for issues related to authoritative management and unfavorable legislation that may curtail operations. Accreditation agencies may suffer from poor representation. Healthcare professionals face increased costs related to salaries and payments. These issues can hamper the efficiency and accessibility of care, affecting overall system performance.
Government involvement has sometimes led to authoritative management issues and restrictive legislation. Accreditation agencies might be poorly represented or under-resourced. Rising costs for healthcare workforce payments can also strain the system’s sustainability and accessibility.
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