HSII 1.03 Healthcare trends · finances, and trends Healthcare Trends Technology Health Information...
Transcript of HSII 1.03 Healthcare trends · finances, and trends Healthcare Trends Technology Health Information...
1.03Healthcare Trends
1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends
Healthcare Trends
• Technology
• Epidemiology
• Geriatric Care
• Wellness
• Cost Containment Measures
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1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends
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Technology
Telemedicine– Imaging procedures (digital x-rays)– Telehealth– Home telehealth
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TechnologyRobotic Surgery
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less pain and scarring
- Less wound infections
- Less blood loss
- Faster recovery- Quicker return tonormal activities
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Technology
Health Information Management Systems
– Patient records – Billing– Scheduling– Supply inventory
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1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends
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EpidemiologyStudy of disease patterns within a population– Identifies risks of disease – Indicates methods of disease prevention or
containment
Changes in treatment– Advances in diagnostics– Early intervention– Development of treatment options
Increased patient awareness and education
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1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends
Healthcare Trends
Geriatric CareNeed for geriatric care
– People live longer
– Average age will continue to increase
– Older people need more assistance
– They need care more frequently
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Geriatric CareGeriatric care facilities
– Adult Day Care
– Independent living facilities
– Nursing Homes
– Retirement incomes
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Wellness
Common wellness practices
– Weight management
– Health foods
– Nutrition
– Stress reduction
– Healthy behaviors
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Cost Containment Measures
Outpatient Care
– Patient receives ambulatory care.
– Does not stay overnight in the facility.
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Cost Containment MeasuresDiagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)– Classification of similar clinical conditions that
have similar expected use of hospital resources– Criteria
DiagnosesProceduresAgeSexDischarge statusPresence of complications
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Cost Containment MeasuresManaged Care– Designed to reduce the cost of healthcare
– Contacts with a specific group of providers
– Requires prior approval to see a specialist
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Cost Containment MeasuresPreventative Care– Focus is to maintain wellness
and to prevent illness– It is less expensive to maintain
good health than to treat or cure an illness
– Focus is on diet, exercise, and health maintenance activities such as yearly physicals, health screenings and immunizations
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Cost Containment MeasuresEnergy Conservation– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle– Turn off electrical equipment when not in
use– Maintain comfortable temperature– Use resources wisely
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Cost Containment MeasuresOutpatient Care
Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)
Managed Care
Preventative Care
Energy Conservation
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1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends
Healthcare Trends
• Technology
• Epidemiology
• Geriatric Care
• Wellness
• Cost Containment Measures
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Objective 1.03
Understand healthcare agencies, finances,
and trends.