HCA 305 Quality Healthcare in U.S.
Evaluation of quality improvement in the U.S. healthcare system.
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Quality Healthcare in U.S.
Scarlett Kaya
HCA 305 –Keleigh Reyes
October 31, 2013
In your analysis of the U.S. healthcare system, you discussed several key issues such as rising
healthcare costs, the lack of universal health insurance, and disparities in care. Reflecting on the
challenges and shortcomings you’ve highlighted, how do you think the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) will address these issues, particularly in terms of improving access to care and reducing
disparities among different populations? Furthermore, consider the role of technological
advancements and healthcare professionals in improving the quality of care in the U.S.
healthcare system. In your response, explain how these factors can contribute to a more efficient
and equitable healthcare system.
Word count: 750-900 words.
Quality Healthcare in U.S.
Scarlett Kaya
HCA 305 –Keleigh Reyes
October 31, 2013
In your analysis of the U.S. healthcare system, you discussed several key issues such as rising
healthcare costs, the lack of universal health insurance, and disparities in care. Reflecting on the
challenges and shortcomings you’ve highlighted, how do you think the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) will address these issues, particularly in terms of improving access to care and reducing
disparities among different populations? Furthermore, consider the role of technological
advancements and healthcare professionals in improving the quality of care in the U.S.
healthcare system. In your response, explain how these factors can contribute to a more efficient
and equitable healthcare system.
Word count: 750-900 words.
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Quality Healthcare in U.S.
Expenses in health care in the United States have been rising at an alarming rate and the
economy has been unable to keep up for many years, presenting challenges not only for
Medicare and Medicaid, but for the private sector as well. As health care costs continue to
consume a large portion of the nation’s finances, Americans are forced to make very difficult
decisions about whether to provide health care for their families or put food on the table.
Quality of care is defined as measure of the ability of a doctor, hospital or health plan to
provide services for individuals and populations that increase the likelihood of desired health
outcomes. (www.rwjf.org)It is not enough to just give a definition of quality care. It is important
to describe the methods of measuring quality, the various phases, organization and the result of
medical care and the impact on the quality given to the public. Ii is also necessary to state why it
is very difficult to measure quality care in the United States Health Care System. Health care
cost increased from 7.2 percent in 1970 to 17.9 percent in 2009 and 2010. Many policy experts
attribute a large portion of health care spending increases to the advancement and spread of
medical technology.
The current system is increasingly inaccessible to many poor and lower-middle-class people.
Those that have coverage are paying more and receiving steadily fewer benefits. The
increasingly complex warfare between insurers and hospitals over who pays the bills is gobbling
up a great deal of money and resources. The end result is that the United States pays roughly
twice as much per capita for health care as Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. The U.S.
Experiences slightly lower life expectancy than those countries and higher infant mortality. The
problems inherent in the U.S. system of health care are literally killing people.
Quality Healthcare in U.S.
Expenses in health care in the United States have been rising at an alarming rate and the
economy has been unable to keep up for many years, presenting challenges not only for
Medicare and Medicaid, but for the private sector as well. As health care costs continue to
consume a large portion of the nation’s finances, Americans are forced to make very difficult
decisions about whether to provide health care for their families or put food on the table.
Quality of care is defined as measure of the ability of a doctor, hospital or health plan to
provide services for individuals and populations that increase the likelihood of desired health
outcomes. (www.rwjf.org)It is not enough to just give a definition of quality care. It is important
to describe the methods of measuring quality, the various phases, organization and the result of
medical care and the impact on the quality given to the public. Ii is also necessary to state why it
is very difficult to measure quality care in the United States Health Care System. Health care
cost increased from 7.2 percent in 1970 to 17.9 percent in 2009 and 2010. Many policy experts
attribute a large portion of health care spending increases to the advancement and spread of
medical technology.
The current system is increasingly inaccessible to many poor and lower-middle-class people.
Those that have coverage are paying more and receiving steadily fewer benefits. The
increasingly complex warfare between insurers and hospitals over who pays the bills is gobbling
up a great deal of money and resources. The end result is that the United States pays roughly
twice as much per capita for health care as Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. The U.S.
Experiences slightly lower life expectancy than those countries and higher infant mortality. The
problems inherent in the U.S. system of health care are literally killing people.
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Ashford University
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Healthcare