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The United States is a country with a developed health care, to the success of which the American economy contributes significantly. Increased life expectancy of the population is the most important social change since the establishment of the social security system. In 1935, when the law on social insurance came into effect, life expectancy for…

Table of Contents Introduction Advantages Barriers Conclusion References Introduction The value-based reimbursement policy that is currently gaining momentum on the national level has rightfully garnered a lot of attention. According to the overwhelming majority of both healthcare providers and customers, the traditional volume-based approach, also known as a fee-for-service model, does not provide the necessary…

Public Financing Bodenheimer and Grumbach (2012) specify that there are four ways of paying for the health care services; they are out-of-pocket payments (paid personally by the recipient of the care), individual private insurance that covers the services provided, group insurance paid by the employer, and government financing. According to WHO (2015), the lack of…

Table of Contents The emergence of Fee-for-Service Model Payment Models From Fee-for-Service to Value-Based Model Conclusion References In each country, the ways to attract economic resources for the preservation and promotion of public health are formed and developed historically. The quantity and quality of resources allocated by the society and the effectiveness of their use…

Table of Contents Public Health and Economic Principles Factors Influencing National Health Care Spending The Role of Government and Other Third-party Payers Mechanisms for Public Health Financing Implications of Health Care Rationing Levels of Prevention References Public Health and Economic Principles Health care is closely connected with economic principles and depends on them heavily. In…

Table of Contents Introduction Why the Topic Was Chosen Current Relevance of Technology in Healthcare How Technology is Integrated into Clinical Practice How the Information is Used in Clinical Practice How to Lobby the Local Government for Funds Conclusion References Introduction The use of technology in healthcare has become very important. According to a report…

Introduction The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed and approved by both the Senate and the House in 1996. The act was put in place to ensure that there was continued delivery of health care for the citizens through the provision of health insurance coverage. Emphasis was made on accountability in the…

Table of Contents Abstract Socioeconomic Economic Status of the Communities Socioeconomic Status and Public Health Financing Public Health Initiative for Underserved Communities in Maryland References Abstract Socioeconomic status of people influences the health outlook of the communities. The socioeconomic status is a key factor that influences the allocation of resources for public health financing. Public…

Speaking about such sphere of human activity as healthcare and medicine, it is important to mention that a wide range of problems that may occur in healthcare settings are at the confluence of financial matters and the quality of patient care. Even though the measures taken by healthcare specialists to improve the quality of life…

Introduction Nowadays, many people are not insured, and the number of these people is constantly growing. In the same manner, the costs of health care are growing rapidly. One of the main reasons for this occurrence is the employment of medical technology, the costs for which are escalating annually. It should be noted that the…