Category: Healthcare
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A Healthcare Study in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper
The Healthing category of the Vancouver Sun newspaper features stories on all things related to health. For one, a recent article by Stelmakowich (2022) reports on a study that aimed at investigating the connection between recreationally using cannabis and sleeping well. It was discovered that cannabis users fall asleep faster as compared to drug non-users…
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Biometrics in Healthcare
What Is Biometrics? Biometrics is defined as “Study of processes or means to uniquely recognize individual users (humans) based on one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral attributes or characteristics. Authentication devices that recognize prints, retinal patterns, or facial patterns are available. Depending on the level of security needed, organizations will commonly use a combination…
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Irrevocably Broken Healthcare System
The U.S. healthcare system has undergone significant changes over the past decades, having a substantial impact on both the physical and financial stability of residents. It has become a subject of numerous economic and political interventions (occurring almost every year or during the election) which caused unintended consequences to the nation’s health. People suffer badly…
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Billing and Reimbursement in Healthcare
Table of Contents Introduction Third-Party Policies Would be Used When Developing Billing Guidelines Marketing Reimbursement Conclusion References Introduction By ensuring that healthcare companies are aware of the foundations of medical billing and coding, providers and other staff members can maintain a seamless revenue cycle and recover all the reimbursements due to provide high-quality treatment. Therefore,…
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Online Healthcare Resources and Telehealth
Modern technological progress contributes to the effectiveness of the process of providing medical services. It applies to medical personnel and patients since all necessary procedures and actions have become more accessible and convenient. These include telemedicine, which helps reduce the barriers to providing health care to the person. The purpose of the work is to…
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Addressing the Healthcare Language Barrier of Afghan Refugees in California
Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Methodology Conclusions References Introduction When individuals access a healthcare facility, they expect to obtain information about their current health issues as well as clear guidelines for further treatment. However, language barriers challenge the concept of clarity and prevent access to healthcare services, especially among refugee populations in the United…
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Nursing Shortage as a National Healthcare Issue
Table of Contents Introduction Organizational Data Summary of Two Articles Addressing the Issue How the Strategies May Impact the Organization Conclusion References Introduction The nursing shortage gained momentum several decades ago when the first estimates of the potential problem were articulated. At present, the discussion of the issue seems ubiquitous, but there is still no…
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Healthcare Industry: Aspects of Financing
Table of Contents Introduction Analysis of the Financial Operations Evaluation of Future Financial Viability Establishing Purchase Price Examining Tax Ramifications Potential Funding Mechanisms Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare is a strategically important industry that determines the health status and quality of life of the population. Therefore, a large number of requirements and standards are imposed on…
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Cost, Access, and Quality of Healthcare
Table of Contents Introduction Cost Access Quality Interrelation of Cost, Access, and Quality Critical Policy Issues Conclusion References Introduction Cost, access, and quality have long been considered the primary elements of the healthcare system. They are the main indicators of how well care is supplied to patients. These three measurements are incorporated into the “Iron…
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Hennepin Healthcare, Minnesota: Value-Based Purchasing (VBP)
Table of Contents Discuss To What Degree Your Organisation Has Embraced VBP Ethical Clinical and Ethical Business Practices Timeline Executive Summary References Various healthcare trends have compelled the United States to develop innovative strategies that will help provide effective care for less cost. With such improvement, healthcare providers have a duty to demonstrate that they…