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Introduction to US Health Services

Introduction to US Health Services . Chapter 1 Dr. Tracey Lynn Koehlmoos Adjunct Professor. Introduction. Many factors shape a healthcare system Culture, politics, economics Employment, research, drugs, technology Roemer model Cost-Quality-Access Framework “The Iron Triangle”.

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Introduction to US Health Services

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  1. Introduction to US Health Services Chapter 1 Dr. Tracey Lynn Koehlmoos Adjunct Professor HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

  2. Introduction • Many factors shape a healthcare system • Culture, politics, economics • Employment, research, drugs, technology • Roemer model • Cost-Quality-Access Framework “The Iron Triangle” HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

  3. Overview of US Health System • Highest per capita $ in the world • 20% of population, no access • 20% of population consume 80% services • Isn’t it ironic? With huge gaps in access along the continuum of care, there is NO single US healthcare system. HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

  4. Dr. Roemer’s Model Health services defined: organizations or activities focused on the maintenance, improvement, recovery of health Five parts to the model: Organization of Programs: govt, volunteer, private Management: planning, admin, regulations, laws Economic Support: public, private, insurance Production: trained work force, research, technology Delivery Systems: prevention, treatment, rehab HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

  5. Cost Quality Access • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): outcomes, quality focus • Cost of care, 16% of GDP, always rising • Volume of services • Inflation • Health insurance HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

  6. Course/Text Organization • Part I: Intro, Needs and Problem • Part II: System Organization • Part III: Management, Regulation • Part IV: Financial Support, Insurance • Part V: Resource Production • Part VI: Delivery System • Part VII: Outcomes Measures & Future HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

  7. Your Tasks • Read your textbook • Watch all videos • Honor all deadlines • Take quizzes • Participate in Chat sessions • Do not be afraid to ask questions via the discussion board • Hold on to your notebooks and get ready to be empowered as a graduate student, a member of the work force and as a consumer of the US Health System. HSCI 678 Intro to US Healthcare System

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