HMGT300 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION
Hi everyone – as you can see and as I am sure you
have experienced, the healthcare system in the United States is complex,
confusing and ever-changing. In our discussion this week, I would like you to
cover the following points from our objectives in the lecture:
list some basic characteristics of the US health
care system
identify the primary stakeholders in the US health
care system
identify the primary payers in the US health care
system
public
private
identify and describe issues impacting the US health
care system as well as opportunities for sector improvement
HMGT300 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION
Here are our objectives for this week:
identify health reform efforts that have shaped our
health care system
describe the health policy process, from need
identification to policy implementation and modification
identify and describe major components of the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Let’s discuss these topics in your individual
discussions this week. Be sure to interact with your fellow students.
HMGT300 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION
Here
are our discussion topics for this week. Straight from our lecture.
Be
sure to respond to at least two students during this week’s discussions.
Thanks!
Let’s
discuss personal experiences this week related to our objectives:
–
What are the major differences you have seen or experienced when you or a loved
one has been in the inpatient side of things vs. the outpatient?
–
What would you change about each or keep the same? Why?
–
Is it strictly cost that is moving our current healthcare system away from
inpatient care and more toward outpatient care? Are there any dangers
associated with this movement?
HMGT300 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION
Let’s
add to our discussion the following topics from our lecture this week:
describe
the evolution of hospitals in the United States
describe
the role that medical technology has played in the growth of health care
expenditures
identify
various organizational models developed to curb health care expenditures
describe
the benefits of integration within the health care system
HMGT300 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION
Of
the three aspects of healthcare: Cost, Quality and Access to Care – is there
one that you find more important than the others?
Is
there one that predetermines the others? If so how.
What
has your experience with one of these “aspects” been and how did it
affect your healthcare decisions?
HMGT300 WEEK 6 DISCUSSION
Please
discuss the following points:
define
meaningful use as it pertains to HIT
assess
the benefits that widespread HIT may bring to the health care system
describe
how ARRA and the HITECH Act promote the use of HIT
identify
the categories of HIT applications
HMGT300 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION
define
moral hazard, adverse selection, and cost-shifting
identify
the major public programs for the financing of health care
compare
and contrast Medicare and Medicaid
Above
are our discussion points for week 7. Also, please include any personal
experiences you have had or hear from a close relative regarding Medicare.
How
how has Medicare “performed” for you or your relative? Where could
they improve?
HMGT300 WEEK 8 DISCUSSION
In
this final week, let’s discuss population based health and let’s also discuss
how you feel the ACA has or will impact population based health
