1.031.03Healthcare TrendsHealthcare Trends
1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trendsfinances, and trends
Healthcare TrendsHealthcare Trends
• Technology
• Epidemiology
• Geriatric Care
• Wellness
• Cost Containment Measures
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TechnologyTechnology
Telemedicine– Imaging procedures (digital x-rays)– Telehealth– Home telehealth
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TechnologyTechnologyRobotic Surgery
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less pain and scarring
- Less wound infections
- Less blood loss
- Faster recovery- Quicker return to normal activities
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TechnologyTechnology
Health Information Management Systems
– Patient records – Billing– Scheduling
– Supply inventory
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EpidemiologyEpidemiologyStudy of disease patterns within a population– Identifies risks of disease – Indicates methods of disease prevention or
containment
Changes in treatment– Advances in diagnostics– Early intervention– Development of treatment options
Increased patient awareness and education
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Geriatric CareGeriatric CareNeed for geriatric careNeed for geriatric care
– People live longerPeople live longer
– Average age will continue to increaseAverage age will continue to increase
– Older people need more assistanceOlder people need more assistance
– They need care more frequently They need care more frequently
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Geriatric CareGeriatric CareGeriatric care facilitiesGeriatric care facilities
– Adult Day CareAdult Day Care
– Independent living facilitiesIndependent living facilities
– Nursing HomesNursing Homes
– Retirement incomesRetirement incomes
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WellnessWellnessCommon wellness practices
– Weight management
– Health foods
– Nutrition
– Stress reduction
– Healthy behaviors
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Cost Containment Measures
Outpatient CareOutpatient Care
– Patient receives ambulatory care.Patient receives ambulatory care.
– Does not stay overnight in the facility.Does not stay overnight in the facility.
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Cost Containment MeasuresDiagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)– Classification of similar clinical conditions that
have similar expected use of hospital resources– Criteria
Diagnoses
Procedures
Age
Sex
Discharge status
Presence of complications
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Cost Containment MeasuresManaged Care– Designed to reduce the cost of healthcare
– Contacts with a specific group of providers
– Requires prior approval to see a specialist
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Cost Containment MeasuresPreventative Care– Focus is to maintain wellness
and to prevent illness– It is less expensive to maintain
good health than to treat or cure an illness
– Focus is on diet, exercise, and health maintenance activities such as yearly physicals, health screenings and immunizations
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Cost Containment MeasuresEnergy Conservation– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle– Turn off electrical equipment when not in
use– Maintain comfortable temperature– Use resources wisely
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Cost Containment MeasuresCost Containment MeasuresOutpatient CareOutpatient Care
Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)
Managed CareManaged Care
Preventative CarePreventative Care
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
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Healthcare TrendsHealthcare Trends
• Technology
• Epidemiology
• Geriatric Care
• Wellness
• Cost Containment Measures
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OObjective 1.03bjective 1.03
Understand Understand healthcare agencies, finances, healthcare agencies, finances,
and trends.and trends.