1.03 Healthcare Trends

1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends Healthcare Trends Technology Epidemiology Geriatric Care Wellness Cost Containment Measures 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Technology Telemedicine Imaging procedures (digital x-rays) Telehealth Home telehealth This patient is able to have a dermatology evaluation from a remote clinical area. The healthcare professional is holding the camera. We can see the physician and the scalp on the monitor. There is also a camera on top of the monitors. Example: If a patient has few healthcare resources, lives in a remote area, or has limited access to healthcare provider; they may contact their doctor from home via phone, video, or computer. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Technology Robotic Surgery Shorter hospital stay Less pain and scarring Less wound infections Less blood loss Faster recovery Quicker return to normal activities Example: A hospital may use robotics to perform heart surgery- represents a technology healthcare trend. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Technology Health Information Management Systems Patient records Billing Scheduling Supply inventory 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Epidemiology Study 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 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Geriatric Care Need for geriatric care People live longer Average age will continue to increase Older people need more assistance They need care more frequently Example: As the population continues to increase in age, there is a need for increased Geriatric Healthcare Services. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Geriatric Care Geriatric care facilities Adult Day Care Independent living facilities Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Facilities Retirement homes Example: The need for long term care services and adult day care is closely related to the healthcare trend in Geriatric Care. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Wellness Common wellness practices Weight management Health foods Nutrition Stress reduction Healthy behaviors 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Outpatient Care Patient receives ambulatory care. Does not stay overnight in the facility. Example: Outpatient surgery (arthroscopic surgery) at the Day Surgical Center represents an Outpatient care cost containment measure. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Home healthcare Decreases length of inpatient hospital stays Example: A way to lower healthcare costs is to decrease the length of inpatient hospital stays. Home healthcare is an option to reduce the length of a hospital stay. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Diagnostic 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 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Managed Care Designed to reduce the cost of healthcare Contacts with a specific group of providers Requires prior approval to see a specialist 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Preventative 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 Example: As healthcare trends continue to rise, healthcare agencies are searching for ways to lower costs. Visiting your physician for regular check-ups is a strategy to lower healthcare costs. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Energy Conservation Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Turn off electrical equipment when not in use Maintain comfortable temperature Use resources wisely 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Bulk ordering -Purchasing supplies in large quantities helps reduce costs. Example: Central supply manager orders in supplies in large quantities to reduce costs as a cost containment measure. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Review Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures Outpatient Care Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) Managed Care Preventative Care Energy Conservation 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends Healthcare Trends Technology Epidemiology Geriatric Care Wellness Cost Containment Measures 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

Objective 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends.