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1 1.03 Healthcare Trends

2 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

3 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. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

4 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 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

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

6 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

7 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 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

8 Healthcare Trends Geriatric Care
Geriatric care facilities Adult Day Care Independent living facilities Nursing Homes Retirement incomes 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

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

10 Healthcare Trends Cost Containment Measures
Outpatient Care Patient receives ambulatory care. Does not stay overnight in the facility. 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

11 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

12 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

13 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 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends

14 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

15 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

16 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

17 Objective 1.03 Understand healthcare agencies, finances, and trends.


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