HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENTS FOR PRESENTATION

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Financial: Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, government-funded health insurance (elderly and low-income individuals), more access to health care services for elderly and low-income Legal: Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, millions of uninsured were covered, if not, faced penalties, and insurance companies could not deny coverage for pre-existing conditions, therefore, health care was more accessible and equitable Ethical: Belmont Report in 1979, established ethical guidelines (research on human subjects), respect persons, beneficence, and justice, ensuring research is ethical in protecting patients’ rights and welfare Regulatory: HIPAA in 1996, established national standards for EHCT and protected the privacy and security of health information, made sure patient information is confidential, and promoted the use of electronic health records Technological: Electronic health records (EHRs), in the 21 st century improved the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of patient care and have enabled the use of health information technology for quality improvement Social: Patient-centered care emphasizes the importance of considering patients’ individual needs, preferences, and values in health care decisions; promotes patient engagement and improves patient satisfaction and health outcomes CAN THESE FIT ON A SLIDE. FIRST, RUN IT BY GRAMMARLY. FACTORS AND CHANGES AND RATIONALE FOR EACH CENTURY 17 th Century: The diversity of medical practices revealed the diversity of cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Health care relied on home remedies and folk medicine. The colonists and the native peoples shared their knowledge, practices, and diseases. The rationale was to explore and colonize the new world and learn from the native peoples. 18 th Century: The rise of hospitals and medical education came about as charitable institutions for the poor, the sick, and the mentally ill. Medical training and research were conducted in the hospitals in addition to sources of public information and intervention. The rationale was to use reason, science, and human rights to challenge the old ways of thinking and ruling which was known as the Enlightenment. 19 th Century: The acceptance of the germ theory of disease revolutionized the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases, as well as the fields of microbiology, immunology, and public health. The rationale was to increase the production and consumption of goods and improve the living and working conditions. The

Industrial Revolution was mainly the villain for it changed the economy and society, but caused problems, such as pollution, urbanization, poverty, and disease. 20 th Century: The emergence of health insurance and government programs was one influencing factor in the health care system. Various forms of health insurance, such as employer-based, private, and social insurance, as well as government programs, like Medicare and Medicaid for the elderly, the poor, and the disabled. The rationale was to use new technologies and innovations to fight wars and advance medicine. 21 st Century: The impact of information and communication technologies, such as the internet, mobile devices, electronics, and more made an impact on the health care system. The rationale for the 21 st century is to use information and communication to solve new challenges and opportunities for health care. THESE ARE THE CENTURIES, INFLUENCING FACTOR, AND RATIONALES. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO KEEP IT AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED, PLEASE CHANGE TO SUIT YOU. CHANGE THE FONT SIZE TO 10 TO DIMINISH IT TO SUIT THE SLIDES. LET ME KNOW. CALL ME.

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