Case Study: Stakeholder Dynamics
Stakeholder Dynamics The main issue that is described in this case study is the impact of uninsured is great for many of the stakeholders that are involved. The main problem here is that there doesn’t seem to be a solution anytime soon. Unemployment continues to be a major concern and without a job insurance is not very probable. In mid-September the US Census Bureau reported that the number of people without health insurance increased in 2009 to an all-time high of 50.7 million. Much of this increase can be attributed to the loss of employer-sponsored health coverage as the recession worsened during 2009--but even before the recession, the number of uninsured had reached a crisis point (Molyneux,
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Some of the costs they do incur are due to workers compensation injuries and those without insurance are out sick more often and for longer periods. This is costly to the employer because productivity has decreased majority. Third party stakeholders are also impacted by the issue with the cost for these projects. The cost for medication and medical care has risen and a majority of these costs are used to cover those large expenses they are left behind to the other stakeholders (Houston Chronical, 2005).
Quality is a major concern for hospitals and other stake holders but with all the financial concerns and bills have led the employers offering their company staff cheaper medical insurance which greatly impacts the quality of the service. Cost are rising and quality of the equipment is decreasing. The government does aid in helping those who are uninsured but because of all the unpaid medical bills, the government might decide to relocate their aid to a much smaller venue and where the cost are less but the quality is also decreasing. For the majority of the stakeholder the quality had definitely decreased in order for them to provide those without insurance the medical attention they require.
Access is limited to those who are uninsured; there are locations where the patient will not be attended because of the lack of coverage. Although many without insurance work around ways or look for
The United States healthcare industry is facing some serious long-term issues. The number of uninsured people is in millions.
The U.S. health care system faces challenges that indicate that the people urgently need to be reform. Attention has rightly focused on the approximately 46 million Americans who are uninsured, and on the many insured Americans who face rapid increases in premiums and out-of-pocket costs. As Congress and the Obama administration consider ways to invest new funds to reduce the number of Americans without insurance coverage, we must simultaneously address shortfalls in the quality and efficiency of care that lead to higher costs and to poor health outcomes. To do otherwise casts doubt on the feasibility and sustainability of coverage expansions and also ensures that our current health care system will continue to have large gaps even for those with access to insurance coverage.
The cost of health insurance has changed drastically over the years as it has become more expensive. Depending on personal characteristic, the cost of health insurance may vary. For instance, as individuals grow older the more expensive it becomes. In this case, health insurance is more costly because “older individuals require more health care” therefore “the cost of providing health care is rising” (Madura &Atlantic, 2012). Not only does this affect the high cost of health insurance, but the number of individuals uninsured. As stated by Madura and Atlantic (2012), “about one in every five workers is uninsured” and has increased since then because health insurance has become unaffordable. As a result, individuals tend to seek health care elsewhere as they can no longer
Health insurance is provided by Medicaid and Medicare to elderly and disabled people and poor children. People working for large companies receive health insurance through their employer. Unfortunately, people working for small businesses, those self-employed, and the working poor are left without options to purchase health insurance at an affordable cost. This creates a divide between the haves and have-nots in terms of health care. Those who have health insurance will access the care they need, but those who do not have insurance will go without. This may include primary care interventions such as immunizations and regular health screenings. Rising health care costs have a direct effect on the number of uninsured individuals and, therefore, a direct effect the number of individuals that can access care.
In America, we not only have the problem of the non-insured but the under insured which causes just about as much problem as the underinsured. Each group has contributed to the vast growing cost of healthcare. Over the last decade or two, the amount of uninsured has risen due to the job market in the economy and the fact that most insurances are tied to employment, which is also a problem as the unemployment rate rises. The purpose of this paper is to explore this issue.
This is a paper about the issues involving uninsured Americans and what we can do to improve healthcare in America.
There are many factors that have influenced the changes of health care economics. Money and technology has definitely been the reason for the change of health care economics over the years. Money is want makes the economy evolve. There will be advancement in technology and there needs to be people are managing these to keep up with the changes. The U.S. has definitely progressed as far as influencing factors to change in new advancement of technology and medical care. Having a good financial manager in your organization will prepare for these upcoming advancements and changes. Money drives these advancements in
The complexity of health care could take the rates on a massive trajectory that does not favor the people covered. Therefore, the financial protection that the levels of health insurance covers, help to guard against the risks related to the unexpected costs of health care. The source of coverage could still have an impact by the insurance coverage and financing alternatives that one has access to; Conversely, private insurance, social insurance, and the national health services are the types of healthcare systems by funding and provision. As we look to health care coverage and the reform of Obamacare, I’ll analyze the impact of the uninsured in the industry and look for a resolution to improve the
After reading Delivering Health Care in America A Systems Approach 5th edition by Leiyu Shi and Douglas A Singh, a lot of topics stood out to me, but the one topic that really touches my heart is the topic about Uninsured Americans. Health insurance is currently an important issue in the United States today. Every day we see more and more Americans become uninsured due to unemployment and an increase in premiums. This topic is very important because working in a hospital setting you see so many patients that can’t receive the care they need because of not having insurance or their insurance not covering all of their needs. Hospital administrators face multiple issues everyday in regards to uninsured patients and underinsured patients. As health
The vulnerability of the uninsured population originates from that they are less likely to use health care services and have poor health as a result ("The Uninsured ", 2010). Furthermore, the number of the uninsured has constantly increased every year as a reflection of the decrease in the rate of employer-funded insurance. These rates continue to decline regardless of increases in public coverage and the ongoing implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until 2014.
While there is not one solid reason for the health of the American people to decline, we are led to believe that the uninsured people in the United States are the reason of it. According to the article, A Creeping Catastrophe according to polling firm Lake Research Partners “while 47 million Americans are uninsured, 91 percent of voters in the 2008 election had some form of health insurance” (Armstrong and Wayne 3). This equal to 15% of the USA population from that year. Now, of this 15% uninsured, how many are unemployed, homeless or really in need
Even with employer-sponsored programs and federal programs for those who qualify, many Americans are uninsured. Over 46 million Americans had no health insurance in 2006, and 86.7 million went without health insurance at some point in 2007 and 2008 (“Health Care Issues”). Why has the number of uninsured risen so drastically and why are employer-sponsored programs dwindling?
As demonstrated above, lack of health insurance is a legitimate problem for any individual American, as well as society as a whole. This problem is greatly compounded by the large numbers of people who are not covered. Although much progress has been made in getting people insurance, the uninsured rate is still a problem and there is work to be done.
Most of the people who are uninsured are the working poor, which the overall costs of medical care can hurt them. By the means of doing their best, these people just can’t afford the insurance. Health care has become increasingly unaffordable for businesses and individuals. (Reese) Premiums grow several
To produce a set of recommendations in a written document about how McDonalds PLC, can reduce its carbon footprint through the management of key stakeholder relationships.