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4-part Assignment: (At least 500-600 words each part, and independent of each other).
Discuss each part using current sources (2015-2020) only and additional resource readings to:
PART A: A Global Perspective and the Future
Discuss your experiences/research with policies implemented to protect vulnerable populations such as patients with mental illness. How does the mental health Parity Act of 2008 improve mental health services? Describe ethics as it relates to vulnerable populations and you as a healthcare professional. Include values, beliefs, and laws in your discussions.
Additional Resources:
Almazeedi, H., & Alsuwaidan, M. T. (2014). “Integrating Kuwait’s Mental Health System to end stigma: a call to action.” Journal of Mental Health, 23(1), 1–3.
Hall-Clifford, R., Addiss, D. G., Cook-Deegan, R., & Lavery, J. V. (2019). Global Health Fieldwork Ethics: Mapping the Challenges. Health & Human Rights: An International Journal, 21(1), 1–5.
Mental Illness Will Cost the World $16 USD Trillion by 2030. (2018). Psychiatric Times, 35(11), 18F–18H.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2017). Global health and the future role of the United States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. (Click on the link to download Global Health and the Future Role of the United States. You do not need to purchase this book. Once you access the website, look on the far right and click on “Download this PDF” for your free copy, or click “Read Online” to read without downloading).
United Nations. (n.d.). Sustainable development goals – Goal 3: Good health and well-being.
United Nations Developmental Programme. (n.d.). Sustainable development goals.
PART B: Government Impact, Innovation, and Accountability
How do hospitals ensure they are meeting the needs of vulnerable populations within the communities that they serve? What factors should be considered to ensure that nurses working in acute care settings meet the six Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Aims for Improving Healthcare Quality?
Additional Resources:
Lin, Y.-L., Du, Y., Gomez, C., & Ortiz, J. (2018). Does patient-centered medical home Recognition Relate to Accountable Care Organization Participation? Population Health Management, 21(3), 188–195.
Ryan, A. M., Shortell, S. M., Ramsay, P. P., & Casalino, L. P. (2015). Salary and quality compensation for physician practices participating in accountable care organizations. Annals of Family Medicine, 13(4), 321–324.
Weeks, W. B., Gregg, J., Fisher, E. S., & Weinstein, J. N. (2015). Accelerating uptake of new Medicare payment models. Hfm (Healthcare Financial Management), 69(4), 104–105.
PART C: Healthcare Finance and Private Health Insurance
Discuss managed care, the initiatives implemented by private insurers to transform healthcare, and the various roles nurses play to improve quality patient outcomes tied to healthcare reimbursement. What are some strategies nurses can use to advocate for healthcare consumers and reduce the increasing cost of healthcare?
Additional Resources:
Bird, K., Reney, M., & Ross, R. (2015). Funds flow in the era of healthcare transformation. Healthcare Financial Management, 69(12), 42–47.
CMS.gov (2019). What is the quality payment program? (Explore the various links found on the Quality Payment Program website to learn more about the new way healthcare providers are being paid. Also, you will find resources on evidence-based measures that encourage improvement in clinical practice and the utilization of advanced technology that allows providers of care to easily exchange patient information)
Mulder, J. (2017). The value of “smart growth” in the era of value-driven care. Health Management Technology, 38(9), 6–7.
Wright, B., Potter, A. J., & Nattinger, M. C. (2016). Iowa Wavering on Medicaid: From Expansion to Modernization. Journal of Health Politics, Policy & Law, 41(2), 287–300.
PART D: Medicare and Medicaid
You have a patient who only has Medicare Part A and B. She has limited income most of which is used to pay for Medicare Part B. She is in dire need of placement into a nursing home as she can no longer care for herself at home. You gleaned from your reading that long-term care needed by low-income elderly people is paid by Medicaid, and you feel your patient meets the criteria. What are the steps you would take to advocate for your patient while she is still in the acute care setting? Who are some of the other health care professionals you would collaborate with to ensure your patient receives the additional healthcare coverage she needs? Analyze the role Medicaid plays in supporting long-term care for the elderly and disabled.
Additional Resources
Amadeo, K. (2019) Federal poverty level guidelines and chart.
