Category: Health

  • Reducing Treatment Costs in Healthcare

    People nowadays can enjoy numerous benefits that were not available to their ancestors. That includes living in warm houses, constant access to high-quality food and clean water, new technologies, and better healthcare service, to name a few. Additionally, with the continuously growing quality of life, its duration also increases. However, on the flip side, people…

  • Team-Based Approaches to Health Care

    Table of Contents Introduction Case Description Health Care Delivery Team Indicators and Determinants of Health Management and Line Staff Influence Financial and Resource Analysis Team-Based Approach Advantages Conclusion References Introduction Team-based approaches to health care are central to quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives in the medical field. A well-coordinated group of specialists can quickly…

  • Five Fastest Growing Health Professions

    Healthcare has always been a critical area for humans, but its importance will only grow in the future. As a result of the development of this sphere, new professions appear on the labor market, which are becoming more popular and widespread every year. According to Healthcare careers in 2020: Medical field jobs [Interactive Report] (2021),…

  • Big Data in Healthcare Research

    Jessica Malenfant provides a presentation on the use of information and its analysis for healthcare research. Anderson (2008) considers the possibility of a new research method that can substitute the scientific method. These two works can contribute some information to the topic of big data and its usefulness for health care. Malenfant shows that a…

  • South Africa Healthcare Portfolio

    Abstract South Africa has a large population of more 50million people. Such a population necessitates effective systems to meet the healthcare needs of the people. The country suffers from a great burden of disease contributed by increased cases of accidents and injuries due to domestic violence, increased cases of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, and other infectious…

  • Telehealth: Healthcare Technology Evaluation

    Table of Contents The Element of Health Care Technology to Be Considered Criteria for Assessing the Method The Evaluation of Telehealth According to the Criteria Practicable Suggestions for Improving the Performance Conclusion References Nowadays, due to the increase in average life expectancy, medics are under pressure to deliver a greater volume of health care services…

  • The Impact of Technology on the Social Institution of Health

    Today the health care industry is rapidly changing because of the necessity to adapt to the modern lifestyle and scientific progress. Technical advancements made possible health apps, physician portals, text reminders, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) (Gonzales 2017). Certainly, technology changed the approach to health care delivery forever, but it is still…

  • Standardized Coding Systems in Health Care

    The introduction of the newest technologies in the health care sector has greatly affected health outcomes and contributed to the emergence of new opportunities for improving the overall quality of care. In particular, the foundation for such an enhancement is the implementation of the so-called health information technologies that make up a perfect background for…

  • Never Events in Health Care: Summary

    The article by Watson (2010) is dedicated to never events, which are also called serious reportable events. These are the cases that should never occur during medical operations. The article also describes the actions of the National Quality Forum (NQF) aimed at preventing the never events. NQF has confirmed a list of serious reportable events…

  • Population Health in the United States and Canada

    The United States and Canada are considered to be among the most developed countries in the world. They have many connections due to historical circumstances, shared culture, and geographical positions. Therefore, the population health of both states has many similarities. At the same time, it is possible to recognize several differences. Undoubtedly, the issue should…