Category: Health
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Contemporary Health Information Systems
Medicine and biomedical sciences are influenced by technological advances and digitalization of information in recent years. Biomedicine is concerned explicitly with building the data about diseases through the help of new technologies, medical applications. According to Highfill (2020), new medical analysis techniques provide opportunities to analyze medical statistics more thoroughly and precisely, thus improving the…
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Leader-Innovator in Health Information Technology
Week 2 Assignment Leaders are instrumental to innovation (TEDx Talks, 2012), and healthcare information technology (HIT) leaders are not an exception. Among other things, HIT leaders promote the innovations that optimize and transform healthcare. The present paper will examine some of the key aspects that a HIT leader needs to consider to become a better…
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Institute of Medicine Healthcare Initiative
Table of Contents Introduction The Work of the Committee Implications for Nursing Progression The Campaign for Action The Florida Action Coalition Conclusion References Introduction Nurses form the largest portion of the nation’s health care workforce and can play a vital role in implementing the health care policy to ensure that all Americans have access to…
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The United States’ Universal Health Insurance
I believe that establishment of medical care across the developed world covers a broad spectrum of national policies and standards. The United States is the only developed nation in the world without universal health insurance. The majority of American citizens pay for and receive healthcare through private organizations. In other countries, a significant part of…
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Comprehensive Health and Physical Assessment: Environmental and Genomic Influences
Table of Contents Introduction Essence Conclusion References Introduction Recent scientific advances in the field of genomics call for the urgent redefinition of nursing practice. Now, when using a holistic approach toward health examination, healthcare professionals should account for the patient’s socioeconomic determinants and genetic predisposition to a disease. This paper briefly overviews the significance of…
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current Healthcare Act of the United States
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a statute that was enforced in 2010 by President Barack Obama. It can be considered one of the most significant reforms in the country’s approach to health care since the establishment of Medicaid and Medicare. The ACA was designed to increase the number of insured individuals, make preventive care…
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Implementation of Health Policy: Role of Nursing Advocacy
Table of Contents Position Effects on Stakeholders Advocacy Plan References Access to healthy food and nutrition is one of the basic human needs and largely defines the overall health of individuals. As stated by Ascend at the Aspen Institute (2019) in its recent policy brief, many families across the country currently have limited opportunities to…
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Concept of Transformational Leadership: Leadership Assessment in the Healthcare Sector
Introduction An opportunity to apply leadership skills in the healthcare sector effectively is the key to not only successful management but also patient positive outcomes due to the competent work of all employees. Regarding my personal aspirations, I strive to develop relevant attainments through ongoing training and interaction with colleagues. The modern medical environment is…
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Mayo Clinic’s Adherence to US Healthcare Standards
Table of Contents Importance Influence on Mayo Clinic The Need for Improvement Conclusion References In the United States, health care is a strictly regulated area of business, which is governed by multiple standards. These standards serve to improve the quality of services delivered to patients, promote information sharing between providers, and ensure the appropriate conduct…
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Population Health: Social Determinants and Risk Factors
Table of Contents Introduction Social determinants and risk factors for population health Conclusion References List Introduction Population health is influenced by contributions of psychological, socio-economic, behavioral, and biological life exposure. In understanding social determinants and risk factors of population health, consideration is given to social distributions; the social determinants and risk factors of population health…