Category: Health

Table of Contents State Comparison Coordination of Care Public Health Initiatives Evidence-Based Research Conclusion References Health information exchange (HIE) is a significant part of healthcare data systems. Wager, Lee, and Glaser (2017) argue that HIE “serves as a building block for improved patient care, quality, and safety” (p. 117). HIE facilitates the accessibility of relevant…

The 21st century Is characterized by some of the highest numbers of people suffering from mental health issues. According to CDC, 20% of all US citizens are experiencing or have experienced mental health issues during the past year (Guntuku et al., 2020). The mental health environment has been further made more volatile with the emergence…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Nicotine addiction is one of the most popular ones around the globe. This substance is highly addictive, and it is hard to quit. Nicotine can be a coping strategy for anxiety, stress, and depression, and it can help people make social connections. However, not everything is so…

Do you feel that The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) achieves its fundamental purposes? Why or why not? Considering the fundamental purposes of the SCHIP, it was designed for “uninsured children under age 19 living in families with income that is low but above Medicaid’s threshold, children living in families with income up to…

Politics and economics regulate public access to healthcare and the allocation of government financing and resources. Political uncertainty and economic instability negatively impact the healthcare system and the health of the nation (Laureate Education, 2010). Financial incentives for mothers, such as cash grants, might improve the health of low-income families by providing access to adequate…

The health status of different population groups largely depends on their cultural and socio-economic factors, including values, beliefs, and attitudes to health care practices, as well as the level of access to medical services. When speaking of the Latino population in the United States, its representatives are predisposed to the development of some diseases more…

Introduction For many years, the United States has been having the poorest medical policy among the developed nations across the world. This led to private health insurance companies exploiting their clients because the government did not have any better plan to offer. The poor on the other hand had no insurance policy at all. For…

In the United States, diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease. The primary triggers of this health issue are the social determinants of health (SDOH). Some of the examples of SDOH include education, income, occupation, access to healthcare, and social support (Lenzi, 2018). These factors directly influence the peoples’ lifestyle and…

Why employer should not be responsible for healthcare coverage According to managed care organizations criteria, post-stabilization services that are offered to a patient with a medical condition are covered services (Medicaid, 2015, p. 7). Furthermore, the health care provider is forbidden to discriminate against those individuals with a serious medical condition and require costly treatment.…

The proposed policy is mental health policy. Individuals with mental health illnesses will be protected in various situations, including the workplace, schools, and therapy, according to the mental health policy that the federal government will implement. Protecting people’s privacy and civil liberties will be the primary goal of this legislation. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is…