NURS-6053N Module 1 Discussion: Review of Current Healthcare Issues

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NURS-6053N: Interprof Org & Sys Leadership

NURS-6053N Module 1 Discussion: Review of Current Healthcare Issues

If you were to ask 10 people what they believe to be the most significant issue facing healthcare today, you might get 10 different answers. Escalating costs? Regulation? Technology disruption? Social Determinant such as environment/community, education, access/quality to healthcare?

These and many other topics are worthy of discussion. Not surprisingly, much has been said in the research, within the profession, and in the news about these topics. Whether they are issues of finance, quality, workload, or outcomes, there is no shortage of changes to be addressed.

In this Discussion, you examine a national healthcare issue and consider how that issue may impact your work setting. You also analyze how your organization has responded to this issue.

By Day 3 of Week 1

Post a description of the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for analysis, and explain how the healthcare issue/stressor may impact your work setting. Which social determinant(s) most affects this health issue? Then, describe how your health system work setting has responded to the healthcare issue/stressor, including a description of what changes may have been implemented. Be specific and provide examples.

SOLUTION

The chosen healthcare issue is the escalating healthcare cost in the United States. In 2021, the healthcare costs in the United States increased by 2.7% to $4.3 trillion (American Medical Association, 2023), and the increased medical spending is associated with medications, medical services, and the overall delivery of healthcare. Escalating healthcare costs affect the patients, healthcare providers, and insurers.

Impact on work setting

Increased medical supplies, equipment, and personnel costs lead to financial…………………………………….purchase solution at $5 only