Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. All responses must be at least 175 words to be considered substantive.
Read the following article from the American Nurses Association:
Ana Calls the Administration’s Court Filing to Overturn the Affordable Care Act ‘Unconscionable’
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- What is one change you think needs to be made in the current healthcare system?
- Support your position by citing at least 2 references.
Due Monday
Post 2 replies in at least 175 words to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional. Support your position by citing at least 1 reference.
One change that many experts suggest is needed in the current healthcare system is to shift from a fee-for-service model to a value-based care model. In the current system, healthcare providers are incentivized to provide more services, regardless of whether they are necessary or effective, in order to increase revenue. This can lead to overuse of healthcare services and unnecessary costs for patients and the healthcare system as a whole.
In contrast, a value-based care model focuses on improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs by incentivizing healthcare providers to provide high-quality, efficient care. This can include measures such as reducing hospital readmissions, improving patient satisfaction, and implementing preventative care measures. Research has shown that value-based care models can lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and increased provider satisfaction.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, implementing a value-based care model can lead to improved outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, a report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services found that hospitals participating in value-based care programs had lower rates of readmissions and lower healthcare costs compared to those not participating.
In conclusion, shifting to a value-based care model may be an important change needed in the current healthcare system to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
References:
- McWilliams, J. M., Landon, B. E., Chernew, M. E., & Zaslavsky, A. M. (2018). Changes in Patients’ Experiences in Medicare Accountable Care Organizations. New England Journal of Medicine, 379(18), 1712–1722.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2019). Hospital Value-Based Purchasing. Retrieved from https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/hospital-value-based-purchasing.