NURS 1110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Never Events, Underinsured, Copayment
Document Summary
Chapter 8: the healthcare delivery system: focus on. Healthcare system includes variety of provider organizations. Acute care hospitals impacted by many factors. Distinguished by what is done with money leftover. Best care at lower cost: the path to continuously learning health care in america. Can get back to adl (activities of daily living) Three perspectives for viewing healthcare financial issues. The nation"s health care: financial status (macro view) The individual healthcare organization and its financial needs (micro view) Importance of nursing management to participate in the budget process. Reimbursement pays the patient"s bills for services provided. Hospitals close if they can"t cover costs (operating in the red ) Crisis in safety net hospitals (hospitals that serve populations who have limited or no resources to pay for services) Healthcare exchanges via aca for financial support. Ensure providers stay in acceptable range of services. Number and percentage of insured increased to 84. 3% U. s. census bureau website for more info.
