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In today’s world, the economic health care issue is a pressing concern for many units, facilities, and organizations. This essay will provide a systematic evaluation of a unit, facility, or organization with which I am familiar, in an attempt to identify the need to address the economic health care issue. The evaluation will be based on three criteria – analyzing the cost of medical services in a unit, facility, or organization, examining the impact of economic health care issues on patient care quality, and evaluating the

The cost of medical services is an important factor for any unit, facility, or organization. According to Ginter, Duncan, and Swayne (2018), medical services can range in cost depending on the size and scope of the unit, facility, or organization. The authors note that larger organizations may require more personnel and resources to provide adequate medical services, resulting in higher costs. Conversely, smaller units, facilities, or organizations may require fewer personnel and resources and therefore have lower costs. The authors also point out that the cost of medical services can vary depending on the types of services being provided. For instance, a unit, facility, or organization providing complex medical services may require more personnel and resources than a unit, facility, or organization providing only basic medical services. Additionally, the cost of medical services may be influenced by the availability of medical personnel and resources, as well as by the expertise and specialization of the personnel and resources employed. Overall, it is important to consider the cost of medical services when assessing the size and scope of a unit, facility, or organization.

Economic health care issues such as rising costs, access to care, and insurance coverage have a major impact on patient care quality. For example, a study by Zhang et al. (2013) found that when health care costs increased, patients had fewer visits to their health care provider and were more likely to forgo needed medications due to cost-related issues. This lack of access to care can negatively affect patient outcomes, as patients may not receive the necessary treatments or screenings that can help to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Additionally, uninsured patients often have less access to health care, leading to poorer health outcomes. This can be especially true for vulnerable populations, such as those who are low-income or in rural areas. Furthermore, when insurance coverage is available, patients may not be able to make use of it due to high out-of-pocket costs, leading to further disparities in access to care. Taken together, these economic health care issues can have a detrimental impact on patient care quality.

When evaluating the efficacy of existing economic health care solutions in a unit, facility, or organization, it is important to consider whether the solutions are appropriate, effective, and sustainable. According to D Nutbeam in Health Promotion International (1998), “health promotion strategies will only be effective if their design and implementation take account of the local context and are tailored to the needs of the target population” (p. 137). This highlights the importance of designing health promotion strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of the unit, facility, or organization. The evaluation of existing economic health care solutions should include an analysis of the needs of the target population, as well as an assessment of the appropriateness, effectiveness, and sustainability of the solutions. Furthermore, the evaluation should consider whether the solutions are cost-effective, and whether they are likely to result in long-term improvements in health outcomes. Evaluating the efficacy of existing economic health care solutions in a unit, facility, or organization requires a comprehensive assessment of the solutions and their potential to improve the health of the target population.

With nearly 1 in every 6 dollars in our national economy now spent on health care, it is clear that it is absolutely essential for individuals, facilities, and organizations to actively engage in assessing and evaluating the economic health care issues that they need to address in order to remain financially healthy. By taking the time to complete a systematic evaluation of the different units, facilities, or organizations with which they are familiar, they can identify the areas of financial concern and better understand where action needs to be taken in order to ensure the financial health of their organization. Through this kind of assessment and thoughtful evaluation, individuals, facilities, and organizations can better address the economic health care issues that arise and help to ensure their financial well-being.

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