1.031.03Healthcare TrendsHealthcare Trends

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• Technology

• Epidemiology

• Geriatric Care

• Wellness

• Cost Containment Measures

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TechnologyTechnology

Telemedicine– Imaging procedures (digital x-rays)– Telehealth– Home telehealth

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TechnologyTechnologyRobotic Surgery

- Shorter hospital stay

- Less pain and scarring

- Less wound infections

- Less blood loss

- Faster recovery- Quicker return to normal activities

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TechnologyTechnology

Health Information Management Systems

– Patient records – Billing– Scheduling– Supply inventory

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EpidemiologyEpidemiologyStudy of disease patterns within a population– Identifies risks of disease – Indicates methods of disease prevention or

containment

Changes in treatment– Advances in diagnostics– Early intervention– Development of treatment options

Increased patient awareness and education

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Geriatric CareGeriatric CareNeed for geriatric careNeed for geriatric care

– People live longerPeople live longer

– Average age will continue to increaseAverage age will continue to increase

– Older people need more assistanceOlder people need more assistance

– They need care more frequently They need care more frequently

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Geriatric CareGeriatric CareGeriatric care facilitiesGeriatric care facilities

– Adult Day CareAdult Day Care

– Independent living facilitiesIndependent living facilities

– Nursing Homes/Long Term Care FacilitiesNursing Homes/Long Term Care Facilities

– Retirement homesRetirement homes

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WellnessWellness

Common wellness practices

– Weight management

– Health foods

– Nutrition

– Stress reduction

– Healthy behaviors

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Outpatient CareOutpatient Care

– Patient receives ambulatory care.Patient receives ambulatory care.

– Does not stay overnight in the facility.Does not stay overnight in the facility.

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Home healthcareHome healthcare– Decreases length of inpatient hospital staysDecreases length of inpatient hospital stays

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Cost Containment MeasuresDiagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)– Classification of similar clinical conditions that

have similar expected use of hospital resources– Criteria

Diagnoses

Procedures

Age

Sex

Discharge status

Presence of complications

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Cost Containment MeasuresManaged Care– Designed to reduce the cost of healthcare

– Contacts with a specific group of providers

– Requires prior approval to see a specialist

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Cost Containment MeasuresPreventative Care– Focus is to maintain wellness

and to prevent illness– It is less expensive to maintain

good health than to treat or cure an illness

– Focus is on diet, exercise, and health maintenance activities such as yearly physicals, health screenings and immunizations

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Cost Containment MeasuresEnergy Conservation– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle– Turn off electrical equipment when not in

use– Maintain comfortable temperature– Use resources wisely

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Bulk orderingBulk ordering

-Purchasing supplies in large quantities -Purchasing supplies in large quantities helps reduce costs. helps reduce costs.

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Cost Containment MeasuresCost Containment MeasuresOutpatient CareOutpatient Care

Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)

Managed CareManaged Care

Preventative CarePreventative Care

Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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• Technology

• Epidemiology

• Geriatric Care

• Wellness

• Cost Containment Measures

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Understand Understand healthcare agencies, finances, healthcare agencies, finances,

and trends.and trends.