Delivery model for the expansion of care.
Scenario
Metropolitan Memorial is a large healthcare organization in a major city. The hospital has been providing medical care to the patrons of the state for 10 years but recently has noticed that the competition has been affecting its financial growth. The board that governs over the hospital has decided that they would like to expand their patient niche into the rural portions of the state. The CEO of Metropolitan Memorial has made you the team leader of the group in charge of analyzing the financial and economic impact of the expansion.
Instructions
Before initiating the plans for expansion, the CEO has requested you complete a project proposal using presentation software such as PowerPoint using speaker notes for each slide or voiceover narration. Your presentations should addresses the following key points:
Examine an international market in which expanding coverage of care yielded a positive economic impact.
Identify an appropriate healthcare delivery model for the expansion of care.
Sample Answer
Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Introduction Slide 3: Examining an international market in which expanding coverage of care yielded a positive economic impact One example of an international market in which expanding coverage of care yielded a positive economic impact is South Korea. In 2000, South Korea implemented a universal healthcare system that provides health insurance coverage to all citizens. The system is financed through a combination of government subsidies and individual contributions.
Since the implementation of the universal healthcare system, South Korea has seen a number of positive economic impacts, including:
- Increased labor productivity: Workers with health insurance are more likely to be healthy and productive, which can lead to increased economic growth.