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Learning Log #14

Some things that I found interesting this week the historical development of health insurance in the United States, particularly its shift from a mechanism for replacing wages to one for paying for medical expenses, caught my attention in particular. Rather than directly paying for medical expenses, early "sickness insurance" programs were mainly concerned with compensating employees who missed work due to illness or accident. The groundwork for contemporary health insurance was established during this transition, which was characterized by the development of the first health insurance programs, such as the partnership between Baylor University Hospital and Dallas educators. Learning how these programs developed into Blue Cross and Blue Shield and how they became well-known, particularly during the Great Depression when many Americans found it difficult to pay for healthcare out of pocket, was intriguing. This information would be extremely helpful to me as a healthcare admin...

Learning log #12

Important lessons about healthcare administration can be learned from the 1918 influenza pandemic, especially in the areas of public relations, resource allocation, and crisis management. During a period of restricted medical developments, such as the dearth of vaccines, antibiotics, and efficient therapies, healthcare managers faced enormous problems. This is what stood out most. The foundation for contemporary healthcare systems was laid by their capacity for adaptation, resource management, and public health initiatives. The way the epidemic highlighted the need for public health infrastructure is one particularly intriguing feature. The situation was made worse by the absence of uniformity, particularly in rural areas. This reflects the difficulties encountered during contemporary pandemics, like COVID-19, where inequalities in access to healthcare continue to be a major problem. Healthcare systems advanced as a result of the 1918 epidemic, including investments in hospitals, immun...

Learning log #11

The influenza pandemic of 1918 is an intriguing historical occurrence that has important implications for contemporary healthcare management. It emphasized the vital role that healthcare administrators play in times of crisis and the necessity of readiness, flexibility, and clear communication. The epidemic highlighted the need for hospital administrators to practice public health communication, resource allocation, and crisis leadership in addition to logistics management skills that are still crucial today. These lessons are beneficial for a job in healthcare administration. The pandemic illustrated the value of strategic planning and resource allocation, particularly in periods of high demand and constrained resources. This experience demonstrates the need for logistics expertise and the capacity to rank resources according to necessity, which are critical abilities in the face of crises such as the current COVID-19 outbreak. To handle future medical emergencies, today's healthc...

Learning Log #10

The revolutionary impact of patient-centered care (PCC) in healthcare is highlighted in this paper's engaging overview. The focus on the holistic aspect of care—PCC acknowledges the emotional, mental, and social aspects of health in addition to treating physiological conditions—stands out. The dynamic between patients and clinicians is radically changed when their beliefs, needs, and goals are incorporated into the care process. This builds a partnership that improves trust and communication. The insights regarding the cultural shift needed to implement PCC are especially pertinent to me as a healthcare administrator. Strategic planning is essential in healthcare organizations, as demonstrated by the difficulties in transitioning from a provider-centered model to one that emphasizes patient involvement. The need for healthcare providers to receive training is covered in the article, with a focus on effective communication techniques and active listening. I would use this knowledge ...

Learning log #9

What I found interesting this week from my own research and my classmates was that the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and healthcare inequities provide vital information for healthcare administration, highlighting the significance of moral accountability, diversity, and fair access to care. Healthcare administrators must endeavor to lessen systemic inequities that impact underprivileged communities by implementing administrative solutions such as data collecting, policy reform, workforce diversity, telemedicine, and community partnerships. This is revealed by the analysis of healthcare disparities. Using electronic health records (EHRs) that collect demographic and socioeconomic information, for example, enables administrators to pinpoint care gaps and create programs specifically for underserved groups. Furthermore, promoting legislative reforms that would improve access for poor areas by lowering out-of-pocket costs and expanding Medicaid coverage can make healthcare more accessible and che...

Learning Log #8

The first Paper focuses on how blockchain technology might transform healthcare systems' interoperability, privacy, and data security. It talks about the benefits of utilizing blockchain technology to safeguard private patient information, enhance provider data exchange, and lessen inefficiencies brought on by incompatible systems. Since health records are extremely sensitive and vulnerable to theft in centralized systems, the decentralized structure of blockchain improves security by removing single points of failure. It also discusses issues that hinder its widespread use in healthcare, like scalability and regulatory compliance (such as HIPAA limitations). Using blockchain technology as a healthcare administrator will help guarantee the highest data security requirements and protect private patient information from breaches. Additionally, blockchain could assist in streamlining administrative procedures, prevent redundant testing, and reduce patient care delays by facilitating s...