...The Public Needs to Know 1 The Public Needs to know ( About Free Clinics) Christy Phillips Strayer University English 115 ALENE Morrison 04/28/2014 The Public Needs to Know 2 The people in Douglasville, Georgia need to know that the health care of the community is crucial. It is because of the price of the insurance today too many people go without medical care that they need. If Douglasville, Georgia had a free clinic more people could get the health care of that they need. There are more people dieing everyday because they cannot afford to get the medical care they need. That is why now more than ever the community needs to open a free clinic here in Douglasville, Georgia for the low income families and the uninsured. The public needs to know why a free clinic would be beneficial to Douglasville, Georgia. To begin with the state of Georgia population is 9,687,953 and of that 132,493 live in Douglas county (US Census Bureau,2010). According to ( healthyfuturega.org) nearly 2 million people in Georgia are uninsured that is among the highest in the nation. There is a total of 44,131 uninsured in Douglas and Carroll County it is the third highest in the state of Georgia. The presence of free primary care clinic reduces hospital costs associated with non-urgent ED use and inpatient care (Journal of Health & Human Services Administration. Mar2012, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p456-470. 15p). That is why someone needs to find a way to help the uninsured...
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...English 115-English Composition January 31, 2015 People in the community, without typical means, should have a place to go for medical treatment just like everyone else. Unemployment and no insurance should not be what keeps people from getting the proper medical treatment. The new free clinic opening in our community will be available for adults and children who do not have traditional means of obtaining medical treatment. There will be several doctors on site with a wide range of specialties. Many have practices focusing on certain types of medical problems and some who can assist with any general issues. In some cases, patients may have to visit doctors off site. Because we are aware that some patients may not have the means to get to other areas, we will provide a shuttle service on preassigned days for this very reason. Doctors are volunteering their knowledge as well as their time to raise awareness and help those in the community in which some of them grew up in. We are aware that examination and knowledge is but a portion of what is needed. For this reason, we have partnered with some local pharmacies who will provide medication at a substantial discount and even free of charge in some cases. Patients will be informed of everything every step of the way and be given the same assistance as if they were paying customers. Each new patient will complete a short questionnaire informing the clinic of any existing conditions as well as report any ailments that may have...
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...I The Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County, Inc. opened its doors in December, 2004 to serve the needs of Newberry County residents without access to professional health care due to lack of income or adequate health insurance. Since the opening of the clinic hundreds of Newberry citizens have received care from volunteer physicians and dentists on a wide range of medical conditions. The first years of operation for the Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County, Inc. have revealed a great need for affordable medical services among county residents. “Since the Clinic's opening in December 2004, the number of patients who have qualified for services has increased steadily and is now over 850. The Clinic's services include medical and dental care, as well as prescriptions” (Newberry Clinic Organization, 2008). Medical Need Dr. Gene Epting and Bobby Summer along with a diverse county wide organizing committee were responsible for helping bring the need of this clinic to other major groups in and outside of the community. During the planning and implementing stages “guidance and assistance for the undertaking of the clinic was provided by the Volunteers in Medicine, the South Carolina Hospital Association and the South Carolina Free Medical Clinic Association. The Free Clinic is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Cash and in-kind contributions are tax deductible under IRS regulations” (Volunteers in Medicine, 2008). Population Served by the Clinic The Free Clinic in Newberry...
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...The Beginning of the Donelle K. Blackwell Clinic Khalil Blackwell Professor Lewis English Composition May 14, 2016 The Beginning of the Donelle K. Blackwell Clinic Greetings, I am Khalil Blackwell, your specialist for today’s discussion the upcoming construction of The Donelle K. Blackwell Clinic. A free clinic is defined as a hospital or health program, usually located in a neighborhood setting, that provides health care for ambulatory patients at minimal to no cost. Establishments such as these clinics provide service to an increasingly large group of citizens without health insurance. The Texas Medical Association’s census of the 2014 uninsured population shows that 23% of all adults age 19-64 do not have insurance. That is 9% higher than the nationwide average. These citizens do not have access to basic medical needs such as vital check-ups, cleanings or access to a medical professional that can accurately diagnose any illnesses or ailments. A free clinic such as this one can provide any non-insured adult access to these necessities. The intake process of this facility will be simple. With such a large of amount of uninsured patients in this particular community, having a long, drawn-out administrative process can cause extreme difficulties when trying to get all patients quality medical care. We first ask the potential patient to complete a simple application, providing the clinic with necessary personal information needed to continue...
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...Status…………………………………………………………………………………... Health Services Available………………………………………………………………………… Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………………… Services…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Organization of Healthcare………………………………………………………………………… Quality of Healthcare…………………………………………………………………………….. Standards…………………………………………………………………………………………… Healthcare Received……………………………………………………………………………….. Comparison of Russia and U.S…………………………………………………………………….. Expenditures………………………………………………………………………………………. Revenue……………………………………………………………………………………………. Governments role…………………………………………………………………………………... Environmental Influences………………………………………………………………………... Political impact/involvement………………………………………………………………………. Economic influences……………………………………………………………………………….. Cultural impact……………………………………………………………………………………... Comparison……………………………………………………………………………………….. Russia vs U.S………………………………………………………………………………………. Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………………. Executive Summary Russia has a much lower patient satisfaction revolving around healthcare. This is due to out dated hospitals and clinics that have partial or no running water, out dated technology which creates disorganization when needing tests done. The population of Russia is about 143 million people so far, and it’s increasing every year. The healthcare of Russia gives free health care to most citizens, unless in rural areas where no insurance is available. Because of that, patients would have to pay...
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...Governors University Medicare and You As we age, medical care is often needed. Medicare is government provided health insurance, available to those who are at least 65 years of age, and for those who are younger with certain disabilities. There are many different parts to Medicare, some requiring out of pocket expenses, and/or deductibles. Medicare Part A The rules for Medicare are often complex, requiring the nursing and/or social work staff to get involved, and help navigate the system. The hospitalization portion of Medicare is “Part A,” which will cover the acute care hospitalization, and the skilled nursing facility (SNF) portion, of Mrs. Zwick’s illness. If, at a later time, Mrs. Zwick was in need of home health care, and/or hospice care, Part A would also be responsible for the coverage of these services. Services, not covered, would be any long-term custodial or unskilled nursing care. After meeting the insurance deductible, Part A is usually a premium-free service, assuming the spouse, or patient, has paid into the system, while employed. As of 2013, the monthly cost for Part A is $441, for those who are not eligible for a premium-free policy. Mrs. Zwick, a permanent United States resident, who has been hospitalized for five days following a stroke, will require further care from a SNF, once she is discharged from the hospital. The deductible for her hospital stay, assuming that she has a premium-free policy, would be $1,184, because she stayed less than...
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...TITLE I. Executive Summary * II. Haiti Healthcare Status A. Population without healthcare insurance B. Mortality, Infant mortality data, causes of death C. Healthcare Insurance available to the poor III. Availability of Health Services A. Fundamental Life Insurance B. Red Cross C. Medicaid IV. Expenditures A. Who pays for the healthcare B. Total cost for the healthcare overall C. The Government V. Influences on the health care system A. Cultural influence B. Does society have anything to do with Haiti healthcare? C. What does politics have to do with Haiti healthcare VI. Summary A. What are the biggest healthcare problems in Haiti B. United States healthcare system compared to Haiti healthcare C. What opportunities can be offer to help Haiti healthcare * VII. Conclusion Abstract By every measure found Haiti is known to be the poorest country in the Western hemisphere and that makes they have the worst healthcare system. The can only afford around $85.00 or less per person for healthcare and the population is around 8 million (Whyte, 2010). Healthcare in Haiti is like nonexistent over half the population is unemployed and the ones that are employed cannot afford healthcare insurance due to the fact that their employer is poor and cannot provide the workers with an insurance plan. Haiti is really struggling to survive the 2010 7.0 earthquake which makes it almost...
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...John Goldsmith, Tom Harris, Jon Mohraz 11/14/2008 Introduction In 1999, consumers of the US healthcare industry had a myriad of frustrations to choose from when seeking medical assistance: lack of convenience, no focus on customer service, limitations from insurance providers, billing inefficiency and confusion, and very opaque pricing. One grumbler, Steve Pontius, had an epiphany during an all too common experience when seeking medical coverage for his kids. After waiting for three hours at an urgent care clinic for what he thought was an ear infection, the physician diagnosed in three minutes what Pontius had predicted. Additionally, only after the visit to the doctor had he figured out that his insurance company did not cover treatment at this particular clinic, so Pontius would have to pay hundreds of dollars out of his own pocket to pay for the visit with the doctor.1 Sensing a business opportunity, Pontius, along with Rick Krieger and Douglas Smith, partnered to start MinuteClinic, the retail medical treatment clinic that is widely regarded as the beginning of the convenient care clinic (CCC) movement. Also known as retail based clinics, these facilities are small medical operations located within a larger retail operation such as Target or CVS. They offer a limited scope of medical services and are primarily characterized by low fees, convenience, and quick, but reliable service. Consumers are clearing seeing value in their proposition: in only eight years...
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...then than the general population in accessing timely and needed health care services.” (Singh, 2008, p. 428) Being able to have access to adequate health care is the key factor of whether a not a person is able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We believe that by expanding access to rural areas, promoting freestanding clinics and urgent care centers, and integrating public and private sector insurance to facilitate competition are steps in the right direction to ensure adequate access to all. Over the years there has been a major increase in physicians. “Current numbers far surpass the estimated 145 to 185 physicians per 100,000 populations that the United States actually needs.” (Singh, 2008, p. 129) these physicians are not being equally distributed throughout the health care system evenly. "Although all Americans are affected by problems with our health care delivery system, an overwhelming body of evidence demonstrates that certain populations are significantly more likely to receive lower quality health care than others." (Kaiser, 2008) Since the government does not mandate how a physician should be trained, people are striving to be medical specialist instead of primary health care professionals. (Singh, 2008) These physicians are taking their practices to metropolitan and suburban areas because of high incomes, professional...
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...The Russian Healthcare System Topic: The Russian Healthcare System 1. Introduction 1. History of Russia’s Healthcare System 2. The Russian Government’s Role in Healthcare 2. Body 1. Russian healthcare today 2. Healthcare availability, quality and cost 1. Access to care 2. Employee contribution 3. Private insurance 3. Becoming a healthcare provider in Russia 1. Training 2. Income 4. Hospitals in Russia 1. Rural Health Posts 2. Health Centers 3. Urban Polyclinics 4. Special Focus Polyclinics 5. Pharmaceuticals 1. Availability and affordability 2. Pharmacies in the Russian Federation 3. Conclusion 1. Conclusion The Russia Healthcare System Since the collapse of the Soviet Union the health of the Russian population has declined greatly as a result of social, economic and lifestyle changes. Before the 1990s Russia has a socialist model of healthcare which was centralized and integrated with the government providing free healthcare to all of its citizens. All health personnel were state employees and communicable disease had priority over non-communicable ones. Emphasis was placed on specialist and hospital care. The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world in terms of surface area and it covers an area of 17 million km2 with a coastline of 37653 km. The Russian population in 2001...
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...health care disparity. Describe specific actions you propose to take in this plan of action. •How you will evaluate the effectiveness of this plan of action? An ideal health delivery plan would strive to expand physician access to rural areas. We will facilitate more recruitment for potential medical students from rural areas. "Research indicates that physician’s personal characteristics play a significant role in their practice location." (Singh, 2008, p. 132) If the medical student comes from a rural or inner city area, they are more likely to start their practice there. This will help with the This will help with the lack of physicians in these areas. There will also be rural-based training programs for medical students. "Appropriate training can help alleviate some of the preconceived deterrents to rural and inner city practice" (Singh, 2008, p. 132) There will be more incentives for medical students who choose to practice in rural areas. Also, facilitating more reimbursement opportunities so that they are comparable to physicians in suburban and metropolitan areas. Today, access is restricted to those who have health insurance through their employers, covered by government programs, can afford to buy with private funds, or can pay for services directly.(Singh, 2008) Because of lack of adequate and affordable access, people are letting health issues that are going untreated until it is absolutely too late. These types of practices set...
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...Case Study of the NOVADECI Health Care Program By Rosa C. Mercado and Ramon A. Certeza Introduction This case study focuses on the role of the Novaliches Development Cooperative (NOVADECI) in providing health care and medical services to its members. NOVADECI is a cooperative initiated by market vendors in 1976 in a bustling urban community. It started its operations in the town of Novaliches and has since then widened its scope of operation to include the areas of Caloocan and Quezon City, two highly urbanized and populous cities in the Philippines. Quezon City is home to many government and private offices, shopping malls and public markets, schools and universities and sprawling residential areas for both the rich and the poor. NOVADECI had a very rocky beginning, borne out of desperation and necessity for a small group of market vendors who were struggling to keep their businesses afloat in the face of changing market conditions, lack of support from or access to government and banking institutions and perennial dependence on usurious money lenders. Over the years they have realized that their margins-of-profit were being eaten away by the high interest rates they have to pay on loans. In 1976, a tipping point came when the slaughterhouse on which they were getting their meat supplies was ordered closed by the city government due to poor sanitation. A small group of 15 market vendors decided to close ranks and put their heads together. They poured out...
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...To improve the patient care, the quality has to be further improved. The most important challenge faced in improving the quality is non uniformity of health care personnel. In addition to that current training and experience of healthcare professionals is relatively low compared to other countries lie America. This low quality is particularly prevalent in rural areas. According to a survey conducted it is noted that many village doctors do not have proper training and had received an average of only 20 months of medical...
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...or a job well done will help increase the morale among employees. Giving out perks, sponser social events, have special lunches as well as cash bonuses, even pinics for the employees and their families. Having a great work environment can improve employee morale. A dull office setting lacking light and color can cause depression and the lack of motivation. Putting some spark into the office can lighten up employees spirit. Make sure the values and ethics of the company are of those employees can take pride in. Most employees in the work force want to work for a company they can trust and believe in. Be loyal to your employees. If business starts to decline, find ways to keep employees without cut backs or lay offs. Be sure to offer promotions and pay raises to those who deserve it. What are five (5) examples of community involvement that may help a medical practice grow? Explain each. * Doctors volunteering at the health department or free clinics Doctors going out on the town and volunteering can bring the office more patients. It gives the office a widespread of networking. * Talking to schools and encouraging kids By doing this you are providing information to the kids and their parents for future health. Educating kids on eating right and exercises. * sponsor or give workshops...
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...the medical coverage. This report reviews the rights of the undocumented aliens to healthcare and hoe this can be improved. This research discovered that the undocumented aliens have limited access to health care due to lack of identity papers. This is due to the fact that they earn very low income and medical insurance coverage is lower for the undocumented aliens. As a result, they rely on the safety-net medical care providers such as social health centers as this centers continue to provide care for the undocumented aliens. This research also reviews the limitations and problems faced by the undocumented aliens in accessing health care and as a result the ploys they use to access medical care. The findings of this research show that they mostly rely on treating themselves with over counter drugs or in the cases of extremes they use unofficial networks to seek treatment. Also, it is evident that they would do anything to safeguard their cover from being discovered and these results in stress and psychological disorders. Another finding is that despite the healthcare reforms, undocumented aliens still have no rights to access health care compared to the US citizens. This research recommends designing of programs which focus on the issue of undocumented aliens being excluded from the medical care reform. Designing this reforms may involve adding more policies that favour the rights of the undocumented aliens to access medical care such as rights to have medical insurance cover...
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