Homework: Approaching Competence- Healthcare Utilization and Finance
The graduate analyzes financial implications related to healthcare delivery, reimbursement, access, and national initiatives.
INTRODUCTION
It is essential that nurses understand the issues related to healthcare financing, including local, state, and national healthcare policies and initiatives that affect healthcare delivery. As a patient advocate, the professional nurse is in a position to work with patients and families to access available resources to meet their healthcare needs.
I. Compare the U.S. healthcare system with the healthcare system of Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland, by doing the following:
a. Identify one country from the following list whose healthcare system you will compare to the U.S. healthcare system: Great Britain, Japan, Germany, or Switzerland.
b. Compare access between the two healthcare systems for children, people who are unemployed, and people who are retired.
i. Discuss coverage for medications in the two healthcare systems.
ii. Determine the requirements to get a referral to see a specialist in the two healthcare systems.
iii. Discuss coverage for preexisting conditions in the two healthcare systems.
c. Explain two financial implications for patients with regard to the healthcare delivery differences between the two countries (i.e.; how are the patients financially impacted).
II. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
III. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.