America’s Healthcare System
A Futuristic Approach
Kimberly Smith-Gerace
Healthcare Environment – BUS 377
November 13, 2014
Table of Contents
Background……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..……..….3
Perfect Health Care System………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..… 4
Canada………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Germany……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..….. 5
United States………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..…..……. 6
Triple Aim…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..……..……..… 6
Measuring Cost and Health Status………………………………………………………………………………....……...7
Effects on Long Term Mental Health Care………………………………………………………………….…..……..…..7
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Works Cited…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….9
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Background
Health care and healthcare systems as we know them today are in the process of
reinvention. The current U.S. healthcare system consists of hospitals, family health centers,
urgent care centers, acute care centers, long-term care facilities, etc. These entities receive
reimbursements from a multiple payer mix (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, self-payer,
and the indigent or charity cases).
