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Quality Improvement
A large body of research documenting serious problems due to poorly developed systems of care has led to an emphasis on quality in healthcare policy (Kohn, Corrigan & Donaldson, 2000; Committee on Health Care Quality in America, 2001). Hospitals respond by investing in quality solutions such as integrated information systems, built in redundancy, team delivered care, and other system-wide changes. How do you think these initiatives impact healthcare costs and access to care?
A large body of research documenting serious problems due to poorly developed systems of care has led to an emphasis on quality in healthcare policy (Kohn, Corrigan & Donaldson, 2000; Committee on Health Care Quality in America, 2001). Hospitals respond by investing in quality solutions such as integrated information systems, built in redundancy, team delivered care, and other system-wide changes. How do you think these initiatives impact healthcare costs and access to care?
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Quality Improvement ->
Increased Costs -> Reduced Access
These large investments
on quality system improvement will raise the overhead costs of care delivery
which may raise insurance premiums, reduce provider pay and reduce health
insurance access.
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