Readings-7

For this module, please read the following:

1. FutureScan 2015: Healthcare trends and implications 2015-2020 Healthcare Administration Press, 2016 ISBN: 978-0-692-31999-4
2. Weiner, J., Yeh, A. and D. Blumenthal. The Impact of health information technology and e-health on the future demand for physician services. Health Affairs 32, Nov. 2013, 111998-2004.
3. Grover, A. and L. Neicko-Najjum. Analysis and Commentary: Building a healthcare workforce for the future: More physicians, professional reforms, and technological advances. Health Affairs 32, Nov. 2013, 111922-1927
4. Health Affairs Blog: Health Policy Lab 2015 and 2016

5- https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20160414.054480/full/

6- https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20131007.034797/full/

As you read, pay special attention to the following topics

1. Categories of trends representing a collection of activities, perceptions, and theories

2. Causes for future trends to evolve and emerge as significant directions for the industry

3. Implications these trends have for various stakeholder groups in the field such as patients, general public, physicians, and payersFor module 7, please discuss the following:

1. What you determine to be the major theme of Module Seven;
2. What lessons you learned from this section; and
3. How you would apply these lessons to your work.
4. Please also react to one other student’s critique. Your assignment is limited to one page.

140 – 175 Words

SIMPLE WRITING

My classmate Discussion:

Module seven is about the future trend in healthcare and how this relates to each of our careers today and in the future. I really enjoyed the article on integrated care for behavioral health patients. This should be the norm we strive for for all patients. A seamless healthcare system that sees the importance of this for the population they serve. Integrated health care would decrease the redundancy, increase compliance and possibly decrease mortality in communities.

In the second article the topic of economics and quality are touched on. Multiple issues are identified in this article as a snap shot of issues with our current system.

The final reading from future scan is a more in depth discussion on trends for future healthcare needs focusing on the time frame from 2015 to 2020. Many topics are discussed that are relevant to our current healthcare system. These include discussions on healthcare reform, transparency, provider strategy, volume to value, innovations in primary care, private insurance exchanges, advance care plans, and innovations.

The information in these articles are current and it is extremely important that today’s healthcare leaders stay on the cutting edge of innovations and are current on today’s healthcare trends and information presented in literature like these articles and others. It is important that I as a healthcare leader am informed and stay informed of the changes that are occurring around me.

Discussion Board #8

Read the “WELLNESS CONNECTION” article below and discuss this week.

Some questions to ask yourself and/or discuss could be: Can foods affect the way some of us feel? Can they enhance our mental ability? Have you experienced this affect? Or is this just a bunch of scientists stretching their research data and making false claims?

WELLNESS CONNECTION Eating Habits and Total Wellness Healthy eating does more than nourish your body—it enhances your ability to enjoy life to the fullest by improving overall wellness, both physical and mental. One study examined a group of adults who followed a healthy eating plan for 4 years. At the end of this period, the study subjects were more confident with their food choices and more satisfied with their lives in general than their peers who did not make any dietary changes. The reverse is also true—when people overeat, they often have feelings of guilt, anger, discouragement, and even self-loathing. Out-of-control eating can erode self-confidence and lead to depression. Can individual foods affect the way we feel? Limited scientific evidence points to some correlation between certain foods and one’s mood. Many people, especially women, seem to crave chocolate when they feel slightly depressed. Studies show that chocolate, in small quantities, may indeed give you a lift. Sugary foods tend to temporarily raise serotonin levels in the brain, which can improve mood (serotonin is a neurotransmitter associated with a calm, relaxed state). The fat found in chocolate acts to increase endorphins, brain chemicals that reduce pain and increase feelings of well-being. Chocolate also contains a variety of other less studied chemicals that may have a positive impact on mood. Some recent research shows that eating certain carbohydrate-rich foods, such as a plain baked potato or a bagel with jelly, can have a temporary calming effect. This effect is most pronounced when rapidly digestible carbohydrates are consumed alone, with no fats or proteins in the meal. The practical implications of this research are uncertain. If you are looking for a mental boost, some scientists think that eating a meal consisting primarily of protein-rich foods may be helpful. The theory is that proteins contain the amino acid tyrosine, which the body uses to make the neurotransmitters dopamine and nor epinephrine. Some researchers think that eating protein-rich foods could increase the synthesis of these neurotransmitters, which can speed reaction time and increase alertness. Whether this really works, especially in well-nourished individuals who have not been lacking these nutrients to begin with remains to be seen. In the meantime, it wouldn’t hurt, and might even help, to include some protein in the meal you eat prior to your next big exam.

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Thank You.

What if marijuana becomes legal in every state in the United States? Suppose that it is treated, in the eyes of

the law, similar to alcohol. It is taxed and regulated, and users must be 21 or older to possess it. Pot smokers

can buy it by the gram at licensed dispensaries. Predictably, the law change would make some people very

happy and others deeply concerned.

Assignment: What are the pros and cons of marijuana becoming legal in each state? Should it become legal on the federal level? Paper should be a minimum of two (2) pages. Provide facts (articles, data, statistics, etc.) to support your position.

In this essay, you will provide an analysis of how the 2 identified trends Vocera healthcare technology and remote patient monitoring are impacting nursing practice today. Provide evidence of nursing practice, and both positive and negative outcomes for each trend. Provide evidence and analysis of patient-positive and patient-negative outcomes for each trend. Please corroborate your analysis with a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.This essay will reflect appropriate use of APA style writing and formatting, and paragraph construction will reflect appropriate utilization of the MEAL plan.

Grading Criteria:

Purpose or thesis is clearly stated.

Content is well-thought-out and is clearly tied to the purpose (at least 90% of content). Body of paper uses concepts discussed in the course. Ideas are well-developed and complete. Additional concepts or topics are added to the body of paper, enhancing the analysis of the assigned topic.

Rationale and support for arguments is provided and is focused on evidence-based practice. Support arguments reference information from reputable, current, and scholarly outside sources that pertain to the topic at hand as well as content from the course. (at least 90% of content)

The paper is well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphs flow and there are appropriate transitions between thoughts. MEAL plan utilized throughout and for at least 90% of paper.

The entry follows grammatical rules, there are no spelling errors, and citations are correct. A minimum of 5 scholarly resources and in-text references are used and are correctly formatted. Excellent use of tenses, tone, and sentence structure.

There are numerous population clocks – http://www.poodwaddle.com/; the world’s population is more than than 7 billion. In 1950 there was roughly 1/3 the population that exists today ~2.5 billion people worldwide.

Some predict that the world population will reach 9 billion by 2050. How do you think that this continued rapid increase in population will affect our environment? How many people do you think our Earth can accommodate?