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Internet/HealthSites
The Internet provides a wealth of resources users can access for information about health care delivery in the United States. Three such resources were recently examined. Their importance to health care workers and consumers was evaluated.
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) http://www.hanys.org/
The navigation bar at the top has a search box; below that are tabs for an A-Z index, communications, budget, federal reform, quality, advocacy, events, products, sponsorship, and employment. As a health care worker, it is important to have access to the latest information and this site provides that, organized according to topic so an individual can more quickly...
Health care workers may be particularly interested in the events and employment links. "Events" provides an extensive list of professional development opportunities across the state. The site can help workers keep abreast of current events and develop a network of other health care professionals.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.gov/
Users of Medicare and Medicaid services can find a variety of resources, including important information about applications and coverage. There are links to special topics of interest and the capability to subscribe to a free e-newsletter with information updates. Users can also access lists of fee-for-service…
Users of Medicare and Medicaid services can find a variety of resources, including important information about applications and coverage. There are links to special topics of interest and the capability to subscribe to a free e-newsletter with information updates. Users can also access lists of fee-for-service providers. The website can be a first stop for users of these government programs. The site provides information useful to end-users as well as to the health care professionals who provide federally-funded services. The navigation tools make it easy to find information. A particularly useful tab might be "Acronyms," which can help individuals navigate the often confusing language found in documents generated by federal agencies.
New York State Department of Health http://www.health.state.ny.us/
In addition to information on a variety of topics consumers might find useful, users of this website can find specific information, including vital records, forms and lists of care providers. There guidelines to help consumers make healthy choices with respect to nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care. An A-Z index, in both English and Spanish, makes the site easier to use for a broader constituency. There are links to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to faciliate timely communication of important information and developments. One can also link to other New York State agencies through this site. Daily press releases keep users apprised of topics that are of particular interest to care providers and consumers.
Sloan Kettering Healthcare Website The Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is "the world's oldest and largest private cancer center" (About Us, 2016) and has a website that is accessible by all users. Its home page displays a series of alternating full-screen banner videos that rotate beneath a simple tab navigation system at the top of the page. The Center's logo appears in the top left-hand corner of the
(Health Insurance Coverage, 2009). This is just a little higher than what was reported in the state of Pennsylvania over the last two-year period, which was at 25% (Krawczeniuk, 2009). "The number of uninsured rose 2.2 million between 2005 and 2006 and has increased by almost 8 million people since 2000" (Health Insurance Coverage, 2009). Most Americans are provided with health insurance coverage through their employers. But in today's society
Health Care Reform The objective of this study is to review the state of health care in two U.S. states and to compare and contrast what the websites reveal about health insurance in each state and to report what conclusion can be drawn. This study will additionally compare and contrast the general health statistics of the population in the state as well as the state's health ranking and to compare and
Through referrals, word-of-mouth, medical communities, and online platform, market and highlight generalist and specialist doctors as one of the best in the state of California. Conduct 'marketing through reputation,' word-of-mouth marketing primarily sustained by patients/clients Diversification Development of a program that reaches out to a wider, less-medical-oriented market. Good Sam could develop health & wellness programs as part of its daily healthcare services. The objective of the program is to promoting
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Healthcare Legal Issues: Care and Treatment of Minors The evolution of the hospital is a unique social phenomenon reflecting societal attitudes toward illness and the welfare of the individual and the group. Hospitals existed in antiquity, in Egypt and in India. After Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire, hospitals were built in Christian nations. Subsequently, after Islam arose, hospitals were built in Moslem countries as well. Regardless of