Describe at Least 3 Characteristics of the Current Healthcare Environment

question 17

Essay

Describe at least 3 characteristics of the current healthcare environment in the U.S.
-Growing resource needs - aging population,growing number of uninsured or underinsured persons
-Multifaceted workforce crisis - shortage of qualified workers
-Ensuring patient safety and reducing variability in service,quality,and cost - consumers expecting safe,positive,and cost-effective experience
-Providing culturally competent care - disparities in how minorities access,receive,and benefit from healthcare delivery system
-Technology and information management - advancing technologies becoming the norm
-Regulatory policy - Congress given more authority and latitude to define broad policy decisions

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the probability of that behavior being repeated.

Ovarian Hormones

Hormones produced by the ovaries, including estrogen and progesterone, that regulate reproductive functions and influence other physiological processes.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other important bodily functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose metabolism.