Case Study: Health Care Spending

Health Care Reform Project:
Health Care Spending
Tracey Loftus, Javelin Freeland, Mariah Jones, and Rochelle Foster
HCS 440
October 20, 2014
Dawn Chiabotti

Introduction
Health Care Costs
Methods and Tools used

to address challenges
Prescription Drugs
Uninsured

How it all relates to health

care reform
Prescription Drugs
Uninsured

Solution that is most

effective/payment sources involved Steps needed to implement solution Health Care Cost

Medical Cost Drive Growth
Spending Breakdown
Hospital Cost Increase
Provider Prices
Medical Technology

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Health
Medicaid

How The Uninsured Relate to Health Care
Reform
Medicaid offered to qualifying uninsured individuals
The uninsured may remain uninsured
Health premiums for young adults will increase by 17%
Health care overhaul lose of coverage

Effective Solutions for Health Care Reform
Fight Chronic Conditions
Reduce Medical Errors
Health Challenges
Healthy Habits

E-Prescribe
Retail (Minute) Clinics
Shared Information
Set Goals for Treatment
Hospital Team Ups

Effective Solutions for Health Care Reform
Cont.
Unnecessary
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