The changes in health care delivery environments have resulted in positive clinical and financial outcomes across the continuum of care. Homecare is an example of an environment that is being used more in the industry. What are the services provided by homecare? Are there financial benefits to using homecare services?
Consumer-driven health care is an example of a trend in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Identify at least one trend in health care delivery and discuss how this will affect access to care?
How has technology changed healthcare delivery? For example, what has been the impact of an electronic medical record on patients, caregivers and insurance companies? How will the healthcare field continue to change due to new technology? Give some examples of types of technology that you think will play a bigger role in the future of healthcare.