Business Research Paper: Draft

Kayla Hone

HLT 364

March 19, 2017

Professor Matson

Patient Safety and Clinical Quality

A barrier in healthcare administration would be considered as any factor that may restrict usage of medical services because they are made more difficult for people to attain, or benefit from. Social, health care related issues and political influences are what makes up complex barriers. If professionals are more sensitive to the challenges presented by patients, it will allow them to be more aware of barriers and any effects on the safety of patients and the quality of care. One of the biggest barriers is the lack of accessible health care coverage and quality care. A multitude of ethnic, minority, and racial socioeconomic groups aren’t afforded health care coverage. Because of the disadvantage, these people are less likely to seek out medical treatment.

Patients and stakeholders alike are affected by the lack of adequate coverage in general populations. It should be the responsibility of the states and governments to make sure that its populations are able to obtain quality and efficient medical care and treatments. In doing this, the governments are able to play a vital role in what it would take to achieve health equity and improve the quality of life. Private insurance companies and governments should collaborate to make sure that access to medical care is always available to everyone.

Minority groups lacking in the ability to obtain medical coverage is a relevant topic in health care administration. More studies in this field should focus on the different aspects of accessible medical coverage like services, workforce, and timeliness. Insurance is what allows people to receive necessary treatments. Uninsured individuals will generally die early; they are less likely to obtain sufficient health care and are more likely to have an untreated health issue. Research should also try and point out the different issues that are affecting peoples access to medical care. There are too many people not getting medical care in a timely manner.

The article that was used in this paper was The Health Care Home Model: Primary Health Care Meeting Public Health Goals. This article pointed out the multitude of disparities that are negatively affecting quality service and patient safety in health care. These differences can be compared to the existing to disadvantages in current medical services.

References

Grant, R., & Greene, D. (2012). The health care home model: primary health care meeting public health goals. American Journal of Public Health, 102(6), 1096-1103.