HEALTHCARE

Sociological and Economic Impact of Health Care

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the “sociological” and “economic” impact of healthcare. The main focus of the research is on the “healthcare” and the impact of diverse healthcare programs on the “social and economic environment of the country”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “health-related programs” and tries to gauge its effect on “sociological and economic conditions of the country”. Finally the research describes various factors that can be considered to evaluate the “sociological” and “economic” impact of healthcare on a country; in addition, the study provides a platform for the future researches and assists effective strategy formulation in healthcare.

Table of Contents

Introduction4

Sociological Impact5

Promotion and Implementation of Health and Social Care6

Person-Centered Approaches7

Safeguarding and Protecting Health and Social care8

Role of Health and Social Care Worker9

Economic Impact10

Healthcare for Every U.S Citizen11

Reduce Administrative Costs12

Healthcare Expenditure of the United States12

Cost of HealthCare in the United States14

Access to Healthcare15

Affordability of Health Care16

Conclusion16

References18

Sociological and Economic Impact of Health Care

Introduction

The purpose of paper is to enlighten and explore the sociological and economic impact of the healthcare. This paper aims to explore diversified dimensions concerned with the economic and social context of the healthcare industry. The paper will focus on the different healthcare programs initiated by the United States in order to improve the social provision of the healthcare. This significantly affects the analysis to evaluate the sociological impact on the healthcare. Nevertheless, the study will consider the economic factors that are significantly influenced by the healthcare industry. The analysis will cater the expenditure in healthcare, the cost of the health and the availability of the healthcare in order to measure its impact on the economic condition of the country.

In the United States, however, those who are covered with the public system constitute 25% of population, which costs more than 4% of GDP. Medicaid costs over $ 200 billion for the poor. Medicaid consists of fifty systems, one for each state. When the insurance is provided by the employer, it is part of the employee's wage. This system has become extremely costly for businesses. Those who are not covered at all are approximately 16%. This faction consists of people, who are neither too poor nor rich, and therefore, cannot benefit from Medicaid and private insurance subsequently. In case of any health problem, they must pay the costs directly. This can prove to be extremely costly.

However, the necessity of safe guarding health and social care rights of individuals will also be discussed. We all know the significance of a social care or a health care worker in delivering reasonable health and social care services. This paper will elaborate their role as contributors to the wellness of the society. It will also discuss the need to engage in personal development provisions within the health care settings. Lastly we shall evaluate the communication networks in these settings, while also giving some recommendations for future use. An increment in the population of old aged people results in an expansion in the demand of social and ...