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People-centered and Integrated Health Care Vocabulary and Expressions up-close compartmentalization screenings
People-centered and Integrated Health Care Vocabulary and Expressions up-close compartmentalization screenings
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2018-06-10
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People-centered and Integrated Health Care
Vocabulary and Expressions
up-close compartmentalization screenings incentivize
sky-rocketing hypertension behavioral health trimester
oncologist circumvent substance abuse prenatal
People-Centered and Integrated Health Care
Thank you for the kind invitation to speak.
As the United States Secretary for Health and Human Services, I have had an amazing opportunity to witness up-close the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or "ACA. "
As you may have heard, it has done nothing short of revolutionize America’s health care structure.
Our previous system suffered from a number of ills—sky-rocketing costs, coverage that could be dropped when someone got sick, and many barriers to care, to name a few. But one of our biggest challenges was a basic disconnect within the field. For various reasons, our care focused on treating symptoms without thought to the wellness of a patient.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, key changes have been implemented to place the patient at the center of her care, and while problems still exist, we have made enormous progress.
ACA and Integrated Care
The Affordable Care Act’s commitment to integrated care is about treating the whole patient, not just the illness.
Imagine a patient is diagnosed with lung cancer. It’s stage 1 and still quite treatable. His oncologist sits down to explain his treatment options—but at no point does his doctor tell him to quit smoking.
Obviously, this would be nearly unthinkable, but with the compartmentalization of health care, something similar could happen for hypertension or diabetes
So what does the Affordable Care Act’s whole-patient approach mean in practice?
It prioritizes preventive care to circumvent problems before they begin. The law guarantees that, with insurance, Americans can get check-ups, screenings, and other preventive services at no cost.
The law recognizes that mental health is vital to physical health. By helping primary care doctors utilize behavioral health and substance abuse services, they can help patients better care for themselves. The Affordable Care Act uses care managers and behavioral health consultants to help doctors do just that.
And it connects teams to address a range of health needs. My Department supports a team-based model through Community Health Centers. Physicians, nurses, social works, health educators, and many others are encouraged to collaborate. And that includes empowering the patient to be a partner in that work.
Quality over Quantity
Ultimately, we are shifting our focus from quantity of care to quality of care. Instead of paying for tests administered, we are incentivizing positive health outcomes. We are rewarding smarter care that keeps people out of the hospital—and from using the emergency room as primary care. And by creating Innovation Labs to test different arrangements, we hope to encourage more creative ways to address the needs of patients in the future.
Health care is at the heart of our mission at HHS, but my Department has always recognized the important link between health and the wellness of communities—or the " Human Services. " The Affordable Care Act works in conjunction with our other initiatives—early childhood education, efforts to reduce childhood obesity, protecting against elderly abuse and neglect, and the research and development of new medicines and medical technology.
The results of this kind of big-picture model are clear: lower costs and improved health.
In the Obama Administration, for example, we have seen first trimester prenatal care increase and the percent of low birth-weight babies decrease. We have also seen similar improvements in managing diabetes and hypertension.
When patients are placed at the center of their care, the entire system benefits. Doctors can make informed decisions, insurers avoid covering unnecessary treatments, and of course, individuals can better manage their own health. It’s a winning formula for everyone. Thank you.
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The Affordable Care Act has revolutionized America’s health care system. Previous system suffered from many ills and focused on treating symptoms without thought to the wellness of a patient. While the Affordable Care Act’s commitment to integrated care is about treating the whole patient, not just the illness. It prioritizes preventive care to circumvent problems before they begin. It uses care managers and behavioral health consultants to help doctors utilize behavioral health and substance abuse services. And it connects teams to address a range of health needs. Ultimately, we are shifting our focus from quantity of care to quality of care. The Affordable Care Act works in conjunction with our other initiatives. The results of this kind of big-picture model are clear: lower costs and improved health. In summary, when patients are placed at the center of their care, the entire system benefits. Doctors can make informed decisions, insurers avoid covering unnecessary treatments, and of course, individuals can better manage their own health.
解析
这篇讲话对美国平价医疗法案的革命性意义进行了阐述。发言人认为,相比于之前饱受诟病的医疗系统,平价医疗法案所提倡的综合性、整体性医疗将更加关注救人,而不仅仅是治病;更加关注预防,而不仅仅是治疗。平价医疗法案鼓励公共健康参与者(医生、护士、社会工作者、健康教育者等)的团结协作,最终将实现医疗的重心从量到质的转变。这种整体性模式的好处是多方面的,如降低成本、改善健康状况等。总之,如果公共医疗能够以病人为本,那么整个系统都会受益。
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