Slide 6: A few ways that can be effectively implemented to ensure the provision of health facilities to low-income people and reduce the risk of the financial strain for healthcare are given below;
- The integration of telehealth services can reduce the cost of hospital visits by providing remote health services to low-income patients.
- Providing opportunities to the patients based on their income to gain healthcare service in return for improving the revenue of the healthcare organization.
- Different healthcare grants and facilities should be provided to the patients to improve the level of their satisfaction.
- Partnership with organizations and regulatory bodies for the financial coverage of the cost of the treatment.
- Financial support from leaders in managing the cost-effectiveness of the care plan created for low-income patients also improves the financial security of the healthcare organization.
Solutions to Address the Economic Issue
Slide 7: The economic healthcare issue is increasing and prevailing due to the increasing cost of health services badly affecting the patients having a low income (Özdemir & Özdemir, 2019). The affordability of healthcare interventions at the right time is becoming challenging for low-income patients and it results in the delay in treatment which creates adverse health events and huge health disparities. The need to address the economic issues is becoming significant due to its huge negative impacts on patients and healthcare organizations. However, a few solutions are given below;
- Implement systems that will adjust the cost of health services according to the income level of the patients.
- Integrate telehealth services for remote monitoring of health situations without the need for hospital visits.
- Increase partnerships with community agencies and organizations for support in maintaining the cost of care and improving patient response.
- Establish remote monitoring stations for people who do not have access to the internet in the community.
- Introduce health programs for the patients to understand their health requirements and the needed health improvement strategies.
Potential Benefits to an Organization, Colleagues, or Community
Slide 8: The solution to the existing problems regarding the affordability of health services for people having low income and unable to receive basic health services becomes significant due to its positive impact on the organization and the other stakeholders. A few potential benefits are given below;
- The patient response will be increased by implementing telehealth services for the remote monitoring of the patients.
- It will reduce the cost of health services for the patients thus creating the environment of justice in the clinical facility.
- The cost-effectiveness occurs in the organization due to a reduction in the rate of hospital readmissions and the cost of care.
- The timely intervention of the health services will improve the performance and efficiency of the healthcare providers.
- The prevention of emergencies will improve the workflow of healthcare providers thus incraesing their satisfaction.
- A positive work environment will be created by the intervention of the health facilities that are cost-effective and easy to handle for the staff members.
- More access to health for more families in the community will create a positive impact on the reputation of the community.
Culturally Sensitive, Ethical and Equitable Solution
Slide 9: The effectiveness of the solution implemented can only be understood and evaluated through its consideration of the cultural preferences of the patients along with ethical and equitable health solutions for the low-income population of the community. The improved health services through the integration of telehealth and income-effective care ensure that health is accessible for all without any discrimination (Anawade et al., 2024). The efficient practices ensure that all the patient’s satisfied regarding the care quality and treatment provided to them without getting the impression of being unconsidered. Ethical values are also strongly recommended by the rules and regulations provided by HIPAA in which the safety and security of the patient is the priority of the organization.
Cultural Consideration
People have different cultural preferences having different beliefs, values, and norms regarding the treatment provided to them therefore it is necessary for the implemen