Healthcare Providers And Policy Makers

Current health care policy drivers include: access, cost, quality (Kominski, 2014). Each health care policy driver impacts health care differently. They are also associated with different challenges and issues with the U.S. health system (Kominski, 2014). Access is essential for all those seeking health care or health insurance, and the most important driver. Cost is a key driver and affects both access and quality. “Quality in health care has become the leading issue for health care managers” (Kominski, 2014, p. l).

Seniors, ages 65 and older, are the fastest growing population group in Canada. (“Canada’s aging population,” 2002) Two main causes of the aging of Canada’s population is an increase in life expectancy and the change in fertility rates between the years of 1940’s and 1960’s, this generation is now known as the baby boomers. (“Canada’s aging population,” 2002) In 2001, one out of every eight Canadians was over the age of 65, and it is estimated that by 2026, one in every five Canadians will reach the age of 65 or older. (“Canada’s aging population,” 2002) Moreover, it is estimated that more than 16 million Canadians live with at least one chronic disease. (Singh, Khan & Paul, 2009) In Canada chronic diseases accounted for 89% of deaths in 2005. (Singh, Khan & Paul, 2009) The demographic shift and rise in prevalence of chronic diseases will be a major test for the health care system of Canada which it might not be ready for. Canadians across the nation are forced to wait two or three times longer for necessary medical procedures than citizens of other countries who also have universal healthcare systems. (“Wait Times Alliance,” 2014) In a 2005 poll done by Pollara Strategic Insights, when Canadians were asked what the most serious problem facing the healthcare system was, the highest number of respondents (43%) identified long wait times. (“Waiting Too Long,”

Simultaneously, health and healthcare policy plays a tremendous role in the quality of life of every American. Likewise, by the government constantly interceding, health and healthcare is significantly influenced by the political climate and undertakings of administration; therefore creating a conflictual split between republicans and democrats. Health care is regarded as a product rather than a human right shaped by policymaking. Policies establish healthcare service stipulations, which are rooted in local, state, and federal statutes combined with landmark court decisions. Not only does policy focus on healthcare services; but, it also places a substantial emphasis on cost-efficiency and equality.

The human species of the world are growing older, and existing longer. Research shows that the average life expectancy of humans living past the age of 80, since the 1800s to that of 2011, has increased by almost 10% per year, with women leading the way with a growth expectancy growing from that of 6.4% to that of 9.6%, surpassing their male counterpart whose life expectancy show an increase from 5.9% to that of 8.2%. As the human life expectancy increases, there also comes an increase concerns by individuals and government official alike in regards to elder care. This literature looks at what is being carried out by individuals as well as government officials to deal with the cost of living longer. We will examination approaches identified

Experience working in the field of health care lends insight to the growing needs of the older adult population, and the barriers which impede our capacity to meet them. As the Baby Boomer age is approaching older adulthood, the rise for financial,

The judiciary, executive, legislature, at both state and federal levels, are the three branches of government primarily responsible for the formulation of healthcare policies in the United States. There are other non-governmental organizations such as professional and ethics bodies that provide rules and guidelines in some health care policies.

I have identified the aging population (greater than 55 years of age) in Chatham/Kent, Ontario (in a community I am familiar and work within); a population on the rise and with minimal government and Ministry of Health support that enables seniors to maintain quality of life,

The rapid growth in the number of seniors in America and around the world is creating a global demographic revolution without precedent. During this century, advances in hygiene and water supply and control of infectious diseases have reduced the risk of premature death much. As a result, the proportion of population over 60 years in the world is growing faster than in any previous era. In 1950 there were approximately 200 million people aged over 60 worldwide. By 2000 there will be over 550 million, and by 2025, the number of people over 60 is expected to reach 1,200 million.

Whilst searching for literature, it shown that some elderly patients specific needs were not being met. The World Health Organisation (WHO) believe that it is important for health professionals to take a holistic approach towards the elderly patients, to see explore any other possible factors that will influence the reduction of their quality of life. (WHO, 2011).

Thus, a better healthcare policy for the older population may help to address their many health related problem and the financial burden. Implementing a populace health approach to health, which focuses on the interconnected conditions and aspects that influence the health of the older populations over their life course, recognize the systematic disparities in their forms of occurrence, and applies the knowledge to develop and implement policies to improve their health and to reduce health inequalities (Plouffe, 2003). With that, the Government can promote healthy aging that heightens the opportunities to improve and retain the seniors’ health, social wellbeing, independence and quality of

According to statistic Canada their will be a dramatic change in the senior population in Canada, this mean that the entire baby boomer generation will become part of Canada’s senior population which is those aged above 65. Furthermore in 2010 statistics Canada reported that by the year 2036 the seniors population will increase to about 23-25%. This change in the aging population of Canada has a huge impact on the health care services. Many seniors require regular access to health care

The health sector in Canada has experienced a lot of challenges regarding to the seniors who are increasingly coming into being. This has posed a challenge to the Canadian health sector in general, although through proper health strategies the number has posed no challenge to the Canadian government so far. Provisionally, the health sector has taken a different approach in ensuring that the old aged are taken care of appropriately. The analysis of the different provinces strategies is therefore important in ensuring that the sustainability of the old aged population is achieved. According to the national statistics in Canada in 2011, the population of seniors who are aged 65 years and above was 153,705. Nova Cotia had the highest number of seniors totaling 16.5% of the population with Saskatchewan following with a percentage of 14.87%. However, by 2036, it is expected that the Newfoundland and Labrador will have the highest proportion of seniors.

Older people at any age are saying that their health is really good so the doctors have to be giving them something to help them better their lives living longer. With the economics they are able to make medication to help lower or fully erase a disease which was one of the hardest things doctors can do. The older people are also getting help from their families, to help take care of them they learn how to cook and do their daily activites that needs to be done.

In 2017, the world population is at 7.5 billion people. China is the most populated country in whole world. It has “1.379 billion” (Google) people making it the largest populated country. China is also the most largest aging population making it have a high life expectancy and the high accelerating aging rate in the world (Zheng, 2012). China has advanced with technology and also with age. Only “three decades ago, only 5 percent of the populations was over 65; today, 123 million people, or 9 percent of the population, are over this age which a report released by the government states that China will be the world's’ most aged society in 2030” (Huang, 2013). Since, China is the most largest aging population this means that less people are dying and more are living. Since, more people are living this means that need of long-term care, health insurance, adjustment of policies and how to make everyone comfortable living. China is the only country that has an older population exceeding 100 million and annually increases at a rate of 3.2. A dependent territory of China is Hong kong that has “7.347 million people” (Google). Hong kong also has a fast growing aged population. Hong kong is also trying to adjust their long-term care system, pensions system and policies to accommodate everyone living situation.

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