Healthcare Delivery Systems

The healthcare system is constantly changing and complex. Various services are available from different healthcare providers, but gaining access to these …

At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, …

The levels of care describe the services provided in the healthcare system. Accordingly, there are six levels of the traditional healthcare system in the …

Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease …

Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than …

Secondary healthcare is offered by a specialist, generally in hospitals or clinics for patients referred by primary healthcare providers. It occurs when a …

Specialized care provided over an extended period is called tertiary care. Usually, a primary or secondary care physician will refer a patient to tertiary …

Restorative care is provided once a patient has been discharged from a healthcare facility and requires additional services. The additional services …

Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is …

Hospitals offer medical and surgical care to the sick and injured, along with accommodation while they recover. At the same time, they also provide …

Specialized care settings or centers are situated in convenient locations within the community and offer care to a specific group or population. They …

Rural Health Centers Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers …

Healthcare agencies provide healthcare services to people. In the United States, voluntary agencies are often non-profit centers sponsored by donations, …

An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic …

An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic …

The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, …

An integrated healthcare system (IHS) is a set of organizations that provides for or arranges to provide coordinated and continuous service to a defined …

Hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient services provide care to patients that stay in the hospital for an extended period, ranging …

There are various healthcare agencies in the United States—some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government …