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What percentage of Wellstar Atlanta's operating expenses went to uncompensated care?
What percentage of Wellstar Atlanta's operating expenses went to uncompensated care?
- 16% (correct)
- 25%
- 20%
- 10%
What is the responsibility of the Northside Healthcare System or Emory Healthcare?
What is the responsibility of the Northside Healthcare System or Emory Healthcare?
To care for patients in low-income communities and communities of color.
AMC is a safety net hospital, meaning more than ________ of its patient load can't afford to pay for care.
AMC is a safety net hospital, meaning more than ________ of its patient load can't afford to pay for care.
10%
AMC is a safety net hospital, meaning more than ________ of its patients rely on federal health insurance.
AMC is a safety net hospital, meaning more than ________ of its patients rely on federal health insurance.
What did Wellstar blame the closure of Atlanta Medical Center on?
What did Wellstar blame the closure of Atlanta Medical Center on?
What does the mix of payers mean for hospitals?
What does the mix of payers mean for hospitals?
What factors put nonprofit hospitals at risk?
What factors put nonprofit hospitals at risk?
What financial issue was driving the deal pushed by Gov. Brian Kemp and University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue?
What financial issue was driving the deal pushed by Gov. Brian Kemp and University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue?
What is primary care?
What is primary care?
How many Primary Care Physicians are there?
How many Primary Care Physicians are there?
What amount of primary care physicians are 60 or older?
What amount of primary care physicians are 60 or older?
In Georgia, there are __________ PCP for every 100,000 patients.
In Georgia, there are __________ PCP for every 100,000 patients.
What conditions do PCPs treat?
What conditions do PCPs treat?
Give examples of chronic conditions.
Give examples of chronic conditions.
_________ of adults in the US have a chronic disease.
_________ of adults in the US have a chronic disease.
___ in ____ students choose PCP for residency.
___ in ____ students choose PCP for residency.
Demand for primary care is increasing.
Demand for primary care is increasing.
What is the expected increase in the number of adults over age 65 living with at least 1 chronic disease by 2030?
What is the expected increase in the number of adults over age 65 living with at least 1 chronic disease by 2030?
NP and PA have what degree?
NP and PA have what degree?
______% of NPs practice in primary care.
______% of NPs practice in primary care.
What does holistic patient care recognize?
What does holistic patient care recognize?
What does EIM stand for?
What does EIM stand for?
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Study Notes
Wellstar Healthcare Overview
- Wellstar Atlanta allocates 16% of operating expenses to uncompensated care.
- AMC operates as a safety net hospital, serving patients who cannot afford care, with over 10% of its patient load unable to pay.
- More than 20% of AMC's patients depend on federal health insurance.
- Financial losses at Atlanta Medical Center reached $107 million in the last year due to "decreasing revenue and increasing costs."
Challenges Facing Hospitals
- Hospitals face risks of closure from uncompensated and undercompensated care costs.
- Contract nursing expenses are soaring, impacting nonprofit hospitals amid a healthcare workforce shortage.
Legislative Support
- Governor Brian Kemp and University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue advocated for measures addressing financial struggles within the healthcare system.
Primary Care Insights
- Primary care providers (PCPs) are responsible for a broad spectrum of healthcare needs, fostering long-term patient relationships within community contexts.
- There are 223,125 primary care physicians in the U.S.
- One-quarter of these PCPs are aged 60 or older.
- Georgia has 63 primary care physicians for every 100,000 patients.
Chronic Conditions and Healthcare Needs
- PCPs primarily treat chronic conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
- Half of U.S. adults are living with a chronic disease.
- One in six medical students opt for primary care as their residency choice.
- Demand for primary care services is increasing.
Demographics and Projections
- The number of adults over age 65 with at least one chronic disease is expected to rise from 43 million to 59 million by 2030.
Education and Specialization
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) typically hold a master's degree.
- Approximately 78% of NPs practice in primary care settings.
Holistic Healthcare Approach
- Holistic patient care considers all factors contributing to illness, emphasizing a comprehensive treatment strategy.
Exercise and Health
- EIM stands for "Exercise is Medicine," promoting physical activity as a crucial component in healthcare.
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