Posted: January 18th, 2023

Compare and contrast various measures of population health

Comparative Analysis: Instructions (SEE files for PDF OF INSTRUCTIONS & RUBRIC)
Although there isn’t a single reason, in general, comparison allows us to identify the areas for
improvement in our own system. As you have learned in the module, resources available for
healthcare, human and monetary, are limited so spending on the areas that stand to produce
the most impact is critical to reducing spending, improving outcomes, and long-term
sustainability. Similar to the way your unit, office, or organization may benchmark its outcomes
against national outcomes or those of comparable institutions to determine future courses of
action, country-to-country comparisons allow us to do the same for several key indicators of our
healthcare system.
The staff nurse is the hub of the interprofessional unit that cares for a client; the DNP graduate
is the hub of the intersection between practice, research, and policy and should be prepared to
critically analyze the major drivers of policy (American Association of Colleges of Nursing,
2006).
Step 1: Population Health. Compare and contrast the following measures of population
health in the U.S. to comparable developed nations. You may choose a single
country or multiple countries to complete this.
(a) chronic disease outcomes
(b) hospital-related care or patient safety outcomes
(c) life expectancy
(d) mortality rate
In addition to the above numerical figures, summarize current statistics on how
COVID-19 has impacted the overall life expectancy for U.S. citizens based on
their race.
Step 2: Economics. Compare and contrast the economics of healthcare in the U.S to
comparable developed nations. Include a comparison of the following:
(a) gross domestic product as it relates to healthcare spending
(b) healthcare expenditure per capita
(c) spending priorities
(d) cost sharing
Additional Notes:
• The paper should be approximately 6-7 pages in length (excluding title and reference pages).
• This is a formal paper and should include and introduction and a conclusion and avoid the
use of first person.
• The paper should be organized with APA-formatted headings that are consistent with rubric
order.
• Peer-reviewed references, evidence (results of formal inquiry published in the literature), and
current data are your primary types of support and are necessary to develop posts as
expected. There should be a minimum of 10 references included as support for your work.
• Relevant statistics and numerical data are expected to support your work throughout.
Submission Instructions: The paper should be submitted as either a Word document or a
PDF to the designated space. Your work will automatically be submitted to turnitin.com upon
submission to the course.
Step 3: Current Issues and Sustainability. Choose and discuss ONE (1) of the
following related to current issues in and the sustainability of our current system:
A. Discuss at least two additional legislative policies or changes that would
further improve the Affordable Care Act. Describe how these policies
would improve (a) access, (b) cost, and (c) quality. Use data for
illustration in your support.
B. Summarize up-to-date information on U.S. birth rate trends and the
growth of the senior population. What is the significance of the birth rate
to the cost and sustainability of Medicaid/Medicare?
C. Explain how immigration status affects healthcare utilization and health
outcomes. Discuss the ethical and financial implications of providing
basic healthcare services to non-legal immigrants.
D. How have hospital mergers and healthcare system conglomerates
impacted healthcare access and cost in rural populations? Describe why
national efforts to improve health, such as the 988 mental health hotline,
may not be effective in rural communities.
E. Explain how climate change impacts maternal and newborn health
outcomes. What changes in hospital operations may help organizations
achieve carbon neutrality?
Step 4: Health Disparities. Summarize current data on a health disparity or inequity in
our system. Identify some of the causes, and explain how they lead to poorer
outcomes. Explain how holistic admissions and/or affirmative action in health
science programs (eg, college of nursing, medicine) work to reduce health
disparities.
Additional Notes:
• The paper should be approximately 6-7 pages in length (excluding title and reference pages).
• This is a formal paper and should include and introduction and a conclusion and avoid the
use of first person.
• The paper should be organized with APA-formatted headings that are consistent with rubric
order.
• Peer-reviewed references, evidence (results of formal inquiry published in the literature), and
current data are your primary types of support and are necessary to develop posts as
expected. There should be a minimum of 10 references included as support for your work.
• Relevant statistics and numerical data are expected to support your work throughout.
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Writing Guide:
The goal of this comparative analysis is to compare and contrast various measures of population health, economics of healthcare, current issues, and sustainability in the United States to comparable developed nations. The paper should be approximately 6-7 pages in length and should be organized with APA-formatted headings. Peer-reviewed references, evidence, and current data should be used as support throughout the paper, with a minimum of 10 references included.
Step 1: Population Health. In this step, the focus is on comparing and contrasting the following measures of population health in the U.S. to comparable developed nations: chronic disease outcomes, hospital-related care or patient safety outcomes, life expectancy, and mortality rate. In addition, the paper should summarize current statistics on how COVID-19 has impacted the overall life expectancy for U.S. citizens based on their race.
Step 2: Economics. In this step, the focus is on comparing and contrasting the economics of healthcare in the U.S to comparable developed nations. This should include a comparison of the following: gross domestic product as it relates to healthcare spending, healthcare expenditure per capita, spending priorities, and cost sharing.
Step 3: Current Issues and Sustainability. In this step, the student should choose and discuss ONE of the following related to current issues in and the sustainability of our current system: A. Discuss at least two additional legislative policies or changes that would further improve the Affordable Care Act. B. Summarize up-to-date information on U.S. birth rate trends and the growth of the senior population. C. Explain how immigration status affects healthcare utilization and health outcomes. D. How have hospital mergers and healthcare system conglomerates impacted healthcare access and cost in rural populations? E. Explain how climate change impacts maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Step 4: Health Disparities. In this step, the student should summarize current data on a health disparity or inequity in our system, identify some of the causes, and explain how they lead to healthcare disparities. The student should also discuss potential solutions for addressing these disparities.
The paper should be submitted as either a Word document or a PDF to the designated space and will be automatically submitted to turnitin.com upon submission.