Final Project

Sociology 1010

Veronica Gomez-Quintero

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Research question:
Care Reform and its impact on
society
Healthcare Reform has been and continues to be controversial with many
sides of the argument and affected parties. The benefits and cost of
Healthcare Reform, unfortunately, remain unclear. Confusion has been
unleashed. Certain demographics have not and will not directly see or
receive any benefit whatsoever from Healthcare Reform.

Some of the effects of Healthcare

Reform

Many individuals will see rising health insurance costs as a result of the
implementation of Healthcare Reform. All parties and the public agree that
the healthcare system is in dire need of reform and strong change.
However, the same parties do not agree on how to actually achieve the
goal and obtain the necessary results in order to have a system free of
inequalities. Unfortunately, it becomes difficult settle on a plan of action,
determine the contributing factors to the issues and the best solutions for
each of them.

Healthcare Reform Time

Timeline

2013
2014
2015
2016

How will healthcare change?

More and more healthcare products will rely on the use digital technology
to provide healthcare. This will range from online doctor visits, online
nurse communication, transparency in the insurance market.
Healthcare data and information will be impacted greatly by these
innovations in a very positive manner. For example, the data collected can
be exchanged from one medical provider to another healthcare provider.
The Health Data Exploration Project will regulate the use of the collected
health data. These changes transform healthcare in a very big way
opening up many possibilities.
In fact, many of these technological advances will allow a healthcare
providers reduce waste, monitor patients closely and exchange
information amongst providers.

Will Apps Be Used To Provide

Healthcare ?

Apps are becoming more and more common to track and collect health
data. These technology updates will provide a patient access to medical
care, advice and medical records right in the palm of the patients hand.
These tools will be available at any time for the patient.

Increase In Use Of Technology

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Past Use

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