Write a 2–3 page paper summarizing the main findings and identifying trends in the evolution of U.S. hospitals from the 1800s to today.
Introduction
The first hospital in the United States was founded in Philadelphia in 1751. Its mission was “to care for the sick-poor and insane who were wandering the streets" of Philadelphia (Penn Medicine, n.d., para. 1). Since that time, hospitals in the United States have changed in their roles, structures, and services. For example, there has been a shift away from inpatient care to more outpatient care. This change has affected healthcare providers and patients in important ways. There is also a combination of government and private payer systems that affect the finances of hospitals and patients' access to care.
As a healthcare administrator, you will find it is important to have a historical perspective on healthcare changes and trends. This assessment is an opportunity to review historical trends related to hospital environments, medical staff education, level and quality of care, and payment methods for care. This knowledge will help you understand how to improve healthcare today and in the future. In your professional roles, you will often do research on a topic to provide background information for decision-making, committee work, or creating policies. One helpful approach to doing research is to create a comparison table of key events on the history of an issue. When you review events documented over time, you can uncover trends that help explain changes and progress in the healthcare industry.
Reference
Penn Medicine. (n.d.). History of Pennsylvania Hospital. http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/paharc/features/creation...
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