National Healthcare Trends

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National Healthcare Trends and Policy Initiatives Trinity Community Hospital
Trinity Community Hospital will need to consider several trends that may impact the five-year program plan.
A few of the trends are as follows:
1. Information Technology
There is an emphasis for hospitals and Physicians to use mobile devices, social media more effectively to connect with patients.
2. Care Model Redesign and Clinical Integration
The primary objective is to ensure that high-quality healthcare is delivered in a cost-efficient way of redesigning care processes and integrating providers.
3. Population Health Management
The primary aim is to improve the health of the population.
IDENTIFIED TRENDS IMPACT THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE
Information Technology
Trinity

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