LIRN Library Research: Analysis of Healthcare Spending, Quality, and Arrangements in the USA

Analysis of Healthcare Spending, Quality, and Arrangements in the USA
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Analysis of Healthcare Spending, Quality, and Arrangements in the USA
Introduction
This study will investigate the amount of money spent on healthcare in the United States and its quality and organizational structure. This topic was selected because of the growing significance of healthcare in today's modern society and the intricacy of the interactions between healthcare prices, quality of care, and the organizational structure of healthcare (Cook et al., 2021). My area of interest is how issues with the healthcare system in the United States interact and are eventually handled. This study will shed light on the intricate nature of the healthcare system and help promote talks about how things may be improved. The study of healthcare expenditures, quality, and arrangements in the United States reveals that these variables interact complexly (Shi & Singh, 2023). Even though the United States is a leader in medical innovations and advancements, systemic issues with spending, quality, and arrangements demonstrate the need for comprehensive reforms prioritizing equal access, care coordination, and value-based outcomes.
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Research Methods/Search Strategy Methodologies
Researchers in both the classroom and the academy utilize research methodologies to gather data and draw conclusions. As a student, I have found that the quality and breadth of my research findings are significantly affected by the efficiency of my research methodology. The most productive way for me to conduct research and study has been to combine qualitative and quantitative approaches(Chowdhury et al., 2022). They create a more comprehensive understanding of a study problem by combining the most beneficial elements from both methodologies. Using this strategy, I can compare the findings of one method with the findings of another, which lends more credibility to my investigation.
I performed a search for information that was pertinent to my requirements by using the search keywords "healthcare spending," "healthcare quality," and "healthcare arrangements" on a wide variety of academic websites to locate the information I needed. Google Scholar, PubMed, and Proquest were the primary resources I used for the majority of my investigation. After the initial search yielded many results, I applied date filters to focus on news stories during the most recent five years. I was, therefore, able to ensure that I would always have access to the most recent information by conducting my research in this manner.
The United States consistently spends the most on health care, but the outcomes and access to care do not always justify the high costs. Administrative costs, drug prices, and fee-for-service payments contribute to unnecessary expenditures(Chowdhury et al., 2022). Even though technological and medical advancements increase costs, they frequently result in improved patient care. Even though the United States spends much on healthcare, the quality of care is often inconsiste...