Social Determinants of Health: A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Factors

This report focuses on the social determinants of health, exploring key concepts and research methodologies. It examines comparative effectiveness research, which contrasts different treatments or interventions, and highlights the role of patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR), emphasizing patient perspectives and preferences. The report also discusses the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on health insurance coverage, including Medicaid expansion and federal subsidies. It examines the mechanisms of the ACA to increase coverage and improve health outcomes. References to key literature like Williams et al. (2016) and Jayadevappa (2017) are included, providing context for the research and its implications. The report underscores the importance of understanding social determinants to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The report focuses on the key aspects of the ACA and its impact on the healthcare system.

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Social Determinants of Health
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PPACA is the law on the health of patients and affordable care. PPACA's objectives are to
ensure that more people have health insurance, reduce health care costs and improve the way
patients receive care. The final amended version of the law is simply referred to as
"Obamacare," the affordable care actor.
Comparative effectiveness research
In comparison to standard care, comparative efficacy research contrasts two
influential forms of therapy or common treatment with an existing intervention element.
Comparative performance experiments differ from study formats that have an inactive effect,
such as a' no-action' or placebo population. Phase III tests are often called trials in model
structures used in pharmaceutical research where placebo pharmaceuticals are tested for trial
medicine. Phase III trials are designed to produce high-quality evidence of intervention
effectiveness and are critical to identifying possible complications and benefits. Studies on
health outcomes with this study design includes the non-treatment of placebo or a' sham'
option (Williams et al., 2016).
Patient-Centred Outcomes Research
In contrast to medical attention, patient-centered research is based on exposure to
patients ' convictions, preferences, and needs. The active participation of the patient as an
stakeholder is, therefore, a vital part of the overall results of patient-centered research. In
order to support the quality and validity of the prooftopathic testing and to help informed
health decisions by patients, carers, doctors and policy-makers, the Patient-Centered
Research Institute for Outcomes (PCORI) was created as part of the US Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act 2010 (Jayadevappa., 2017).

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Included in the health law
The ACA has increased coverage through two major mechanisms: expansion of Medicaid for
those of lowest revenues, and private coverage federal subsidies for those of moderate
income in new health insurance markets.

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References
Jayadevappa R. (2017). Patient-Centered Outcomes Research and Patient-Centered Care for
Older Adults: A Perspective. Gerontology & geriatric medicine, 3, 2333721417700759.
doi:10.1177/2333721417700759
Williams, C. M., Skinner, E. H., James, A. M., Cook, J. L., McPhail, S. M., & Haines, T. P.
(2016). Comparative effectiveness research for the clinician researcher: a framework for
making a methodological design choice. Trials, 17(1), 406. doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1535-6