You may choose to work with a general pediatrician if you're looking for a pediatrician that specializes in treating children's diseases. You'll be introduced to Dr. Chiu (Dr. Shew), and Dr. Krummel (Dr. Krummel). All of these surgeons are members of the American Society of Pediatric Surgery and are experts in pediatric surgery. They are also professors of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Chiu, a general pediatrician, is the author.
Before joining Sick Kids as an instructor, Dr. Chiu worked at Martha Eliot Health Center in Watertown MA as a primary child care pediatrician. He enjoys working with the diverse inner-city population. In Watertown MA, he serves as the medical director for the Perkins School for the Blind. His research interests include lymphocyte development and pediatrics. He is especially interested in the prevention and treatment of pediatric cancers, child growth, and improving systems of care.
Dr. Shew is a general pediatric surgeon
Dr. Stephen B. Shew, a pediatric (general) surgeon in Palo Alto, California, practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He is board-certified and can accept several insurance plans. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shew or to confirm their coverage information, call his office. His office will correct any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Check out the fee schedule for Dr. Shew if he is accepting new patients.
Dr. Krummel, a general pediatrician, is the one to call.
Thomas Krummel MD, is a general surgeon. He has been on the Sante Ventures Board of Directors since 2014. He is the recipient of the William E. Ladd Medaille for 2020, the highest honor given in pediatric surgery. He is a Stanford University professor of surgery and has over 35 years of expertise in the field. Dr. Krummel was also the chair of the Department of Surgery, and he is now the director of general surgery residency.
Stanford University School of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Chiu
Dr. Chiu graduated from Queen's University Canada. She completed her surgical training at the University of Toronto Gallie Program. Additionally, she completed a PhD on Immunology in Dr. Jayne Danska's laboratory. Dr. Chiu also completed her paediatric critical care and surgical training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She is currently a Stanford University School of Medicine associate professor of pediatrics.
Dr. Frist teaches as an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Kaplan is an active faculty member of University of Hawaii's Department of Surgery. He specializes and has been part of the department since 1995. Additionally, he is an associate professor of child health and vice chair for research at the school. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a medical degree. He also completed general and pediatric residencies at Oklahoma. He was previously Chief of Pediatric Surgery for the Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C., before joining Stanford's faculty.
Dr. Dunn specializes in pediatric surgery.
Dr. Stephen Dunn is a qualified general pediatric surgeon in Camden. He practices at three medical centers and has extensive experience treating children of all ages. Dr. Dunn is fluent in Mandarin and speaks a number of languages, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin. He is an affiliate with several hospitals, including Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center, Walnut Creek Medical Center. He is board certified and has received a number of professional honors such as the American Board of Surgery's Recognized Physician Awards.
Dr. Shew serves as a senior resident in the Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Shew's clinical practice is not the only thing he does. He is also a researcher with an interest in outcomes, quality improvements, and creating value-based models of pediatric surgical care. He has held leadership positions on various hospital and university committees and also has experience in multi-institutional quality improvement and research collaborations.
FAQ
Who is responsible for public health?
All levels of government are responsible for public health. Local governments have control over roads, schools, parks, recreation areas, and other public services. National and state governments have laws and regulations that regulate food safety, workplace safety, consumer protection, and other areas.
How can we improve the quality of our health care system
We can improve our healthcare system by ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality health care, regardless where they live or how much insurance they have.
So that children don't get preventable diseases, like rubella, measles and mumps (MMR), we need to ensure that they all receive the required vaccinations.
We must continue our efforts to lower the cost and make sure it remains available for everyone.
How can I get my free health insurance?
You can apply for free health insurance if you qualify. If you are eligible, you might be eligible to Medicaid, Medicare or CHIP, Children's Health Insurance Program(CHIP), Tricare benefits, VA benefits and Federal Employee Health Benefitss (FEHB), military benefits, Indian Health Service benefits (IHS), or another program.
Statistics
- About 14 percent of Americans have chronic kidney disease. (rasmussen.edu)
- Foreign investment in hospitals—up to 70% ownership- has been encouraged as an incentive for privatization. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Over the first twenty-five years of this transformation, government contributions to healthcare expenditures have dropped from 36% to 15%, with the burden of managing this decrease falling largely on patients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- Price Increases, Aging Push Sector To 20 Percent Of Economy". (en.wikipedia.org)
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What are the 4 Health Systems
Healthcare is a complex network that includes hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies as well as insurance providers, government agencies, public officials and other organizations.
This project had the overall goal to create an infographic to explain the US's health care system to anyone who wanted it.
Here are some key points:
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Annual healthcare spending amounts to $2 trillion, or 17% of GDP. It's nearly twice the size as the entire defense budget.
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Medical inflation reached 6.6% in 2015, which is more than any other consumer group.
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Americans spend 9% of their income annually on health.
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As of 2014 there were more than 300,000,000 Americans who weren't insured.
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Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been passed into law, it is not yet fully implemented. There are still many gaps in coverage.
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The majority of Americans think that the ACA needs to be improved.
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The US spends more than any other nation on healthcare.
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If every American had access to affordable healthcare, the total cost would decrease by $2.8 trillion annually.
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Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance cover 56%.
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The top three reasons people aren't getting insured include not being financially able ($25 billion), having too much time to look for insurance ($16.4 trillion), and not knowing what it is ($14.7 billion).
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HMO (health care maintenance organization) is one type of plan. PPO (preferred provider organizational) is another.
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Private insurance covers all services, including doctor, dentist, prescriptions, physical therapy, and many others.
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Public programs provide hospitalization, inpatient surgery, nursing home care, long-term health care, and preventive services.
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Medicare, a federal program, provides seniors with health insurance. It covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facility stays and home visits.
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Medicaid is a federal-state program that provides financial aid to low-income families and individuals who earn too little to be eligible for other benefits.