Global health is the health of populations in the global context; it has been defined as “the area of study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide”. The health care services rendered world over is under attack and the very reason for CUREStoken is to close the gap.
Problems that transcend national borders or have a global political and economic impact are often emphasized. Thus, global health is about worldwide health improvement (including mental health), reduction of disparities, and protection against global threats that disregard national borders.
Over recent years there has been many medical advances, the microorganisms responsible for tuberculous and malaria were identified, in more recent years we saw the development of many vaccines and penicillin. The eradication of small pox spurred hopes that other diseases could also be eradicated. Global co-operation came in the form of several international organizations pooling resources such as the United Nations, World Bank, culminating in the formation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) after the Second World War.
These medical advances and global cooperation have in themselves brought other challenges, as an example improving quality of life in an aging population; please refer above to the graph, indicating an upward trend for life expectancy of all age groups.
‘Globalization has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.’ - Anna Lindh
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS AS DISCOVERED BY THE TEAM.
REVIEWS
Problem: Due to the global aspect, reviews are an important part of researching the Medical Service Provider. However, all too often misleading postings can be made; for instance, an appointment could not be made for some time as the clinic has a considerable waiting list.
Solution: In order to ensure transparency and confidence in the review system, only those who have received the service and completed a transaction, are uniquely identified through the system and once verified allowed to post an honest review, good or bad.
CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS
Problem: This by its very nature can be fractious, often payments can be delayed due to some factors, sometimes not paid at all, when there are the expensive costs of transfer and the uncertainty of exchange rates.
Solution: Using CUREStoken eliminates the risk of exchange fluctuations. Transfers are done almost immediately and at a fraction of the cost.
QUALITY MEDICAL CARE
Problem: Often in many countries access to quality medical care takes time or limited, effort and money, if available at all.
Solution: The CUREStoken decentralized system helps in facilitating the transcending of these barriers ensuring quality medical care is provided at the patient’s convenience. Health care quality is the degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes.
ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES
Problem: inherently in a non-decentralized system there are several problems, some of which are bureaucracy, inefficient medical insurance and distance to name a few.
Solution: Due to the global nature of the CUREStoken project, this transcends boundaries using the blockchain powered marketplace, mitigating lengthy waiting times and the possibility of contracting diseases, may be overcame. With an aging population whom already has probably a lower immune system and more susceptible to contracting diseases, this can be an even more serious and sometimes life threatening issue. Currently there are 10 quite common diseases that can be contracted in Hospitals, MRSA probably being the most well-known.
COMPLEXITY
Problem: Due to the very nature of the centralized health care system, complexities over record keeping and communication can be hindered or even lost all together, leading unfortunately to unnecessary delays.
Solution: Using CUREStoken helps eliminate potential areas of breakdown. Smart contracts will ensure that transactions occur smoothly and as defined in the contract - without intervention. Furthermore due to its robust nature records are maintained of all actions by all those concerned.
FRAUD
Problem: Fraud is an ever-increasing problem, as an example in the USA during 2014 $5.7 billion was recovered by the Federal Government, this was up by $1.9 billion the year before and no doubt the trend is upwards. Furthermore, the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) estimates that the financial losses due to health care fraud are in the tens of billions of dollars each year.
Solution: Through the implementation of Smart contracts, records are maintained at every step of the transaction, fully transparent to those participating in the blockchain. Once a record has been entered it is set in stone and cannot be erased or reversed.
REPUTATION
Problem: As indicated the current health care system is open to fraud and some unscrupulous providers are taking advantage. As an example, in June 2002, a Chicago cardiologist was sentenced to 12-1/2 years in federal prison and was ordered to pay $16.5 million in fines and restitution after pleading guilty to performing 750 medically unnecessary heart catheterizations.
Solution: We have developed several systems to overcome this, including a Vetting, Verification and Quality Control Department (VVQCD). Our review system will help prevent at an early stage such incidents from happening and the reviews will be encompassing broad spectrum of aspects including after care, ease of contact, professionalism, etc.
In addition, the vision of CUREStoken is to empower the individual patient through obtaining second opinions, remote diagnostics and easy access. Ensuring greater opportunities in a secure, safe and open manner, providing flexibility at a time and location that is convenient to the patient, transcending borders, removing uncertainties with reference to exchange rates and reducing transaction costs. Equally, we would like to ensure the service by professionals’ compliments this by ensuring data is at hand and best practice nurtured.
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